Former Ballet Soloist & Pilates Master
Hi, I’m Or Kahlon—a world-renowned ballet dancer turned Pilates master and movement choreographer. After a decade as a soloist with the Royal Ballet of Spain and Nederlands Dans Theater, I won Israel’s first season of So You Think You Can Dance, affirming my passion for performance and technique.
Drawing on my ballet heritage, I mastered Pilates and developed a unique, flow-based choreography that fuses precision, strength and fluidity. For over 15 years I’ve coached celebrity clients around the globe—guiding them to refine posture, build core power and move with the grace of a dancer.
Certifications
- First Aid
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
- National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) Continuing-Education Provider
Key Achievements
- Former soloist with Compañía Nacional de Danza (Spanish National Dance Company) and Nederlands Dans Theater
- Winner of the first season of So You Think You Can Dance – Israel (2006)
- Founder of “Pilates & Or” studios (Santa Barbara & Boca Raton) and creator of a ballet-inspired reformer method; leads international teacher-training programmes
- Profiled by Pilates Journal (17 Apr 2025) as “redefining how ballet and Pilates intersect”
- 20 + years coaching celebrity clients worldwide; recognised as a leading figure in the Pilates industry
- Scholarship alumnus of Juilliard School; trained under Jiří Kylián, Nacho Duato & William Forsythe
Safety Statement
My Pilates is precision- and alignment-driven. I watch posture and stability closely, challenge you safely, and draw on years of using the reformer for conditioning and rehabilitation—including supporting clients through injury recovery.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified & credentialed
Verified credentials that underpin every adventure.
ACHIEVEMENTS
The record behind the record
Winner of the first season of So You Think You Can Dance – Israel (2006)
Founder of “Pilates & Or” studios (Santa Barbara & Boca Raton) and creator of a ballet-inspired reformer method; leads international teacher-training programmes
Profiled by Pilates Journal (17 Apr 2025) as “redefining how ballet and Pilates intersect”
20 + years coaching celebrity clients worldwide; recognised as a leading figure in the Pilates industry
Scholarship alumnus of Juilliard School; trained under Jiří Kylián, Nacho Duato & William Forsythe
SAFETY
Safety is the protocol
My Pilates is precision- and alignment-driven. I watch posture and stability closely, challenge you safely, and draw on years of using the reformer for conditioning and rehabilitation—including supporting clients through injury recovery.
ADVENTURES
Or's adventures
Small-group experiences, hosted directly.
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