James McGinn

About James

Based between Brooklyn, NY & Boyds, MD; James is a dancer, educator, and scholar with over 20 years of international touring experience and teaching integrated movement coursework. Raised by a Cecchetti Ballet examiner and a photo-realistic visual artist, his keen eye for detail informs an anatomy-centered approach to Pilates with a strong emphasis on breath activation for dynamic movement.  He holds graduate-level academic experience in dance and performance studies, with a strong foundation in movement pedagogy, anatomy, and kinesiology. Known for an inclusive, thoughtful teaching style, he brings a globally informed perspective to fitness, with training across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. In addition to a 500hr Comprehensive Pilates Teaching Certification, James has completed a 200hr YTT from Sattva Yoga Academy (Rishikesh, India), a 500 YTT from Mandala Yoga Retreat (Kathmandu, Nepal), a Thai Therapeutic Massage Certification from WatPo/Old Medicine Hospital (Bangkok/Chiang Mai, Thailand), and is an advanced practitioner of Traditional Himalayan Sound Therapy (Kathmandu, Nepal).

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