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Former dancer Ron Fletcher dies at 90; opened West Coast’s first Pilates studio

Ron Fletcher learned the exercise system from its creators in New York in the 1940s when he was a Martha Graham dance student. His Beverly Hills studio attracted a who’s who of Hollywood in the 1970s. Ron Fletcher, a former dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the Pilates exercise system when he opened the first West Coast studio in 1972, died Tuesday at his home in Stonewall, Texas …

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Former dancer Ron Fletcher dies at 90; opened West Coast's first Pilates studio
Kansas City Star
Ron Fletcher, a former dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the Pilates exercise system when he opened the first West Coast studio in 1972, died Tuesday at his home in Stonewall, Texas. He was 90. The cause was congestive heart

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Appoquinimink activity center offers pilates class
Middletown Transcript
The Pilates Method Matwork is an exercise system that emphasizes the strengthening of the powerhouse region of the body, fluidity of movement, muscle control and strength. The class is for ages 16 to adult. Those who attend are asked to

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Department to offer Pilates class

DANBURY TOWNSHIP — Danbury Local Schools, through its Community Education Department, will be offering a four-week Pilates class beginning at 6 p.m. today. Pilates is an exercise system that is focused on building strength without bulk, improving flexibility and agility and helping to prevent injury. Class will be in room 21. The fee is $8 per class. For information or to register, call 419-798 …

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Gill South: At the core of the matter
New Zealand Herald
The range of motions in Pilates focus on building and strengthening your core (abdomen) muscles. Photo / Thinkstock Pilates is an exercise system that is focused on building strength without bulk, improving flexibility and agility.

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Yoga, pilates, swimming among classes at Danbury Schools
Port Clinton News Herald
Pilates — 6 to 7 pm Wednesday. Pilates is an exercise system focused on building strength without bulk, improving flexibility and agility, and helping to

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Pilates class drop-ins – The Daily Gazette

Pilates class drop-ins
The Daily Gazette
Pilates is an exercise system specifically designed to develop both the mind and body in a balanced way. Come to class dressed in comfortable gym attire.

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Pilates exercise classes available in Washburn
County Journal
They are keys to a healthier lifestyle through an exercise system called Pilates, according to certified Pilates instructor Heidi Nevala of Washburn.

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Yoga, water aerobics among Danbury Community Education programs
Port Clinton News Herald
The Community Education program will offer a pilates class starting at 6 pm Jan. 5. Pilates is an exercise system focused on building strength without bulk,

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