Meet our visiting instructor…Grace Hurry

Grace Hurry

This is part of our Meet Our Visiting Instructor Series where you get to read about some of the visiting teachers to our studio. Meet Grace Hurry, a member of the BASI Pilates Faculty.

Grace is a regular visitor to our studio in Dublin and teaches Mat and Comprehensive Programs for us.

What have you been up to recently?

I have recently returned from presenting at ‘Momentum Fest’ in Denver, CO. Momentum Fest is a Pilates festival, where everyone gets together to share their passion, and it was just so much fun.

How long have you been a Pilates teacher and what inspired you to become one?

I have been a Pilates teacher for 9 years, and started practising 20 years ago as part of my ballet training. I am afraid that I am the stereotypical ballet dancer turned Pilates instructor, so there was never a ‘light bulb’ moment of inspiration to transition from dance to Pilates. It has been part of my life since I was 11 years old, and really can’t imagine doing anything else. I feel grateful for Pilates every day.

What’s your favourite Pilates exercise? Why?

Such a hard question! I would have to say Semi-Circle – delish!
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