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Music City Moves Me

Nashville Classical Pilates Conference

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Music City Moves Me Classical Pilates Conference is committed to development in the four pillars of the Pilates professional. We recognize we are part of a rapidly growing fitness industry, and are committed to equipping Pilates professionals with the tools to remain competitive with confidence and creativity —always preserving the timeless essence of Contrology, the original method developed by Joseph Pilates.

We dedicate this event to the elevation of teaching and business development, the origin of Joseph Pilates and the celebration of our community and our accomplishments.

Is our event right for you?

Of course, while we love our instructor community, this event is for all! Check out our quick quiz to see if this event is right for you!

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Are you growth-oriented, community-seeking and intrinsically-motivated to deliver your clients success?

Is your dedication not matching your output and profits?

Are you feeling burnt out & limited?

Are you reaching for financial security but worried about the risks?

You’re dedicated, driven, and obsessed with mastering your craft, but sometimes feel stuck balancing confusing certifications, the ebbs and flow of an hourly income, and endless hours on the mat. Imagine stepping into a space where every session, every conversation, and every workshop is designed to uplift you, grow your business, and expand your professional network. That’s exactly what we offer —clarity, connection, and practical tools to take your career to the next level.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

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@mayosonje

Sonjé Mayo, an internationally respected instructor, dancer, and advocate, was born in 1945 with a passion for dance that transcended continents and conventions. Following an illustrious and decorated dancing career, Ms. Mayo pivoted to Pilates instruction in the early 2000s, seamlessly integrating her background in physical therapy with Joe Pilates’ firsthand insights. Widely recognized for her rehabilitative prowess, Ms. Mayo is an ardent advocate for conscious, safe, and adaptable exercise methodologies. Her greatest pride lies in the integrity with which she approaches the Pilates method and her clients, fostering unparalleled transformation in all who attend her sessions.

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@stellarose_pilates

Victoria Torrie-Capan is a teacher to her core with a profound belief in the transformative benefit of Pilates for all bodies, fitness levels, and lifestyles. She guides and elevates her clients through the Pilates system through a combination of effective cues and client-specific progressions, empowering each individual to achieve their personal goals. Her speciality lies in creating a personalized movement experience which aligns with the client’s unique ability. Victoria’s academic foundation is rooted in dance therapy, psychology, kinesiology and anatomy. She embraced Pilates to address imbalances in her own movement, since then she has sought to spread the method as taught by Joseph Pilates. Victoria’s core values as a teacher trainer and business owner, is to elevate the education and professionalism of the Pilates professional. Victoria is the owner of Studio 66 in Nashville TN.

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@miguel_silva_

@unopilates

Miguel Silva has been practicing Pilates for over 22 years and teaching for 20, after first turning to the method to resolve his own back pain and maintain long-term spinal health. From his studio in Almádena, Algarve, he has built a reputation for teaching with precision, discipline, and a respect for the body’s needs. His approach emphasizes essential, often underestimated work—such as breathing on the spine corrector—that restores balance and resilience over time. Guided by the belief that movement is a gift to be honored and enjoyed, Miguel channels this philosophy into every class, inspiring clients to embrace both challenge and possibility. He finds the greatest reward in witnessing the tangible benefits Pilates provides, transforming not only his clients’ bodies but their confidence and wellbeing. Dedicated to upholding the integrity of Joseph Pilates’ original method, Miguel continues to share the practice with authenticity, professionalism, and joy.

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@marianopilates

@lartepilates

Mariano Dolagaray has devoted over 25 years to practicing Pilates and 20 years to teaching, earning a reputation as a “teacher of teachers.” Based in Panama, he co-owns L’arte Pilates International and serves as director of education at Classic Pilates Panamá. Trained under The legendS, Mariano shares his acquired wisdom in workshops across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For him, Pilates is a continuous journey, not a collection of isolated exercises. Among its movements, the Tree on the Reformer embodies the essence of the method: a practice of rootedness, openness, and expansion. It cultivates not just physical strength and flexibility, but awareness, presence, and emotional clarity. Mariano guides instructors and students alike to understand Pilates as an art form, a tool for self-discovery, and a means to realize the body’s and mind’s true potential. His teaching bridges precision and intuition, helping others move with purpose, grace, and insight.

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OUR EVENTS

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Studio 66 serves as the official host of the conference.