About

DJ Gray   

PILATES and GYROTONIC Certified teacher, teacher trainer in Pilates and GYRTONIC pre-trainer

DJ has been a Certified Instructor of Pilates, GYROTONIC and Gyrokinesis for 20 years. DJ was certified at Long Beach Dance Conditioning in California for Pilates under the watchful eye of Marie-Jose Blum, and Lisa Marie Goodwin was her Master Trainer with the GYROTONIC Expansive System. Pilates specialties include pre and post natal, injury prevention, advanced Pilates repertoire, hip and knee replacement, and Body Mechanics with Master Stretch Boots and “Elvis”. Special GYROTONIC equipment includes the Jump Stretch Board, Archway and Leg Unit.

She has taught in both California and New York.  She began her movement career as a swimmer and achieved top ranks in college (UCSD) as a 4 year All-American (NCAA).  In her final year of college, DJ found dance, which became her passion, and life. To achieve a dancer’s physique, with an emphasis on flexibility and inner strength, DJ turned to Pilates and GYROTONIC. This helped pave the way for her to attain her dreams as a Broadway performer. She has a MFA in Acting from UC Irvine, and has taught Musical Theater and Dance at UC Irvine, Pomona College, and currently at IU. She has taught Pilates and Musical Theatre dance technique classes for Inland Pacific Ballet Academy. For 18 years, she taught Pilates and GYROTONIC in New York City at Chelsea Movements, and Kinespirit. DJ was an associate choreographer on several Broadway shows, and choreographed regionally. DJ now lives in Bloomington, Indiana, teaching for the Musical Theatre BFA program. She also continues to teach GYROTONIC and Pilates at Lotus Pilates.

My philosophy of teaching is one word. Connection. I help students find a deeper sense of strength while executing movement with the least amount of hindrance from tension or stress.  I strive to help find richer texture in movement, while increasing strength and fluidity not only in body, but also in mind. I enjoy teaching and inspiring others to find the endless possibilities of insight that the Gyrotonic methodology has to offer.