Park Cities Pilates Center offers authentic Classical Pilates in Dallas, taught within the preserved lineage of Romana Kryzanowska, the protégé of Joseph Pilates. We specialize in private, one-on-one Pilates instruction using traditional Gratz apparatus, maintaining the integrity of the original system exactly as it was designed.

Classical Pilates is the original method developed by Joseph Pilates and preserved through an unbroken lineage of teachers. It is a structured, full-body system performed in a precise order on the complete apparatus — not just the reformer.

At Park Cities Pilates Center, we teach authentic Classical Pilates in Dallas as it was intended: exact, progressive, and disciplined. Each exercise builds upon the next, strengthening the body as an integrated whole while restoring alignment and control.

Unlike contemporary variations, Classical Pilates follows a defined sequence. The order is deliberate. It develops:

• Postural integrity
• Deep core strength
• Spinal support
• Controlled flexibility
• Balanced, sustainable strength

This is not trend-based fitness. It is intelligent movement grounded in biomechanics and consistency.

Because the work is progressive, private lessons allow the system to be tailored to the individual while preserving its integrity. Over time, clients experience visible changes in posture, strength, and physical resilience.

We serve clients in Highland Park, University Park, and the greater Dallas area seeking private, lineage-based Classical Pilates instruction.

Park Cities Pilates Center is grounded in the direct lineage of Romana Kryzanowska, the protégé of Joseph Pilates and the woman entrusted with carrying his work forward.

I trained and was certified under Romana’s guidance, studying with her over several years. My understanding of the method was shaped in her studio — through her corrections, her standards, and her uncompromising commitment to the integrity of the work.

Those years formed the foundation of how I teach today.

The lineage is not simply historical. It is ongoing. I continue to work within the tradition through collaboration with Romana’s daughter, Sari Mejia Santo, and her granddaughter, Daria Pace. This continued connection keeps the method precise, current, and intact.

Lineage matters because it protects the system. In a landscape where Pilates has evolved in many directions, Classical Pilates remains defined by teachers who were trained within this preserved tradition.

What we teach at Park Cities Pilates Center reflects the original work — structured, disciplined, and deeply intentional — passed down teacher to teacher.

This is not a version of the method.
It is the method.

Classical Pilates was designed to be performed on a complete system of apparatus — each piece working together to develop strength, control, and precision.

At Park Cities Pilates Center, we use authentic Gratz Industries apparatus, the original manufacturer of Pilates equipment and the standard within the Classical Pilates community.

Gratz equipment is built according to the original specifications of Joseph Pilates. The spring tension, dimensions, and structure are intentional. They create feedback that refines alignment, demands control, and supports the integrity of the method.

Our studio is fully equipped with the complete Classical system, including:

• Reformers
• Cadillacs
• Wunda Chairs
• Ladder Barrels
• Spine Correctors
• Wall Units
• Pedi Pulls
• Guillotine

Each apparatus serves a distinct purpose within the progression of the work. Together, they create a comprehensive approach to strengthening the body as an integrated whole.

In many modern studios, Pilates is performed primarily on reformers in a group fitness setting. While beneficial, this represents only a portion of the original system.

The full apparatus allows for precision, adaptability, and depth — particularly in a private lesson environment.

For clients seeking authentic Classical Pilates in Dallas, the use of traditional Gratz equipment ensures the work is experienced as it was intended.

Pilates is widely available in Dallas today, most commonly in the form of group reformer classes. While group classes can provide a strong workout, they represent only a portion of the original Classical Pilates system.

At Park Cities Pilates Center, we specialize in private, one-on-one Classical Pilates sessions.

Private Pilates allows the work to be tailored to the individual while preserving the integrity of the method. Each lesson is structured according to the original system and adjusted in real time based on your body, alignment, strength, and progression.

In a private session, you receive:

• Direct, hands-on instruction
• Immediate correction of alignment and form
• Progressive programming based on your development
• Access to the full apparatus — not just the reformer
• A focused, uninterrupted environment

Group reformer classes are often limited to a single piece of equipment and must accommodate multiple participants at varying levels. For some, this may be appropriate. However, for those seeking measurable improvements in posture, core strength, spinal support, or injury prevention, individualized instruction is significantly more effective.

Classical Pilates was originally taught in private sessions. The depth, precision, and progression of the work are best experienced in this setting.

Our private Pilates studio in Dallas serves clients throughout Highland Park, University Park, and the Park Cities area who are seeking intelligent, structured movement — not fitness trends.

For those looking for authentic Classical Pilates in Dallas, private instruction offers the most comprehensive and results-driven approach.

Classical Pilates is for individuals seeking more than a workout.

At Park Cities Pilates Center, our private Pilates sessions in Dallas are ideal for those who value precision, structure, and long-term results.

This work is particularly suited for:

Professionals and business owners
Those who spend long hours seated or managing high levels of responsibility often experience postural strain and chronic tension. Classical Pilates restores alignment and builds deep support for the spine.

Women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond
As the body changes, strength must be built intelligently. The Classical method develops core stability, bone-supporting strength, and controlled flexibility without impact or excess strain.

Individuals recovering from injury
Private instruction allows exercises to be adapted while maintaining the integrity of the system, supporting rehabilitation and long-term resilience.

Athletes and active individuals
Classical Pilates enhances performance by strengthening stabilizing musculature, improving joint alignment, and increasing control.

Those seeking lasting postural improvement
The method addresses imbalances at their foundation, creating visible changes in alignment over time.

This is not fast fitness. It is disciplined, progressive work designed to strengthen the body as a whole.

Our studio serves clients in Highland Park, University Park, and the greater Dallas area who are seeking private, lineage-based Classical Pilates instruction in a focused, professional setting.