Who we are
At ShadowOfaDancer™ we believe in a holistic approach to training for any person and athlete at every level of experience. Both as a way to prevent injury, and improve posture & technique. We place high priority on alignment and quality of movement, and specialize in posture correction, reduction of joint & muscle pain, and improved movement quality. Students are encouraged to understand their bodies and to not be afraid to ask questions.
ShadowOfaDancer™ has built a reputation around being able to problem solve with our clients regarding pain or movement concerns. Allowing our clients to be able to better understand their bodies and take more control of their own recovery process when dealing with injuries or other movement issues. We work with people from all walks of life. Ranging from professional movers to novices just looking to stay fit.
Each session is designed around the individual mover and what they need. This could be anything from perfecting technique to injury recovery to overall fitness. It totally depends on you and your goals!
Meet Your Trainers
“Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art.”
Jessica Woodman
Founder
Jessica has over 15 years of teaching experience as a dance instructor and personal trainer. She attends seminars and other courses each year to continue to provide her students with the highest level of training. Over the years she has worked with people from all walks of life. Ranging from professional movers to novices just looking to stay fit. She firmly believes everyone is capable of moving beautifully through understanding and learning to work with the body they have.
As a dance teacher, her students have been accepted into various college programs including but not limited to Lines BFA Program, Arts Umbrella, & Juilliard. Many of her dance students have gone on to have successful careers in LA, NYC, & around the world.
In conjunction with her teaching career, in 2022 Jessica retired from the stage after a more than 15 year professional dance career. Over the course of her career she danced with Bay Pointe Ballet as a Principle, Oceanica Ballet, Menlowe Ballet, Oakland Ballet Company, and a host of other projects.
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts from St Mary's College of CA
GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® methods:
GYROTONIC® Level 1
GYROTONIC® Level 2 Program 1
GYROKINESIS® Level 1
GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board
GYROTONER® Program 1
Specialized Courses:
Scoliosis and Dancers Enrichment, Pilates
GYROTONIC® Applications for Osteoporosis
GYROTONIC® Principles Applied to Dynamic Trunk Stabilization
Dance:
American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher: Level Pre-Primary - Level 5
Pilates:
National Pilates Certified Trainer
Jing Huang
Jing has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, she is a meticulous and dedicated instructor with strong observational and coaching skills. She loves helping students improve based on their abilities and is known for her kindness and enthusiasm.
With extensive teaching experience and multiple international certifications, Jing is dedicated to helping individuals enhance their athletic performance, improve posture, relieve pain, and strengthen overall physical well-being. She works with people from any and all movement backgrounds allowing her to customize sessions to fit different needs. Jing firmly believes that movement an essential part of improving health and quality of life.
Certifications
GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® methods:
GYROTONIC® Level 1
GYROTONIC® Level 2 Program 1 & 2
GYROKINESIS® Level 1
Specialized Courses:
Stott Pilates® (Canada) Prenatal & Postnatal Training Certification
Stott Pilates® (Canada) Injuries & Special Populations Training Certification
Oov® Level 1 Foundation & Pilates Applications Training Scoliosis & Fascia Training
Skoliofit (Germany) Traditional Schroth Scoliosis Therapy Certification
Pilates & Other Methods:
Stott Pilates® (Canada) Full Equipment Certification & Workshops
Balanced Body Pilates Certification & Workshops
ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Advanced Personal Trainer
Franklin Method
Black Master Method
