BECKY EVERHART-VENNER
instructor
Teaching movement has been Becky’s life for 30 years. She holds degrees and certifications in Dance, Pilates, Franklin Method and Reflexology. Her passion for somatic movement has allowed her to embrace multiple methods to create a rich knowledge of not only anatomy and function, but artistry and the relationships between emotion and the body. Her favorite thing about teaching is mentoring and building deep connections with her students and their families. She embraces the opportunity to inspire and transform lives.
Becky began dancing at the age of 11 and by 13 her passion for dance had exploded. With a natural ability to move her body she began taking hours of dance classes weekly, competing in regional and national competitions, and set the foundation for a life full of movement, creativity, expression, education, and mentorship. A spinal injury at 16 led her to find the Pilates Method which set in motion an academic desire to understand her body’s needs, imbalances, anatomy, self care, and the physical conditions necessary to support her love of performance. She loves having the ability to share this knowledge with her students to help them navigate injury prevention, self care, and recovery necessary in the world of dance.
Becky has danced with Westlake Dance Center’s Performance Troupe, Greg Thompson Entertainment, Holland America Cruise Lines, and Carnival Cruise Lines. She holds a BFA in Dance from UC Irvine with an emphasis on choreography and education. She is an ARTSBridges Scholar which gave her the opportunity to develop a curriculum of dance and studio art in an immersive arts program for a low income elementary school in Orange County California. She holds a 400 hour comprehensive Pilates Method Teacher Certification for all Pilates apparatus, as well as a Level 2 Franklin Method Educator certification. She owns her own private Pilates business and is a Washington State Licensed Reflexologist.
Outside of all her movement, performance and teaching endeavors Becky is a mom of 2 active teen boys. Family is her first priority and she cherishes the time she has with her husband and kids. She is an avid hiker and backpacker; a lover of travel and photography; a reader of romance novels, and loves cooking up amazing healthy foods. She loves the sunshine, the beach, bright colors, and happy feel good moments. She hopes she radiates love and joy and makes others feel that in return.