Ida Keshishyan - Ida founded Be Pilates in May of 2018. Opening the studio has allowed her to combine her passion and purpose in one place. She began training in dance at the age of 7 with Armenian folk dance and moved on to explore other forms such as Dunham technique and tango. In 2005 she received a BA in Dance with a focus on Cultural Studies from San Francisco State University. She also discovered Pilates at SFSU and after returning to LA, received a comprehensive certification in 2006 through the Pilates Technique training program (www.josephpilates.com) under Jill Cassady, a student of Romana Kryzanowska, a student of Joseph Pilates. In 2013 Ida received an MA in Dance Anthropology from the University of Roehampton in London. After returning to Los Angeles again, she explored movement therapy. This led her to workshops based in gestalt psychology at Tamalpa Institute, Esalen Institute and Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles. In 2018, Ida founded Be Pilates. Providing a space for breath, movement, and community, has been an absolute joy. Ida continues to teach and intends to keep the studio thriving for years to come.

Annie Ishimoto (Studio Manager) -Originally from Orange County, having ran into some complicated health issues at a very young age, Annie was placed in dance classes at the age of 6 to improve her health and mobility. She went on to participate in competitive dance for 10 years. Post-college graduation, she started taking pilates classes for fun and found a parallel between dance and pilates. Inspired by the similar flow of movements, artistry, and the expression of the body, she went on to partake in The Lab 500-hour full comprehensive program and received her pilates certificate. This process brought immense joy to Annie's life, which she followed up with a 200-hour yoga alliance certificate to further her teaching knowledge. When she is not at the studio, she is probably planning her next pilates flow and listening to music anywhere from The Cure to techno to 2000's pop.

Jackie Nii - Jackie first experienced Pilates in the dance program from University of Hawai'i. Right away she noticed the improved body connections she felt when she applied them to her dancing and after that, she was hooked. Over time, the increased strength, flexibility and awareness allowed her to move more efficiently in all aspects of her life. Pilates also gave her the knowledge towards injury prevention and rehabilitation. She received her certification through Long Beach Dance Conditioning. She is also certified in GYROKINESIS ® under Alicia Head and Scolio-Pilates under Karena Thek. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and performing modern/contemporary dance, traveling to interesting places, eating delicious food and hanging out with her two cats Ellie and Foofy.

Danny Valle - Danny found pilates several years ago after experiencing severe back pain. He found it so effective that he was inspired to earn his certification to help others. He is an enthusiastic pilates instructor with a passion for motivating students from all walks of life. He loves challenging students to do their best and believes in teaching a well-rounded class that touches on the nine principles of pilates. Along with pilates, Danny's main interest these days is adult gymnastics. Although he still finds it terrifying, he loves that it challenges him to face his fears head on. He is working on doing a round off double back for 2022 and trying to tame a beefsteak tomato plant that mysteriously grew in his garden and is now taller than him.

Torrie Bogda - Originally from Chicago, Torrie took her first Pilates class at the age of twelve as a way to supplement her rigorous classical ballet training schedule. A professional dancer by the age of eighteen, cross-training became essential while performing up to 19 shows a week as a Radio City Rockette in New York City. In between performance contracts with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Central City Opera Company, Torrie traveled to India to study yoga and philosophy, beginning her journey teaching movement. After a painful chronic shoulder injury sidelined her dance career, Torrie turned to Pilates to rehab, inspiring her to become certified herself. Now she pays it forward by helping others recover from or prevent injury through Pilates-based movement. When Torrie isn’t teaching, she’s enjoying a codependent relationship with her dogs, Betty and Arthur.

Dina Freberg - Dina grew up in the Arizona suburbs, before moving to Los Angeles at the age of 19. Soon after, she fell in love with Pilates… so much so that she completed two teachers trainings! Dina’s classes focus on creative flows to improve balance, posture, and core strength. In her free time, she loves finding ways to utilize the Pilates reformer to create challenging and fun sequences that feel new each time. When she’s not at the studio, you can find Dina cuddling with her cat, JiJi, and watching Great British Bake Off.

Kevin Fonseca - Kevin is a LA Native, born and raised in El Monte, California. He’s a professional Dancer/Actor and former Parade Performer for the Disneyland Resort. Kevin is currently pursuing a career in Sports Medicine. He’s been practicing pilates since 2018 and recently became a Dog Dad to 2 new Shih-tzu babies.

Cristina Luna - Cristina has been teaching Pilates since 1999. As a former gymnast, she was immediately drawn to Pilates after reading an article about it and immediately enrolled in a 6 month certification course. She holds two certifications, one rooted in traditional East Coast style, and one in a contemporary approach through Stott Pilates. She also has a BA in Architecture. This unique combination gives her an understanding of what it’s like to sit at a computer for hours, what it does to your body, and how to reverse it. Her teaching style is fun focused on form, alignment and quality over quantity.

Austin Tyson - Originally from Portland, OR, Austin was first introduced to Pilates as a student at NYU studying with the legendary Kathy Grant. Throughout his professional dance career, Pilates has been the best practice for him to maintain the health and connection of both mind and body. Certified in all Pilates apparatuses under the tutelage of Darlene Castro-Easterling, Austin loves to welcome folks from all backgrounds and movement experiences into the wonderful world of Pilates.

Kaitlin Leddy - Kaitlin grew up on the Jersey Shore and graduated with her BFA in Musical Theatre at Syracuse University. Kaitlin always had a passion for movement and ballet which led to her love for Pilates! Kaitlin loves sharing her joy and gratitude for movement through teaching- a firm believer that Pilates is for *every*body!!

Arpi Karapetyan-Born and raised in Los Angeles, Arpi brings sunshine, strength, and a hint of magic into every class she leads. With a deep love for movement and a naturally uplifting energy, she’s all about helping others tap into their power—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Whether she’s flowing through a pilates series or dancing at a concert halfway across the world, Arpi moves with passion. Her classes leave you recharged, realigned, and feeling your best. Expect a spicy burn, a grounding breath, and maybe a little sparkle

Alyssa Bataclan- A dancer by background, Alyssa discovered Pilates at Be Pilates to bring mindful movement into her routine alongside weightlifting. She immediately fell in love with the practice, appreciating its deep mind-body connection. Alyssa earned her Comprehensive Teacher Training certification by The Lab Pilates with Justine Malick. She is passionate about teaching movement that is intentional and nourishing, a responsibility she holds with great care. For her, Pilates is more than just a workout; it’s a spiritual experience that can be profoundly healing. It balances effort and restoration — a reflection of life itself.

Chelsea Chow - Growing up, movement was my language. I started with dance, transitioned into gymnastics, added swimming to the mix, and spent my childhood and teen years exploring every way the body could move. That lifelong connection to health and wellness naturally evolved into my career in fitness. With a degree in Communications, I originally thought my place was behind the scenes. I spent years working within the fitness industry—observing, learning, and understanding what the space was missing. Eventually, I realized I wanted to become the change I hoped to see. As an instructor, my goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can build a strong mind–body connection while strengthening and lengthening your body. Expect intentional movement, empowering cues, and a few giggles sprinkled throughout class. My mission is to help you feel more aligned, more connected, and more at home in your body.

Nora Quinn - Nora is a Pilates lover and fitness enthusiast. After many years of attending pilates classes daily and deepening her personal pilates practice she realized the only next logical step was to become a pilates instructor. She finds teaching students of all backgrounds and experience levels to be very fulfilling and loves to watch her students fall in love with movement and walk out of class feeling better, happier and more refreshed. Nora aims to empower her students to feel good in their bodies and foster mind-body connection. With a love for meditative movement and athletic flows, Nora offers a supportive but challenging atmosphere for her students.

Ana Campos - With over a decade of teaching experience, Ana has trained a wide range of clients, from professional dancers and athletes to children, older adults, and those in pre and post rehabilitation. She holds a B.A. in Dance from CSU Long Beach and completed her Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International with a Dance Specialization. Her background in dance deeply informs her understanding of alignment, control, and fluidity of movement. Ana’s approach blends precision, strength, and mindful movement to create challenging yet supportive classes. She is passionate about helping clients build resilience, body awareness, and lasting strength that translates beyond the studio. Her teaching style is athletic, detail-oriented, and empowering, encouraging clients to move with confidence and intention. Outside the studio, she continues her own practice through dance, yoga, and rock climbing.