We take a fresh approach to wellness.
Long Beach Dance Conditioning (LBDC) is a place where teaching is an art and your body transforms.
The environment and ambiance at our studio reflects and supports the importance of mind body connection. This focus assists in the mastery of our teaching goals. Long Beach Dance Conditioning incorporates two unique approaches to body conditioning:
- Pilates
- GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®
Core Intelligence
LBDC continues to offer the very best in professional Pilates training, beginning with Core Intelligence. C.I. is the foundation course for all LBDC training tracks and a mandatory prerequisite for all LBDC education.
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Beyond the Core of Anatomy
Beyond the Core of Anatomy is a course designed specially with the professional and Pilates movement practitioner in mind.
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Master Mentorships
Turn your teaching in to an art form with Marie-Jose's Master Evolution Series. Elevate the content of your repertory knowledge into a body of excellence and expertise. This series will help you meet the demands of the current market with professional confidence.
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In 2004, Sakura returned to California and continued her training in Pilates. She earned her certification in Advances in Pilates Techniques from Marie-Jose Blom at Long Beach Dance Conditioning where she currently teaches group and private classes. Sakura is also a certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® trainer and has taught Smartspine workshop in Japan. She continues to dance with Vox Dance Theatre and works as a rehearsal director at Saint Joseph Ballet in Santa Ana, CA. |
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Sakura Ishi began her fascination with the art of movement as a young student of ballet. She decided to move to the United States from her native Japan to further explore her love of dance. She was introduced to Pilates by Dr. Karen Clippinger at California State University at Long Beach, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance. After graduating, Sakura returned to Japan and performed as a Butoh-inspired contemporary dancer.