This was a good introduction to Pilates, complete with a mini-lecture at the beginning about the founder Joseph Pilates and the benefits of Pilates for dancers. Pilates is known as a core workout, and the class started with several subtle exercises familiarizing one with the muscles of the back and abdomen and the deep stabilizers, before going on to larger leg-based exercises. It was a good workout, and I'm slowly improving my strength as the days progress.