Core Kinetics

Franklin Method Meets Pilates at the Santa Clarita Ballet

About Core Kinetics

Core Kinetics integrates the philosophies and teachings of Eric Franklin, and exercises from the Pilates repertoire. Students can learn the work in Group Mat Classes or Private Reformer Sessions.

What is the Franklin Method?

The Franklin Method is like an owner’s manual for your body. It is not an exercise program but a fun and playful way to learn about and experience your body’s design and function. Would you like to move without pain, repair an injury or improve performance? The Franklin Method uncovers the body’s ingenious design for optimum function and efficiency. Greater efficiency means less wear and tear on the body and ultimately more enjoyment of your body. The Franklin Method is on the cutting edge of movement training, synthesizing the disciplines of western and eastern science, sports psychology and imagery. The applications are limitless and it can be practiced at any level of fitness.

What is Pilates?

Joseph H. Pilates, (pronounced puh-lah-tees), developed a form of exercise in the late 1920’s that utilizes some of the principles of yoga and weight lifting to promote strength and flexibility, tone without bulk, and most importantly balance and function. Exercises can be performed in mat classes or using the spring resistance of equipment such as the Reformer.


Pricing Schedule

Private Session - 1 Hour, 15 Min.
Academy Student - $50
Non-Academy Student - $55

Introductory Session - 1 Hour, 15 Min.
Academy Student - $30
Non-Academy Student - $35

10 Session Card - Valid for 6 Months
Academy Student - $475
Non-Academy Student - $525

Above sessions are by appointment only.
24 hour cancellation notice is required to avoid being charged.

Academy students are currently registered and enrolled in dance or mat classes at the Santa Clarita Ballet Academy.


Group Mat Class

Thursdays 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Single Class- $15
1 Month of Classes- $60


Address & Phone

Santa Clarita Ballet Academy
26798 Oak Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91351

For more information on the Franklin Method, Pilates, or to schedule a private reformer session, call: (661) 618-6181

Carol Guidry is certified in Pilates by Long Beach Dance Conditioning and the Physical Mind Institute in addition to being a Level 2 Certified Franklin Method teacher. She holds an Advanced 2 Certificate from the Royal Academy of Dancing in London, is Artistic Director of the Santa Clarita Ballet and has been a professional dancer for over 20 years.


Who Practices the Franklin Method?

  • The Royal Ballet    School, London
  • Royal Danish Ballet
  • Royal Swedish Ballet
  • Paris Opera Ballet
  • Frankfurt Ballet
  • Yokahama Ballet
  • Guangdong Dance    Company, China
  • Laban Contemporary    Dance
  • American Dance    Festival
  • The Julliard School
  • New York University
  • University of Colorado
  • Loyola Marymount    University, Los Angeles
  • University of Delaware
  • The Music    Conservatory of Vienna
  • Monte Carlo Dance    Medicine Conferences
  • Internat. Asso. for    Dance Medicine and    Science (IADMS)    conferences
  • TAMED conferences    (German dance    medicine organization)
  • Dutch Dance Medicine    conferences
  • New School for Dance    Development    (Amsterdam)
  • Cirque du Soleil -    Montreal and Las    Vegas
  • Celine Dion Dancers -    Las Vegas
  • "A Chorus Line"    National Touring Co
  • "In The Heights"    National Touring Co