​Biography

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Sher Borrell has a passion for joyous movement and sharing it with others. Sher is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, producer and innovator of artistic collaborations. Under the tutelage of Tracy Fitzpatrick, she is a certified Aline Studio Pilates instructor and a certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Pre - Trainer. After more than fifteen years of experience in the field, Sher was introduced to Pilates by Diane Difenderfer at University of California, Irvine. While completing her BA in Dance at the university, Pilates helped Sher recover from a back injury, increase her strength, flexibility, performance and teaching. Upon graduation, Sher met Pilates master teacher Tracy Fitzpatrick and became her assistant and studio manager. Under Tracy's watchful eye, Sher completed advanced level training on all of the Pilates apparatus, mat work, Aline Inc. classes and started her own “Ballet Fit” class for teens and adults. Tracy also introduced Sher to GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® exercise in New York City and assisted in her becoming certified with Julio Horvath. Not only is Sher certified in all of the specialized equipment, she has completed all of the therapeutic courses, golf course and many others. The certification in GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® exercise changed her life as her mind and body became more flexible, fluid and supple.



Feeling better allowed Sher to dance better, and Sher has taught children to adults of all ages dance and creative movement. Becoming a Principal dancer with the Nannette Brodie Dance Company was a highlight for Sher as the company traveled throughout the United States, Europe, and Mexico City performing and teaching. Nannette invited Sher to assist her in Canada at a children's creative convention, and the company did many lecture demonstrations, children's outreach programs, fashion shows and art events. Sher has guest performed with numerous companies and had the opportunity to work with Josie Walsh, Reid Olsen, Nadar Hamed, Amanda Turner, Ann Reinking, Chet Walker, Tommy Tune, David Alan, El Gabriel, Kelly Roth, Bernard Johnston, Paul Wagner, Barbara Arms, Janice Plastino, and Mary Corey. Recently, Sher produced her own multi - media dance invitational in Venice Beach, California.



Sher has taught throughout California, New York City and abroad. She has worked at some of the top studios in the business including: Aline Studios in Newport Beach, Align Beverly Hills Pilates Studio, Yoga Works Newport Beach, Sports Club LA in Beverly Hills, Body Evolution in NYC and she was the Pilates Coordinator at Yoga Works Westwood  Continuing her education and evolution is an important aspect of Sherʼs life. She has studied with some remarkable masters starting with the inventor of GYROTONIC® exercise, Julio Horvath, Paul Horvath, Lisa Marie Goodwin Rice (affiliate Authorized Master Trainer), Erika Hassan, Juergen Bamberger, Sebastian Plettenberg, Debra Rose, Lucrezia Caricola ( GYROTONIC ROMA), Regula Gadient (GYROTONIC PARIS), Uwe Herbstreit, Donna Place, Alicia Head, Serafina Pechan and Tim Mcminn.

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Performing, teaching, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures has developed her love of travel, and she continues to study and teach locally and abroad. Currently, Sher teaches seasonally at a private golf club in Indian Wells, guests teaches in Los Angeles, Northern California and travels to work with clients in their homes, studios, and at their favorite destinations. Her affinity for people and teaching has allowed her work with clients of all ages, athletic ability, and backgrounds creating exercise programs specific to their needs. Sher is grateful for the opportunity to integrate her skills to help people feel and perform better in their daily lives, activities, sports, recreation and hobbies.

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