the team
Century Pilates has recruited some of the top authentically trained Pilates instructors in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex – in short, we know our stuff when it comes to real effective Pilates. Not only are we all comprehensively certified, each member of our team has a succinct passion for what they do and compassion for those that they teach. Our Studio is committed to helping you reach your goals – check out our team below:
Emily Urbansoky Wills, Owner, Level I Master Instructor, Creator of, Century Pilates® Instructor Training Program, CPIT.
Education: Founder of Century Pilates® Teacher Training Certification Program, Certified in Alycea Ungaro REAL® Pilates, Power Pilates®, TRX®, V’Barre®
Emily is trained in the classical Pilates Method and continues to teach in that tradition. In 2011 while living in Alpine, TX, Emily came to know Pilates’ method after seeking alternative solutions to better cope with her scoliosis. The results empowered Emily to pursue her first 600 hour comprehensive certification through the distinguished Power Pilates® teacher training program headquartered in New York. Soon after completing her first certification, Emily pursued her second comprehensive Pilates certification by bridging to the prestigious and rigorous, Alycea Ungaro Real Pilates® teacher training program, becoming a 3rd generation teacher of the Romana Kryzanowska lineage. Emily is also certified in Vbarre®. Emily continues to take classes and workshops regularly with senior Pilates Instructors and elders to stay well informed and at the top of her trade.
Shirley Rose Koerner, Level II Lead Instructor, Comprehensively Certified Instructor
Education and Certifications: PMA-CPT, Century Pilates® Certified Instructor & Teacher Trainer, Romana’s Pilates® Certified Teacher, Coleen Glenn Pilates Systems, Balanced Body®, Lolita San Migel, Yoga
Shirley is dedicated 3rd generation classical Pilates instructor and brings 20 years of Pilates knowledge and expertise to the team. She believes passionately that proliferating classical Pilates ensures its ongoing integrity for generations to come in a time when not all Pilates is created equal. Shirley boasts 4 comprehensive classical certifications and is thrilled to bring her experience to the members and private clients of Century Pilates.
Stormie Partee, Level III Staff Instructor, Comprehensively Certified Instructor
Education and Certifications: Century Pilates Certified Instructor® , Power Pilates® Mat Certified, Club Pilates Certified Instructor, Vbarre®, TRX®
Stormie Partee is your everyday, west Texas gal! Originally from Big Spring, TX Stormie had a very active and athletic upbringing. Before graduating high school and moving the DFW to attend University of North Texas to study Risk Management and Insurance, she spent much of her time playing club volleyball and incorporated her love for the sport throughout her college years through intermural. In 2018, after suffering from her second knee injury (while playing volleyball) Stormie was introduced to Pilates through her rehabilitation specialist and she immediately fell in love with the fitness program, and was committed to being in the studio every day the doors were open.
Elizabeth Thomas, Level III Staff Instructor, Comprehensively Certified Instructor
Education and Certifications: Century Pilates Certified Instructor® , Power Pilates® Certified Mat Instructor, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Chiropractic Technician
Elizabeth is a college graduate from Louisiana Tech University with studies in Music and Psychology. She has been passionate about Pilates and making it a part of her personal practice for over 3 years. In 2019, she started making steps to become a Mat certified instructor with Power Pilates and then began working at Century Pilates in September of 2020 and started Century apprentice training in October 2020 and will continue her education in classical Pilates to become a fully comprehensive instructor through Real Pilates.
Amanda Bancroft, Level IV Century Pilates Apprentice
Education: Vbarre, Century Pilates Instructor Training Apprentice
Amanda has over 4 years of experience in the Pilates industry. She is currently enrolled in the strenuous 600 hour Century Pilates Instructor Program soon to be a 4th generation Pilates Instructor. She is also certified in the globally recognized Vbarre method that blends the body sculpting power of ballet with the resistance strength training of Pilates.
Ann Masey, Level IV Century Pilates Apprentice
Education: Vbarre, Century Pilates Instructor Training Apprentice
Ann has over 10 years of experience in the Pilates industry. She is currently enrolled in the strenuous 600 hour Century Pilates Instructor Program soon to be a 4 th generation Pilates Instructor. She is also certified in the globally recognized Vbarre method that blends the body sculpting power of ballet with the resistance strength training of Pilates.
Grant Wills, Co-Owner, NOT a Pilates Instructor
Education: NOT Pilates
Through blood, sweat, & obligation, co-owner, Grant’s willingness to be a team player is next to none when it comes to getting the job done right. Grant proves that you don’t need to be an elite level athlete or a seasoned Pilates veteran to be a pro. From his
office to the studio, you’ll find Grant at random installing soap dispensers, changing hard to reach lightbulbs, delivering fresh laundry, lifting heavy things, and standing in for photo shoots & apprentice teaching exams as an expert test body.
Live. Laugh. Pilates.
Shannon Johnson, Level III Certified Century Pilates Instructor
Education: CPIT Century Pilates Instructor Training, Vbarre
Shannon became acquainted with Pilates in early 2018 at local Pilates studio that offered a diverse range of Pilates styles. It was during this time that she began exclusively gravitating to classes held by a talented and passionate instructor, Emily Wills, trained in the clasical Pilates method. Shannon became enamored and fervent about Pilates, practicing upwards of 7x a week- craving the challenge and experiencing remarkable results in her body from her onsistent practice. Though at the time engaged in other forms of exercise, Pilates stood out, offering her the complete workout she had been looking for- the blue plate special!
Tamara Fox, Level IV Century Pilates Apprentice
Education: Vbarre, Century Pilates Instructor Training Apprentice
Tamara has over 10 years of experience in the Pilates industry. She is currently enrolled in the strenuous 600 hour Century Pilates Instructor Program soon to be a 4th generation Pilates Instructor. She is also certified in the globally recognized Vbarre method that blends the body sculpting power of ballet with the resistance strength training of Pilates.
