Emma Wiggins

Instructors

Sep 1

Emma was born and raised in California where she developed a passion for dance at the early age of four. She began her dance career with Civic Dance Center in Bakersfield, California, where she studied ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip hop. She continued her training at the University of California, Irvine where she received a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and a B.A. in Education Sciences with a Specialization in Children’s Learning and Development. Her senior year, Emma was invited to dance professionally with Re:borN Dance Interactive and continued dancing with the company for the next three years. Within the Dance Department at UC Irvine, she was introduced to the benefits of consistent Pilates mat and reformer classes in her dance training and injury prevention. After graduating in 2017, she decided to pursue a certification in Pilates in order to expand her education and learn how to share the benefits of Pilates with others. Under the direction of Diane Diefenderfer and Barbra Bean at Studio Du Corps in Orange County, CA, Emma was trained in the classic Pilates Method. Upon completion of the program, Emma was invited to teach Pilates at Diane’s studio where she worked with a variety of individuals in both group and private settings. Emma has since worked with people of all ages and backgrounds through Pilates and is dedicated to helping others accomplish their goals. She is honored to share her love of Pilates with her community here on the island.