I was saddened to hear that Kathy Grant passed away on May 27, 2010. I had the good fortune to take two workshops with Kathy over the years and my respect for her was profound. She was always a joy to watch as a teacher. Her enthusiasm was infectious. She was always so gracious and humble with her knowledge. She knew how to teach without making anyone feel awkward or uncoordinated even when everyone was struggling to achieve what she made look effortless.
Kathy Grant inspiring a new generation of pilates teachers
One of the cues that I borrowed from her and pass on to my students was an image she used for teaching the “Saw” on the mat. As the spine flexes forward and rotates she said, “Listen to the conversation of your knee”. I love that image and will always think of her when I use it! Thank you Kathy!
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Thank you, Jean, for your appreciation of Kathy Grant. “Listen to the conversation of your knee” — what a wonderful image. I studied with Kathy for two years in New York after my orthopedist, Dr. William Liebler (who was another wonderful person), referred me to her when I injured my knee.
Working with Kathy transformed my life. She was kind yet stern, and gentle yet strong. She was an amazing teacher of Pilates and all its nuances, and a mentor I was blessed to have known.
Thanks Madeleine. You were lucky to get to work with her for so long!
My heart goes out to Kathy and all that have worked with her over the years. She was my first pilates teacher in NYC. I was there for rehab efter a neck injury while training at the Marha Graham School. She “litterally” got me back on my feet and introduced me to the “world of pilates”. She holds a very speacial place in my heart.
With love and appriciation.
Alison Strong
Denmark