Sydney Soschin is the founder and owner of The Pilates Krewe.
Sydney is comprehensively trained and certified by Balanced Body, is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance, has completed more than 500 hours of Pilates training, and has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona. She has also completed the TRX suspension training certification.
Sydney-At-A-Glance:
Certification: |
Balanced Body Comprehensive |
Originally From: |
Saratoga, CA |
Favorite Food: |
Chinese Food from San Francisco or Peking Inn Gourmet in Virginia |
Fun Fact: |
I have child-sized feet. |
Dream Trip: |
African Safari |
Greatest Feat: |
Teaching 100 mat Pilates classes during COVID… I’m pretty proud of starting The Pilates Krewe and making two really great little humans. |
Spirit Animal: |
Narwhal |
Hobbies: |
Button collecting, fashion, travel, and over-the-top cooking |
Dream Lunch With: |
Joan Rivers |
Best Day Ever: Paris: insane cappuccino and croissant, then going to Les Puces (Paris Flea Market), followed by a lovely dinner… maybe Jules Verne at the Eiffel Tower.
Favorite part about being an instructor: Being able to help guide clients to the best version of themselves.
What three things would you want if marooned on an island: A great swimsuit, awesome food, and my phone (with awesome cell service & my Kindle app).
When not working in the Krewe, I’m… Baking, cooking, painting, planning travel, and being a momma
More about our founder:
Sydney started her career in the world of fashion and special events in San Francisco, and after about a decade of special events, decided to become a mom and stay at home to raise her son. From 2010-2016, Sydney suffered numerous shoulder dislocations which resulted in two painful shoulder surgeries. It was during the most recent course of physical therapy that she was introduced to Pilates. Like most moms, Sydney struggled with staying fit and being healthy. Through Pilates, Sydney was able to bounce back, become full of life, and was inspired to reboot her outlook. Pilates was the answer – helping build core strength, improving mobility to reduce injury, and paving the way for a clearer, more focused mind.
Sydney enjoys spending time with her wonderful son, adorable baby girl, and witty husband, biking around South Tampa, collecting antique buttons, and theme park sessions throughout Florida as a family. Sydney was born and raised in Northern California. Sydney is passionate about Pilates fitness and helping men and women from all walks of life, improve the quality of their lives, one day at a time.
This taco-loving, Tampa-native, momma to her two beloved doggos, spends her time inside and outside the studio being active in every possible way.
Francesca-At-A-Glance:
Certification:
Balanced Body
Originally From:
Tampa Bay
Favorite Food:
Tacos
Fun Fact:
Danced for 15 years: (tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, even a little hip hop and salsa)
Last name means mustache in Italian
Dream Trip:
Almafi Coast in Italy
Greatest Feat:
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida. GO BULLS!
Spirit Animal:
Dog
Best Day Ever:
Margarita in hand at the dog beach
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Motivating people to be active and appreciate what their bodies are capable of.
What three things would you want if marooned on an island?
Margarita, reformer, taco.
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Get ready to bend your ear as she corrects your form… our resident trauma-informed life coach has not only raised three kiddos, but she currently looks after at least five sets of paws. But who’s counting?
Erica-At-A-Glance:
Certification:
500-hr Comprehensive Pilates Certification, Barre Above Certification
Originally From:
Here (e.g. Florida)
Hobby/Passion:
Learning. In my spare time, I’m reading and learning when not playing with my dogs or out on the boat.
Fun Fact:
I’m also a trauma-informed life coach. You can Google it.
Best Day Ever:
I like to think of every day as being the best day I can make it. I live each day with gratitude.
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Helping people. I spent so much of my life weak and sick and have had so many injuries that my favorite thing to do is help others become healthier, pain-free, and have the ability to live and enjoy their life fully.
When you are not working in the Krewe, what are you doing?
With my pets, on the boat, or working out.
What three things would you want if marooned on an island?
I’m a lady of the essentials: food, water, and shelter.
Our Texas-born mom of two is a Pilates devotee when she’s not helping run a Tampa-based advertising agency at her “day job.” Take a class with Nicole, and you’ll be glad you did (and a little sore, too!)
Nicole-At-A-Glance:
Originally From:
El Paso, TX
Favorite Food:
Coffee
Fun Fact:
My first language is not English.
Dream Trip:
Rome
Greatest Feat:
Being a great mom, I’m a VP at a large advertising agency having worked there for over 18 years.
Best Day Ever:
At the beach with my kids.
Hobbies:
Pilates, of course!
Dream Lunch With:
Princess Diana
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Helping people!
What three things would you want if marooned on an island:
Endless bottled water, a knife, and maybe sunscreen because I’m pretty vain about my skin 🙂
When not working in the Krewe, I’m…
Momming, Peloton, and cooking!
Get to know Brooke by checking out one of her classes and learn why this Gator loves pups, France, and baking.
Brooke-At-A-Glance:
Certification:
Balanced Body
Originally From:
Philadelphia
Favorite Food:
Chicken piccata
Fun Facts:
Went to the University of Florida. Finance girl in corporate America. Learning French. Loves traveling.
Dream Trip:
South Africa
Greatest Feat:
Graduating UF with honors
Spirit Animal:
Husky
Hobbies:
Pilates, yoga, painting, cooking, baking
Dream Lunch With:
Miley Cyrus
Best Day Ever:
Going to the beach, hanging with all my close friends, watching the sunset and sunrise, jamming to music, going on a hot girl walk, and doing pilates.
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Being able to show my love for Pilates through my teaching to clients and coming up with creative class plans.
When not working in the Krewe, I’m…
Walking my puppy, going on hot girl walks on bayshore, working in corporate America.
New to Florida by way of Cambridgeshire, England, Rose and her hubby would love your input on where to explore next in their new home. Come take a class with Rose and you won’t be disappointed!
Rose-At-A-Glance:
Originally From:
Cambridgeshire, England
Certifications:
Mat Pilates, Pre & Post natal for Mat Pilates, Bodybar Pilates training
Favorite Food:
Pasta
Fun Fact:
I love to travel and I’ve visited 36 countries so far!
Dream Trip:
French Polynesia
Greatest Feat:
Doing a house renovation, whilst living in the house. Not one to be repeated!
Spirit Animal:
Dolphin
Hobbies:
Pilates. Sorry, not sorry.
Dream Lunch With:
Yotam Ottolenghi, and he’d be cooking
Best Day Ever:
It would start with Pilates and acai bowls, then a good hike to a beach for a swim, followed by fresh grilled fish for dinner at sunset.
Favorite part about being an instructor:
It has to be meeting so many amazing people
What three things would you want if marooned on an island:
A snorkel, a hammock and some green tea & dark chocolate (ok that’s four things!)
When not working in the Krewe, I’m…
Exploring Florida! I’m still new here so I’m discovering some amazing places.
Sailing in from just outside of Bass-tin, this New Englander danced on Broadway and currently scouts talent in the cruise industry. As a new mom, Nikki is balancing her passion for parenting with fitness, dance, and travel.
Nikki-At-A-Glance:
Certification:
Cycling, Barre, STOTT Pilates
Originally From:
Cape Cod, MA
Favorite Food:
Cheese & Lobster. Really anything on a New England menu.
Fun Fact:
I grew up racing sailboats and dancing ballet! And I have traveled to 46 countries!
Dream Trip:
Returning to Iceland in the winter to see the Auroras!
Greatest Feat:
Dance Captain of multiple Broadway National Tours. Original cast of Dirty Dancing!
Spirit Animal:
Manatee
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Bringing out my creative side when planning classes.
What three things would you want if marooned on an island?
Ayla’s lovey, Netflix, and my best-fitting bikini
When not working in the Krewe, I’m…
I am on the Casting Team for Royal Caribbean. Traveling all over the world for auditions!
Bio Coming Soon!
Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she fuhgoddaboudit and headed south to Tampa, FL where during one fateful Gasparilla she met her husband and the rest was history. A few years later, Jess is a proud mom of three who dreams of sleeping in, loves family time, and always makes time for her friends and hubby.
Jess-At-A-Glance:
Certification:
Peak Pilates Comprehensive
Originally From:
Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Food:
Pizza & Bagels
Fun Fact:
Met husband at Gasparilla
Dream Trip:
Australia
Greatest Feat:
Being a mom of 3!
Spirit Animal:
Manatee
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Watching clients move in unison during classes and seeing clients fall in love with Pilates.
What three things would you want if marooned on an island?
Mascara, pizza, book
When not working in the Krewe, I’m…
Working as a program coordinator GiGi’s Playhouse, running around with my three kiddos, and avoiding housework.
Try a class from Dana and learn about her main man in her life – Jack (he’s a such a dog!) Originally from Ohio, our resident nurse (yes, that’s her day job) moonlights at TPK by offering her care in the form of certified Pilates instruction. You’ll feel great!
Dana-At-A-Glance:
Certification:
Balanced Body
Originally From:
Ohio
Favorite Food:
Indian
Fun Facts:
I’m the tallest person in my immediate family (not adopted, I checked). I have learned to play a lot of instruments-piano, ukulele, French horn, etc.
Dream Trip:
Australia
Greatest Feat:
I have a bachelor’s degree and never took out a student loan!
Spirit Animal:
Monkey
Hobbies:
Besides Pilates, I like to paint.
Dream Lunch With:
Adele
Best Day Ever:
Take a workout class with a friend, coffee after. Then later, dinner, take Jack for a walk or chill with a glass of Malbec.
Favorite part about being an instructor:
It’s so fun to see people do more with their bodies than they ever thought would be capable.
What three things would you want if marooned on an island:
Sunscreen, communication device, hammock
When not working in the Krewe, I’m…
I am a full-time transplant nurse coordinator for Tampa General Hospital!
Not only is Dan the co-owner of The Pilates Krewe, but he’s also a client. While naturally handsome, Pilates helps him stay fit and agile and maintain his cat-like reflexes – all required for this father of two.
Dan-At-A-Glance:
Certification:
Married to a Pilates instructor. Does that count?
Originally From:
Northern Virginia
Favorite Food:
Pizza
Fun Facts:
All-American cheerleader and varsity letterman in college.
Dream Trip:
Safari
Greatest Feat:
Marriage
Spirit Animal:
Cat (the gray stripy kind)
Hobbies:
Watching sports and yelling at the TV, collecting baseball cards, hanging with his kiddos.
Dream Lunch With:
Albert Einstein
Best Day Ever:
Sleep in, brunch, beach with the kiddos and wife, collectors convention, dinner at Berns, late night movie.
When not working in the Krewe, I’m…
Retired tech executive for 25 years. I’m much happier doing Pilates.
Fantasy football? Let’s talk keepers… Lindsay is a sports fanatic imported from California.
Lindsay-At-A-Glance:
Certification:
500-hr Comprehensive Pilates Certification, Barre Above Certification
Originally From:
Davis, CA
Favorite Food:
Potatoes of any variety
Hobby/Passion:
I love sports, whether it’s watching baseball, playing golf, or tinkering with fantasy football.
Fun Fact:
Technically, a Czech national champ from when our rowing team from Oregon State went to the Czech Republic to race in their Nationals.
Dream Trip:
Ireland/Scotland
Greatest Feat:
My greatest accomplishment is the variety of all the small accomplishments I have experienced. It has made me grateful to have the opportunity to say yes and push myself through many different things in life.
Spirit Animal:
Tiger
Best Day Ever:
Quick workout in the morning followed by golf and then a beach party with a swim-up bar available.
Favorite part about being an instructor:
After a few health issues and injuries, the introduction to Pilates gave me a new love for movement and using it to nurture the body. As an instructor, I love providing that for someone else. Movement is so important as we age that I get incredibly excited to introduce Pilates to first-time exercisers and show them there is an athlete in them.
When you are not working in the Krewe, what are you doing?
If I’m not working with my husband in golf, then we are probably out jet skiing in the bay.
A world-traveler, dancer, blogger, and furbaby momma, Heather will help you find good form and posture while sharing favorite vacay spots.
Heather-At-A-Glance:
Originally From:
Pittsburgh, PA
Certifications:
Masters Exercise Physiology
Hobby/Passion:
I love to blog and travel the world. My passion for wellness led me to become a Pilates instructor.
Fun Fact:
I am a signed model and was a dancer (ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop). I taught dance for about six years back in Pittsburgh.
Spirit Animal:
Tiger
Best Day Ever:
I would start my day doing something fitness-related, then eat a delicious lunch at a cute and hidden gem restaurant. Head to the spa for a relaxing massage and facial, and finish the day dressing up and heading to a classy dinner at the newest hot spot.
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Showing people the power of Pilates and how much it can transform your mental and physical health. I love seeing people’s reactions to the classes I create and being creative with my classes.
Dream Trip:
I’ve taken many of my dream trips, from Egypt to Japan. The next one on my list is to Bali.
What three things would you want if marooned on an island?
How to Survive book, water purification tablets, and a knife.
Macy loves chocolate, travel, and her sweet baby girl. Take her class, and you’ll have a blast!
Macy-At-A-Glance:
Originally From:
Frankfurt, Germany
Hobby/Passion:
I love traveling and am passionate about health and wellness, whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional well-being. I love keeping up with podcasts from leading health experts and learning about new science and advancements.
Fun Fact:
I’ve visited 11 countries.
Greatest Accomplishment? Don’t be shy!
My daughter <3
Best Day Ever:
Learning to surf, reading a book on the beach, and watching the sunset.
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Helping people connect to their bodies and feel better! I love that people can come to class and spend an hour uninterrupted moving and strengthening their body.
When you are not working in the krewe, what are you doing?
Reading, spending time with family and friends and enjoying time outdoors
Dream Trip:
Iceland
What three things would you want if marooned on an island?
A boat, a book, and sunscreen.
A Texas transplant now living the dream for 30+ years in TPA. Come for the BBQ and twang, stay for the reformer expertise!
Winifer-At-A-Glance:
Certifications:
Balance Body Comprehensive Certification
Originally From:
College Station, Texas
Hobby/Passion:
I’m not sure if Travel or Pilates is my number one, but I also love reading, walking, hiking, paddleboarding – anything outside and on the water.
Spirit Animal:
Cheetah
Fun Fact:
I am an Air Force brat, but I married into one of the first 100 prominent Spanish families to settle in Tampa, so after 30 years here, I’m a total Tampa girl.
Greatest Accomplishment?
Other than my girls, I’m in the best shape of my life in my mid-fifties!
Best Day Ever:
On Mallorca – brunch and street market after Pilates. A hike and shopping in one of the quaint little towns in the afternoon – and a lovely tapas dinner after siesta!
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Seeing the joy on clients’ faces as they reach a goal or achieve a new skill.
When you are not working in the krewe, what are you doing?
Negotiating contracts for education customers at Microsoft!
Dream Trip:
African Safari
What three things would you want if marooned on an island?
My mat, my loaded Kindle, and sunscreen.
Bio coming soon!
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This sneakerhead from Tampa dreams of springtime in Japan while rocking the reformer.
Kandi-At-A-Glance:
Certifications:
Balance Body Comprehensive Certification (in progress)
Originally From:
TPA
Hobby/Passion:
I’m an audiobook and podcast enthusiast. My favorite genres are comedy and non-fiction/memoirs. I love learning more about other cultures and communities.
Spirit Animal:
Giraffe
Greatest Accomplishment?
Raising a kind, funny, well-adjusted child as a single mom
Best Day Ever:
Any day at the beach is the best day.
Favorite part about being an instructor:
Helping other people feel better.
When you are not working in the krewe, what are you doing?
Walking my dogs on Bayshore, listening to a new book or podcast, or watching Bravo.
What three things would you want if marooned on an island?
SPF, a hat, and Beyoncé’s discography.
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