Tania
Tania Foster
​Certified Pilates Instructor | GYROTONIC® Trainer | Dance & Movement Specialist
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Tania Foster is a certified Pilates instructor and GYROTONIC® trainer in Columbus, Ohio, with more than 20 years of experience teaching movement. With a background in professional dance education, Pilates, and the GYROTONIC® Movement System, Tania brings a creative, dynamic, and thoughtful approach to helping people develop strength, mobility, coordination, and body awareness.
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Tania earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2001. She began her career teaching dance to students of all ages before expanding her expertise into GYROTONIC® and Pilates instruction. Her extensive teaching background has shaped her ability to communicate complex movement concepts in accessible, engaging ways.
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Tania's personal experience navigating chronic pain and pelvic health challenges has also deepened her appreciation for the relationship between movement, healing, and resilience. Having experienced the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy firsthand, she understands the importance of patience, perseverance, and individualized movement approaches.
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At Core Moves Pelvic Floor PT & Pilates, Tania integrates her knowledge of dance, Pilates, and GYROTONIC® principles to create engaging group Pilates classes that encourage exploration, confidence, and meaningful connections between body and mind.
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Pilates & Movement Training
2012
The Pilates Studio
Comprehensive Reformer Certification — Levels 1, 2 & 3
GYROTONIC®
GYROTONIC® Certified Trainer
2010
Education
2001
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Professional experience & Continuing Education
Tania brings more than 20 years of movement education experience, with a professional background spanning dance instruction, Pilates, and the GYROTONIC® Movement System. Her teaching experience includes traditional Pilates studio settings, such as The Pilates Studio of Bexley, as well as the health and wellness environment of OhioHealth's McConnell Heart Health Center.
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Throughout her career, Tania has pursued continuing education to deepen her understanding of movement and adapt her instruction to individuals with diverse abilities, needs, and goals. Her advanced GYROTONIC® training includes specialized applications for pelvic floor health, osteoporosis, and dancers, providing additional perspectives on movement considerations for these populations.
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Drawing on her foundation in dance, comprehensive reformer Pilates training, and ongoing professional development, Tania brings a versatile and thoughtful approach to instruction that emphasizes movement quality, adaptability, and lifelong physical well-being.
Teaching Approach
Tania believes movement can be a powerful tool for building physical resilience, confidence, and a deeper connection with the body. Her instruction blends the precision and control of Pilates with the fluidity, coordination, and three-dimensional movement principles of GYROTONIC® training.
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Drawing on her background in dance and her personal experience with chronic pain and pelvic health, she encourages clients to approach movement with curiosity, patience, and perseverance. Her classes offer opportunities to explore movement, challenge familiar patterns, and discover new possibilities in a supportive environment.
Great fit for...
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Developing strength, mobility, and coordination
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Exploring fluid, multidirectional movement
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Improving body awareness and movement confidence
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Dancers and individuals with movement backgrounds
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Those interested in Pilates with GYROTONIC®-influenced principles
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Individuals seeking a thoughtful approach to movement after experiencing chronic pain
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Building a sustainable, lifelong movement practice