Linda Hurkmans, M.A, is a former professional ballet dancer in the U.S. and in Europe, an encouraging and highly detailed teacher in Ballet, Pilates, and Progressing Ballet Technique, a Choreographer, and was the Artistic Director of the San Jose Dance Theater 2013-2021. There she built a school and professional ballet company from the ground up, incorporating Pilates training into the curriculum for all levels. Linda also founded the Pilates program for Santa Clara University for dancers, athletes and the general public.
Linda currently trains students online and in-person in group and private lessons. She is a Master Pilates trainer at the Club at Rancharrah in Reno and this past summer, was a Guest Teacher in Germany, at 3 schools in California, and was a Ballet Judge for the Korea International Ballet Competition in Seoul.