Core Arts Pilates is Placentia’s closest classical Pilates studio — located just minutes away in Anaheim Hills, with over 20 years of teaching experience, a faculty of classically trained instructors, and a depth of expertise that sets us apart from any fitness studio in the area.
We teach the classical Pilates method as Joseph Pilates intended — in its original sequence, on the full apparatus, under the guidance of instructors who trained in the traditional apprenticeship model. Our principal instructor, Sharmila Mitra, earned her certification directly under the late Romana Kryzanowska in New York, making her one of a small number of instructors in California who can trace her lineage directly to the source.
Our Services
Private Pilates Sessions
The most effective way to experience classical Pilates. Your instructor works one-on-one with you across the full apparatus suite — Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, High Chair, and Barrels — building a session designed entirely around your body, your goals, and where you are in your practice that day. Available for all levels, from first-timers to experienced practitioners.
Semi-Private (Duet) Sessions
A popular option for clients who prefer to train with a partner — a friend, spouse, or fellow dancer — while still receiving individualized instruction. Semi-private sessions offer the depth of private work at a more accessible investment.
GYROTONIC® Sessions
A flowing, three-dimensional movement method that works the body through spiraling, circular patterns. Particularly effective for improving joint mobility, spinal health, and fluid coordination. Well suited to dancers, older adults, and anyone who feels stiff or restricted in their movement.
BodyStrategies™ for Dancers
A proprietary conditioning methodology created by Sharmila Mitra specifically for dancers. If your child trains at a dance studio in Placentia — or if you dance yourself — BodyStrategies™ addresses the physical demands that regular dance training leaves unmet: functional strength, balance, resilience, and a deeper understanding of how the body moves under performance conditions.
Coaching with Grace
Premium 1:1 performance coaching for dancers and high performers. Led by Sharmila Mitra — who holds a master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology and wrote The Power of Intention for Dancers — Coaching with Grace addresses the mental and emotional dimensions of performance: confidence, focus, composure under pressure, and sustaining a healthy relationship with your craft.
Online Pilates via Zoom
Live, interactive private and semi-private sessions available from home. Ideal for Placentia clients who want to supplement in-studio sessions or train on days when coming in isn’t possible.
Serving Placentia Dancers and Families
Placentia has a vibrant dance community — from youth competition teams to adult recreational dancers and pre-professional students. Core Arts has been the cross-training home for dancers throughout North Orange County for over two decades, and we understand what dancers need from conditioning work in a way that general fitness studios simply don’t.
Our BodyStrategies™ program and classical Pilates instruction are built on the same principles used by the world’s leading dance companies — because Sharmila studied dance medicine alongside the physical therapists who oversee the New York City Ballet. That knowledge comes directly into every session she and her team teach.
Getting Started
New to Core Arts? Every new client begins with a complimentary 1-on-1 consultation — no commitment required. We’ll talk through your goals, your background, and the right program for where you are right now.
Email us at info@coreartscenter.com or call (714) 970-7068 to set up your consultation or ask us anything. We’re always happy to help you figure out the right place to start.
We’re located at 5642 E La Palma Ave, Suite 204, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 — a short drive from Placentia via Imperial Highway or the 57 freeway.
Frequently Asked Questions — Pilates Near Placentia
How far is Core Arts Pilates from Placentia?
Core Arts Pilates is located in Anaheim Hills, approximately 10 minutes from Placentia via Imperial Highway or the 57 freeway. Clients from Placentia are part of our regular community and find the commute well worth it.
Is Core Arts suitable for children and young dancers from Placentia?
Yes. We welcome young dancers from age 10 — or younger when a student demonstrates the focus and readiness to work with corrections. Our BodyStrategies™ for Dancers program is specifically designed for the developmental needs of young dancers in training.
What makes Core Arts different from Pilates studios closer to Placentia?
Classical lineage and depth of expertise. Our principal instructor trained directly under Romana Kryzanowska — one of Joseph Pilates’ most trusted protégés — and holds a certificate in dance medicine from the same clinic that works with the New York City Ballet. This level of training and specialization is rare in Orange County and simply not replicated at most local fitness studios.
Can I try a session before committing to a package?
Absolutely. All new clients begin with a personalized consultation, and we’re happy to discuss your options before you make any commitment. Email or call us and we’ll take it from there.