Bob Liekens

Bob Liekens, originally from Belgium, traveled to New York City in 1983 to further explore his dance career. That same year he started his Pilates training at The Pilates studio. Being fascinated with the Graham technique, he initially pursued studies at the Graham Center for Contemporary Dance. In 1991, he became one of the first certified teachers in the technique. Subsequently, he taught for two years at the school. It was Romana Kryzanowska who in 1986 invited him to teach the Pilates Method. He has been teaching under her inspiration since. Starting in 1993, he has been instrumental in building her teacher-trainer certification program. He co-created the training manual and originated the current exam system. For several years now, Bob has been invited both nationally and internationally to conduct teacher-training seminars, workshops, and continuing education programs. In September 2000, he became a Director at Power Pilates and is an integral part of the Power Pilates Teacher Training Certification Programs. Bob also practices Yoga and in 1999 became a certified Yoga teacher.