Technique Coaching for Dancers – Anna Tetlow Pilates

Anna Tetlow has over 30 years of experience in the world of dance. Trained at The Royal Ballet School in UK, she was taught by three of the world’s Prima Ballerina Assolutas, and graduated into a professional ballet career. Anna has performed with numerous pre-eminent ballet companies including The Birmingham Royal Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Scottish Ballet, CAPAB – Cape Town City Ballet, K-Ballet Japan and London City Ballet, working with leading choreographers in world premier productions.  Anna has assisted in the injury rehabilitation of Australian Ballet principals and soloist artists, teaching both aspiring and professional dancers and examines and coaches students from Melbourne’s leading dance schools. 

At ‘Ballet at The Boulevard’ Anna offers private tuition in technique, teaching correct anatomical alignment to prevent injury and using breathwork coaching to optimise performance.  Sessions are tailored to the individual need and level of the dancer.  Anna has developed a technique that is transferrable to the dance class working to ensure dancers are firstly aware of any imbalances, and then able to take responsibility for the advancement of their own technique. By understanding correct technique and gaining anatomical knowledge of their own personal architecture, a dancer is empowered to understand their own body, able to prevent future injury and optimise performance.

“It is almost 4 years since Maeve commenced with Anna Tetlow Pilates, and now I can’t imagine ballet without it! Maeve looks forward to every session which is tailored to her needs and through the work has changed the shape of her legs, managed growth spurts and improved her strength, flexibility and technique. Maeve feels encouraged and nurtured in this very special environment.” - Maree Waterworth, parent

‘It is always such a pleasure visiting Anna Tetlow Pilates. They offer ultimate professionalism and the highest standard of training in the industry today! I have gained so much from their sessions and believe it can transform your body, mind and soul for a healthier life.’ – Kirsty Martins, Principal dancer, The Australian Ballet

‘Throughout my 18 year career with The Australian Ballet I’ve relied on my body to maintain peak physical fitness and deliver great performances each night. Anna Tetlow Pilates has supported me through injury and rehabilitation as well as my return to work after the birth of my 3 children. Anna’s gentle, caring approach and understanding along with her expert eye for detail has been an important part of a long, healthy career and life.’

– Olivia Haddad, Principal dancer, The Australian Ballet

‘It is almost four years since my daughter Maeve commenced with Anna Tetlow Pilates, and now I can’t imagine ballet without it! Maeve looks forward to every session which is tailored to her needs and through the work has changed the shape of her legs, managed growth spurts and improved her strength, flexibility and technique. Maeve feels encouraged and nurtured in this very special environment.‘ – Maree Waterworth

‘Walking into Anna Tetlow Pilates you are immediately immersed in calmness, tranquility and warmth. A nurturing environment that is perfect for the real work on body, soul and mind to take place. Our daughter has been fortunate to have Anna Tetlow work with her on a weekly basis to support and enhance the work she does in the dance studio. Garuda and Pilates are the perfect compliment to classical ballet in that they focus on the balance and strength of not only the body but also the mind. Anna’s understanding of anatomy and her keen eye for the physical and mental requirements of a classical dancer is invaluable to our daughter’s development. Sessions are motivating, challenging and carefully designed, targeting the needs of a developing dancer. As a parent I also see this time as being an opportunity for our daughter to discover herself, her physical and mental capabilities and work on her own goals with Anna’s guidance and support. Our daughter leaves every session revived, relaxed and energised for the challenges of the dance studio. In addition, she is empowered with new understandings of herself as a dancer and as a person.’ – Karen Clare, Melbourne.

‘I have been referring classical ballet students and friends to Anna for over a decade. She has a wealth of knowledge in classical ballet, postural alignment, injury rehabilitation, strengthening, conditioning, general fitness and well being. Her careful, nurturing guidance is detailed and tailored specifically for each individual body. The improvements in my student’s technique and the knowledge they gain from her sessions is an essential part of their progress. Not only do they learn more about their own bodies but they learn how to take this knowledge and translate it into their daily technique and training. Anna is extremely passionate about her work and this is evident in the quality of treatment you receive in each session at her studio. I highly recommend Anna.’ – Kerrie McArthur, Melbourne