DAVID MCMAHAN

David McMahan, MFA, NCPT, NASM-CPT, is a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Dance and received his Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of California, Irvine. During his professional dance career in New York and San Francisco, he studied at the Martha Graham School and the Merce Cunningham Studio. Through the influence of first-generation Pilates Elder Ron Fletcher and the mentorship of master teacher Kyria Sabin, he discovered his passion for empowering bodies through movement. As a senior faculty member for Fletcher Pilates, David has taught educational programs throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America. He holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Pilates Certification Program, and American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum. He is currently a member of the dance faculty at Orange Coast College and serving on the Board of Directors for the Pilates Method Alliance. Through his multifaceted background incorporating dance, Pilates, kinesiology and neuromuscular conditioning, David emphasizes the importance of correct body alignment and strong dance technique to support dancers toward achieving their full potential.