A Mission of Movement

We are committed to helping dancers improve their strength and skill sets to give them longevity! Focusing on various cross training techniques including Pilates, injury prevention, and more, we can help build awareness and create a foundation of core strength! Prehab is key and knowledge is power! So let us help you with strength, alignment, stability, control, execution, and consistency to help you succeed!

Emily Zachary Smith

With extensive training in all genres of dance from classical ballet, to endless styles coast to coast, Emily is a versatile dancer and teacher. Her training began in Indianapolis at The Dance Refinery. She then progressed to elite level programs at Butler University in the Early Entrance Program for gifted and talented as a freshman in high school. Emily also trained at professional studios in L.A. and N.Y.C., plus other conventions and intensives. Her experience assisting Joe Tremaine and Doug Caldwell were also huge impacts! In 1998 Emily moved to Los Angeles beginning a career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Some favorite credits include The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Crazy For You, American Beauty, The Emmys, and Glee to name a few.



In 2003 she expanded her teaching credits to include Pilates, completing a full comprehensive program through Pilates Sports Center. It was the perfect fit for her to help dancers grow on many levels, providing strength training, working alignment, injury prevention, and more. With numerous continuing education programs she has evolved as a teacher, helping students and professionals take their training to the next level!


Emily has continued to work in the dance world and Pilates. She teaches nationwide for Tremaine Dance Conventions. While maintaining other teaching and choreography jobs throughout the year with students and teachers across the country, she also teaches at Carousel Dance Studio. During the week her time working with clients at Hardcore Pilates LA is special. Pilates has endless benefits in everyday life, and she is thankful to share that with others!


Emily loves being a mentor to students! Helping to inspire and guide dancers, preparing them for college and career paths is extremely rewarding. As much as she loves her career, she also adores being the mother to Zach and Oliver, She is thankful for her amazing family and mentors that continue to inspire her!

Josh Smith

Josh is originally from Hudson, Ohio, where he had training in dance and was a star athlete in soccer, and track and field events. His love for dance led him to study at Butler University. He knew he needed a strong foundation to have success as a professional dancers, so why not dive in to extensive ballet training 6 days a week! In 1998 Josh moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the commercial dance world. When not performing, he enjoyed teaching part time working with dancer of various ages in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and tap. Some favorite credits include Charlie's Angels, a series of Jack In The Box commercials, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Pepsi, and a body doubling role in The Zoo Keeper.

From numerous television and film jobs, commercials, and theater he had great experiences working from L.A. to New York. Josh then decided he wanted to pursue further education completing Pilates Sports Center's training program for Pilates. That training came in handy in 2004. Josh suffered a major injury mid-performance. Luckily he was already doing Pilates, and the rehab process solidified his drive and passion for health and fitness.


In 2008 Josh transitioned to teaching in health and fitness, with a huge emphasis in Pilates full time. After years in the Pilates industry he was determined to follow his dream to have his own studio. Together with his wife, Emily, they grew their love of Pilates in the studio they co-owned. Hardcore Pilates LA, Inc. in Woodland Hills, California.


Josh overcame huge challenges during a health crisis in 2016. Through programming with Pilates, rehabilitation work with Kym, and his positive mindset he his now stronger than ever! Josh's determination to live a long, healthy life with his family never waivers. He take advantage of every opportunity possible, and loves sharing this positive way of life with his children and clients of all ages!

PROGRAMS

  • Workshops
  • Intensives
  • Master Classes
  • Private Training
  • Teacher Courses
  • Specialty Classes
  • Virtual Coaching
  • Consulting
  • Online Training Membership Program coming soon!

TRAINING

  • Cross Training
  • Dance
  • Pilates
  • Plyometrics
  • Injury Prevention
  • Biomechanics
  • Recovery Tools
  • Mentorship
  • Training Tips
  • Goal Orientation

FOCUS

  • Strength
  • Stability
  • Alignment
  • Core Connection
  • Technique
  • Stamina
  • Precision
  • Awareness
  • Inspiration
  • Longevity

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