Charlotte, NC - South End Location

In February 2020, the Pilates instructor and former advertising sales exec opened the doors of boutique studio BK Pilates in Charlotte's South End. She'd just landed from New York City, where Meredith and Marina Kaydanova, the founder of BK Pilates NYC, met. Meredith took the BK Pilates workouts with her to the South, introducing a style that's all about alignment and slow, controlled movements for tone, endurance, and good posture. Meredith is a certified Balanced Body instructor with over 12 years of practicing experience. Catch her on the schedule every day but Sunday. She likes to catch up on some sleep and practice some self-care! You may also find her at her local favorite spots, the Waterman or Foxcroft Wine Bar.

Marina left the corporate world to follow her passion and opened her first studio in 2012 in Brooklyn after receiving her Balanced Body certification. Now she splits her time between homes in Charlotte and NYC (Manhattan and Brooklyn). She loves to travel around the world and has two incredible children, Sam (14) and Rachel (4). You'll find her on the schedule Fridays- Mondays at the studio. Her claim to fame? "Make your a$$ an asset, not a liability."

While growing up in St. Louis, Rebecca began dancing at the age of 3 and continued her dance education while in college at Ball State University. With a degree in communications design, she went on to work as a graphic designer and photographer in Indianapolis. After feeling disconnected and uninspired from sitting behind a desk all day, she became a certified yoga instructor and started teaching in 2017. After trying her first few Pilates privates, she felt like she had found her missing piece and began her Pilates training through Balanced Body. She received her comprehensive Pilates certification in 2021 and has since been working full-time as an instructor and studio manager at a boutique studio in Indianapolis. 

She loves helping people understand and feel connected to their bodies through movement and believes it can be such an amazing tool for healing, transformation, and growth in all areas of life. While always challenging and humbling, Pilates shows you your potential and then allows you to surpass it over and over. Because of its impact on her own life, she feels honored to be able to share this method with others, develop lifelong relationships, and build a community around her passion. She has worked with all ages, pro athletes, and pre/post-natal clientele and loves to teach a blend of classical and modern in her classes.

She just moved to Charlotte with her husband and two cats and is so excited to join the team and start teaching at both BK locations. Please welcome this midwestern girl by sharing your favorite Charlotte recs when you see her!

Newly a mom to twin girls, Sienna & Ellia!

Since the age of 5, all Micayla knew was dance until a knee injury forced her to quit after her freshman year of college. After quitting dance, she transferred colleges and graduated from the University of South Carolina to then pursue a career in marketing. She never found something she was as passionate about as dance until she discovered Pilates. She took her first class at BK Pilates in January 2021 and instantly fell in love. Inspired by her newfound passion, she pursued teacher training to share her love for Pilates with others. You can now find Micayla either practicing as a student or teaching at the studio.

Since the age of 5, all Micayla knew was dance until a knee injury forced her to quit after her freshman year of college. After quitting dance, she transferred colleges and graduated from the University of South Carolina to then pursue a career in marketing. She never found something she was as passionate about as dance until she discovered Pilates. She took her first class at BK Pilates in January 2021 and instantly fell in love. Inspired by her newfound passion, she pursued teacher training to share her love for Pilates with others. You can now find Micayla either practicing as a student or teaching at the studio.

Lexi has been practicing Pilates for over fifteen years. After being injured in a car accident, she turned to Pilates to build strength and increase stability, mobility, and flexibility when traditional physical therapy did not work. Combining her passion for helping others and her love of Pilates, she completed the comprehensive Balanced Body Pilates Certification. Never one to slow down, she then went on to complete her RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training certification, Reiki practitioner certification, and Pilates Method Alliance Certification (PMA) and has plans to continue her education.

Her classes and private sessions offer challenging workouts in a safe and supportive environment. They are designed to ensure you succeed at reaching your health and fitness goals regardless of your age or current fitness level, always leaving you feeling restored, energized, and accomplished.

Since the age of 5, all Micayla knew was dance until a knee injury forced her to quit after her freshman year of college. After quitting dance, she transferred colleges and graduated from the University of South Carolina to then pursue a career in marketing. She never found something she was as passionate about as dance until she discovered Pilates. She took her first class at BK Pilates in January 2021 and instantly fell in love. Inspired by her newfound passion, she pursued teacher training to share her love for Pilates with others. You can now find Micayla either practicing as a student or teaching at the studio.

Joey Hehn began performing at a very young age. A Central Oregon native, she was immersed in the production and performance elements of drama and musical theater in her developmental years. Joey began training in dance at the age of 14. As she progressed, she developed a love for teaching. Joey is classically trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance. She was a member of the professional tap company Central Oregon Rhythm Project for their 2015 season. She graduated from Belhaven University with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Global Studies.

After ankle surgery, Joey was introduced to Mat and Reformer Pilates as physical therapy in her recovery. She soon became passionate about Pilates and was able to complete her Mat Balanced Body Instructor Training through her university. She became a fully certified Mat instructor in 2022. Joey moved to North Carolina to volunteer with a global anti-human trafficking nonprofit, which she now works for full-time. She began pursuing her Reformer certification in 2023. Joey is so excited to join the BK family and share her passion for holistic health through whole-body movement. If you see her at the studio, please say hello!

Find her at South End on Mondays at 6:30 am and 7:30 am and some weekends starting July 24th. PS: If you liked Olivia Stuart's classes, she may just be your next best thing :)

Lexi has been practicing Pilates for over fifteen years. After being injured in a car accident, she turned to Pilates to build strength and increase stability, mobility, and flexibility when traditional physical therapy did not work. Combining her passion for helping others and her love of Pilates, she completed the comprehensive Balanced Body Pilates Certification. Never one to slow down, she then went on to complete her RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training certification, Reiki practitioner certification, and Pilates Method Alliance Certification (PMA) and has plans to continue her education.

Her classes and private sessions offer challenging workouts in a safe and supportive environment. They are designed to ensure you succeed at reaching your health and fitness goals regardless of your age or current fitness level, always leaving you feeling restored, energized, and accomplished.

Cathy or (Catherine’s) journey with Pilates began during her recovery from a back injury. Through consistent practice, she experienced firsthand how Pilates can restore strength and confidence in both the body and the mind. When she moved to Charlotte in 2024, one of her first priorities was finding a studio where she could continue to grow in her practice. After her first class at BK, she knew she had found a community that resonated with her values. Catherine is now pursuing her Comprehensive Certification through Balanced Body and is excited to share the empowering benefits of Pilates with others. She brings empathy, attention to detail, and a deep appreciation for the body’s capacity to heal and adapt to every class she teaches.

Ella started doing mat Pilates eight years ago as a way to cross train her body and reduce injuries in her ballet classes. After taking a college class that dug deeper into the kinesiology and anatomy portion of Pilates, she knew she wanted to continue learning more about this form of exercise. Ella fell in love with the intricacy and mindfulness; how it helps improve body awareness; and of course, how fun the classes are! She has seen a difference in her ballet technique, her self esteem/confidence, and her daily happiness. Pilates unlocked a new appreciation for movement that has made even the smallest daily activities (like breathing!) something to be grateful for. Ella is overjoyed to share her love of Pilates with everyone at BK Pilates and is excited to see you in the studio!

Born and raised in Ecuador, she was always involved in health and fitness as her mother was a holistic practitioner. She practiced various disciplines including ballet, dance, gymnastics and yoga. She found Pole Fitness at the age of 13 and started competing professionally. She progressed her practice and is now a certified instructor. At the age of 15 she moved to the US and started weightlifting as a way to keep her body active. Her passion for health and fitness grew, so she became a certified personal trainer through ACE and Health and Holistic Health Coach through IIN, in order to learn more about the human body and how to nurture it. She then discovered reformer pilates in 2024 and decided to give it a try as a form to enhance her weightlifting and pole fitness practice. She immediately fell in love with the discipline as it taught her how to move with intention and aiming for longevity. As she continued her practice, she did some research and decided her next step would be to become a Pilates instructor. She is currently pursuing her comprehensive certification through Balanced Body. She is a firm believer that movement is life and would love to bring more life to people of all ages. Outside of Pilates, she enjoys traveling, discovering nature and creating new connections.

I discovered Pilates during my pregnancy and instantly connected with its ability to strengthen both the body and mind. What began as a way to stay grounded through change quickly became a true passion. After completing my Comprehensive Instructor Training through Club Pilates, I became dedicated to helping others move with confidence, balance, and intention. Outside the studio, I’m a creative wellness entrepreneur, wife, and mom who loves traveling, design, and creating moments that inspire joy and harmony.

Katherine found her way to Pilates by wanting to find more ways to “play” as an adult and bring joy back to fitness after years of feeling like movement was a chore. From a young age, Katherine found a deep fascination with health and wellness as it tied into her 13 years of classical ballet training as well as her experience as a competitive USTA tennis player through high school. On the other end of the athlete spectrum, Katherine has also devoted much of her life to studying classical voice performance and is now a professional opera singer. Since attending the College of Charleston for Voice & Theater Performance, Katherine has performed across the US, UK, and Italy, and is currently a Resident Company member with Charlotte’s very own Opera Carolina. The muscular intricacies involved with classical singing have highlighted the importance of strong but flexible pelvic floor muscles, breath work, and full body connection, making Pilates the perfect partner! Katherine is currently working toward her Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Instructor certification and is so grateful for the opportunity to teach with and learn from the fantastic team of strong women at BK Pilates.

Adrianne was born and raised in a small town in Vermont, where she grew up living a very active lifestyle skiing, snowboarding, and playing lacrosse. In 2018, she ventured down to the south to attend college at High Point University, where she studied Communications and Marketing. Following graduation in 2022, Adrianne moved to Charlotte, where she discovered her love for Pilates. This newfound passion eventually led her down the path of becoming an instructor. In January 2024, Adrianne began her certification to become a fully comprehensive instructor through the Balanced Body program. She can’t wait to share her love for Pilates with you!

Originally from Winston-Salem NC, where her love for movement, dance and gymnastics began before she can remember. That passion grew into years of competitive dance, carried her through performing on her college dance team, and continues as she dances professionally as a Honeybee for the Charlotte Hornets.

A recent graduate from Appalachian State University, she also completed her comprehensive Pilates training. While she appreciate many forms of fitness, Pilates has been the missing piece that brought everything together. It has shown her the benefits of building longevity and functionality into fitness beyond aesthetics. It has equipped the body to move better, prevent injury, and thrive in everyday life.

Since working with a diverse pool of individuals, she is certain that there is something special to be found in each and every client!

• 1 Hour: $75.00 (Regularly $100.00)
• Expires in 30 days from purchase. 

Maintain

• 4 Classes Monthly - $109

Healthy

• 8 Classes Monthly - $189

Sweet Spot

• 12 Classes Monthly - $229

Devotion

• 16 Classes Monthly - $269

Unlimited

• Unlimited Classes Monthly - $339

Details of Memberships

All memberships are a 6-month commitment. Late fees and no show fees apply. To cancel any membership, we require a 30-day cancellation notice. This notice should be emailed to the studio info.clt@bkpilates.com.

Intro Private New Client - $75

Single - Ranges from $100-$125 pending Level 1-4

Level 1

5 Pack - $475

Level 1

10 Pack - $925

Level 1

20 Pack - $1,800

Level 2

5 Pack - $515

Level 2

10 Pack - $1000

Level 2

20 Pack - $1,950

Level 3

5 Pack - $565

Level 3

10 Pack - $1,100

Level 3

20 Pack - $2,000

Level 4

5 Pack - $600

Level 4

10 Pack - $1,175

Level 4

20 Pack - $2,200

Duet Single - $150

Duet 5 Pack - $725

Duet 10 Pack - $1,400

Not interested in commitment or being a member? Not to worry, we have packages for everyone!  Expirations vary per package.

• Single Session - $37
• 3 Class Pack - $89
• 5 Class Pack - $160
• 10 Class Pack - $300
• 20 Class Pack - $580

New Client Camp Pilates: $79/1 week

New Client 1st Class: $29

Want to share the space with just you and your friends?  Hosting a birthday party or bachelorette?  We love to celebrate all!

Email the studio info.clt@bkpilates.com for pricing and availability!