Concord, NC

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.  Since 2020, she has expanded the brand to 3 studios in Charlotte metro, 1 in Concord and 1 in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Meredith is a certified Balanced Body instructor with over 18 years of practicing experience and almost 10 years of teaching.

When not at the studios, you can find her traveling to a moutain out west in the wintertime to ski, and a beach in the summertime to sunbathe!

Don't forget, she brings her own precious Goldendoodle, Cooper wherever she goes!

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!

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 is recenlty a brand new mom to twin daughters, Sienna and Ellia!

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

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! 

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!

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.

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.

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.

Sherryl has taught many forms of fitness from spin and cardio dance to personal training. After being injured in a bad car accident, she searched for a way to keep moving safely but knew she needed to train with precision and control to effectively strengthen and rehabilitate her body. Once she discovered Pilates, she was hooked! She was amazed at how quickly she was able to bounce back by increasing her core strength and stability. Pilates even helped her train to complete her first marathon!

Pilates has become her passion. She opened the doors to her own studio in New Jersey after completing her training with Stott. Sherryl has worked with many clients post-rehab as she worked alongside physical therapists in her first studio, and continued to communicate with the physical therapists and physicians to give her clients the safest and most effective workouts. Sherryl also did her NASM corrective exercise specialist training. She is here to support you with your goals and encourage you through your workouts! Everybody can benefit from Pilates, so let's get you feeling good in your body again!

Movement has been a lifelong passion of mine, shaped by years of gymnastics, cross country, soccer, and dance. I am comprehensively certified in both classical and contemporary Pilates, which allows me to integrate a wide range of techniques into my teaching. My goal is to help clients build strength, improve alignment, and enhance overall well-being through the practice of Pilates. When I am not in the studio, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our son, and our golden doodle, Kobe.

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

• 4 Classes Monthly - $99
• 8 Classes Monthly - $179
• 12 Classes Monthly - $219
• 16 Classes Monthly - $239
• Unlimited Classes Monthly - $279

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.concord@bkpilates.com.

Not interested in commitment or being a member? Not to worry, we have packages for everyone!

• Single-Session Drop-in - $30
• 3 Pack - $75
• 5 Pack - $135
• 10 Pack - $250
• 20 Pack - $500
• Packages expire anywhere from 1 month - 6 months

• Intro Private New Client - $75
• Single - $95
• 5 Pack - $465
• 10 Pack - $925
• 20 Pack - $1800
• Duet Single - $140
• 5 Pack - $675
• 10 Pack - $1300

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.concord@bkpilates.com for pricing and availability!