Title:
Founder, Create Movement Collective
Location:
Greater Seattle Area
Education:
M.A. and M.A. in Ed., NASM-CPT, CES, CNC, BCS, VCS, AFAA-CGFI
Expertise:
Annie Landry is a multifaceted dance and fitness professional with a passion for holistic wellness. Trained in classical and contemporary ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, theatre, and ballroom dance, Annie has been dancing since the age of three. She has studied freelance in New York and performed professionally. Annie's academic achievements include a bachelor's degree from Auburn University, a master's degree from Southern Methodist University, and a second master's degree from The George Washington University. Her graduate research focused on the development of artistry in dancers and best practices for dancers transitioning to business ownership. With experience teaching students of all levels, ranging from ages two to 80, Annie believes in nurturing each student's love for dance. As a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and corrective exercise specialist, she emphasizes proper placement and alignment to prevent injuries, ensuring that dance can be enjoyed throughout her students' lives. Annie is the founder and owner of Create Movement Collective LLC, where she brings holistic dance, fitness, and nutrition education to a wide audience. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: "If we create movement, we will find fitness and self-expression."