VIKTOR UYGAN began his studies in dance and danced with Ankara Sate Company in Ankara, Turkey. He continued training at the Hamlyn School of Ballet in Florence, Italy under the direction of Franco DeVita and Raymond Lukens. He received elementary-advanced diplomas with honors in the Ceccetti technique. Viktor continued dancing and has 15 years of professional experience dancing with companies such as Ankara State and Hartford Ballet as well as guest performing in the United States and Europe. He has worked with such greats as David Allan, Kirk Peterson, Richard Glasstone, AnnMarie DeAngelo and Alla Osipenko along with many ballets by Balanchine, Tudor, Grahm , Choo San Goh and with Wayne Sleep for a tribute to Princess Diana. Viktor is certified with the American Ballet Theater national training curriculum for young dancers. He has been coaching dancers for technique, professional careers and national competitions winning numerous 1st places with his students nationally and internationally. His work has presented at Gala performances in Germany and New York and also won the YAGP Best Choreographer award for 2007 and 2008.
 
In 1992 Viktor started studying with the BodyCode System and Gyrotonics from Master Pino Carbone creator of the BodyCode System and owner of the first Gyrotonic center of Europe in Florence, Italy. He got introduced to Pilates after moving to the US in 1993. He studied for 6 years before he was certified in 1999 from DK Body Balancing through the University of Nevada accredited through the Nevada State board of Physical Therapy. Viktor is also certified with the Pilates for Golf certificate specializing in the training of golfers as well as the certification for resistance flexibility and strength training with the Meridian flexibility system. He is the first Advanced Certifier for the entire Body Code system from ArtForm Italy and also the first to introduce the entire line of ArtForm equipment in the United States and is the US and Canadian distributor for the line of products with his own company Body Mind E. He travels the US and abroad to many locations instructing and certifying teachers with the Body Code work as well as holding workshops and training professionals including the Boston Ballet. He and his wife own the first fully equipped ArtForm Studio training with Pilates and the entire BodyCode System, specializing with post re-habilitation, dancers and specific athletic conditioning.

KELLY UYGAN is the Co-Owner of ArtForm Studio. Miss Uygan has been dancing since age six. Her training includes Scholarships with Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Ballet West. She has danced professionally as well as been a guest artist for the past fifteen years in ballets, competitions, musicals and operas in the United States and abroad. Kelly was a recipient of a third place medal for the National foundation of the Arts competition in Miami, Florida and danced for a tribute to Tchaikovsky at the Hollywood Bowl. Most recently Kelly was a principal dancer with the Hartford Ballet in Connecticut. She performed and toured Principal roles in Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Coppelia, Le Corsaire staged by Alla Osipenko and may ballets by George Balanchine, Anthony Tudor, Choo San Goh, Nijinska and Martha Grahm along with having several roles created for her by choreographers such as Jean Grand Maitre, Kirk Peterson, Colin Conner, Robert Sund and Grahm Lustig from the United States and Europe.
 Kelly is certified with the American Ballet Theater’s National training Curriculum for young dancers and has been a certified in Pilates for 21 years trained originally by Diane Diefenderfer. She also has Certification for resistance flexibility and strength training with the Meridian Flexibility system and The Pink Ribbon Program which is a Post-Operative workout enhancing Recovery for Breast Cancer survivors. She has been working with the BodyCode System as well training with Mr. Carbone Master Gyrotonics teacher and inventor of the entire ArtForm system and has been certified with that entire system for 6 years. Kelly has worked as a Ballet Mistress and director staging such ballets as Swan Lake and the Nutcracker along with being a private coach for ballet dancers and figure skaters for 15 years.

MAHLIA CHRISTINSON always led an active life. A background in an array of sports has afforded Mahlia both first and second hand experience in the rehabilitation aspect of Pilates. Her expertise is centered in spine and joint rehabilitation. As she has personally felt the benefit of Pilates in such injuries, she is especially able to assist others in their healing. She employs her knowledge of yoga and weight training to enrich her teaching techniques. Mahlia constantly seeks knowledge to broaden her concept of healthy living that she may better help others. She is currently attending the University of California Irvine where she studies Criminology, Law, and Society & Psychology and Social Behavior. She holds a comprehensive Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International, founded by Rael Isacowitz, and is currently studying the Body Code system under Pino Carbone and Viktor Uygan. Her goal is to promote physical harmony through balance and core strength. Mahlia's approach is to teach clients the importance of proper breathing skills and body alignment, which are necessary to create ease in every movement of their lives.

MICHEL GERVAIS, a native of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, started dancing at the age of 11 with the Ida Sauvé Dance Studios. He has performed with such companies as; Feld Ballet/NY, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Theatre Ballet of Canada, National Dance Theatre of Bermuda, California Riverside Ballet and Ballet Pacifica, during his 17 years as a professional dancer. While Dancing at Ballet Pacifica, Mr. Gervais was introduced to Diane Diefenderfer, a wonderful ballet teacher as well as a most respected Pilates teacher and studio owner. Michel had the privilege of working with Ms. Diefenderfer for two years in the Pilates technique, as her student. After retiring from dance, Mr. Gervais was invited by Viktor and Kelly Uygan to join their staff at the ArtForm Studio and train in the Body Code System. Michel is now a certified Body Code System instructor and also uses the Pilates technique in training his clients. He is also a sought after ballet teacher and choreographer who has worked with; Hong Kong Ballet, London Rambert Dance Co, American Ballet Theatre (Summer Intensives), Canadian Dance Teachers Association, Ballet Pacifica, Idyllwild Arts Academy, Orange County High School of the Arts, Universities of California, Irvine and Riverside, National Dance Theatre of Bermuda and the South County Classical Ballet where he was Artistic Director for the 2006-2007 season.

LYNEA KERR's passion for Pilates developed quickly after feeling the benefits in her own body. She has reached her own personal goals of strength and flexibility through Pilates. She hopes to impact in each of her clients a personal balance and understanding of his or her own potential, through correct exercise and movement. Lynea holds her comprehensive Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International, founded by Rael Isacowitz. She continues her education, studying the Body Code System under Viktor Uygan and Pino Carbone.

AMY MERKA received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Health Care from California State University Long Beach, Post-graduate studies in Education & Teaching, and holds a Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science, founded by Rael Isacowitz. Amy has furthered her education studying Traditional Thai Massage under the guidance of renowned teachers Rick Gold, and Hope Buchbinder at the International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, and is continually inspired by her studies in Yoga. Amy’s career background includes Pilates, Personal Training, and has now added Yoga and Thai Massage to her repertoire. Amy thrives on a well rounded fitness regime, and strongly believes that it leads to improved physical and mental health. She uses the incorporation of Thai massage (slow, rhythmic compressions and stretches along the body's energy lines) in her sessions when appropriate. Through Pilates, Amy has achieved physical goals she was not able to with resistance training and cardiovascular exercises alone. She has a passion to share this knowledge with others. Amy was inspired through her own training with Kelly and Viktor at ArtForm Studio to learn the latest advancements in the art of Pilates including the BodyCode System. She continues her education with Pino Carbone and Viktor Uygan as well as attending Pilates conferences and workshops.

DANI SLOAT was a professional dancer for 14 years dancing in such shows as The Radio City Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular, Folies Bergere, and “A New Day” with Celine Dion. Dani began doing Pilates while dancing with the Celine Dion show in Las Vegas. She initially used Pilates as rehabilitation for an injury, but then continued, using it for both injury prevention and preparing her body for nightly shows. Dani quickly developed a passion for Pilates and received her certification to teach through Body Art and Science International, founded by Rael Isacowitz. Since receiving her certification Dani has had the pleasure of working with people of all ages and fitness levels in gym, studio, and private settings. Before moving to the Orange County area Dani was the resident Pilates instructor for the LOVE and Mystere shows with Cirque du Soleil, instructing their world class athletes. She is very excited about her new beginnings in California.