Ceylon Harris
Pilates, Receptionist
Ceylon Harris began her dance journey training and performing in circus arts before transitioning to concert dance. In circus arts, Ceylon specializes in hand to hand, dance acrobatics, teeterboard and hand balancing; currently performing with San Diego Circus Center. She founded the acrobatics for dancer’s training program at OTE Dance Studio in Culver City, teaching young dancers strength and reaching full physical capacity. She also teaches dance for Artists Collective nonprofit organization at public schools in the Los Angeles area and surrounding counties. As a concert dancer, Ceylon has studied Horton technique, Cunningham technique, jazz, and contemporary ballet under the mentorship of Robert Gilliam and Kim Borgaro. As a scholarship student, she has attended training programs at the Ailey School, Diavolo, Northwest Dance Project, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, CSSSA, and Dawson Dance SF. Ceylon has performed choreography by Robert Gilliam, William Grinton (“PG”), Anthony Jackson, Khilea Jessup, Courtney Giannone, in addition to performing with Eliezer Rabelo’s company, 11th Hour Dance Project Inc. Ceylon earned a BFA in dance from California State University Long Beach where she studied Ballet pedagogy under Lisa Johnson and David Kim. During her years at CSULB, Ceylon completed the BASI Pilates certification with an additional specialization in dance, under Karen Clippinger. She is currently teaching Pilates mat and reformer private/semi private lessons.