09/08/2026
Vanessa Brooks, born and raised in Carlsbad, California started off as a a professional dancer. Brooks has been teaching dance and movement for more than twenty years.
After having double knee surgery at the end of 2005, Brooks found the positive effects of Pilates and began her Pilates education while attending California State University Long Beach. In the summer of 2006, Vanessa received her Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International, with an emphasis on Dance Specialization, under the direction of Karen Clippinger.
In 2008 Brooks, received her Bachelors of the Arts degree in Dance from California State University Long Beach. Brooks also teaches her own choreographed Barre classes. She has taught Pilates and fitness at numerous studios and gyms throughout southern California. Since moving to Hawaii in 2017, Brooks has taught at Ballet Hawaii, Pilates O Ka La, Island Club and Spa, Harmony Pilates, and Body Balance. She opened her own dance studio, Hawaii Dance Arts in 2021. After more injuries and closing the studio; she has focused all her time on Pilates, fitness, health, and wellness. Vanessa Brooks has a deep passion for helping people regain physical and emotional self-confidence and well-being through Pilates and fitness and is excited to see you in class!