Lori Head

Lori Head is a dancer, dance educator, performer, and ice skater who taught at the university level for 21 years before retiring as a professor. With a career spanning 40 years, she specializes in Pilates, yoga, Feldenkrais, dance conditioning, and Gyrokinesis. She earned a bachelor's degree in physical education and science, a master's degree in dance and kinesiology, and a PhD in adult education. Her professional credentials include U.S. Figure Skating certifications, CPR certification, certification as a Physical Mind teacher for Pilates, a yoga certification, and status as a Feldenkrais practitioner. Lori attributes her success to pure dedication and old-fashioned ethics, including arriving early, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to simple etiquette. She values accountability above all and advises young women entering the field to put in the necessary hours, stay updated with training and knowledge, and focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle and wellness rather than money as the primary goal. Outside of her professional work, Lori is a dedicated animal advocate who contributes to Best Friends in Kanab, Utah, and participates in fundraising for animals, the zoo, and the humane society.