Collette Stewart

Collette Stewart is a Teaching Faculty member and Director of the Pilates Certificate Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education. She holds an MFA in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2014) and a BFA in Modern Dance from Texas Christian University (1995). Her career spans 25 years as a dancer, choreographer, and movement educator, with performances and choreography showcased nationally and internationally. She specializes in integrating anatomy, imagery, and somatic practices to enhance kinesthetic awareness.

Education highlights include:

• MFA Performing Arts, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2014)
• BFA Modern Dance, Texas Christian University (1995)

Research interests focus on:

• Pilates methodology
• Somatic movement education
• Choreographic innovation

Awards highlight her teaching excellence and creative contributions, including the 2020 Teaching Innovation Award and multiple ACDA gala selections. She has led teacher training programs through Movement Insights (2007–2019) and owns Pilates on Harrison in Madison since 2015.

Her professional ventures include:

• Pilates certification through The Pilates Center (Boulder)
• Yoga Certification through Kripalu Yoga