Ingrid Ciaccia

Yoga Arts Instructor, High School

ingrid.ciaccia@pcae.k12.mn.us

Ingrid Ciaccia is a dance educator and certified Yoga and Pilates instructor. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Sarah Lawrence College and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and German Cultural Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Driven by a passion for exploring the relationship between body, mind, and movement, Ingrid’s work blends artistry with technical precision. As Studio Manager and Instructor at St. Paul Pilates and Fitness, she guides clients through breath-synchronized exercises that build strength, flexibility, and stamina while nurturing body awareness and emotional well-being. In her role as a dance educator, she inspires students to cultivate responsibility, creativity, and confidence both on and off the stage.

Ingrid has directed dance programs at Rye Country Day School and Culver Academies, where she was honored with the Delmar T. Spivey Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2022. Her teaching philosophy bridges the classroom and the Yoga/Pilates studio, encouraging creative exploration and interdisciplinary collaboration.