Woman-Owned Connect Studio DFW Brings Pilates and Yoga to Park Lane

Kay Luna and Kristie Magalong celebrated the grand opening of Connect Studio DFW at The Shops at Park Lane in Dallas on March 14, 2026, bringing a woman-owned boutique dedicated to pilates and yoga to one of the city's busiest retail corridors. The studio offers daily classes structured at 50 and 55 minutes, designed to fit into the schedules of practitioners who want consistent, focused movement without the sprawl of an open-ended session.

Connect Studio DFW enters a Dallas wellness scene that is increasingly shaped by women-owned and women-focused spaces. HOTWORX Dallas, situated at 2555 Inwood Rd #235 near the intersection of Inwood Road and Maple Avenue, describes itself as family-run and owned by a Hispanic woman and veteran. Its model differs sharply from Connect Studio DFW's boutique format: HOTWORX offers 24-hour member access to infrared sauna workouts that are virtually guided, with options ranging from hot yoga and hot pilates to heated spin and HIIT sessions. Staffed hours at HOTWORX run Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., though the studio also lists a separate staffed-hours block of Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone planning a visit should confirm current staffed hours directly with the studio at 972-637-7305.

The broader context also includes MoveStudio, which has anchored the local movement community since opening in October 2000 under founder Robin Parker. Jackie Smith took ownership from 2012 to 2023, when Candace Bordelon, Ph.D., stepped in after more than two decades of teaching there. Bordelon, a former competitive gymnast, professional dancer, and dance professor, brings over 35 years of experience across yoga, Pilates, dance, and fitness. Her own history of a total hip replacement and three herniated discs has shaped her current specialization in adaptive fitness and exercise therapy, particularly for women over 50 navigating osteoporosis, chronic pain, joint replacements, and cancer recovery. In 2023, she also relocated MoveStudio to a new space nearby while working to modernize its programming.

Connect Studio DFW, with its Park Lane address and boutique structure, adds a distinct option to this ecosystem. Precise suite information, instructor listings, pricing, and a full breakdown of what the daily 50- and 55-minute classes cover were not available at the time of opening, and prospective students should reach out to the studio directly for current scheduling and membership details.