Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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From Dancer to Survivor to Pilates Pioneer ✨💃
Carola Trier left Germany in 1935 to chase her dream of dancing in Paris. But as a young Jewish performer, she faced mounting challenges—antisemitism, war, and loss. She survived Nazi-occupied France, endured unimaginable hardship, and eventually found her way to America. There, she discovered a new passion that would become her greatest legacy: Pilates.

Listen to the Episode narrated by Mandy Patinkin 👉 lbi.org/projects/podcast/episode-19-core-strength-carola-trier
📜 Explore the Carola Trier Collection at the Leo Baeck Institute and uncover her incredible journey.

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