Biography
Ruth finished her studies in Contemporary Dance at the Superior School of Dance, the “Institut del Teatre”, in Barcelona at the age of 21. Since her early age she has been studying classical dance as well. She has danced, and given dancing lessons in different Catalan companies like “Okantomi”, “Dancetheater”, among others, and finished her career in the “Ballet Ciutat de Barcelona” under the leadership of David Campos.
Now, Ruth lives in Girona (one hour from Barcelona) where she had set up her own dance school with her partners: Dinora Valdivia, and Ana Dávila. Due to the physical requirements of her dance career she turned to Pilates Method in 2005, and got her certification in 2007 from Esperanza Aparicio and Javier Pérez Pont (Both of them with a level 2 Degrees by this organization).
In 2011 she finished her studies as a dance educator at the “Institut del Teatre”. Since achieving her certification in to 2007 she has had a regular participation in numerous conferences, workshops, seminars, and CPE'S (Continuing Education) in the US and Europe. In order to deepen her knowledge of the method, she has been practicing side by side to well-known teachers from the highest level of Romana's Pilates such as, Sari Mejia Santo, Juanita López, Cynthia Lochard, Cynthia Shipley, Anthony Rabara among others.
The teachers from Romana’s Pilates are certificated by Romana Kryzanowska, master instructor and personal protegee of H.J. Pilates, together with her daughter Sari Mejia Santo.
Our work concentrates on helping our clients to achieve a redefinition of their body, and improve the quality of their movement. We base the work on correcting the alignment of the whole body, and on carrying out each of the exercises stemming from a strong core (Powerhouse) with precision. The result is an efficient movement with less effort. The body and the mind work together to achieve the highest control and balance between strength and flexibility.
We work with any public in general, with people requiring special care, and with athletes both amateurs and professionals. Our purpose is to work out the specific needs of each client while being guided by a trained instructor at every movement. The instructor chooses the best exercises for each client to get the maximum benefit.
Do you want to get a flat belly, run a marathon without injury, banish back pain, don't suffer from stiff and tied muscles, and reach a revitalizing body? Come on in and discover how a regular Pilates workout routine can tone up yours abdominals, work on your core, and help you to stretch, strengthen, breath and learn a whole lot about your body. Moving in a more intelligent way, you will be able to transform your body and mind from the inside out!
The studio is fully equipped with apparatus designed by Joseph Pilates to especially work with his method of physical and mental conditioning. GRATZ Industries have manufactured Pilates apparatus to Joe's specific designs.
Since 1929, GRATZ delivers to studios around the world where the classical Pilates method is taught.
Facilities: changing rooms, showers, towels, soap, and shampoo.
A one-on-one lesson done with an instructor. It is tailored to each client's specific needs. It starts on the Reformer then onto the Mat work and finally onto other pieces of equipment suitable to the client's needs. The sessions run for 55 minutes.
The sessions are one-on-one with the instructor. Tailored to each child's specific needs. These sessions are aimed at both children in general, and athlete children. The sessions run 45 minutes.
A lesson done with a partner at a similar fitness level, and body types. These sessions run for 55 minutes.
For advantaged customers only . Staff training is without the help of any teacher. Management must approve such training: client level, time and always with the presence of a certified teacher.
These sessions are a series of exercises on the Mat, with or without pieces depending on the goals of the session. They are done in small groups (4 maximum). These sessions run for 45 minutes.
These sessions are aimed to specific sport's groups: runners, cyclists, dancers,etc.
These sessions are specifics for children. Maximum 4 children. It runs for 45 minutes.
* All lessons by appointment only. Please notify the studio 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel appointments. Packages must be used within a 6 month period. The Give-Checks must be used within a 1 year period. Please complete our health and liability form before your first lesson. For booking and more information on all classes and rates, contact our studio directly.
Private Lessons
One lesson
90€
Packages 10 lessons
790€
Packages 5 lessons
430€
Packages for duets lessons(two people)
One lesson
65€ - Everyone
Packages 10 lessons
495€ - Everyone
Packages 5 lessons
290€ - Everyone
Group Lessons (maximum 4 people)
Package 5 classes
130€
Package 10 classes
230€
Children lessons up to 12 years old:
Private
60€
Mats - One session weekly
80€ - Each child a month
Mats - Two sessions weekly
150€ - Each child a month
* All lessons by appointment only. Please notify the studio 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel appointments. Packages must be used within a 6 month period. The Give-Checks must be used within a 1 year period. Please complete our health and liability form before your first lesson. For booking and more information on all classes and rates, contact our studio directly.
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