Dena began her Pilates pursuits 25 years ago with Dr. Tom Welsh in the Dance Department at Florida State University. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance in 1996 and moved to New York City. While pursuing her professional career in dance she found herself continually using Pilates to help keep herself strong and flexible. In 1998 she completed a 600-hour apprentice program with Susan Moran-Sheehy and Phoebe Higgins. She has taught dance and Pilates to people young and old, and the results are still inspiring to her. She opened the doors to Pilates by Dena, inc., a fully equipped Pilates studio in Tampa, FL in 2002. The business has continued to grow, and she implemented a 450-hour Comprehensive Teacher Training Program in 2015. Her love of teaching others movement and Pilates continues to evolve, and she is thrilled to be teaching teachers!

Andrea has been an accomplished dancer, fitness instructor and dance instructor for over 20 years. Through her choreography she led her students to the most sought-after stages around the world. Her exposure to Pilates began at an early age and her love of practicing and training has grown ever since. This naturally led to certifications in the Pilates method. Andrea went through a 450-hour Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program led by Dena Curtin PMA®-CPT. She is fully certified in Mat and all Apparatus. Andrea adapts her teaching style for all levels and abilities to ensure they meet their goals. She believes in positive energy, a healthy attitude, open communication and above all, patience.

Kayla, a Maine native, began growing an appreciation for the body and movement at a young age. Dancing competitively through high school and college, she was introduced to and trained with Pilates as a form of injury prevention, flexibility, and strength training. Kayla originally became certified with Pilates Academy International, then continued her education to also become certified with Club Pilates comprehensive training program. She brings high energy and love to each session and firmly believes in the power of Pilates to transform EVERYBODY'S lives.

Diana is from the beautiful country of Honduras. She has been living in Tampa for 15 years. She loves travel, hiking and any outdoor activity. She loves to help people. She truly believes she can make a difference in the world by helping people achieve health and wellness thru the method of Pilates. She has completed her 488 Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training thru Balanced Body.

Marysol was certified as a classical Pilates instructor with Pilates by Dena based in Tampa, FL. She was born in NYC and at an early age was inspired by flow and stability walking through the big apple streets where dancers found ease. She believes that exercise is more than how you look on the outside. It is about strength, stability, lengthening while toning the body. The body is a magic puzzle. Let Marysol help you gain strength and flexibility today!

Andra has always been passionate about fitness, health and wellness. With a background in Massage Therapy she has a deep understanding of anatomy and movement sciences. Faced with her own injury, she pursued Pilates in the hopes of finding relief and healing. When Andra realized the transformative impact Pilates had on the health of her own body, as well as her mind the idea of becoming an instructor was born. With a passion for Pilates she is dedicated to empowering clients along their wellness journey while engaging in a client-centered approach. Each session is tailored to generate mindful movement, strength-building, and balance. Join Andra in sculpting a balanced, vibrant life through the art of Pilates. Let’s move, breathe, and thrive together!