ABOUT
Petra’s fervent dedication lies in aiding and establishing connections with individuals through movement, science, art, and nature. Her sincere appreciation for movement ignited at the age of 6 when she embarked on her journey with the Classical Vaganova Ballet Technique. After graduating from the Hungarian Dance University, Petra ventured to Oklahoma to pursue a professional dance career with the Oklahoma City Ballet Company. It was during this time that she initially encountered Pilates, sparking a curiosity that propelled her to delve extensively into the study and practice of Pilates for a deeper understanding and mastery of its principles.
After transitioning her career, Petra relocated to Canada, dedicating herself to assisting high-performance athletes in achieving seamless fluidity and ease in their movements. As a Performance Movement Teacher and Choreographer, Petra explores a wide range of movement modalities. Her insatiable passion for learning and curiosity has propelled her to attain certifications in an array of practices, including Pilates, BIM Yoga, Progressing Ballet Technique, Gymnastics, Gait-lower body mechanics, Silva-Mind Technique and Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Method®
CERTIFICATIONS
• 500 hours Club Pilates Comprehensive Training certification
• 200 hours YTT Breath Into Motion certified
• Authorized Trainee Awareness Through Movement® Teacher.
• Bachelor in Dance and Arts
• Silva-Mind Control
• Aim- Closed Chain Biomechanics of The Lower Limbs • Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics foundations
• Progressing Ballet Technique certification
PHILOSOPHY
Petra’s philosophy as an instructor is dedicated to the profound guidance of clients, facilitating a heightened awareness of their bodies and movements as a transformative pathway to foster healing. In the customized classes she offers, Petra meticulously tailors each session to meet the unique needs of every individual, recognizing the inherent diversity of her clientele.
The primary objective woven into the fabric of each session is to pinpoint and understand habitual movement patterns, paving the way for the development of greater balance and harmony within the body. Through this personalized and attentive approach, Petra not only seeks to address immediate physical needs but also aims to instill a lasting awareness that transcends the class, promoting sustained well-being and mindfulness in the everyday lives of her clients.
“When you heal yourself and assist others with the self-healing, you heal the Earth. You do make a difference.”
-Laurel Steinhice
TESTIMONIALS
Petra Biro is a dedicated, professional and knowledgeable dancer and teacher, with her many skills setting her above the rest. I had the pleasure of being trained by Petra prior to my work on a television set as a dancer, as well as in preparation for a world dance tour. Petra instilled belief in me as a dancer and helped me discover what my body is capable of achieving. Furthermore, Petra is a talented dancer and thus is able to beautifully demonstrate any skill necessary.
Her creative strengthening exercises accelerated my strength and seamlessly transitioned to improvement in my dance skills. Petra’s insight and thoughtful feedback was crucial to me understanding my body artistically and technically, and helped me understand how to expand ballet to all elements of my craft. Above all, Petra’s kindness, compassion and dedication to ballet was inspiring and strengthened my own commitment to the art. I am very grateful for Petra’s guidance in my ballet training and I am confident in her ability to successfully execute any task required of her.
-Alexandra Chaves
Petra is like no other instructor!! She takes the time to correct you and give suggestions every class! I have done Pilates for over a year now and it wasn’t until Petra that I really noticed a difference!!! Her background in ballet and her ongoing learning will take you to new heights!!!! She is simply amazing!!!!
-Kyla Organ
My husband and I have been attending Pilates classes with Petra for nearly a year, and from our very first session, we knew we had found an exceptional instructor. Petra’s expertise, combined with her thoughtful and caring approach, has made every class a valuable experience. Her primary goal is to help us strengthen and stabilize our bodies in a safe and effective way, and she goes above and beyond to ensure we make steady progress.
Petra’s teaching style is thorough and attentive. She demonstrates each exercise clearly, monitors our movements closely, and provides corrections to improve our posture and alignment. Thanks to her guidance, we have been introduced to movements we never thought our bodies could achieve! Every class is a fresh experience, with new exercises and challenges that keep us engaged.
What sets Petra apart is her ability to balance professionalism with a lighthearted sense of humor, making each session both productive and enjoyable. Moreover, she is deeply committed to her professional growth, continuously seeking ways to enhance her practice. We feel incredibly fortunate to have Petra as our instructor and recommend her unreservedly to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, caring, and skilled Pilates teacher.
– Susan and Scott Hayter