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Our Instructors
Guiding You with Integrity, Experience & a Passion for Classical Pilates
At Classic Pilates PR, our instructors are more than teachers — they are dedicated practitioners, movement educators, and lifelong students of the Classical Pilates method. With deep respect for the original work of Joseph Pilates, they offer guidance that’s rooted in tradition, shaped by experience, and tailored to your personal journey.
Ana Victoria Fridman
Certified Classical Pilates & Barre Instructor
Former Professional Dancer
Movement has always been at the core of Ana Victoria’s life. As a former professional dancer, she brings fluidity, structure, and deep body awareness to her teaching. When she transitioned from performance to Pilates, she found a method that not only sustained her body, but enriched her life.
Today, Ana Victoria teaches with clarity, care, and conviction, helping clients connect with their strength and vitality at every age.
Certifications:
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Principles of Guidance certification with Miguel Silva, Uno Pilates School, Portugal
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IRPA Argentina – Pilates Teacher Training
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Lolita's Legacy – Pilates Certification
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​Booty Barre – Barre Instructor Certification
We Believe In
Strength built through precision
Confidence earned through consistency
Wellness nurtured through mindful movement
Maribel Torres
Certified Classical Pilates Instructor
B.S. in Exercise Science | Yoga Educator
With over 20 years of experience in fitness and wellness, Maribel's journey spans group training, personal coaching, and now, a full commitment to Classical Pilates. Her passion deepened in 2022 after a personal transformation working with Ana Victoria Fridman.
Trained and certified under Miguel Silva’s Principles of Guidance Program at Uno Pilates in Portugal, Maribel blends scientific knowledge, somatic awareness, and classical discipline into a teaching style that empowers clients at every stage of life.
Certifications & Education:
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Principles of Guidance Program – Miguel Silva, Uno Pilates
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Comprehensive Pilates Certification – Balanced Body
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​B.S. in Exercise Science & Health Promotion – Sacred Heart University of PR
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500-Hour Hatha-Raja Yoga Certification
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A Shared Philosophy
At Classic Pilates PR, our instructors are united by a shared belief:
Pilates is a lifelong practice. One that cultivates resilience, presence, and strength — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
We’re here to help you:
✓ Reconnect with your body
✓ Move with clarity and control
✓ Discover what it means to feel truly well