Pure Pilates
The art of control of mind and body

The purpose of this course is to inspire people interested in Pilates, conciliate how to keep the body in shape and healthy through exercise and how to develop strength and flexibility in order to prevent injuries during one's dance career or any other sport. You can learn the fundamentals of a simple Pilates-program useful for the practice at home, after mastering it.
By introducing more advanced exercises it may become more challenging and complex for those who want to work more and improve their skills.
The focus is to strengthen the abdominal area which is called 'the Powerhouse' (including the lower back, the innerthighs and upperthighs). Mr. J.H. Pilates always used to stress the importance of exercising in order to improve your mental and physical well-being enjoying life. If you have any injuries or back problems, it is recommended to inform the Pilates-trainer beforehand. You will discover that Pilates can be very therapeuthic.




Gabriella Cimino
Gabriella Cimino, born in Italy, has a rich background in contemporary dance, studies in Graham, Limon, Cunningham technique and Classical Ballet as well as African dance and music. She has experiences through numerous performances in Nairobi, Dakar and Vienna, and an education as a fitness trainer. Since the mid nineties Gabriella Cimino has been a Pilates trainer. Since she has been teaching in New York, Paris, Weimar, Vienna, Berlin, Rom, Marseille, and Zakynthos. 2003 she opened the Pilates Center Vienna and since 2000 she has been continuing professional education in NY, The Hague and Paris. Since 2008 she teaches Ballet and Modern students from the Vienna University – Conservatory of Vienna.