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.

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!

Nan has been a practicing Physical Therapist for 35 years with specialty in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. She is a certified Pilates Instructor (4th Generation) by Dena Curtin and has been instructing private and duo Pilates clients for the past two years here at Pilates by Dena. She has always had a passion for Pilates as it directly applies to her PT patients, and she always tries to integrate it into all exercise programs. She is a master at making appropriate modifications of Pilates skills based on a client’s desires or physiological limitations. Nan’s goal in teaching Pilates is to have people enjoy healthy exercise without getting injured!