mirela roza

pilates instructor
gyrotonic® method instructor
​TRX® instructor

I'm an enthusiastic
and passionate teacher
​of movement.

CREDENTIALS

  • MFA Dance, University of Arizona
  • Fletcher Mat Pilates Certified
  • Certified Gyrotonic® Instructor, Level 1
I first started assistant teaching in dance at age 11. I then began to teach professionally in my early twenties to the present. I moved to the U.S. from my native Brazil to join Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey circus as a professional dancer.

I have a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Arizona. As a professional dancer, I’ve had extensive experience with a wide variety of somatic/movement modalities, including the Alexander Technique and the Floor-Barre Technique.

I discovered the Gyrotonic® Expansion System 15 years ago, and began teaching in 2011. I immediately fell in love with this beautifully crafted art form, which allows us to find true strength while creating space and freedom in our bodies. I feel that this system is uniquely able to help one achieve a fully expressive body and spirit. I then added Pilates teaching to my repertoire in 2016.

I'm an enthusiastic and passionate teacher of movement. My teaching style is mix of a whole bunch of things together in a big sauce. It’s informed by inclusivity, improvisation and curious exploration/experimentation. I like to employ balanced pacing and the use of imagery, some of which comes from my my modern dance background.

My intention is to teach from a ‘beginner’s mind’, building on the basics to discover ways to go deeper, broader, wider. By layering up the cues, while being attentive and responsive to what’s going on with my students’ bodies, I’m able to create a workout that’s a balance of both soft and hard.

I’m a protective mama-bear, but also I encourage clients to test the waters outside of their comfort zone. I find it soul-satisfying to work with people who are invested as students. I enjoy watching them walk out the door with the endorphins flowing. I want them to leave class feeling more comfortable and grounded in their own skin, having had the pleasure of feeling good while moving as they achieve their own goals.
Mirela is challenging, engaging, and professional. She knows how to create progressively more challenging sessions. There's nothing more exciting than not being able to do a particular movement, and then one day, it's there!

Mirela is really knowledgeable about the body. Her cuing and modeling are exceptional—a great help when trying something new. 

I love that she's genuinely concerned about our class and how we continue to get stronger.

— CHRISTIANE HENNING, CENTERLINE STUDENT
Mirela’s the best! She’s knowledgeable, motivating, and kind. I so appreciate that she strives to have a clear understanding of each of her clients' bodies.

​Mirela pushes me when I need it and I am grateful for that. It is so obvious that she truly and genuinely cares on many levels.

— CHARLENE DEC, CENTERLINE STUDENT
After working with Mirela for a year, I can attest I got all that I was looking for—and more. Not only am I feeling stronger and more balanced on both legs—I had nerve damage in one leg—I also recover more quickly after other activities. Most of all, I feel centered and fluid as I maneuver this year’s share of health issues and life stressors.

Mirela's not only very passionate and knowledgeable about Pilates and Gyrotonic®, she has great presence and listening skills to customize the session for you.

She was trained as a dancer/performer, but there's no pretense in that woman; she's real and authentic. I needed someone to connect with and feel safe with as I was exploring challenging movements and to laugh with wholeheartedly.

I look forward to our weekly workout like I never had with any other practice. I found my trainer, a new friend, and I treasure her.

— INGRID BREGAND, CENTERLINE STUDENT
Mirela is a fantastic teacher. Dedicated, thoughtful, compassionate, she’s interested in the whole person.

She brings humor and her unique perspective as a dancer--constantly challenging us and changing our workouts so that we’re never bored. 

On more than one occasion, she’s contacted me after a class to get a read on how I am feeling, or how my body responded to certain things that we did in class.

— CONNIE BELL, CENTERLINE STUDENT
My daughter started working with Mirela at Centerline primarily to increase her flexibility for ballet. Mirela's taken the time to really get to know my daughter and to listen to what she wants to accomplish and has tailored a program for her. 

Mirela is fantastic—uplifting, knowledgeable, and loving. She’s an extremely positive presence and gives her all. She is a blessing in our lives.

She's given us a lot of advice based on her experience as a dancer. Best of all, she came to see my daughter perform, which was the sweetest way she could support my daughter.

— LAURA D., CENTERLINE STUDENT
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I have a massage client who sees Mirela for Gyrotonic, and her progress over the last 2 years has been nothing short of life-changing. Mirela is able to consistently evaluate, modify and challenge.

— JAIMIE LINDSAY, LMT, CENTERLINE STUDENT