Markella Kefallonitou
Practitioner Types: Pilates
Profile
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Markella is a dance scientist, certified Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and movement specialist whose career combines professional performance, movement science, and clinical support. As the founder of Dance Conditioning Hub, she merges applied science with anatomy education to help dancers safely improve their technique and extend their careers.
Markella began her training in Greece, earning a Dance Teacher Diploma (DipHE) before moving to New York City. There, she trained with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, earned a Certificate of Accomplishment in Cunningham Technique, and performed with independent contemporary choreographers. Following her passion for dancer wellness, she moved to London and completed an MSc in Dance Science at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, specializing in flexibility training.
For over eight years, Markella has worked within the healthcare team at The Royal Ballet School, guiding elite young artists through performance training and injury recovery. Alongside her clinical support role, she serves as a Tutor for the BA Degree course in Classical Ballet and Dance Performance, works as an Affiliate Programme Tutor, and contributes to the school's Video on Demand resources. Additionally, Markella has supported degree students on the Health and Wellbeing team at the Central School of Ballet and teaches instructors worldwide as an international faculty member for BASI Pilates.
Markella offers private sessions and group classes for dancers online.
Dance Style: Classical Ballet,Contemporary
Professional Details
Professional Bodies
- CIMPSA – The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
Contact
Telephone: 07553912954
Email: danceconditioninghub@gmail.com
Website: www.danceconditioninghub.com