Eliezer “Eli” Rabelo has been teaching Pilates since 2007 and received his Pilates certification with Dance Specialization through BASI.
He has over 20 years in the performing arts field and is a professionally trained dancer, and has performed principal roles with the resident company at Amazon Opera House and several ballet and modern dance companies in Brazil and USA. He has developed Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz and Pilates curriculum to different institutions, and founded studios dedicated to the arts including Cia. Ballet da Barra in his hometown Manaus – Amazonas-Brazil. He has studied with many Masters in Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz and Voice. Eliezer studied Pilates with many teachers and credit the majority of his knowledge of the work to the great Master Karen Clippinger, he applies that knowledege to the Block System created by another Great Master, Rael Isacowitz.
His experience is endless and his passion for Pilates is contagious. He focuses on the original principles of Pilates to ensure the highest quality of care and technique in his work, while integrating form and fun for a more efficient work during his classes.