Camilo began practicing Pilates as a client in 1997 and within two years entered the teacher training program in New York City with Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates' protegee. Camilo completed his apprenticeship under the guidance of Bob Liekens and Sari Mejia, as well as Romana. Once certified, Camilo co-owned his own studio in Norfolk, Virginia for two years, before returning to New York to join a dance company there. Camilo continued to teach Pilates at several renowned New York studios, including Ultimate Body Studio, Uptown Pilates, and Alycea Ungaro's Tribeca Bodyworks (now Real Pilates).
Like many professional dancers, Camilo was introduced to Pilates as a complement to the rigors of daily dance practice and to avoid injury. As a teacher, Camilo sees the benefits of the work for much broader populations. "Pilates is a form of exercise that never goes out of style. Everyone is capable of doing it. From the dancer to the golfer to the lady who lunches, the goal of Pilates is to address posture and alignment."
As senior instructor, Camilo brings 17 years of movement experience to his Pilates instruction. Camilo has clients of all ages and fitness levels, and is gaining a reputation as the local "teacher of teachers" as he is sought out by instructors across the Treasure Coast
Camilo grew up in Puerto Rico and left the island in 1994 to train at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. His dance career took him to Brazil, Spain, Italy, France, Russia, Japan, Korea and the United Kingdom, performing with Eglevsky Ballet, Virginia Ballet Theatre, Mark Morris ("The Hard Nut"), Ballets Grandiva and, most recently, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo.
Camilo retired from the "Trocks" in late 2009 to settle in Vero Beach. It was only natural that he would find his Pilates home at the only classical, New York-style studio in town, Pilates of Vero Beach.
