Eli Dean
Eli Dean, she/her, is a dedicated Body Conditioning Lecturer at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, where her journey from dance to fitness instruction has enriched her approach to teaching.
After training in classical ballet at the Royal Academy of Dance in London for 12 years, Eli continued her training and gained a BA (Hons) degree in Dance. Upon her graduation in 2019, her resilience and adaptability led her to explore new avenues in the realm of fitness due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognising the value of diversifying her skillset, Eli pursued certification as a personal trainer, blending her dance background with a newfound expertise in sports education. After moving to Sitges, she became a certified Pilates mat and barre instructor at the esteemed Pilates10 Academy in Barcelona.
Currently, Eli serves as both a personal trainer at David Lloyd gym in GavĂ Mar, Barcelona, and a body conditioning lecturer at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona. Her comprehensive approach to fitness instruction, grounded in her dance knowledge and augmented by her Pilates and sports training, reflects her sincere dedication to helping students cultivate a balanced, healthy lifestyle. With humility and a genuine love for teaching, Eli strives to empower her students to embrace exercise as a means of self-care and artistic expression, fostering a nurturing environment where growth and exploration flourish.
