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DL FIT Pilates Bios
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 Daniel Loigerot brings over 25 years of international experience to the fitness
industry. Along with being one of the foremost Athletic trainer, Daniel has owned & managed successful fitness centers
in France and in the US. Presently, Daniel overlooks the development and
execution of the growth strategy of Daniel Loigerot Inc. Daniel Loigerot Inc. specializes in providing Health,
Wellness and Stress Management Programs through its DL FIT Brand. Individual and group Wellness classes
are organized both at the conveniently located DL FIT Pilates Wellness Studio in Soho Manhattan and
in retreats organized in Spas/Resorts internationally. DL FIT Corporate-programs have also been catered exclusively
to fit the ever-changing stressful work environment. Daniel Loigerot Inc. also merchandises its own range of DL FIT wellness-related
products (Books, Multitoner, Balls, Bands, DVDs, PhotoBooks, Programs on the Go.) to complement the programs offered.
All DL FIT wellness programs offer a comprehensive, scientific approach that evaluates the complete individual
through a formal assessment methodology from which Daniel designs a specific development plan that addresses both the individual’s
mental toughness and the individual's physical performance. Daniel works closely with the client to execute the plan and collaborates
with their coaches throughout the development process. Just a few of the celebrities that worked with Daniel at DLFit include
Naomi Watts, Scarlett Johansson, Patty Hansen, Liev Schreiber, Edward Norton, Keith Richards, Emeka Okafor. Prior to launching
the DL FIT Brand, Daniel co-owned The Pilates Edge Studio (SoHo, New York) from 2001-‘04 and Gymnastique
Loigerot (Marseille, France) from 1987- 2000. Both centers have specialized in body conditioning and fitness training
through its highly-trained and certified staff. Daniel has been responsible for management of all the fitness centers along with
development, execution and implementation of all marketing and financial plans. He has also been responsible for Instructor-training
and ensuring the continued standard of top-notch wellness programs. Core to Daniel’s presence in
the fitness industry is his expertise and background training. Daniel has multiple degrees from the Sport University of AIX-Marseilles
and its School of Medicine. Daniel holds an elite certification in the Pilates Method for Body Conditioning
from Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska, the last remaining Pilates disciple who was personally trained
by Joseph Pilates and is a certified Sports Nutritionist. From 1990 to 1996 he was a National French Triathlete
and participated in the World Championships. He subsequently became the strength coach for the National
French Basketball Team from 1996 to 1998. Finally, from 1997 to 1999 he was the strength coach
for the National French Cyclist Team. In 2000, he studied the Pilates Method with Master
Teacher Kryzanowska. Daniel is the co-author of the Pilates Edge - An Athlete's Guide to Strength
and Performance (Penguin Putnam, 2004). The book applies Pilates to specific sports disciplines,
such as golf, tennis, cycling, running, swimming, and skiing. This application demonstrates Pilates' enhancement
of sport performance, and its ability to prevent and rehabilitate injuries. Pilates Excellence,
his video, provides an in-depth roadmap to this training approach. In 2005, Daniel designed the innovative DlFit Ball which
is being taught in studios around the world. He is also the creator of http://www.liveworkout.com
(2003-2005), his on-line training product, enabling his clients to access his training method
virtually. Daniel continues to invent and create news ideas
for the Pilates lifestyle, believing that you need to take risks to grow. His new product, the MULTITONER
is a new generation of the Pilates magic circle. Daniel's expertise has been widely recognized by the media. His
work has been featured in Martha Stewart's Show, NBC Channel, People Mag, US Weekly, AM NY, FITNESS
Mag, Parent Guide, Pilates
Style Mag, Time Out New York; Hers Muscle and Fitness;
Self; Beyond Fitness; Healing Lifestyles; Ski; Hers
("How Pilates can compliment weight training for women"); Instyle Mag, www.USATodayPGATour.com;
Bookreviewcafe.com, Sheknows.com and the TV News 12 Connecticut.
"Misha" was born in Amsterdam, Holland but grew up in NYC. As a child he
danced with the school of American Ballet performing in many productions throughout his childhood. Misha danced professionally
for San Francisco Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet for 10 years. He has also guest performed with Miami City Ballet, Pacific
Northwest Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. During his career he was an avid practitioner of the Pilates method and
spent his free time learning how to strengthen his body and perfect his craft. A back injury cut his ballet career short,
but Misha is now happy to be in the position to help others learn how to empower themselves through the Pilates method. He
also studies acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse on the Upper East Side.  Sarita Allen is a world-renowned professional dancer
whose career has spanned across three decades. Sarita began her studies in Seattle, Washington at the acclaimed Cornish School of the Arts. She then moved to New York City on scholarship
with the Dance Theater of Harlem. It was here that she began her two parallel careers - of performer and
of fitness teacher. Having met her mentor Kathy Grant, who is considered one of the two grand dames of the
Pilates technique and was taught and certified by Joseph H. Pilates himself, Sarita began her career as a personal fitness
instructor.
To retain and develop her competitive edge as a professional dancer, Sarita
realized the absolute need to continuously seek innovative teachers, who worked on both the physical and the mental development
of the individual. She then began to train directly with Julio Horvath, the inventor of the Gyrotonic Expansion
System. To give a brief history of her growth as a professional fitness teacher in the last few years, Sarita was in Tokyo,
Japan (2000) where she was a guest teacher/instructor for the top academics in Japan as a part of their training into fitness.
In 2002 she taught at the University of Salvador in Brazil, teaching both Dance and Pilates, as a part of the International
Dance Festival in Bahia. In 2003 Sarita was in Istanbul, Turkey at the Planet Health Spa to teach their trainers
in the philosophy and technique of traditional Pilates. In the United States she has taught master classes and extensive fitness
workshops at UCLA, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, Dean college, Spellman college, just to name a few. During
her tenure as principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, she also served as their company
teacher. Her relationship with the company has spanned more than twenty years. Most notable performances include The Metropolitan
Opera house, The Paris Opera, La Scala, The Pyramids at Giza, Tivili Theater in Copenhagen, The White House for the inaugurations
of Presidents Bill Clinton and Gerald Ford. In 2004 she received an award for her contribution to the international dance
at the Bolshoi Theater during the Moscow Ballet Festival.. She currently teaches in New York City at The DL FIT Pilates
Wellness Studio, formerly ThePilates Edge Studio and performs with COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet,
where she is embarking on a tour of Italy, Athens, Greece, and Seoul, Korea.
Besides pursuing her professional growth, Sarita has also worked in community
development as her wish to give back to the society that she has learned so much from. She served for four years as Artist-in-Residence
for the Dorothy I. Height Leadership Institute under the auspices of The National Council of Negro Women where she produced
four productions entitled "Reflections of the Soul." Sarita has also been an instructor with the Alvin Ailey Company
at public schools across the country as a part of the outreach program. At present Sarita is an integral
member of the Outreach programs hosted by COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet, which aim at fostering creativity and freedom of
thought across the youth in the United States. 
Patricia Moya is a dedicated fitness educator,
specializing in the art of movement. Her background includes over 20 years practicing Pilates, Dance and Yoga. She received
her Pilates certification under the tutelage of Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska. She has taught private Pilates instruction
at Grasshopper Pilates, NYC, The Art of Control, Mt. Kisco and Can Do Health Club, Short Hills, NJ. Since then she has focused
on teaching exclusively with Daniel Loigerot at The DL FIT Pilates Wellness Studio, formerly The Pilates
Edge Studio.
Patricia trains a wide variety of clients and designs specific
fitness programs to fit the needs of each individual. Blending cardiovascular, strength and endurance training, with an emphasis
in core conditioning, flexibility and balance work, Patricia thoroughly enjoys her calling: helping people reach their fitness
goals and find freedom through movement. Additionally experience includes 2 years in the Theatre/Dance Program at Smith
College, 4 years apprenticeship with The Walter Schalk School of Dance in Fairfield County, CT and 3 years as Director of
The Summer Dance Program in Nantucket, MA. She graduated with a certification in dance from The Alvin Ailey Dance
Center, NYC and is a member of IDEA and Pilates Method Alliance. She is CPR
certified and has completed advanced workshops in pre/post natal fitness. For over a decade, Patricia
toured professionally in Broadway productions, both nationally and internationally, as well as appeared in numerous TV programs
and advertisements. Most recently, she has also featured in Lifestyle and Fitness Advertising campaigns for the U.S. Dept. of
Health, Royal Caribbean, Propel Fitness Water, Nabisco and Aquafina
and has contributed editorial content to Wellness publications which include O, Real Simple,
Body & Soul and Redbook. She is commercially represented by CESD and Reich, NY.
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