
GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® Method Ballet Coaching
Katherine Trofeo
Senior Instructor
Katherine began her artistic journey performing with Philippine Ballet Theatre, Lab Projekt, and Dance Forum, where she explored a wide range of classical and contemporary works. She later joined Ballet Philippines, rising to the rank of principal dancer and taking on iconic roles such as Giselle, Aurora, Kitri, Swanilda, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Several original creations were crafted specifically for her, including Carlo Pacis’ Shifting Wait, Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Alden Lugnasin’s Pusong Wagas and Bungangsakit. In 2017, she briefly served as Associate Artistic Director of Ballet Philippines.
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After retiring from the stage, Katherine shifted her focus toward understanding movement and the human body more deeply. She earned certifications from Pilates Academy International and the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet (Pre-Primary to Senior Level 1).
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Since joining Elevate Pilates in 2019, Katherine has brought her extensive performance background and passion for mindful movement to help clients build strength, body awareness, and confidence through thoughtful, refined instruction.
