Lucia De-Poli 

Lucia Cavaliere is a first-generation Italian American dancer, educator, and Pilates instructor from West Palm Beach, Florida. She began her dance training at age eleven at Ballet Florida and continued at the Florida School for Dance Education, studying under Maria A. Konrad, Michele Zehner, and Jerry Opdenaker.

After graduating from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in 2016, Lucia earned her BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia in May 2020. Throughout her training and professional career, she has performed works by choreographers including Troy Powell, Melissa Rector, Helen Simoneau, Sidra Bell, Katie Swords Thurman, Maleek Washington, Wendell Gray, Lauren Carey, Brandi Lewis, Guy Palmer, and Jerry Opdenaker.

Lucia continues to perform with Ballet Florida and collaborate with choreographers throughout South Florida. Her movement practice has grown beyond performance to include teaching and wellness. In 2026, she completed Lolita’s Legacy Teacher Training under Danielle Armstrong, owner of Pilates Life, further developing her practice as a Pilates instructor.

Passionate about the connection between dance, Pilates, and movement education, Lucia helps clients develop greater body awareness, strength, mobility, and confidence. Her teaching reflects a commitment to intentional movement and supporting the body’s strength and longevity.

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STUDIO POLICIES

NEW CLIENTS

  • New Client Forms must be completed, signed, and dated before your first session.
  • Your instructor will review these forms with you prior to class to address any questions or concerns.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to your first appointment.
  • All sessions are by appointment only – call us at 561-493-4966 or Book Online to schedule.

SCHEDULING & PAYMENT

  • Pre-payment is required for all Private, Semi-Private, and Group sessions.
  • Please register online or call before attending any class.
  • All sessions—Private, Semi-Private, and Group—are 55 minutes in length.
  • Schedule is subject to change; clients with pre-paid reservations will be notified of any changes.

CANCELLATIONS

  • Private & Semi-Private Sessions: 24-hour cancellation required to avoid full charge. You may cancel online, by phone (561) 493-4966, via email at info@pilatesstudio1.com, or by texting your instructor directly.
  • Group Classes: 12-hour online ONLY cancellation required to avoid full charge.
  • All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.

GROUP CLASSES

  • Due to safety considerations, only intermediate and advanced clients approved by a Pilates Studio 1 instructor may join Equipment Classes.
  • New to equipment classes? Start with our Welcome to Pilates Special.
  • All group classes are 55 minutes in length.
  • Class sizes are limited to ensure quality instruction: Equipment classes have a maximum of 6 clients, and group mat classes have a maximum of 10 clients.

STUDIO GUIDELINES

  • Please remove your shoes upon entering the studio.
  • Sticky socks are required during all exercise sessions.
  • Inform us of any changes in medication, diet, lifestyle, or health.
  • Attendance twice weekly is recommended for best results and safety.
  • Filtered water is available on-site.
  • Illness or injury may require your doctor's approval to resume exercise.

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