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Petros was born and raised in Athens, Greece. He worked as a professional dancer at the Greek National Ballet Company for 12 years, while at the same time he directed and taught in renowned Pilates studios and dance schools in Athens. His experience, deep knowledge, and love for dance and Pilates led him to the creation of “Pilates & Dance Studio Petros Kouroupakis” in Psychiko, Athens – Greece.
Since January 2025, he has been Member of the Board of Directors and since January 2026 he serves as Vice President of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) in Miami, actively contributing to the shaping of global Pilates education and supporting the preservation of internationally recognized standards in the method.
He has also founded the “Pilates Excellence Academy by Petros Kouroupakis”, which offers comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Programs (Mat & Equipment), as well as specialized seminars for dancers, injuries, athletes, pregnancy, and seniors.
He holds a “Vaganova Ballet Teacher Diploma” from the “Pancho Vladigerov” Academy in Bulgaria, as well as a “Professional Dance Teacher Diploma” accredited by the Greek Ministry of Culture, having graduated from the “Professional Dance Academy of D. Grigoriadou” in Athens, Greece.
His performance repertoire includes: Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, La Fille Mal Gardée, Romeo and Juliet, Onegin, Aida, Faust, Sicilian Vespers, and more.
He has worked with prestigious choreographers and ballet masters such as: Vladimir Vasiliev, Irek Mukhamedov, Ray Barra, Renato Zanella, Yannick Boquin, Vladimir Malakhov, Kalina Bogoeva, Giorgio Madia, Thierry Deballe, Bruce Steivel, and Cristine Camillo.
Alongside his career as a dancer and dance teacher, Petros is a certified Pilates instructor and personal trainer.
He is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance® (USA), is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT – USA), and has specialized in Pilates for Dancers and Injury Rehabilitation in Los Angeles under Karen Clippinger and Samantha Wood (BASI Pilates Academy).
He is also certified as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM – USA).
In addition he has attended in numerous of international seminars and special workshops in the USA, Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece, training under renowned educators such as: Lolita San Miguel, Rael Isacowitz, Anthony Lett, Brent Anderson, Madeline Black, Cinzia Galleto, Max Stohr, Ed Botha, and Ashley Ritchie, with a focus on Pilates for Dancers, Athletes, Seniors, Scoliosis, Rehabilitation, and Pregnancy.
He is a Faculty Professor at City Unity College, Athens – Greece, in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, teaching Pilates, Fitness and Rehabilitation training systems.
He has also taught ballet at the “Professional Dance Academy of N. Kontaxaki” and for the “Greek National Synchronized Swimming Team”.
He has collaborated with the Ministry of Culture as an examiner and committee member for entrance examinations to the State-Recognized Professional Dance Schools.
Petros has worked for several years as a Pilates teacher trainer at various private academies, prior to founding his own Teacher Training Academy.
He frequently travels all around the world as a guest teacher in Dance and Pilates. He is a master – class Teacher for Special Workshops and Courses for many distinguished Dance and Pilates Studios and Academies such as “Studio Maison Bejart” in Brussels and “Atelier Le Loft” and “Centre Pilates Lausanne” in Switzerland.
He is a Master Aerobic Instructor, Certified BOSU® Trainer, and Certified TRX® Trainer.
He is a graduate of Panteion University, holding a degree in “Communication, Media & Marketing” with a specialization in Advertising and Public Relations.
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Petros was born and raised in Athens, Greece. He worked as a professional dancer at the Greek National Ballet Company for 12 years, while at the same time he directed and taught in renowned Pilates studios and dance schools in Athens. His experience, deep knowledge, and love for dance and Pilates led him to the creation of “Pilates & Dance Studio Petros Kouroupakis” in Psychiko, Athens – Greece.
Since January 2025, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) in Miami, actively contributing to the shaping of global Pilates education and supporting the preservation of internationally recognized standards in the method.
He has also founded the “Pilates Excellence Academy by Petros Kouroupakis”, which offers comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Programs (Mat & Equipment), as well as specialized seminars for dancers, injuries, athletes, pregnancy, and seniors.
He holds a “Vaganova Ballet Teacher Diploma” from the “Pancho Vladigerov” Academy in Bulgaria, as well as a “Professional Dance Teacher Diploma” accredited by the Greek Ministry of Culture, having graduated from the “Professional Dance Academy of D. Grigoriadou” in Athens, Greece.
His performance repertoire includes: Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, La Fille Mal Gardée, Romeo and Juliet, Onegin, Aida, Faust, Sicilian Vespers, and more.
He has worked with prestigious choreographers and ballet masters such as: Vladimir Vasiliev, Irek Mukhamedov, Ray Barra, Renato Zanella, Yannick Boquin, Vladimir Malakhov, Kalina Bogoeva, Giorgio Madia, Thierry Deballe, Bruce Steivel, and Cristine Camillo.
Alongside his career as a dancer and dance teacher, Petros is a certified Pilates instructor and personal trainer.
He is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance® (USA), is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT – USA), and has specialized in Pilates for Dancers and Injury Rehabilitation in Los Angeles under Karen Clippinger and Samantha Wood (BASI Pilates Academy).
He is also certified as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM – USA).
In addition he has attended in numerous of international seminars and special workshops in the USA, Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece, training under renowned educators such as: Lolita San Miguel, Rael Isacowitz, Anthony Lett, Brent Anderson, Madeline Black, Cinzia Galleto, Max Stohr, Ed Botha, and Ashley Ritchie, with a focus on Pilates for Dancers, Athletes, Seniors, Scoliosis, Rehabilitation, and Pregnancy.
He is a Faculty Professor at City Unity College, Athens – Greece, in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, teaching Pilates, Fitness and Rehabilitation training systems.
He has also taught ballet at the “Professional Dance Academy of N. Kontaxaki” and for the “Greek National Synchronized Swimming Team”.
He has collaborated with the Ministry of Culture as an examiner and committee member for entrance examinations to the State-Recognized Professional Dance Schools.
Petros has worked for several years as a Pilates teacher trainer at various private academies, prior to founding his own Teacher Training Academy.
He frequently travels all around the world as a guest teacher in Dance and Pilates. He is a master – class Teacher for Special Workshops and Courses for many distinguished Dance and Pilates Studios and Academies such as “Studio Maison Bejart” in Brussels and “Atelier Le Loft” and “Centre Pilates Lausanne” in Switzerland.
He is a Master Aerobic Instructor, Certified BOSU® Trainer, and Certified TRX® Trainer.
He is a graduate of Panteion University, holding a degree in “Communication, Media & Marketing” with a specialization in Advertising and Public Relations.