the studio
We are a luxury boutique studio in the heart of Prague, bringing together the world’s most celebrated low-impact training methods in one destination. Inspired by leading fitness and wellness destinations around the globe, we curate the most refined and effective approaches to movement, recovery, and performance. Whether you are recovering from an injury, staying fit through pregnancy, or elevating your performance, you will find here a carefully curated space where expertise, artistry, and personalized care come together. Here, every session is led by experienced trainers certified by the world’s most prestigious institutions, dedicated entirely to your body, your needs, and your progress.
Of experience in the fitness industry and dance scene.
20+ Years
International Qualifications
Our faculty has satisfactorily completed advanced-level courses at recognized institutions worldwide dedicated to movement, Pilates, fitness, and dance, such as the American Ballet Theatre, the Gyrotonic® teacher training program, The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Romana's Pilates International, Balanced Body® Pilates training, Barre Intensity®, among others.
OUR LEAD TEAM
VALERIA GAONA
Founder
My whole life, I have been passionate about art, movement, and a healthy lifestyle. After graduating from the National Ballet School of Cuba as a ballet dancer, I built a 15-year career that took me to perform at some of the most prestigious theaters in Mexico and Europe, and, expanding my knowledge, got certified as a ballet teacher through the American Ballet Theatre in NY.
Alongside my dance career, I became a movement coach and choreographer for film and advertising, working on set with actors and dancers. My work includes campaigns for renowned brands, scenes in Hollywood films and series for Netflix and Amazon, and choreography for large-scale live events such as the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Mexico's Day of the Dead parades.
This passion for dance and movement led me to explore different training methods that could keep my body and mind healthy and strong that's how Barre and Gyrotonic came into my life. Coming out of a complicated knee surgery, the Gyrotonic method became my main source of rehabilitation and, in many ways, my lifesaver. After practicing it for more than 10 years, I decided to become an instructor myself, as a way to help others regain mobility, strength, and health. Today, I'm one of the first Gyrotonic instructors in the Czech Republic, specializing in physical development for dancers and athletes, as well as training through pregnancy and postpartum.
My whole life, I have been passionate about art, movement, and a healthy lifestyle. After graduating from the National Ballet School of Cuba as a ballet dancer, I built a 15-year career that took me to perform at some of the most prestigious theaters in Mexico and Europe, and, expanding my knowledge, got certified as a ballet teacher through the American Ballet Theatre in NY.
Alongside my dance career, I became a movement coach and choreographer for film and advertising, working on set with actors and dancers. My work includes campaigns for renowned brands, scenes in Hollywood films and series for Netflix and Amazon, and choreography for large-scale live events such as the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Mexico's Day of the Dead parades.
CARLOS RUIZ
Co-Founder
I have always been fascinated by movement, especially dance. Starting with jazz, my passion for dance led me to pursue a professional career in classical ballet starting my formation at La Escuela Superior de Musica y Danza de Monterrey, Mexico's National Conservatory.
I have built an international career performing with dance companies in Mexico, the United States, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Some of these include The Milwaukee Ballet, Ballet de Monterrey, the Berlin Arts Festival, Ballet Magdeburg, and Divadlo F. X. Šaldy, among others.
Throughout this beautiful and demanding journey around the world,
I discovered the importance of complementary training, such as Pilates and functional training, alongside dance. For me, these disciplines have always been essential to maintaining a successful, healthy, and sustainable career.
Driven by a desire to continue evolving internationally as both an artist and educator, I became certified by the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum (ABT NTC) in Sweden in 2022, and I have been teaching using this methodology ever since.
I am also certified as a Personal Fitness Instructor by Improve Academy CZ and as a Barre Intensity Instructor. My academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Master's degree in Arts and Cultural Management from Rome Business School.
Currently, I am a member of the Ballet of the Opera at the National Theatre in Prague, while continuing to develop The Movement Spot as a space dedicated to high-quality movement education and personalized training, guided by a philosophy that promotes a deeper understanding of the body and its potential.
Do not hesitate and send your CV at info@themovementspot.com
BE PART OF OUR TEAM
Do not hesitate and send your CV at info@themovementspot.com
BE PART OF OUR TEAM
BE PART OF OUR TEAM
Do not hesitate and send your CV at info@themovementspot.com
Do not hesitate and send your CV at info@themovementspot.com
BE PART OF OUR TEAM
your visit/ fqs
Our studio is located at Rostovská 21, Vršovice, a short stroll from Ruska tram and Vršovice Nádraži stop with plenty of parking nearby.
The answer is NO, we are a boutique studio with premium services and highly qualified instructors, unfortunately Multisports do not cover the cost of our services so at the moment we do not collaborate with them, what we have are great plans and packages for you that make our prices accesible check them here
You can book up to two weeks in advance for all our classes and a month in advance for events. We have a cancellation policy of 24 hours for all classes and a 48 hours for special workshop events, otherwise you will forfeit your booked class & credits. In case your absence is within compassionate reasons, we may consider the option to re-book you another class.
If it is your first time to the studio, we ask you kindly to arrive 10 minutes before the class start time to ensure you have ample time to orient yourself with the space and get settled in.
For everyone else, please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your class in order to be checked in and to allow the class to start on time.
Inform your instructor before class if you have any injuries, a medical condition we should know about, or are pregnant.
For the comfort, respect to other students, and the safety of yourself, we cannot allow entry to the class more than 3 minutes after the start time of the class.
We are pleased to offer shower facilities stocked with Daluma products, complimentary to all of our members (drop-ins included). Please drop the used towels into the basket below the changing room sink. We ask you kindly to do not wipe make up with them and use our complimentary cotton pads and makeup remover instead. Please do not take the towels outside the changing room, in case you need a towel to dry yourself during class we have several options available for purchase at our merch corner
Wear clothing that you are comfortable and able to move depending on the class you are attending. For hygiene reasons the use of socks is mandatory in Reformer and Gyrotonic classes, we encourage the use of them during the other classes too, we have a selection of non slip socks available for purchase at the merch corner and front desk in case you need them.
Remove your shoes when first entering the space and respect others who may have arrived earlier by moving quietly.
After group classes, clean the equipment you used and return it to the shelves .
Please ask your instructor before recording during classes, in case to be allowed place your phone towards your person without disturbing other clients’ personal space and image, full class recordings are not allowed. And don’t forget to tag us we love to see you and share your posts ! :)
For your security place your belongings in the lockers and lock them properly as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Glasses with water and glass bottles are prohibited inside any workout area during class time. We have available plastic water bottles and Merch thermos for purchase in case you forgot yours
We believe in the transformative power of movement, from the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave, our goal is to make you feel nurtured, energized, and inspired.