Meet The Core Team

Guided by her background in classical ballet and her expertise in Pilates Reformer inspired by Anthony Acosta’s method, Iustina Ciobanu blends artistry, precision, and mindful movement into every class. Her approach emphasizes fluidity, core connection, and body awareness, empowering students to build both strength and elegance.

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🏅 Artistic Achievements
    •    Performed worldwide: Serbia, Germany, Hungary, England, Denmark, Norway, China
    •    Featured in renowned productions: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Coppélia, Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadère, Alice in Wonderland
    •    Collaborated with prestigious institutions: Hunan Youth Ballet Theatre (China), International Tour Ballet (Norway & UK), Opera Brașov, Opera Națională Timișoara, Hungarian State Opera of Cluj
    •    3rd Place – National Choreography Olympiad (Romania, 2018)

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🎓 Education & Certifications
    •    Master in Pedagogy – Gheorghe Dima Academy of Music, Cluj-Napoca (in progress)
    •    Pedagogy – Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts, Chișinău
    •    Graduate of Octavian Stroia High School of Choreography, Cluj-Napoca
    •    Vaganova Summer Intensive (2017), Masterclass with Simona Noja, Kyiv Choreographic College Scholarship

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👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience
    •    Kulturskolen Esbjerg, Denmark – affiliated with the Royal Danish Ballet
    •    Ballet & Pilates trainer with a focus on alignment, strength, and artistic expression ✨

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Today, at Core Transylvania, she leads Pilates Reformer  designed to build strength, alignment, and fluidity, while cultivating grace and body awareness. Her mission is to empower each student to move with both confidence and elegance, reconnecting with their core on every level.