At our studio, the technique of classical ballet and the energy of modern fitness converge to create a unique experience of physical and emotional growth. We don’t just train bodies; we cultivate confidence — in the adult who reconnects with movement, and in the child who discovers their first artistic voice. Every student, young or grown, learns to move with authenticity, both inside and outside the studio.
We understand ballet as a language of freedom and fitness as an act of empowerment.
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Every class is an opportunity to give purpose to your practice, honoring the fact that every journey is uniquely your own. We are more than a place to train: we are the space where your effort becomes art, your consistency becomes transformation — and where the foundations built in childhood grow into a lifelong love of movement.
Professional Ballet Dancer | Movement Specialist | Co-Founder, MG Ballet and Fitness
Maria Garcia is the co-founder of MG Ballet and Fitness and a former professional dancer with Compañía Nacional de Danza and Ballet de Monterrey. With over a decade of international stage experience in masterworks like Swan Lake, Giselle and Don Quixote, she now translates her expertise into elite coaching. Certified in PBT, Total Barre, and Pilates, Maria bridges the gap between classical artistry and functional movement to help clients and students achieve peak physical performance.
Maria Garcia is a professional ballet dancer, movement specialist, and educator with over a decade of experience on the international stage. As the co-founder of MG Ballet and Fitness, Maria synthesizes her deep roots in classical tradition with modern kinesiology to foster artistic excellence and physical well-being.
Maria’s classical journey began at the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza in Monterrey, Mexico. Upon graduating from the Fine Arts Institute (INBA) in 2009, she immediately transitioned into the professional sphere, joining Ballet de Monterrey. Following six years of refined performance, she then joined the prestigious Compañía Nacional de Danza in Mexico City in 2015.
Throughout her tenure, Maria graced the stage of the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes and represented Mexico on numerous international tours and festivals. Her artistic development was fostered under the direction of eminent figures such as Elisa Carrillo, Mario Galizzi, Cuauhtémoc Nájera, Laura Morelos, Luis Serrano, and Jorge Amarante.
Her extensive repertoire spans the pinnacle of classical and contemporary works, ranging from masterworks like Swan Lake, Giselle, and Don Quixote to John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet and Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon. Additionally, her career features celebrated choreographic pieces by George Balanchine and Uwe Scholz, as well as contemporary works such as Jorge Amarante’s Romeo & Juliet and Nellie Happee’s Esquina Bajan and Carmina Burana
Following her retirement from the stage in 2022, Maria relocated to Texas, where she redirected her focus toward pedagogy and movement science. A dedicated lifelong learner, she is a certified Total Barre instructor (Merrithew) and a Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) certified teacher.
Furthering her expertise as a movement specialist, Maria completed her teacher training with the Rebel Pilates Collective and is currently finalizing a comprehensive 600-hour Pilates certification. Her approach to teaching is holistic, combining the discipline of ballet with the functional precision of Pilates to help students achieve optimal alignment and strength.
Beyond the studio, Maria has applied her expertise to arts management, contributing to high-profile projects such as the Viva Mexico Concert in Dallas and the Monterrey International Ballet Gala.
In June 2024, she co-founded MG Ballet and Fitness in McAllen, Texas. As a Director, Maria is committed to creating a welcoming, high-caliber environment where dancers and fitness enthusiasts alike can explore the joy of movement. Her mission is to inspire the next generation by sharing the technical precision and emotional resonance of a life dedicated to dance.
MARÍA GARCÍA
Professional Ballet Dancer | Movement Specialist | Co-Founder, MG Ballet and Fitness
Maria Garcia is the co-founder of MG Ballet and Fitness and a former professional dancer with Compañía Nacional de Danza and Ballet de Monterrey. With over a decade of international stage experience in masterworks like Swan Lake, Giselle and Don Quixote, she now translates her expertise into elite coaching. Certified in PBT, Total Barre, and Pilates, Maria bridges the gap between classical artistry and functional movement to help clients and students achieve peak physical performance.
Maria Garcia is a professional ballet dancer, movement specialist, and educator with over a decade of experience on the international stage. As the co-founder of MG Ballet and Fitness, Maria synthesizes her deep roots in classical tradition with modern kinesiology to foster artistic excellence and physical well-being.
Maria’s classical journey began at the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza in Monterrey, Mexico. Upon graduating from the Fine Arts Institute (INBA) in 2009, she immediately transitioned into the professional sphere, joining Ballet de Monterrey. Following six years of refined performance, she then joined the prestigious Compañía Nacional de Danza in Mexico City in 2015.
Throughout her tenure, Maria graced the stage of the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes and represented Mexico on numerous international tours and festivals. Her artistic development was fostered under the direction of eminent figures such as Elisa Carrillo, Mario Galizzi, Cuauhtémoc Nájera, Laura Morelos, Luis Serrano, and Jorge Amarante.
Her extensive repertoire spans the pinnacle of classical and contemporary works, ranging from masterworks like Swan Lake, Giselle, and Don Quixote to John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet and Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon. Additionally, her career features celebrated choreographic pieces by George Balanchine and Uwe Scholz, as well as contemporary works such as Jorge Amarante’s Romeo & Juliet and Nellie Happee’s Esquina Bajan and Carmina Burana
Following her retirement from the stage in 2022, Maria relocated to Texas, where she redirected her focus toward pedagogy and movement science. A dedicated lifelong learner, she is a certified Total Barre instructor (Merrithew) and a Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) certified teacher.
Furthering her expertise as a movement specialist, Maria completed her teacher training with the Rebel Pilates Collective and is currently finalizing a comprehensive 600-hour Pilates certification. Her approach to teaching is holistic, combining the discipline of ballet with the functional precision of Pilates to help students achieve optimal alignment and strength.
Beyond the studio, Maria has applied her expertise to arts management, contributing to high-profile projects such as the Viva Mexico Concert in Dallas and the Monterrey International Ballet Gala.
In June 2024, she co-founded MG Ballet and Fitness in McAllen, Texas. As a Director, Maria is committed to creating a welcoming, high-caliber environment where dancers and fitness enthusiasts alike can explore the joy of movement. Her mission is to inspire the next generation by sharing the technical precision and emotional resonance of a life dedicated to dance.
MARÍA GARCÍA
LUIS LEDESMA
Professional Ballet Dancer | Educator | Co-Founder, MG Ballet and Fitness
Co-founder of MG Ballet and Fitness, Luis Ledesma is a former member of the National Ballet of Cuba, Ballet de Monterrey and the Compañía Nacional de Danza. With an elite background from Escuela Nacional de Artes de La Habana, Luis has performed on global stages from Spain to Canada in iconic roles such as Romeo and Mercutio. Now an expert educator in the Rio Grande Valley, Luis shares the discipline and artistry of his Cuban heritage to inspire the next generation of dancers.
Luis Ledesma is a distinguished Cuban-born ballet dancer and educator whose career is defined by technical brilliance and an extensive pedigree in the Vaganova and Cuban methods. As the co-founder of MG Ballet and Fitness, Luis brings the discipline of the international stage to the Rio Grande Valley, dedicated to cultivating a safe, professional, and joyful environment for dancers of all levels.
Luis began his training in 1999 at the Alejo Carpentier School in Havana, later graduating from the world-renowned National School of Arts (ENA) in 2007 with dual degrees as a Professional Dancer and Teacher. Upon graduation, he was invited to join the National Ballet of Cuba, one of the world’s most elite companies, under the legendary direction of Alicia Alonso. In 2010, Luis relocated to Mexico, where he performed with the nation’s two most prominent companies. He first joined Ballet de Monterrey, ascending to the rank of Soloist under the direction of Luis Serrano and later Jorge Amarante. In 2015, he joined the Compañía Nacional de Danza in Mexico City, collaborating with directors Mario Galizzi, Cuauhtémoc Nájera, Laura Morelos and Elisa Carrillo. His career has taken him to premier global stages across Spain, Colombia, and Canada, including featured performances at the Festival Internacional Cervantino, the Festival Internacional de Ballet de Cali, and the Encuentro Internacional de Academias in Havana.
Luis’s artistic growth has been enriched by the mentorship of ballet icons, including Alicia Alonso, Fernando Alonso, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Carlos Acosta, Nacho Duato, and José Manuel Carreño. His extensive repertoire includes leading and soloist roles in a vast array of masterworks, ranging from classical pillars such as Swan Lake, Giselle, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Coppélia, and The Sleeping Beauty to prominent contemporary and neoclassical highlights. Notable performances include his portrayals of Romeo in Jorge Amarante’s Romeo & Juliet and Mercutio in John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, as well as featured roles in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, Nacho Duato’s Por vos muero, Yuri Possokhov’s Diving into the Lilacs, George Balanchine’s Western Symphony, and Uwe Scholz’s Rachmaninov Piano Concerto.
After retiring from the Compañía Nacional de Danza in 2022, Luis transitioned his focus to guest artistry and elite coaching. Now based in South Texas, he serves as a vital mentor to the next generation of dancers in the Rio Grande Valley, inspiring students through his deep technical knowledge and stage experience. In June 2024, he co-founded MG Ballet and Fitness, where he integrates his rigorous Cuban training with a passion for community health. His mission is to share the transformative power of dance, ensuring every student finds both technical excellence and personal joy in a professional studio setting.
Ballet & Fitness Instructor
A former professional dancer with Ballet de Monterrey, Marcela Cavazos brings over six years of elite stage experience to MG Ballet and Fitness. A graduate of the Escuela del Ballet de Monterrey, she has performed in iconic works such as Swan Lake and La Bayadere. Certified in Mat Pilates (Power Pilates) and specialized in functional movement, Marcela is currently pursuing a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. She expertly bridges the gap between artistic grace and rehabilitative science to help students move with strength, safety, and elegance.
Marcela Cavazos is a certified Pilates and Barre instructor and movement specialist with a career rooted in the discipline of professional classical ballet. A graduate of the Escuela del Ballet de Monterrey, Marcela spent six years as a professional company member with Ballet de Monterrey, performing in iconic productions such as Swan Lake, La Bayadère, and Don Quixote. Her years on the international stage provided her with a profound understanding of body mechanics, artistic expression, and the dedication required for elite physical performance.
Driven by a passion for the science of movement, Marcela has transitioned her expertise into the fitness and wellness sphere. She holds certifications in Mat Pilates through Power Pilates, as well as specialized training in functional exercise and Pilates with props. To further her commitment to student safety and injury prevention, she is currently pursuing a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. This clinical background allows her to bridge the gap between artistic grace and rehabilitative strength, ensuring a holistic approach for every student.
At MG Ballet and Fitness, Marcela inspires her students to discover the strength, elegance, and beauty within their own bodies. She is dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal progress both on and off the mat, helping them achieve a resilient and balanced lifestyle through the joy of movement.
MARCELA CAVAZOS
Ballet & Fitness Instructor
A former professional dancer with Ballet de Monterrey, Marcela Cavazos brings over six years of elite stage experience to MG Ballet and Fitness. A graduate of the Escuela del Ballet de Monterrey, she has performed in iconic works such as Swan Lake and La Bayadere. Certified in Mat Pilates (Power Pilates) and specialized in functional movement, Marcela is currently pursuing a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. She expertly bridges the gap between artistic grace and rehabilitative science to help students move with strength, safety, and elegance.
Marcela Cavazos is a certified Pilates and Barre instructor and movement specialist with a career rooted in the discipline of professional classical ballet. A graduate of the Escuela del Ballet de Monterrey, Marcela spent six years as a professional company member with Ballet de Monterrey, performing in iconic productions such as Swan Lake, La Bayadère, and Don Quixote. Her years on the international stage provided her with a profound understanding of body mechanics, artistic expression, and the dedication required for elite physical performance.
Driven by a passion for the science of movement, Marcela has transitioned her expertise into the fitness and wellness sphere. She holds certifications in Mat Pilates through Power Pilates, as well as specialized training in functional exercise and Pilates with props. To further her commitment to student safety and injury prevention, she is currently pursuing a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. This clinical background allows her to bridge the gap between artistic grace and rehabilitative strength, ensuring a holistic approach for every student.
At MG Ballet and Fitness, Marcela inspires her students to discover the strength, elegance, and beauty within their own bodies. She is dedicated to guiding individuals through their personal progress both on and off the mat, helping them achieve a resilient and balanced lifestyle through the joy of movement.
MARCELA CAVAZOS
KENYA DE LUNA
Children’s Division Teacher
Kenya De Luna is a movement educator at MG Ballet and Fitness with a background in classical ballet and competitive figure skating. A former National-level Head Coach and specialist in physical conditioning, Kenya now focuses her expertise on early childhood dance. Combining her elite athletic discipline with a deep understanding of child development, Kenya provides a warm and professional environment for young dancers to begin their artistic journey.
Kenya’s artistic journey began in her childhood through the study of ballet and jazz, which later evolved into a distinguished career in figure skating. A graduate of the High School in Artistic Expression, she began her competitive skating career in 2005. Her expertise in the rink led her to serve as both a Physical Conditioning Instructor and Head Coach of Figure Skating for five years. Under her leadership, she guided numerous athletes to gold-medal finishes in national competitions, demonstrating a high level of technical precision and athletic strategy.
Complementing her ice-skating background with three years of classical ballet training in McAllen, Kenya continues to refine her artistry at MG Ballet and Fitness. Today, as a mother of three, she brings a profound and intuitive understanding of child development and behavior to the studio. She is dedicated to creating a safe, loving, and structured environment where children can explore their first steps in dance. Kenya’s unique ability to blend the discipline of an elite coach with the empathy of an educator ensures that her students build a strong technical foundation while discovering a lifelong love for movement.