The Elevate Pilates and Movement Studios

About Us Elevate was established in 2015 by two ex-professional ballet dancers. Located in the heart of Central in Hong Kong, we aim to provide high-quality training that brings out the best in our clients. Being the only studio in HK that exclusively employs dancers as instructors, we offer bespoke private sessions in the Elevate Studio as well as a variety of group movement classes (Pilates, Yoga, Suspension Training, Ballet) in the Empower Studio. Our skilled movement specialists have been trained to not only teach, but to also cultivate an empowering attitude in our clients. DAVID CLAASE, Co-founder & Director Originally from Johannesburg, David Claase danced professionally with the South African Ballet Theatre upon graduating from the National School of the Arts before coming to Asia to join the Hong Kong Ballet in 2000. At the HK Ballet he portrayed various character and principal roles, which showcased his talents as a strong partner and a dramatic/comedic artist. After retiring from the company as a coryphé in 2012, he embarked on a new career as a body-conditioning specialist. David completed his certification in STOTT PILATES® in 2012 and has since been honing his craft in this field. He accomplished his GYROTONIC® certification and serves as a guest teacher at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts from time to time, where he teaches body conditioning.