Meet Victoria Simo | Creator of Ballet and Pilates by Victoria

We had the good fortune of connecting with Victoria Simo and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Victoria, what makes you happy? Why?
Honestly, it’s watching our students grow—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. Seeing someone walk into our studio unsure, and over time hold themselves taller, smile more freely, and truly begin to believe in their strength… that’s everything. That’s our why.

Ballet and Pilates by Victoria has been going strong for 13 years, and I feel deeply blessed every day. Our studio is more than a place to move—it’s a community built on love, encouragement, and the belief that strong is beautiful.

I’m so thankful for our joyful clients who bring energy and light into our space, and for our incredible team whose hearts are just as strong as their bodies. We are united by a mission to help others feel good in their skin, and I don’t take a single moment of that for granted. Getting to move my body alongside such inspiring people each day—it’s a gift I never stop being grateful for.

What should our readers know about your business?
Ballet and Pilates by Victoria is a boutique movement studio that blends the grace of ballet with the strength of Pilates. We’ve proudly served our community for 13 years, offering a welcoming space where people of all ages and fitness levels can move, grow, and feel empowered in their bodies.

Our classes are designed to build strength, improve posture, and boost confidence—whether you’re on the mat, the Reformer, or at the alle barre. It’s where friendships are formed, encouragement is shared, and joy is found in every small victory.

We’re deeply rooted in community, and everything we do is centered around helping our students feel good. Movement is our method, but confidence is our true goal.

We’re honored to have built a space that feels like home, and we can’t wait to welcome even more people into our story.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
A perfect day? It would absolutely start with a girly brunch at Little Hen—somewhere pretty, pink, and full of laughter. From there, I’d head to a performance at Houston Ballet, where the artistry always leaves me in awe and reminds me why I fell in love with movement in the first place.

To top it off, I’d enjoy a relaxed evening with drinks on the bayou—watching the sun set, feeling connected to the city, and just soaking in the joy of it all. Simple, elegant, and full of beauty—just like Houston.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
This story isn’t about just one person—it’s about all of us. This community was built by every single member of my team. Each instructor brings their own light, talent, and heart to the studio.

We all carry the mission together. We each show up as the face of the studio—welcoming, teaching, inspiring, and lifting others up. I may have opened the doors 13 years ago, but it’s our team that keeps the spirit alive.

We’re in this together. And I truly believe that’s why our community is so special.

Website: https://balletandpilates.com

Instagram: @balletandpilates

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Image Credits
Tricia Eaton Photography and Lucy Reese Photography