Xtend Barre St Lucia

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After graduating from The Australian Ballet School and stints with The Australian Ballet and Queensland Ballet, Suzie moved to Paris to dance with the Moulin Rouge and performed in galas in Hong Kong, London, Rome, St Moritz, the Hollywood Bowl LA and the Carnival in Rio de Janiero to name a few.

Suzie had a role created for her at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in an opera that she performed in two seasons and as an invited production at the Palau de les Arts Valencia. This led her to dance in another production in Marseille, South of France where she married, became a French citizen and had a son. Suzie’s career saw her dance and choreograph in contemporary works and perform in numerous galas and cabarets over six continents.

Gaining a Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction after studying with Annemieke Jonas in Amsterdam, Suzie was influenced by the ideas of efficient movement and Franklin Method imagery.

Finally returning to Australia in 2014, Suzie literally stepped off the plane and into Xtend Barre instructor training. She loves the workout, the studio and helping clients reach beyond their limits and have a positive movement experience.

Andrea was born on the Sunshine Coast and trained at The Australian Ballet School. After graduation she joined The Australian Ballet where she performed a wide variety of classical and modern repertoire and toured to London, New York, China and Singapore. Andrea was then invited to join Dresden Semperoper Ballet in Germany where she was quickly promoted to first soloist. Here, she worked closely with leading choreographers and toured throughout Europe.

Andrea was a guest artist with Queensland Ballet for their International Gala in 2010 before returning to Australia to dance with West Australian Ballet. Since retiring from the stage, Andrea has embraced motherhood and taught for many leading dance courses in Australia.

She finds in Xtend Barre the same commitment to body conditioning and technique that she used throughout her career to keep her body on point and strives to help others enjoy the same.

Erin fell in love with dancing from a young age after her mother enrolled her in classes as a way to get her to sit still! Erin completed her dance training with an Associate Degree in Dance from QUT before embarking on an international dance career spanning thirteen years. As a dancer and dance captain for Carnival Cruise Line she danced in Asia, India and the United States.

After “retiring” as a dancer Erin undertook her Xtend Barre training as a way to keep her love of dance alive. Erin teaches an enthusiastic and fun class and wants to see you achieve your best each and every day.

Jaclyn is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) at QUT. She started learning ballet at the age of 5 and quickly expanded her versatility with jazz, tap and contemporary dance. Growing up she performed in many group and solo eisteddfods and toured to America as part of the Starstruck Productions dance troupe. She holds a Certificate IV in Jazz and Tap as well as a Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies. Jaclyn worked with Lucid Dance Theatre and has completed a secondment with CoreDance Contemporary Company in New York.

Jaclyn finds that Xtend Barre compliments her dance training, as it sculpts and defines every muscle. “I am able to do cardio, Pilates and dance all in the same session which I absolutely love! I wanted to become an Xtend Barre instructor to share with others the amazing energy and feeling that you get after a class. I have a real passion for dance and health and believe that this barre philosophy encompasses a workout for the whole body.”

Our yoga teacher, Catherine Mullins has an extensive background in dance and movement, starting at the tender age of 4 and completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) from QUT in 2011. During her dance training Catherine worked extensively with Yoga and Pilates and can testify to the transformative benefits of this style of strength and movement training.

Catherine is a qualified Matwork Pilates Instructor and Yoga Teacher, training at CoreYoga Studios. She is currently studying anatomy, physiology and biomechanics at the University of Queensland as she continues her studies in Biomedical Science.

With a genuine fascination and appreciation of how the body works, Catherine strives to assist her students in achieving their most vital and healthy body. Her classes will evoke a sense of exploration and delight as she works with you and your body to experience the yoga that is right for you!

Shauna was one of Brisbane’s first Xtend Barre instructors and has over 3 years experience teaching barre. She has instructed Pilates for over 12 years in both the UK and Australia after gaining her STOTT Pilates Certification. She also runs Reach Pilates- group Pilates classes on Brisbane’s northside. All her experience combines in her classes where she will push your technique and is sure to extend your limits.

Shauna learnt ballet, tap and Irish dancing growing up before studying law. Now a freelance copywriter, she relishes her time in the studio and loves finding her inner-ballerina and loves helping her clients find theirs!

Samara has worked in the entertainment industry as a dancer and model. She has performed in many corporate events, national advertising campaigns, television commercials, dramas and films including The Great Gatsby. Most recently you could find her dancing her heart out aboard Sydney Showboats and across the seas at the 2016 Auto Expo in India modelling for Mercedes Benz.

After being introduced to Xtend Barre and realizing it not only strengthens but also sculpts your body, she chose to study Pilates and Xtend Barre to become a qualified teacher. She has also continued to further her training by studying pre and post natal Pilates.

For the last four years Samara has filled her days with teaching at all of Sydney’s top studios and she is delighted to now be apart of the Xtend Barre Brisbane team. “Xtend brings all of my passion for Dance, music and fitness together and combines them in a fun, addictive and motivating workout, however my favourite part is seeing the clients lives change as they bring health, fitness and even more happiness to their lives.”