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From Alice Springs to Xtend Barre Brisbane, via Miss Australia and the blue skies of Qantas. For her age, mum of three and Xtend Barre instructor Emma is not much of a one for wasting time. Which is why when you do one of her classes, every second is maximised. Raised in the Alice, trained in Melbourne at the National Theatre Ballet School and 1999’s Miss Northern Territory (true story!), Emma briefly gave up dance to pursue a career with Qantas. But the lure of the barre proved too great. And now you too can take advantage of her unquenchable passion for dance and exercise.

“I absolutely love Xtend,” says Emma. “For me, it’s as much mental as physical. I love the way my body has responded to the movement. It is so encouraging as an instructor to see client’s bodies change and their lives change too. They stand a little bit taller, walk a little bit prouder. It really empowers women. It’s such a positive space at Xtend Barre and such a great workout. Everyone should try it.”

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.

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.”

Elizabeth started dancing at the age of 3 in Brisbane. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Graduate Diploma of Education in Secondary Years from QUT and is a Dance teacher for High Schools. She uses Xtend Barre as another outlet for her love of movement and can’t wait to meet you at the barre!

Sarah’s yoga journey began as a teen in the 90’s and developed into a regular practice approximately 15 years ago. After years as a professional environmental scientist, the pull of yoga grew and Sarah was inspired to teach, gaining accreditation in 2015. Her devotion to and love for the environment continues to shines through in her life, often in her classes as they focus on evolving a deep sense of connection to Self, our Earth home and community. She provides a compassionate and safe environment in which students are offered support to navigate their personal boundaries and further develop their own innate sense of belonging. In her spare time, Sarah loves to travel, bushwalk, nurture her plants, dance, sing and play with friends.

Sarah holds a 200hr IYTA accreditation in Anusara-based Hatha Yoga and a 50hr Yin Yoga accreditation. She continues to develop her knowledge and understanding of yoga, currently undertaking a further 350hr accreditation with Core Yoga Studios, focussing on yoga as a therapeutic physical, mental and spiritual offering.

When Monica is not at the barre you’ll find her working as an Occupational Therapist or running around a netball court.
With a passion for health and fitness, Monica has always been active and loves helping her clients build strength and work up a sweat.
Monica might not have taken a single ballet lesson in her life but her background in gymnastics and keen eye for detail means there’s no slacking off in her class. She feels Xtend Barre offers a unique workout that helps tone and sculpt all bodies, no matter the fitness level.