Manchester's Premier Pole Dance and Burlesque Company
We specialise in Pole dancing and Burlesque; taking sexercise to new heights
Body Barre is a dance agency and centre of excellence for dance fitness classes.
Karen Chaundy is the founder and inspiration behind Body Barre. She has immersed herself in the world of fitness and dance all her life starting with gymnastics at 2 years old. Karen continued with gymnastics; training in Bulgaria and competing at regional squad level before becoming a club coach and chief choreographer by the age of 21. She also trained in martial arts and studied dance; performing at charity events as well as choreographing and performing at fashion shows.
A career in professional dance followed and included her greatest highlight of performing as an aerialist and ground based dancer within the Millennium Dome Central Arena Show. Karen has also performed at a Bollywood awards ceremony and as a burlesque dancer on the ITV's drama series ‘The Royal’. More recent work includes choreographing and performing burlesque shows & 80's cabaret.
Karen has continued her knowledge within the fitness industry and formalized this with qualifications with REPS and YMCA gym instructor level 2. She has been selected and qualified to teach New York City Ballet Workout as well as Nike Rockstar Workouts; involvement in these different dance styles has inspired her and continue to feed her creativity.
This background knowledge and wealth of experience are the foundation of Body Barre. The mixture of fitness and dance performance are combined to create classes like you have never experienced before. The classes focus on those attending and are designed to suit, so that you can achieve the fitness results you are looking for. We also feel it is essential that all classes are enjoyable as this ensures participation remains focused and both eyes stay firmly fixed on the instructor rather than with one eye on the clock.
Body Barre provides a place for women to exercise and feel confident within their own skin. Classes are empowering, energizing and carried out within a safe, friendly and informal environment.
Why Pole Dance?
Pole dancing is a form of dance combined with gymnastics, it is sensual and athletic. Pole dancing is now recognized as a form of exercise and will sculpt your body to that of a dance athlete. Body Barre's pole dancing lessons will improve your posture, strength, tone, co-ordination and flexibility. Pole dancing with Body Barre will boost confidence but most of all its fun!
Why Burlesque Dance?
Body Barre's burlesque dancing makes you feel fun, flirty, fit and fabulous. A confidence building dance experience made famous by Dita Von Teese and modern day sex kitten Kylie Minogue. Body Barre burlesque classes provide a tasteful striptease without the strip! With Body Barre you will lose calories not clothes! Body Barre's enjoyably wild chair workout builds strength and tones, improves posture and co-ordination. No dance experience is necessary as the aim is to feel feline fabulousity!
Want to find your inner goddess? Have even more fun learning how to peel the glove, twirl tassels and flirt with feathers at Body Barre's monthly burlesque workshop girlie get togethers.
Why Body Barre?
Body Barre's friendly expert teachers deliver high quality individually tailored tutition. Body Barre offer pole dancing and burlesque classes and courses over a flexible schedule allowing us to fit into your way of life. All Body Barre instructors are committed to provide the best pole dancing and burlesque experience available.
TAKING THE ORDINARY AND MAKING IT EXTRAORDINARY…
Contact us | Enquires 07949 266 027 | karen@bodybarre.co.uk
