Meet the Instructors
Meet the true force of Bodybarre; a team of the most pasionate and inspiring teachers in the North West.
Penny Howarth
Bodybarre Instructor, BWP Master Trainer & PDC Level 2
Penny has competed at professional level in pole dance competitions and holds the title of Miss Pole Dance UK 2009 Doubles Champion.
Penny has worked in the pole dance industry since 2007 but has been dancing since the age of 4. Penny’s training includes many dance disciplines from ballet and tap to hiphop.
Penny’s favourite pole moves are Jade, Star Gazer, Embrace and Flying Ballerina.
Penny’s pole influences are the ex-gymnasts who have made pole dance more acrobatic and gravity defying.
Penny’s aim is for every student to achieve something every lesson, no matter how big or small. Penny feels students should be able to forget any stresses of everyday life and enjoy the class, leaving the studio feeling empowered, self confident and happy.
HANNAH JEFFS
Bodybarre Instructor & BWP Master Trainer
Hannah has worked in the dance fitness industry since 2003 and trained under the direction of Karen Chaundy since the tender age of 14 years. She has performed at professional dance and fitness competitions at a national level.
Hannah is a Bombshells performer, Group Fitness Instructor, Choreographer and National and International Master Trainer at Bodybarre. Hannah is well known for the passion and energy she puts into her classes and the unique creativity within her choreography. Her instruction and leadership qualities get participants at any age and fitness level to experience success.
Hannah is inspired daily by many genres of dance and fitness and most of all by the world of Bodybarre.
SAM BLACKWELL
Bodybarre Instructor
Sam discovered pole by complete accident attending a teaser class for a birthday party and once discovered never let go! Completely addictive for both overall exercise and pure fun pole soon became Sam’s guilty pleasure!
A former gymnast and martial art enthusiast Sam joined Bodybarre in 2007 and under the tutelage of Karen Chaundy, founder and dancer extraordinaire of Bodybarre, soon qualified as an instructor. Though tough on technique Sam’s style is one of tongue in cheek where you giggle off the pounds and tone up that tum!
Inspired by pole goddesses like Suzie Q never was exercise so enjoyable! Favouring fast spins and funky combos Sam’s mission with each class to see her girls shed any self-doubt and leave the studio with a strut and plenty of attitude.
Hannah joined Bodybarre as a student in 2007 and hasn’t stopped since, it’s addictive. Going from Student to Instructor was a highlight – sharing the enjoyment of pole with others and watching them grow is something Hannah finds hugely satisfying.
Hannah’s passion for dance started at an early age with ballet and tap which has developed into embracing less traditional dance forms such as Pole, hula hooping and burlesque. Hannah’s favourite pole moves are the Tail Pipe, Knees and Tornedo, a new move that she has recently mastered and loves!
Karen (the genius behind Bodybarre), Felix Cane, Susie Q and everyone she meets who shows any passion for the dance are her inspirations as all she wants to do is work with people who display the same level of enjoyment and love of the pole that she does.
AILSA BAKER
Bodybarre Instructor
Ailsa started dancing when she was 3 years old and worked to gain a scholarship at top UK performing arts school, London Studio Centre, achieving a degree in Theatre Dance.
She attended a dance fitness class, taught by Bodybarre founder Karen Chaundy. From there she successfully auditioned and began performing as one of the Bodybarre Bombshells.
Ailsa specialises in Burlesque. Her favourite moves are Grinds and Strutting Walks; they may seem simple but, with bags of attitude, look fabulous!
Her performance and choreographic style are influenced by both her years of training in Musical Theatre & Jazz and the Showgirl and Burlesque performances seen at The Crazy Horse, Paris.
Her mission is to show women how to use their bodies in all the best ways and encourage them to see how gorgeous they really are.
BECKY MAUGHAN
Bodybarre Instructor
Becky has taken part in ballet and modern dance classes since the age of 3; dance and exercise have always been a big part of her life.
She attended her first pole fitness class with Karen in 2006 and have been hooked ever since. Karens expert teaching is extremely motivating, she has encouraged Becky to take part in pole competitions such as UKAPP, Becky was a UKAPP Instructor category finalist in 2009.
In 2008 Becky decided to share her passion for exercise with others and enrolled on an exercise to music course. Following the ETM she increased her instructor repertoire and became a qualified Zumba instructor.
"I am loving teaching this class as it is truly exercise in disguise. Anyone can take part in Zumba, the music is infectious and it is such a feel good class. I am excited to bring Zumba to Bodybarre!"
LIANNE PENDERGAST
Bodybarre Instructor
Lianne has been Pole Dancing since 2008 and quickly found a love for instructing 2009!
Lianne has been dancing from a young age and recently became a fully qualified fitness instructor and Bombshell Performer. She is now competing in Pole competitions at professional level and won her very first event.
Inspired by the grace and elegance of Jenyne Butterfly and Felix; Lianne enjoys working with classes to improve transitions and movement around the pole.
Lianne has a love of dangling upside down by her legs!!! Her favourite move is Angel!
THE "A" TEAM...
