Meet the team
Michael - Founder and Head Trainer
Michael’s background is in dance and musical theatre. After training full time at one of London’s most prestigious dance colleges for 3 years, he left to join a ballet/contemporary company touring the world. After working all over the world on 4 continents, he gained the reputation of an accomplished choreographer, creative director, and producer.
Some of his clients have included Helene Fischer, Starlight Express, Queen, VW, Porsche, McFit, to name a few.
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Since retiring from showbiz in 2017 and studying to become an accredited executive and life coach and fitness trainer, Michael has made it his mission to bring as much value to others’ life as possible. His vision for doing this is by combining together mindset and movement.
Michael is best known for supporting a community of over 10,000 people through live streaming fitness classes from his kitchen during the pandemic. He is also a professional speaker and has worked with some of the biggest fitness brands around (John Reed, John and Jane’s, Nike, McFIT, VAHA)
FEEL THE BARRE has been a dream of Michael’s for a long time. His top value is ‘impact’ and his vision and goals are wholly based around this value. Through the discipline of barre, he wants to have an impact on as many people as possible, but not just through the form and technique of the movement, but also by the power of community and connection.
Michael has unmatched energy and motivational skills, attention to detail and kick-ass classes! Nobody will be able to do what he can!
Fabian - Founder and Head Trainer
Fabian is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and a resident coach at the world-renowned Flying Steps Academy in Berlin. He is also a passionate barre teacher and educator. Led by Michael and with an unmatched eye for good form and technique, expect to feel supported at the highest level.
Fabian is known and loved for his support and openness in class. Creating a safe space for all of his class attendees, you will feel completely at ease to ask questions about anything related to barre and technique.
Carolin - Barre Trainer
Carolin is a trained psychological consultant and personal trainer with many years of experience as a trained stage actress. Carolin approaches fitness and personal development holistically.
For Carolin, a healthy and fulfilled life on all levels means being in harmony with the body, mind, and soul. This is what she stands for and she really practices what she preaches. Carolin is a stick of dynamite and has a laser eye for form and technique, so you are in the best hands! But be warned - she has been named the Pulse Queen by our community, so prepare to feel the burn…
Amanda - Barre Trainer
Amanda Mitrevski, comes from Melbourne, Australia, she is a professional dancer as well as a certified Pilates instructor, with a passion for movement and wellness.
She loves to combine her knowledge of dance and pilates into a fun and challenging barre workout.
‘Amanda's on a mission to help you crush your fitness goals and leave her classes feeling like the superhero you truly are – strong, confident, and energised for whatever life throws your way!’
Maria - Barre Trainer
Maria has been a professional dancer for the past 10 years. As a performer, Maria has always felt that movement is a liberating force, allowing us to have a deeper connection to our bodies. As a Barre Trainer, she looks to inspire others to activate and explore their own bodies through movement. Drawing from her dancing background she offers technical and challenging classes with a focus on alignment. In her classes you can expect great tunes, fun vibes and an intense booty burn. She believes it’s a huge privilege to be able to move our bodies freely and makes sure that her classes are accessible for people of all levels and backgrounds.
Ambika - Barre Trainer
Ambika, a seasoned Stott Pilates instructor, dedicated barre coach, and former NYC dancer from Tisch, NYU, brings a rich background to her fitness journey. Her path spans from the graceful dance floor to conquering marathons, embodying both a passionate marathon runner and a committed triathlete trainer. With a wealth of experience as the former master trainer at ride.bln, Ambika has finely tuned her expertise in indoor cycling. Originating from the vibrant city of Singapore, she infuses a global perspective into her barre sessions. Let's harmonize the artistry of dance, the precision of Pilates, and the strength of barre to sculpt, tone, and conquer new fitness heights together!
Mathilde - Barre Trainer
Mathilde comes from France, traveling Europe as a dancer for different companies and projects. Her passion for movement and body training motivated her to expand her practice into teaching, with the intention to share her knowledge and improve everyone's relation to their body. She will encourage you to be aware of the feeling of your movements, aiming for a more precise and efficient training. She works towards an improvement of the posture, as well as significant reductions of the body’s limitations. Always taking care of everyone's own possibilities, her attention to details will push you to reach the clearest technique. She has a bright energy and gives a great importance to the mindset of her classes: the mind is a muscle too, and it can be strengthened.
Carol - Barre Trainer
Carol is someone whose life has always been filled with the passion for dancing and movement. She started dancing ballet at the age of 4 and kept on dancing for 14 years, honing her skills and nurturing her love for the art form at a ballet academy.
Alongside her ballet training, it was through Yoga and Pilates that she discovered the perfect synergy with her classical background, immersing herself in barre classes and further enriching her connection to her body and spirit.
As a Trainer, Carol’s classes prioritize a welcoming and warm atmosphere. Expect her sessions to be brimming a sense of joy and fun, providing a safe space for both your body and soul to flourish. By the end of each class, you'll walk away feeling rejuvenated, deeply attuned to yourself, and of course feeling incredible!
Sara - Barre Trainer
Sara is a former contemporary dancer, educated in a professional dance academy in both ballet and modern. During her career she neared herself to many forms of training and movement expression, that led her to get certified as Vinyasa Yoga, Pilates, Reformer instructor and Barre Trainer.
Movement for her is not just a word, but a life philosophy, an opportunity to connect to our true selves and find our balance in life.
With her bursting energy and Italian origins, she’ll talk you through the journey of technique and training satisfaction with words and hands.
Some say her classes are really strong and will make you so, so what are you waiting for? Come and join her at the barre, she’ll welcome you with a smile.
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