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SARA CZARNOTA
She/her
FOUNDER OF THE MOVEMENT CORE
Meet Sara, the founder of TMC. Sara has spent the last 10 years working in the Pilates and Fitness industry, training clients and teaching instructors, locally and internationally. She started this brand to create space to nurture, educate and support people to move in ways she genuinely believes in. Her desire is for people to move with purpose and happiness, so exercise is a welcome and rewarding part of life.
“I’m here to encourage and guide you to the best options for you in class. I want you to reward your body with movement. You will be pleasantly surprised at what your body is capable of! Let me show you…”
MORE ABOUT SARA
Sara believes in…
✦ A focus on form to drive results
✦ Enjoying movement so that exercise is a welcome component of lifestyle
✦ Offering variations for everyone, so you get the most out of your class
✦ Motivating her members and inspiring them to work to their max potential
✦ Finishing each class feeling fantastic
Dance, namely ballet, was an integral part of Sara’s life from a young age. The transition to Pilates, Barre and fitness in her adult life was a natural progression and felt to her like a ‘coming home’. Certified in Pilates (Pilates ITC & Tensegrity), she is passionate about teaching Pilates to everybody. She is also an accredited Barre, TRX and PunchFit trainer. Sara is especially interested in women’s health, being certified by The Center for Women’s Fitness in pre and postnatal care and diastasis recti recovery.
Sara looks forward to getting to know each of you, and for you to get to know her more.
ZAHRA VOSS
[SHE/HER] SUPPORTIVE, BUBBLY, ENERGETIC
MORE ABOUT ZAHRA
Zahra has always had a passion for dance and performance, with a background in musical theatre, and a strong love towards fitness and movement for all bodies. She desires to inspire her clients to move for mental and physical release as well as enjoyment. Zahra is a certified Pilates instrutor and experienced in teaching a variety of styles, always applying her unique mix of dance and Pilates exercises to her workouts. She brings her bubbly personality and positive attitude to every class, creating an inclusive and highly rewarding sweaty class!
“Listen to your body, embrace and challenge it to your full potential!”
AMANDA JAKELIC
[SHE/HER] THE SMILING ASSASSIN 🙂
MORE ABOUT AMANDA
Amanda has always been passionate about fitness – having worked as a professional dancer, taught dance for many years and received a Diploma in Classical Ballet. She loves how movement and music can re-energise the body, mind and soul. As a Barre, TRX and HIIT instructor, Amanda hopes to help her clients achieve their fitness goals and to pass on her love for working out so much that they leave wanting to come back for more!
“If it is not challenging you, it is not going to change you.”
SIAN MURAT
[SHE/HER] MOTIVATING, CONSCIENTIOUS, ENTERTAINING
MORE ABOUT SIAN
Dance has been a part of Sian’s life since she was a 4-year-old ballet student. She went on to study jazz, contemporary and tap and later taught younger students. Sian successfully auditioned at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts Dance School in London where she was awarded a scholarship to attend. She moved from the UK to Australia in 2001 where she continued dancing. She is a certified Pilates instructor as well as other class styles. Sian brings knowledge and excitement to all her classes and looks forward to watching and being a part of the development of all her clients.
“Movement never lies, it is the state of the soul’s weather to all who can read it.” – Martha Graham
RACHAEL MELKY
[SHE/HER] EMPOWERING, PLAYFUL, INCLUSIVE
MORE ABOUT RACHAEL
Rachael has an everlasting passion for dance. She has been teaching and performing in Sydney for the past 15 years and has a diverse repertoire under her belt. She began her training in jazz and contemporary as a teenager before moving into cultural styles such as Bellydance, Dancehall and most recently Flamenco. She has a genuine passion for teaching dance and loves helping students find their own rhythm and discover that moment of pure joy that comes from dancing.
“Dance enables you to find yourself and lose yourself at the same time….”
SOPHIE FISHER
[SHE/HER] ENCOURAGING, FUNNY, CARING
MORE ABOUT SOPHIE
Movement has always been a key part of Sophie’s life. Starting ballet at age 3, she danced all the way through school until she was 18. While completing her communications degree at uni, Sophie discovered Barre and was immediately hooked – it combined her passion for both dancing and fitness. From then on, Sophie’s love for Barre and Pilates only grew, leading her to make the shift from client to an instructor. Sophie has an encouraging, warm energy and her infectious smile will help you push through all those pulses.
“Live your best life”
DANI PLAYEL
[SHE/HER] ENCOURAGING, PASSIONATE, WARM
MORE ABOUT DANI
Dani trained in all forms of dance since the age of 5, and performed professionally as a singer, dancer and actress in Australia and Asia before moving to Los Angeles in 2000. Her musical theatre accolades include performing alongside Caroline O’Connor in Westside Story, Sweet Charity, Grease – The Arena Spectacular, and Fame The Musical in which she frequently performed the lead role of Carmen. Throughout her life, Dani has been drawn to the study and practice of Pilates and Yoga and all things health. This led her to become a certified Pilates instructor, and she is passionate about helping people feel better through movement.
“Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement.”
– Alfred Adler
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