Meet Olivia

Meet the Team

Olivia

I’m Olivia, a former professional ballet dancer and now qualified Ballet & Pilates Instructor. I’m from the UK and I travelled over to New Zealand back in 2015 to embark on a new chapter beyond my dancing career. I’ve been living on Waiheke Island in Auckland for the past 8 years and recently made the move to Christchurch for another new era!

I’ve been in the teaching field for over 8 years and I’m passionate to share my love of movement through both my dance and Pilates teaching. Since I left my ballet career, I have been on a journey to rediscover my path within movement which lead me to Pilates. I like to approach my teaching in an encouraging and thoughtful way to help students achieve their personal goals and help find a deeper connection within their Pilates practice.

Outside of my teaching, I enjoy hiking and adventuring the outdoors which is what made me want to relocate to the South Island. I’m also a keen artist and became inspired to capture the moments I saw on stage through my watercolour paintings and artwork.

CREDENTIALS

• Graduate of BASI Pilates Comprehensive Program
• BASI Pilates Certificate Course: Injuries & Pathologies (Samantha Wood)
• Professional Dancer’s Postgraduate Teaching Certificate
• Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher
• Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD)
• Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance
• Royal Ballet School Graduate