Instructors
Meet the Balance Moves team
Renee Scott
Renee is the Founder & Director of Balance Moves. A former dancer with the Hamburg Ballet, she started Pilates to maintain her fitness and focus outside of dancing. She is a master Pilates Instructor and certified under Joseph Pilates‘ renowned disciple, Romana Kryzanowska. She is a principal trainer with the Pilates Alliance and also holds certifications in Pilates International, Balanced Body, the elite BASI Passing of the Torch mentor program, and Power Pilates.
Renee is also the Founder & Director of Barre Attack, Australia’s premier Barre Method. Caring and passionate Renee’s classes are challenging, inspiring, and tailored to the individual.
Alex
Alex decided to fully embrace her passion for Pilates after seven years of being a devotee. In 2012 she studied to become a Pilates Instructor. With a background in Classical Ballet with the Queensland Ballet, she has also continued with involvement in adult dance. Being the proud mother of four boys, she understands the pressures of busy lives and the importance of striving to achieve a balanced approach. She believes Pilates is beneficial for both mind and body and helps to maintain this balance. Her focus is on technique, strength and flexibility in a welcoming environment.
Qualifications: Certified Stott Reformer Instructor, Certified Barre Attack Instructor, Certificate IV Pilates Mat, Certificate III in Fitness
Margot
Margot has extensive experience in exercise rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, pregnancy and fitness. A love of movement and health led Margot to study Exercise and Sports Science at Sydney University and she also gained Pilates Mat and Studio Rehabilitation qualifications with Polestar Pilates International. Margot has a unique and personable approach, ensuring every session is a positive movement experience, tailored to meet the specific goals of the client. Margot believes in the coordination and balance of the body, mind and spirit that can be achieved with Pilates.
Jess
Jessica is originally from the U.K but now calls Sydney home. After spending 10 years as a professional dancer she knew she needed to take steps to find her next career. Having practiced Pilates to rehabilitate dance injuries she knew she was already passionate about the technique so in 2014 she trained and certified with STOTT to teach Reformer. She taught across two studios in London before relocating to Sydney. While finding her feet in Sydney she stumbled across Lagree a Pilates hybrid taught on the Megaformer. She was immediately hooked and successfully applied and trained to teach Lagree classes at Physicore. Throughout her 5 years teaching in Sydney she has added training in Barre Attack, Barre Body Mat Pilates , Pre & Post Natal Pilates with APPI and is currently upskilling her certification to a Diploma of Professional Pilates with National Pilates Training. Her teaching style in supportive but challenging and she believes everyone should make space in their physical training plan for Pilates regardless of age or ability.
Vivian
Vivian’s passion is Pilates. Vivian studied Physiotherapy, and was certified by both Polestar Education and Power Pilates in Miami. Upon returning to Australia from working in the USA, Viv has continued teaching and growing as an instructor in the industry. Her major goals are always to challenge, motivate, and inspire clients through the Pilates Method of movement. Vivian believes that movement heals and she is excited to educate both the fitness community and rehabilitation clientele of Balance Moves Pilates Studio.
Alexa
Alexa comes from a strong contemporary and ballet background studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance performance. She is passionate about educating and supporting people to find a lifestyle with movement. Alexa is Studio Pilates qualified and is studying her intensive Full Studio Pilates Program with Pilates ITC.
She enjoy’s getting to know her clients so she can give them the best experience of the class for their body. Hands on corrections and alignment cues are Alexa’s speciality so get really to be stretched, aligned and centred.
Kristina
Kristina decided to leave the corporate world and follow her passion and train to be a Pilates Instructor in 2020 after falling in love with the Reformer. Working at a fully equipped boutique Pilates Studio in the UK like our own, she then added the full Pilates equipment to her training and has her full comprehensive certification through JPilates Training and Education.
She prioritises keeping up with her own personal practice as she never feels more present in mind and body then when she is participating in a Pilates class. She loves the Cadillac, hanging upside down and the full body stretch and strength that good quality Pilates offers. Kristina thinks pulling straps is the new lifting weights.
She likes to give lots of cues during her teaching and really wants each client to connect to their body and feel good and supported in every exercise.
Amber
Amber grew up learning the importance of movement from a young age. She was introduced to Pilates by her mum- something they loved to do together and for that she will forever be grateful. With a degree in Media and Communications and a background in Drama and Dance- Amber believes she has found her happy place in teaching Pilates. She is proudly certified through Polestar Pilates Mat. Is a certified Barre Attack instructor and is currently completing her reformer teacher training with Barre Body. Her style is a class that flows, creative transitions and good tunes.
Georgie
Georgie has a passion for movement and the freedom it gives us in our lives. She was introduced to Pilates in 2004, has a Bachelor of Sport Science, and also has a Thai Yoga bodywork certification from India and a Holistic Massage qualification from South Africa. In 2016, she immigrated to Australia and after a stint in corporate, transitioned back into the movement field she is so passionate about with Pilates and Polestar Education. She is a passionate and empathetic instructor who loves to guide clients in finding the joy in mindful movement. Tailoring a session to a client’s needs whether that be maintaining or improving mobility, strength, or a mind-body connection through a balance or coordination challenge, she loves how Pilates has something for everyone.
Lucy
Lucy is a barre and pilates instructor who discovered her passion for barre and pilates provided invaluable balance whilst working in demanding roles as a fashion designer. Growing up with a love for ballet and movement, she discovered the Balancemoves studio over a decade ago, and under Renee’s guidance, she was hooked. Her love for Barre and pilates, coupled with her natural flair for working with people, led her to pursue training as an instructor.
She left the high-pressure fashion industry to set up her own locally made women's wear clothing label, and found that teaching Barre, Pilates, and Reformer provided the perfect balance for her life.
Joanne
Joanne’s teaching style is fun and technical leaving you feeling stronger mentally and physically. Her Scottish accent and humour combined with her energetic and vibrant personality create a super positive vibe in every class she teaches. If you are having a tough day you will leave class with a smile on your face!
Joannes love for movement and performing started at a young age, she started at the Royal Ballet School and then diversified into the Laine theatre arts school due to her love of singing. She danced for Justin Bieber, the x factor plus many more, she also spent more than 10 years performing and choreographing in Londons West. She ventured into the world of pilates when she arrived in Australia 11 years ago. This transition was seamless, she could pass on her knowledge to help empower, connect & elevate the lifestyle of others. Joanne is qualified in personal training, pre and post natal training, barre, mat and reformer pilates.
Joanne lives a beachy lifestyle in bondi with her husband and 2 beautiful girls.
"There is nothing better than a sunrise swim or surf followed by a morning of teaching pilates.. See you in class"
Sasha
Sasha is passionate about health and wellness. A qualified Pilates Instructor with a background in Nutrition, she thrives on supporting individuals in discovering the joy of movement. Sasha believes in the transformative benefits of Pilates, including enhanced mobility, strength, stability, and deepened mind-body connection. Having personally experienced these positive effects, she hopes to share these benefits with others on their own journey. Her method is designed to leave you feeling present, confident and ready to take on each day. Sasha takes pride in challenging, motivating and encouraging individuals through the empowering practice of Pilates, creating a path to greater well-being.