Princess Studios - Instructors
We have an incredible line up of instructors at Princess Studios. Our teachers are not only fitness experts, but also ex show-girls, dancers, actors, singers, performers and professional athletes. Caution! Our relaxed, enthusiastic and fun attitude can be intoxicating!
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Claire Brennan
Claire is trained & fully qualified through the Pilates Institute of London. She has taught in all the major leisure clubs in the UK such as David Lloyd, Virgin Active & Moat House Hotels. She has been teaching in Spain for 4 years and has a wealth of experience in teaching beginners, intermediate & advanced classes for all ages & levels.
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Shaffik Ben Mohamed
Having performed worldwide for Cirque du Soleil & Cavalia (a show seen to more than 2 million spectators and described by Larry King as ‘The Best Show I have ever seen’,) Shaffik is a world renowned acrobat & breakdancer. His breakdancing classes (for boys / girls / men & women) at Princess Studios are totally inspiring and he has a great following. Check him out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlsjRQzb0EU
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Jen
Jen comes to us from the UK where she taught a number of dance & fitness classes which were not only sold-out but had waiting lists! Ballet trained until her late teens Jens’ love of music has led her through a wide variety of dance styles. During her twenties she worked as a backing dancer for a number of famous acts & more recently she has combined her teaching with professional burlesque dancing. Her passion for dance & ‘cheeky’ style is addictive, making her classes an uplifting & empowering experience. Claim to fame: Jen once danced with football superstar (& in our opinion, hot hunk) Mr Cristiano Ronaldo…
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Emma Gregory
Specializing in training women Emma’s established training service ‘Fit4Women’ is best known for helping ladies feel fit & fabulous! Emma is a fully qualified REP’s level 3 personal trainer, advanced instructor & qualified nutritional consultant. Having recently relocated from the UK where she provided a weight management & life coaching services for women her portfolio is breaking at the seams with happy client testimonials & certificates!Emma’s relaxed & encouraging style will ensure you feel at ease in her classes, get the results you want, while having a fun & enjoyable experience.
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Anna Sologub
Anna is well known in the Costa Del Sol as a professional dancer & instructor. Originally from Moldova, Ana was trained in ballroom, jazz & contemporary dance and has a wide experience as a showgirl in major shows around the world. Claim to Fame – being one of the main dancers in the show ‘Passion’ at the Benidorm Palace in Spain
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Suzy White
A professional dancer & ex girl-band member, Suzy has danced professionally in some of the most famous clubs in Europe and her portfolio boasts appearances on MTV and other television shows. Now a full time, qualified pole dancing instructor,her positive energy and enthusiasm will turn even the shyest class member into a sexy pole princess. Claim to Fame – as a singer & dancer in a girl band Suzy worked with M People and supported Cleopatra in concert!
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JoJo France
A qualified YMCA fitness, step & aerobic instructor with fitness qualifications as long as your arm, including body pump, body balance, free style yoga… A true ‘kick ass’ instructor that gets results. JoJo is on a personal mission. She purchased Kylie Minogue’s hot pants on EBay and is determined to wear them out partying… Puerto Banus, you have been warned! Claim to Fame – she has trained David James, England’s goal keeper and Prince Andrew |
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Cyril Gana
Cyril was born in France and was the French Fitness Champion in 1994. He studied and taught dance in Los Angeles with world renowned Madonna Grimes at Edge Studios. He has been a dancer and choreographer for Adidas and Reebok and was also a hip hop dancer and instructor at Studio Harmonic in Paris. For the past 9 years he has been teaching dance to students in the Costa del Sol. Claim to fame – choreographer for several pop stars. |
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Lee Dawson
Lee Dawson specializes in martial arts, self defence, kickboxing & Thai Fit. Not one to brag but his list of qualifications is incredible. He holds several black belts! Claim to Fame – he has trained the Saudi Arabian Princess in her palace and numerous Hollywood superstars. |
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Shazadi Ashaki
Studying belly dancing, Egyptian dance, oddissi dance & other worldwide dancing in Colombia Shazadi has danced and trained with some of the most famous international superstars from the USA, Brazil, India & Egypt. Shazadi’s classes are sure to awaken the Goddess in you – not only are her classes a fun way to exercise but they improve posture, balance energy levels & empower you with sensuality & femininity. Claim to Fame – has danced with Miss America of Bellydance. |
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Joyce van der Lely
With 19 years experience as a fitness instructor in Spain, Joyce is well known on the Costa del Sol for her fun, varied and ‘anything goes’ classes. Backed by qualifications from the University in Barcelona, FEAD & the Aerobic & Fitness Association those ‘in the know’ love her ‘Special’ classes! Claim to Fame – when is she not photographed in Marbella’s society magazines? |
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Audrey Spearing
Audrey was an ‘All Ireland’ gymnastic champion, after which she spent 5 years in Ireland running Physical Education Curriculum in schools where she taught many sports and activities to hundreds of children. Her qualifications include a Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management & an International Diploma in Exercise and Fitness (ITEC). She is also fully qualified in anatomy, physiology, massage, as a personal trainer and a children’s sports coach. Claim to Fame – Netball player for the Republic of Ireland National Squad for over 10 years. |
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Maria Ivchenkova
Maria is a FEDA (Spanish Federation of aerobic & fitness) qualified instructor, has a BA in physical education & sport and went to teacher training university. Maria has taught aerobics in Moscow, Madrid & Malaga. As a previous Go-Go dancer, Maria will help you achieve a firmer body through aerobics and modern dance with a sensual twist. Claim to Fame – Maria was formerly an international lingerie model. |
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Donna Hills
Donna studied classical dance at the Carole Oliver School of Ballet in Australia & The Royal Ballet School of London. She has pirouetted around the world as a soloist & principle dancer & has also been featured on TV in several countries.Claim to fame – Donna is an esteemed choreographer for television, theaters, casinos & theme parks! |
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SourceDance Special Guest Instructor – Featuring a world famous choreographer, dancer & instructor hot from Hollywood. Princess Studios has teamed up with SourceDance to bring you a once in a lifetime experience to be taught by instructors & choregraphers to A-list stars. Our Special Guest Instructors change seasonally but include choreographers and dancers to Britney Spears, Pink, Janet Jackson, The Pussycat Dolls, Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, Brian Friedman and many more. |
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Best known as Kylie Minogue’s dancer & resident choreographer on Kylie’s last 3 tours. Anoulka is a professional commercial dancer and has worked with many artists including Beyonce, Robbie Williams & Victoria Beckham. Claim to fame – still working for the Princess of Pop! |
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