From Performer to the Reformer – meet our awesome Pilates instructors

As former dancers and gymnasts, our Reformer Pilates instructors Perry, Skye and Suellen bring a unique set of skills and backgrounds to our Reformer studio.

How’s this for an impressive round-up of performance experience …

Perry Scott joined us upon his return to Sydney after being a professional dancer in Germany, following his training at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne.

Skye Cornwell is a professional ballet teacher and has danced for over 30 years and currently performs in Musical Theatre productions across Sydney.

Suellen Dennehy has been teaching Pilates for nearly 25 years and recently got awarded second place in the Womens’ 50+ year group at the 2023 Gymnastics Queensland competition.

Meet our professionally qualified and experienced Pilates Reformer Instructors in this video – and read on below to find out what they bring to you in every class.

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1. A flair for movement quality

Dancers and gymnasts possess a natural flair for movement quality – a keen sense of grace, fluidity, and precision that filters through to every aspect of their instruction.

This enhances their teaching with a sense of artistry and finesse that elevates your Pilates experience from a mere workout to a joyful, holistic movement practice.

2. A deep understanding of body mechanics

Having spent countless hours refining technique, mastering intricate movements, and fine-tuning proprioception, our Pilates instructors can guide you through exercises with precision and clarity.

In this way they can help you achieve optimal alignment, efficiency and effectiveness.

3. Injury prevention and rehabilitation expertise

The hard core training regimens of dancers and gymnasts often come with their fair share of injuries and setbacks. As a result, dancers and gymnasts develop a keen awareness of injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.

In her 25 years of Pilates teaching experience Suellen has “been there, seen it all and done it all. I’ve coached in large commercial gyms and also smaller studios and rehab clinics.

I know what injuries all my clients in my small group classes have and how to spot potential issues before they escalate.

I offer targeted exercises to address imbalances and weaknesses, and I can also provide guidance on recovery and self-care practices.”

4. Creative and dynamic class design

Creativity is at the heart of dance and gymnastics, and our reformer performers bring this creativity to their Pilates instruction.

Skye explains “Whether it’s musical theatre dance choreography or Pilates instruction, I love designing dynamic and engaging routines that challenge the body and stimulate the mind.

While I really like to focus on good form, I also want everyone to have a good time in my classes because we don’t need to take it all too seriously.”

5. Passion, energy, and inspiration

Anyone who has done classes with Perry, Skye and Suellen will know they bring amazing energy, inspiration and fun to their teaching.

Perry says “It’s a bit like creating, producing and directing a one-person show, where people come and it’s interactive and everyone feels involved.

I love to curate engaging playlists to motivate my clients and to make it really fun. My favourite song is “Lady Marmalade” from Moulin Rouge. Such a vibe and great way to give people an understanding of my personality and a feel for what the class will be like”.

Their love for movement is contagious, motivating us to push beyond our limits and discover our full potential.