Meet the Team - Panache Dance Fitness

Meet the Team

At Panache Dance Fitness, we’re more than just a dance fitness community – we’re a place where people come together to move, have fun and feel fantastic! Behind the scenes, our small but passionate team works hard to create an exciting, welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy the benefits of dance, regardless of their age, ability or experience.

From supporting our amazing Dance Captains to keeping everything running smoothly, each member of our team brings their own personality, skills and enthusiasm to Panache. We share one simple goal: to make dance fitness accessible, enjoyable and full of positive energy. Get to know the three friendly faces who help make it all happen!

Barry

Dance has been a huge part of my life and always will be. After training at a prestige stage school and travelling the world on numerous contracts from corporate gigs, US and European tours resident shows and cruise ships.

I decided to return back to the U.K. and broaden my skills with going into the fitness industry.

This has been just as successful, with running my own dance fitness business for nearly 10 years, teaching a lot of well know brands, winning local and National fitness awards.

Organising charity fitness events and attending events as both a participant and most recently presenting Panache Dance Fitness.

I saw a niche in the market and decided the next step was to create my own concept and build brand that I could hare and spread the love of both dance and fitness using music from Stage & screen.

Leila

My love for dancing started at a very young age taking me up to my teens gaining qualifications in tap, modern and ballet.

Sport and fitness has always been a large part of my life. I played competitive team sports for many years and in the last 3 years I have gained qualifications to teach fitness brands. And more recently presenting at fitness conventions. I have always enjoyed attending the theatre especially musicals.

The fusion of dance and fitness in Panache allows me to combine my passion for both, whilst all being set to the music I love!

Nikki

Nikki has trained in all aspects of dance from just 4 yrs old, with I.D.T.A. Nikki, then successfully got offered a place at the prestige Laines theatre arts in London. Nikki completed 3 yrs on the Musical Theatre course.

Nikki has performed literally non-stop all around the world. Credits include Fashion Shows, Pop Videos, U.K. tours, USA tours, Japan, Afghan Tours, West-end and lots more.

Favourite styles to dance/choreograph are Jazz and Commercial..

Currently teaching her own busy dance classes for both kids and adults in the Twickenham, Teddington and Bentley area. This includes delivering Panache Dance Fitness Rehearsals both in the community and virtually.

Nikki says “I am so honoured to be working closely with Panache Dance Fitness, I absolutely love the concept. I am able to share my passion of dance and fitness and what better music to inspire the people than from Stage & Screen”.

Cast Member Reviews

Cast Member - Audra

Panache Dance Fitness really is suitable for all ages and dance abilities, coming from a non dance background but a keen lover of musicals when I first attended this rehearsal i was put at ease straight away. The song choice throughout was uplifting and time went by so quickly. The choreography is… Read more Read less

Panache Dance Fitness really is suitable for all ages and dance abilities, coming from a non dance background but a keen lover of musicals when I first attended this rehearsal i was put at ease straight away. The song choice throughout was uplifting and time went by so quickly. The choreography is easy to follow, fun and really enjoyable. I would highly recommend everyone to try this brand.

Cast Member - Katy

When I started going to Panache, I had two left feet! But you know what? I didn?t care, I was having fun with the added bonus that was I was burning calories at the same time. Now, a few months on, I?m not perfect but I’m dancing….actually dancing! I do the steps at work, I do the steps in the… Read more Read less

When I started going to Panache, I had two left feet! But you know what? I didn?t care, I was having fun with the added bonus that was I was burning calories at the same time. Now, a few months on, I?m not perfect but I’m dancing….actually dancing! I do the steps at work, I do the steps in the shops and I do them while I am cooking. It is infectious and it is fabulous x

Cast Member - Karen

I ‘stumbled’ across Panache at a fitness event. I had no idea what to expect, but the idea of a fun vibrant rehearsal rather than a class, with musical delights, intrigued me. I absolutely, was not disappointed. When I joined my first lock-down zoom session, I was instantly welcomed, with a… Read more Read less

I ‘stumbled’ across Panache at a fitness event. I had no idea what to expect, but the idea of a fun vibrant rehearsal rather than a class, with musical delights, intrigued me. I absolutely, was not disappointed. When I joined my first lock-down zoom session, I was instantly welcomed, with a fabulous, warm and friendly introduction from Barry. I was already hooked from the welcome! The rehearsal started, and so did my addiction to Panache! The music is wonderful, I love the variety, the options, the fact that this class is for absolutely everybody!!! I laughed?. a lot! I sang, I moved? and without even realising? I worked hard! I am, so in love with this class, it is the best part of my week, my; me time, my sanctuary, my smile! And I am always excited to join. I am so happy that I found this rehearsal ? I am hooked, and happy to be! If you want to give yourself any treat, lift or slice of happiness, this is where you should be!!! Happy for me, is now spelt P A N A C H E! Fact!! Thank you Barry for this amazing creation!