The Workout Barre Fitness and Dance

Samantha’s time at The Workout Barre began as a client. After years of struggling with a rheumatological condition, she found relief from taking The Workout Barre’s low impact Barre classes and decided she wanted to become an instructor. Since 2017, Samantha has been incorporating her years of dance and musical theatre background with physiological elements of Barre at TWB.

Samantha’s goal for clients is for them to experience the same physical renewal she did. She loves working with clients modifying exercises to accommodate any limitations. She often spends time after class assisting clients' learn proper form. Samantha loves the supportive community and non-intimidating environment at The Workout Barre.

Samantha has been performing professionally on stage and screen since the age of five. She trained and performed with: Houston Ballet Company, Theatre Under the Stars, Alley Theatre, Delia Stewart Dance, Margo Marshall and Gilbert Rome, Chris Wilson’s Studio, and The Swayze Studios. She also was a featured lead in Southern regional performances and tours of musicals including A Chorus Line, Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Oliver!, Cats, Chicago and God Bless You Mr. Rosewater.  She graduated from Belmont University with a double degree in Musical Theatre and Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and brings years of on camera acting and audition training to TWB students.

 

Dancing didn’t became a hobby for Gina until she was an adult. She joined a dance studio in her 30’s and took as many classes as she could manage while taking care of her three boys. Eventually, Gina began teaching young kids ballet and jazz, and enjoyed sharing her passion for dance with the little girls. Before she began teaching dance, she was an elementary school teacher. She has continued teaching throughout my life either full-time or part time in schools, church, and home-school. She currently teaches 8th-9th grade English to homeschoolers. It has been a joy for Gina to embark on the journey of learning with all her students, no matter the subject!

Prior to Kara’s fitness ambitions taking over, she graduated from Sam Houston State University with a double major in Finance and Banking. Kara spent just a few years behind a desk, when she realized the need to refocus and pursue her desire to motivate and support women in the area of health and physical fitness.

 

Kara is an experienced STOTT certified Pilates instructor, with specialty training in posture analysis. She is also certified in Booty Barre, PiYo, and is a Level 1 Nutrition Coach.

 

Kara's sweet spirit creates a warm and encouraging atmosphere for her clients, and her fun personality is both motivating and contagious. Kara is thrilled to be part of The Workout Barre and we are blessed to have her on our team. She is looking forward to assisting you in achieving your health and fitness goals.

 

Carolyn brings a lengthy dance instruction background to the The Workout Barre Fitness & Dance studio. For over two decades, she has taught various dance styles to students as young as two years old. Carolyn emphasizes creativity in dance, imparting to her students a love of the art, self-expression, and creativity. Our youngest students, to our teen-age dancers, will benefit from taking class under the instruction of a talented and passionate instructor like Carolyn.

 

Brenda joined The Workout Barre Instructor team with 30+ years of teaching experience in fitness, dance, and ballet. Her Barre classes provide clients with challenging exercises which tone and sculpt the body. She focuses on the importance of core strength and flexibility, promoting good posture and a healthy back. Her classes challenge clients to work for their personal best, and she enjoys helping them achieve their fitness goals.

 

Brenda also teaches dance class for children and adults. The Workout Barre's state-of-the-art studio provides the perfect environment to leap, turn, and have FUN while learning proper technique and musicality. Our clients love Brenda’s authentic Ballet flair!

 

Brenda also offers private and group drill team lessons at the studio. Classes focus on skills needed for tryouts: turns, jumps, high kicks, sequences, and stretching technique. Students will be prepared for drill team or tryouts in a positive environment and be ready for action come audition time!