Classes
Our Bristol based studio provides a wide variety of classes ranging from fitness, dance, yoga, wellbeing and more. We have classes to suit adults and children of all levels from beginners to professionals within a warm, fun and creative environment.
Start your day invigorated and centred with this foundational Pilates mat session.
The class blends classic Pilates principles with contemporary techniques, focusing on deep core strength, flexibility, and controlled movement. Reconnect with your body, enhance your posture, and build a foundation for improved functional movement to carry you effortlessly through your day. All levels are welcome.
Price £12/class or £69 for a set of 6 classes (valid for 6 weeks)
For enquires please contact Maretha at hello@btypilates.uk or 07305670879.
Bookings:
Beginner Class
Mondays & Thursdays
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Intermediate Class
Mondays & Thursdays
7:10pm - 8:10pm
For enquires / bookings please email nikifitness@gmail.com
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
A creative, playful flowing class that will change and develop as the weather, seasons and our moods change. Expect creative and dynamic transitions and fluid movement, whilst exploring the balance between strength, mobility and stillness. This class will help to enhance strength and flexibility, whilst also bringing you a sense of peace and serenity by connecting to your breath and mind.
Available on Movegb
For enquires / bookings please email elmyogabristol@gmail.com
CLASSES RESUME IN JULY 2026
Tuesdays fortnightly
7:10pm - 8:30pm
£10/ £36 for a 4 week block
Available on Movegb
Adults dance class, learning sassy dance routines in heels to R’n’B music. Let your hair down, bring out the sassy lady from within. This dance class is not only fun but also great for fitness.
Please bring your own heels (block heels preferably), that you are comfortable in and not too high. Soft knee pads can also be useful for floor movements.
For enquires / bookings please email: freshdanceco@hotmail.com
A fusion of modern and traditional techniques with routines alternating between different props such as chairs, gloves, canes and hats to bring out your inner showgirl!
It's a place to connect to your sensuality and sexuality in a safe, held environment. We are a community of empowered people who are here to celebrate our bodies and the artform of Burlesque.
Mondays are open to all genders.
Thursday is open to women and non-binary people only.
For bookings / enquires please contact Louise: everglowingbristol@gmail.com
4-5pm ages 10+, £7 per class
Wednesdays
3:55-4:25pm ages 3-5 group 1, £4:50 per class
4:25-4:55pm ages 4-6 group 2, £4:50 per class
4:55-5:40pm ages 6-9, £6 per class
Term time only
paid per half term (blocks of 5-7 weeks)
This is a class to instil rigorous classical Cecchetti ballet technique but to all the top hits, pop, hip hop and sometimes classical that children love to dance to, training playfully.
Whether or not these are the first few steps on the road to being the next Carlos Acosta or Darcy Bussell, regular ballet classes can improve posture, flexibility and fitness, memorising variations, confidence and above all it’s oodles of fun.
For enquiries email Anna at info@southwestdancetheatre.com
My teaching is rooted in the Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series, which is an energetic set sequence of synchronised movement and breath designed to cleanse the body and focus the mind. I love adapting classes to make them accessible for beginners and exploring asana modifications for individuals as I believe Ashtanga yoga can be for everyone.
Short form Ashtanga vinyasa classes will include guided breathing exercises followed by sun salutations and sections of the primary series. This concludes with asana designed to slow the breath and recentre.
Email: aimeemilneyoga@gmail.com
Wednesdays "The Highlight of the week"
Our Wednesday dance class are more than just a workout, they're a women's dance community where connection, confidence, and creativity come together.
Held in the heart of Easton at the beautiful Fresh Dance Studios, this class is your midweek reset. We dance, we laugh, we sweat, and we grow together.
What to expect:
- A strong, supportive women's community.
- Building choreographies step by step.
- Dancing to different music styles.
- A safe space to express yourself freely.
- Good vibes only always.
Come and join our dance community.
This space, this class, this is for you.
First class £7
What is KAP- Kundalini Activation Process?
KAP is a direct energy transmission that activates the process of Kundalini awakening. In a KAP session, spontaneous movements can and do arise. Some consider it a cathartic experience or something that gives them deep insights or realisations. But these are just some of the side effects that can and do happen.
A profound rewiring of the brain structure and central nervous system happens with continued exposure. Every “symptom” or sign of a kundalini awakening, from the earliest signs to the later end manifestations, are seen regularly in participants.
In a session, you lie down on a yoga mat. Some music is played. The facilitator touches or presses some of the chakra or meridian points on your body. That’s it. That’s all that happens on the outside. What happens on the inside is a totally different story…
Even though clients might go through deep healing and have strong experiences on a spiritual level, the focus in KAP is the embodiment of the spirit force and the shifts it brings in your consciousness. What matters is not what happens in a session, but the great shifts in your life after sessions.
All tickets are available: https://dandelion.events/o/kapclara/events
Email- claracollings13@gmail.com
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Thursdays 11.30am-12.30pm
My Mama Moves is a unique baby carrier/sling dance & fitness class that helps mums to bond with their baby through movement. The class is ideal for mums to have a joyful escape from the usual routine & join a supportive community to empower Mothers to discover their strength.
For more info and bookings, please contact Stacey - 07805559721
Term time only paid per half term (blocks of 5-7 weeks)
This is a class to teach alignment, strength and flexibility and how to use them in acrobatic tricks that flow seamlessly in all kinds of choreography. Small class sizes and student teacher ratios make this perfect for your acro enthusiast as well as those wanting to give it a go for the first time.
Taught by professional acrodance teacher Teresa Wai Yi Shum
For enquiries email Anna at info@southwestdancetheatre.com
Meet Our Instructors
Charleen Downer
Founder of Fresh Dance & Arts Centre & Dance Teacher
Fresh In Your Heels
Tuesdays (fortnightly) 7:10pm - 8:10pm
Dance is my number one passion in life. I studied ballet, tap & modern from the age of 5 – 11. However I was always excited and inspired by Breaking and Hip Hop style dance. One of my favourite films from a very young age is ‘Breakdance’. Prior to Fresh I was in a street dance troupe from the age of 13 – 19. I have taught dance in Bristol and Bath since the age of 19 to young people and adults.
My career expanded as a Choreographer when I taught in The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath in 2007-2010 and created dance pieces for Plays. One of which, ‘ Max & Beth’ toured to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2009. In 2012 I was hired to dance for a club in China for 3 months. In 2018 my troop and I were in the film 'The Festival'; we played the part as the dancers on the main stage at the festival. It was a fantastic experience and opportunity. I get a huge buzz watching my choreography come to life and an even bigger buzz from performing. Dance to me is like breathing!
Meg Emrys
A natural healer with song in her heart.
Megs Emrys is a professionally trained Holistic Voice and Sound Therapist (BAST). Music can move people on a deep level, and when Megs combines this with her therapeutic techniques, she helps individuals to process their experiences and promote healing. In her sound baths, she sensitively weaves a tapestry of sound and vibration using singing bowls, koshi chimes, overtone singing, therapeutic percussion and many other beautiful instruments. Megs holds a safe space where participants can experience deep rest and find what they need most. She also offers 1-1 Soundbaths, Holistic Voice & Sound Therapy, Reflexology.
Marthea Van Der Walt
Hi, I'm Maretha! I've been guiding clients "back to themselves" through Pilates since 2013. My journey began with comprehensive training in South Africa, covering both Mat and Equipment Pilates, which ignited my passion for this incredible practice. Having worked with clients across all ages, I’ve seen the power of mindful movement. My mission is to help you reconnect with your body and improve your life, one teaser at a time!
Teresa Wai Yi Shum
Acrodance
Saturdays 10.30-11.15am
Teresa has multiple teaching qualifications in various dance styles, having trained in ballet, contemporary and jazz as well as acro, She also has extensive experience in teaching children acrodance both in Hong Kong and here in the UK.
Anna Demming Davis
Photo credit 'Derwood Photography'.
Kids’ Ballet
Ages 6-11 year olds
Wednesday’s 4:30-5:15pm
Term time only
I am Anna. I’ve been dancing ballet since the age of 3 - it is the love and crutch of my life second only to family. Whether it’s nurturing the ballet stars of the next generation, helping a little one conquer their shyness, giving their parents the endorphin high of a great class or helping their grandparents grow back an extra couple of centimetres (true story!) I am keen for everyone to enjoy the benefits of the lifelong companion ballet can be.
I’ve been teaching children and adults as well as performing classical ballet for almost twenty years. I trained with Chelsea Ballet Schools founded by Dorothy Ind, Tokyo International Ballet, K Ballet and the late Joan Hewson whose lineage of teaching of Cecchetti Method goes back to Cecchetti himself, (who taught for Diaghilev) through Margaret Craske to Ms Saul to Joan herself.
Aimee Milne
Ashtanga Vinyasa classes
Wednesdays 5.45-6.45pm
My name is Aimee and I am an Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teacher. My primary focus is building a friendly, welcoming community and holding a safe space for people to show up as they are.
I am fascinated by the workings of the human body including anatomy and the mind-body connection. I am constantly learning and love using this knowledge base to support and empower my students to cultivate a practice that works for them.
I found yoga at a young age and would regularly attend classes with my mum. My love for yoga grew during my time at university when I discovered Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. I completed my 200 hour John Scott teacher training in 2020 with Claire Berghorst. Since then I have taught a mix of online and in person classes including short form Ashtanga Vinyasa classes and restorative classes.
Clara Collings
KAP- Kundalini Activation Process
Group Energy Transmission Class
Wednesday’s 7-9pm
Clara has trained as a Holistic Massage, Tantric Massage, Reiki and VortexHealing. She also runs an online business suppling frequencies devices that harmonise electromagnetic radiation.
Clara first found Kap because she had a Kundalini awakening and was experiencing what is named as ‘Kundalini Syndrome’, this is where normal life vanishes, the basics of sleep, normal sensory perception and metal stability are not present.
Kap offered grounding, calmed the system and aligned her with the practise of surrendering and opened her to the gifts that this Kundalini blessing was offering. She has been working with this process for over two years and is now a facilitator that can offer this transmission to others.
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Indira Roman
Cardio Latin Dance
Wednesdays (fortnightly) from 4th Oct 23
8-9pm
My name is Indira Roman. I'm originally from Havana, Cuba. I have been a passionate and enthusiastic dancer since I was 5 years old. I am a professional singer based in Bristol, where I have performed in the most important places in the city and have travelled around the UK, participating in music festivals such as Glastonbury on several occasions.
Dancing has been my best opportunity to develop myself as a dancer, making me self motivated and also keep myself physically fit.
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Libby Elm
Vinyasa Flow
Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm
Libby’s Yoga journey began back when she was about 15. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in her knee and as a result was very limited to physical activities and sport. She was encouraged to try Yoga, and so the love affair began.
Libby’s teaching style is playful and intuitive, and students are encouraged to move at their own pace, finding that sweet balance of softness and strength. Expect classes to be fluid and explorative, delving deep into the body and the breath with an ever evolving element as we tune into the seasons, weather and nature.
Niki Powell
Pilates
Beginner Class
Mondays & Thursdays - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Intermediate Class
Monday & Thursday - 7:10pm - 8:10pm
Hi I'm Niki, I am passionate about fitness, health and wellness.
I love working closely with my clients, creating unique, fun and effective training plans to help them improve their overall fitness and well-being.
When I'm not teaching I love walking my two little dogs, cooking, running, spending time with my family & friends, and I’ve recently taken up cold water swimming!