Kellie Van der Ploeg Zhang
- Advanced Diploma of Dance, Australian Ballet School
- Pilates Certification, Body Control (P.I.A)
- Pilates Studio Certification, Polestar Pilates
Australian-born dancer and Pilates instructor Kellie Van der Ploeg Zhang has devoted her life to the art of movement.
Dancing since the age of 5, Kellie graduated from the renowned Australian Ballet School and spent 11 years dancing professionally with the Singapore Dance Theatre. A strong classical and contemporary performer, she worked her way up to Principal Dancer with an impressive repertoire including the works of Balanchine, Nacho Duato, Jiri Kylian and Goh Choo San.
Kellie has been practicing Pilates since the age of 14 and received her first Pilates Certification in Australia in 2000. In almost a decade of teaching ballet and Pilates in Singapore she has trained everyone from children to the elderly, and athletes to corporate groups. She also specialises in rehabilitation, pre and post natal, and physical conditions such as osteoporosis and scoliosis.
Kellie completed her second Pilates Certification in 2006 and retired from professional dancing shortly afterwards to focus her energy on her other great passion – Pilates. She is inspired by the challenges and rewards of seeing her clients achieve their goals and being the best they can be.
Zhang Jun
- Advanced Diploma of Dance, Beijing Dance Institute
- Silver Medalist, Japan International Ballet Competition
- Pilates Studio Certification, Polestar Pilates
Zhang Jun's innate ability to teach and assess movement patterns stems from his professional dancing background.
Born in northern China, Jun was talent spotted at the age of 13 and sent to study at the prestigious Beijing Dance Institute. Upon graduation, he was invited to join Guangzhou Ballet, one of the nation's leading ballet troupes. He spent five years with the company, performing coveted roles and touring throughout China.
In 1999, Jun decided to broaden his horizons and accepted a contract with the Singapore Dance Theatre. With his strong, agile physique, he rose quickly through the ranks to become a Principal Dancer, and in 2002, received the Silver medal at the Asia-wide Japan International Ballet Competition.
Suffering from knee and back injuries, Jun developed a keen interest in Pilates as a form of rehabilitation; and this led him to complete his Polestar Pilates Studio Certification. He retired from the stage in 2008 to focus on his Pilates education and has since become a well-respected Pilates instructor, teaching in both Mandarin and English.
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Annabelle Shaw
- BASI Mat work Certified
- POLESTAR Studio Certified
- PGCE Modern Foreign Languages
- BA(Hons) Economics with French
Annabelle has worn several professional hats over the years including working in business publishing and as a secondary teacher of French and German. She attended her first Pilates class in the UK in the late 90s when it was first introduced at her gym and has been an enthusiast ever since.
Pilates became an integral part of her fitness regime. She later also discovered the therapeutic benefits of Pilates when it provided her with a pro-active approach to eliminating the back and shoulder pain she developed after giving birth to her son. The wish to impart her knowledge to help others enjoy the benefits of Pilates and the desire to use her teaching background in a different direction led to the transformation of a hobby into a new and rewarding career.
Snow Nah
- Stott Pilates Fully Certified Instructor for Matwork, Reformer,
Cadillac, Barrels and Chair level 1 and 2
- Stott Pilates Injuries and Special Population.
- Gym & Care Fitball Certified Instructor
- TRX Trainer
- Yogic Arts Asian Alliance, One Yogic Arts Instructor
Snow was born in Malaysia and was a keen athlete during her primary and high school years. After suffering back injuries, she began taking Pilates lessons to correct her postural alignment and improve her sports performance. Recognising the positive effects of improved posture, body awareness and strength, she was inspired to complete professional Pilates training courses and embark on a teaching career.Snow has discovered her passion in teaching and sharing Pilates knowledge, and finds great satisfaction in seeing her clients improve and strengthen every class.
