30/08/2026
Hi everyone 🙏,
I wanted to send you a personal update regarding our dance classes and let you know that Thursday, 24th September will be our final day of dance classes for the foreseeable future.
This has been an incredibly difficult decision for me to make. Teaching dance has been such a huge part of my life for many years, and I have absolutely loved having the opportunity to share that with your girls.
Over the past year, however, life has become increasingly busy in a number of areas. My studies are requiring more of my time and attention, my husband's business is growing rapidly and needs more support behind the scenes, and, most importantly, I have realised that I need to create a little more space in my life to be present for my son, Noah.
Trying to balance being a mum and wife, consulting part time, teaching dance, personal training, and group fitness, studying, and helping with our family business has become a lot to juggle. I've reached the point where I need to be realistic about how much I can give to everything while still giving each area the time and energy it deserves.
For that reason, I've decided to take a step back from teaching dance after the end of this term.
This does not mean Barre Fitness is closing. I will continue with my adult group fitness classes and Personal Training sessions. It is specifically the children's dance programme that I need to step away from at this stage.
I know this may come as disappointing news, particularly for the girls who have been dancing with me for some time, and I'm genuinely sorry for that. I also wanted to give you as much notice as I reasonably could rather than leaving the decision until the very end of the term.
I am incredibly grateful to every family who has supported my little studio and trusted me with their children. Watching the girls grow in confidence, learn new skills, make friends, and develop their love of dance has been one of the most rewarding parts of running Barre Fitness.
For now, my focus is simply on making the most of the remainder of our term together and finishing on a really positive note.
Thank you so much for your understanding, your support and, most importantly, for allowing me to be a small part of your girls' dance journey. It has meant more to me than you probably realise.
Much love,
Sam 💕🙏💕
