Are you ready to get a little sandy and shake it up on the beach?!? Join Nancie for a 45 minute quick tuck beach class at The Washout on Folly Beach. You can leave your grippy socks at home but don’t forget to bring water, a towel, and sunscreen. Click here to reserve your spot!
Born in Asia and raised in Hilton Head Island, SC, Candice made the move to Charleston in the summer of 2010. She took her first Studio Barre class in 2017 and fell in love instantly. After working in a retail corporate setting for most of her adult life, she is truly grateful that she gets to be part of such an amazing and empowering community of women! She’s the retail eyes and ears of the studio and her passion for fashion will get you in the mood to shop.
When she’s not working or taking class at the studio she enjoys spending time with her husband Evan and her two fur babies.
Kayla was born in Greenwood, SC and graduated from Clemson University where she became a state and nationally certified Pharmacy Technician. She loves the fact that she can be literally dying throughout the entire Studio Barre workout yet she feels like superwoman as soon as she hits that Final 10. She has found a second family with this barre tribe and she is incredibly blessed to have a small part in helping other people fall in love with barre and helping them to become the best version of themselves. Plus being an instructor is the perfect balance of work and being a full-time stay at home mom.
She and her amazing husband, Zach love spending family time with their kids, Amelia and Derrick going to the beach, boating, fishing and basically anything to do with water.
Born and raised in Charleston, she first held a tennis racket at age 3 and quickly fell in love with the sport. She both played competitively and taught tennis through college until she was forced to take a break due to a shoulder injury. After graduating from the College of Charleston, she kept trying different group fitness classes but could not find anything that she enjoyed…until she came to Studio Barre! Even though she could barely walk after taking her first class – it was love at first tuck! After being a frequent client for 18 months, she auditioned to become an instructor and loves being a part of the SBJI team. Her favorite thing about Studio Barre (besides the workouts) is the community and being around a great group of ladies every day. Her classes have been known to bring on the burn and nothing makes her happier than seeing everyone give it their all.
When she’s not at the studio, she can be found working her other passion – real estate or spending time with her husband, Todd, and their fur babies, Gracie and Boone and usually a few extra rescue pups too.
Lindsey was born in Atlanta, GA and moved to Charleston when she was 15 years old. She attended Porter Gaud for high school and College of Charleston for college where she studied English and Art History. She also received her Masters in Teaching with a concentration in Secondary English from the Citadel in Charleston. She has a full-time career as a teacher at James Island Charter High School.
She was immediately hooked after her first Studio Barre class and she loved how Studio Barre was incredibly upbeat and friendly right from the start. Having taken barre for more than 8 years in the Charleston area, she knew a good thing when she saw it.
When she is not tucking you up with her favorite chair exercises, Lindsey can be found spending time with her husband, Justin, and daughter, Ellie and their fur babies.
Nancie was born and raised in Georgia and has lived in Charleston over 20 years. She took her first Studio Barre class in 2015 and it was love at first tuck! Exercise was a huge stress reliever for her and she found a true ‘home’ at Studio Barre with both the energetic and loving crew and clients as well as the intense workouts.
She loves helping clients achieve their goals and is always there to provide extra support long after the class ends. She is forever grateful to Studio Barre for helping make her dreams come true and the bonus is that it’s not only fun but she gets to make a difference in the lives of so many people.
When she’s not at the studio she’s spending quality time with her husband and her two fur babies.
Born and raised in annapolis, md, finley has always found joy in being active. growing up she was a lacrosse player and continued her love of the sport as a coach. Finley found her way to charleston, sc after college and has made the lowcountry her home. She was referred to studio barre by a friend. after months of her friend asking her to take a class, finley walked into the studio on her own and was immediately drawn into the friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Although her first class was challenging, she was hooked. you can find finley working the desk on weekends and keeping sbji social. She loves that part of her job is continuing to create the welcoming atmosphere studio barre is known for.
Elena, born and raised outside of Boston, MA, spent her entire career in the health and fitness industry as a director, instructor, and consultant. She was a dance major at the Boston Conservatory of Music so when barre classes became popular, she was immediately drawn to this amazing workout. Elena first came to Studio Barre James Island as a client when she and her husband Greg relocated to SC to be closer to their daughter Carli attending the College of Charleston. They settled right into the charm of Charleston and now that Elena has retired from
her full-time job, you can find her working our front desk and loving the SBJI community!
Madi found her way to Charleston during college and has been here for 7 years now. She attended the College of Charleston where she studied special education. She has a full-time career as a pre-developmental kindergarten (PDK) teacher at Beech Hill Elementary School. Madi found Studio Barre through the local fitness community. As a former competitive dancer of 12 years, she was looking for a workout that was similar. When not teaching during the day or greeting clients behind the studio desk at night, Madi loves exploring Charleston with her friends, reading, cooking, and traveling.
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Growing up swimming and playing water polo, in san diego, ca, Tara has always understood the importance of having an active and healthy lifestyle. Tara received her BA in psychology from California State University, San Marcos, and her MA in Psychological Research from California University, Long Beach. While she was in graduate school,Tara wanted to find a fun way to reduce stress while staying healthy and active. In 2010, Tara took her first barre class and instantly fell in love. After only a few months, Tara knew she would somehow find a way to open a studio of her own.
When the time was right for Tara to open her own studio, she knew studio barre was the perfect fit. She loved how studio barre put such a strong importance on creating an environment where everyone is welcomed with a warm smile and a challenging workout! Tara knew studio barre’s strong community-centered culture would be the perfect fit for charleston! In november 2014 she opened Studio Barre James Island and has enjoyed seeing the way studio barre has changed so many people’s lives.
Tara and her husband, Pete, had their first child, Davey, in January 2017. She has loved having a fun, safe, and effective workout she was able to do throughout her pregnancy and after giving birth. Not only did she enjoy the physical benefits studio barre provided after having a baby, but she also has been blown away by the emotional and social support provided by studio barre’s amazing community of staff and clients.
A native of Charleston, Paulina has lived in the holy city her entire life. She graduated from Clemson University with a degree in health science with a concentration in pre-professional health studies. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and aspires to work in a hospital setting with newborns or adults.
Paulina started dancing at the age of 3 and took various styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, point, and modern. After graduating from Clemson and moving back to Charleston, Paulina was looking for an exercise routine that could bring her back to her dance roots while also getting in a fabulous and challenging workout. She had heard about barre classes and always wanted to try it, but hadn’t made the leap of faith until she and her mom saw a promo for Studio Barre on Facebook. After taking her first class she fell in love immediately and became hooked! Paulina had worked as an assistant at her dance studio in high school and always aspired to be a fitness instructor. When the time came for auditions to hire new instructors, Paulina jumped at the opportunity and hasn’t looked back! She loves being an instructor and creating the best classes that tone the body and work it to the max! She inspires her clients to do their best while challenging them to meet and exceed their fitness goals!
Ashley moved to Charleston from Greenville, SC in 2007 to attend College of Charleston and study Marine Biology. After graduating, she got a job as at the South Carolina Aquarium and teaches people about the ocean every day.
In addition to loving animals, Ashley has always been a health and fitness advocate. She always enjoyed going to group fitness classes growing up. Being a group fitness junkie lent itself to trying all of the hotspot gyms and studios in Charleston. Hopping around from yoga to barre to cycling studios, she kept trying new spots testing out all of the “new student specials.”
When she started Studio Barre, it was unlike any other fitness community that she had ever been a part of. From the moment she walked in and was greeted with a friendly face to the next day when she couldn’t walk and got a personalized note in the mail, she was hooked. The friendliness of the staff combined with the intensity of the workout created a home away from home for Ashley. After about a year, she tried out to follow a dream she’s always had of being a fitness instructor. After a whirlwind of training and test outs, she made it and couldn’t be happier to share her passion with others! She loves every second of inspiring, pushing, challenging, and helping clients reach their fitness goals. Not only is she a barre{tender} at SBJI, but she is also a friendly, welcoming face to every person that walks through the door.
She and her husband Josh are about to expand their crew welcoming new baby Jude into the family in February 2019.
ashley moved to charleston from greenville, sc in 2007 to attend college of charleston and study marine biology. after graduating, she got a job as at the south carolina aquarium and teaches people about the ocean every day.
in addition to loving animals, ashley has always been a health and fitness advocate. she always enjoyed going to group fitness classes growing up. being a group fitness junkie lent itself to trying all of the hotspot gyms and studios in charleston. hopping around from yoga to barre to cycling studios, she kept trying new spots testing out all of the “new student specials.”
when she started studio barre, it was unlike any other fitness community that she had ever been a part of. from the moment she walked in and was greeted with a friendly face to the next day when she couldn’t walk and got a personalized note in the mail, she was hooked. the friendliness of the staff combined with the intensity of the workout created a home away from home for ashley. after about a year, she tried out to follow a dream she’s always had of being a fitness instructor. after a whirlwind of training and test outs, she made it and couldn’t be happier to share her passion with others! she loves every second of inspiring, pushing, challenging, and helping clients reach their fitness goals. not only is she a barre{tender} at sbji, but she is also a friendly, welcoming face to every person that walks through the door.