We Sweat Pink Breast Cancer Silent Auction Event
Stop by Studio Barre James Island all month long to bid on auction items supported by Charleston’s local businesses. Top auction items include a 3-night oceanfront rental on Folly Beach and a 4-course/wine pairing meal for 4 people at the Ocean Room on Kiawah Island. Other prizes include gift certificates from Crust Pizza, Zia Taquiera, Terrace Theater, Strawberry Blonde Hair Salon, Tiny Tadpoles, Hollywood Feed and many, many more. All proceeds are being donated to the Hollings Cancer Center’s Breast Care Program. Please help us support breast cancer awareness for the Charleston area!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.