YOUNG DANCERS TRAINING GALLERY
On-demand conditioning for young and adolescent dancers aged 10-16. Developing bodies that can suddenly feel “off” during puberty and rapid growth.
Your convenient training regime for safer progress and better consistency. Build the strength, control and alignment needed for dance, with clear milestones and experienced guidance.
“AS A PROFESSIONAL DANCER, I’M FOREVER SEEKING WAYS TO FINE TUNE MY INSTRUMENT - MY BODY - AND INCREASE ITS CAPACITY FOR PHYSICAL EXPRESSION. THROUGH THE GARUDA METHOD, I’VE BEEN ABLE TO AWAKEN A NEW AWARENESS OF MY PHYSICALITY THAT I BELIEVE IS ONLY POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS UNIQUE METHOD. AIMEE IS A VERY ATTENTIVE TEACHER WITH A FANTASTIC UNDERSTANDING AND NOT AFRAID OF A CHALLENGE, WHICH IS SUPER IMPORTANT FOR ME. ”
— Juliet Burnett, Professional Dancer / Australian Ballet & Ballet Vlaanderen
What’s Included
Short, focused classes designed to build strong foundations with Pilates-informed principles.
Age and developmentally appropriate training created by a highly experienced movement educator.
Led by an instructor with 20+ years’ experience with a formal dance background.
Minimal equipment required, with simple at-home substitutes offered for props.
Targeted sessions designed around dance-specific goals, building strength, flexibility, alignment, stability and body awareness while introducing proprioceptive input that supports dancers through key developmental windows.
Suitable for individual dancers, at-home practice and dance studio support.
A nurturing, intelligent approach to conditioning that supports confident, sustainable movement.
“AIMEE CHALLIES IS A TALENTED AND PASSIONATE TEACHER OF BOTH GARUDA AND PILATES. IT IS RARE TO FIND A TEACHER THAT IS ABLE TO CONNECT SO WELL WITH MANY DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR DIFFERENT NEEDS, IN A COMPASSIONATE, CARING YET EFFICIENT MANNER. HER DEDICATION TO THE REHABILITATION AND WELL BEING OF CLIENTS IS UNQUESTIONABLE. HER BACKGROUND IN DANCE GIVES HER A NATURAL UNDERSTANDING OF POSTURE AND INJURY. SHE IS PROFESSIONAL IN HER MANNER AND KNOWLEDGEABLE IN HER EXPERIENCE, WITH A POISE AND GRACE ABOUT HER SELF THAT IS AN INSPIRATION IN THE STUDIO.”
— Anna Tetlow - Royal Ballet School Graduate / Anna Tetlow Pilates / Melbourne
About Me
For the past three years, I have built and managed a trusted online movement training platform, delivering thoughtful, high-quality education to a growing community of movement teachers and students.
I am a former ballet dancer, having completed all Royal Academy of Dance examinations, including the prestigious Solo Seal Award. I also studied Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance full-time at the New Zealand School of Dance.
I have taught professional dancers in Melbourne, Paris and London, alongside extensively working with many young dancers.
I am a movement specialist with professional experience in injury rehabilitation, complemented by deeply personal insight gained through my own recovery as a polytrauma patient with brain and orthopaedic injuries.
