About.
Graceful Strength. Joyful Movement.
Welcome to a boutique movement studio where Pilates principles meet the beauty of dance. This is a space for cultivating strength, flexibility, and grace—designed for anyone who wants to move with more freedom and confidence.
Founded and led by a former professional dancer and certified Pilates instructor, the studio offers a unique blend of expertise and passion for helping others discover the joy of movement.
Classes are open to absolute beginners through experienced movers, with sessions that are challenging yet fun and always achievable.
Private sessions are tailored to meet your individual needs, goals, and abilities—perfect for all ages.
Experience a new way of moving—and unlock your full potential with strength, grace, and joy.
Expressive and functional movement to inspire your everyday life.
Bridie.
Boutique Ballet & Pilates - Owner / Instructor
Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor + Former Professional Ballet Dancer.
Bridie, originally from New Zealand, teaches Pilates, ballet and formally danced ballet professionally in the USA for over 12 years.
She gained her first Pilates certification in 2011.
In 2014, while also continuing her ballet performance career in New York City, Bridie completed her Comprehensive Classical Pilates Studio Certification under Romana trained mentors. She has also completed Continuing Education Certification training in Pilates for Dancers, Pilates for the Brain, Pilates for Athletes, Pilates for Seniors, Pilates for Prenatal and Postpartum.
Bridie has had the privilege of working with many inspiring clients at known Pilates studios on the Upper East Side NYC, in Scarsdale NY, Hollywood / Los Angeles and in Auckland NZ. Her clients are from all walks of life from pre-professional and professional dancers to elderly, celebrities to fitness enthusiasts, men and pregnant women.
On moving back to New Zealand and pursing family life, Bridie founded Boutique Ballet & Pilates in 2022.
Sophia.
Boutique Ballet & Pilates - Instructor
Former Professionally Trained Dancer + Personal Trainer + Certified Yoga Teacher.
Sophia is a professionally trained dancer (ballet and contemporary dance), completed her 500 hr yoga teacher training / certificate 4 and is a qualified personal trainer.
She has been teaching for over 10 years and loves to help her students find better placement while pushing their limitations, in a kind and patient manner.
