Renee Scott
Renee Scott has been moving, dancing and performing since she was a child. Renee started her career with the Royal Academy of Dance in Australia, the world's leading organisation in classical ballet education. Using this as a springboard, Renee received a scholarship with the Hamburg Ballet School, where she completed her Diploma of Dance while performing with the renowned Hamburg Ballet Company.
Renee then toured with various companies throughout Europe, which gave her fantastic experience working with some of the greatest ballet masters and choreographers of our time. On her return to Australia, Renee continued her lifelong practice of discovering and trying new fitness and training methods and Pilates soon became her main focus and passion.
Following this new passion, Renee completed her first Pilates course in New York with Romana Kryzanowska, a 1st generation Pilates instructor who trained with Joseph Pilates and is widely viewed as his leading disciple. In 2001 Renee founded her first Pilates Studio. She continued to expand her knowledge, becoming certified in the Pilates International Method, becoming a teacher trainer with Balanced Body Pilates and gaining specialist certifications in pre and post-natal Pilates. She was also the first and only Australian to complete the exclusive 'Passing the Torch' mentorship program in the Los Angeles, USA under Rael Isacowitz, the founder of BASI Pilates. This platform ignited Renee's passion for teacher training and the importance of giving back to the instructor community.
Renee is a member and principal trainer of the Pilates Alliance Australasia and is a regular Speaker and Presenter various Pilates & Fitness conventions and conferences most recently at PAA and FILEX.
In addition to Ballet and Pilates, Renee has expanded her knowledge in related areas, including gaining a diploma in yoga and completing various group and personal training fitness courses. Renee has trained and mentored thousands of instructors in our Body Maestro Barre and Pilates courses, empowering them to be the best instructors they can be. Many have opened or continued successful businesses or become highly sought-after Barre and Pilates specialists. In recent years Renee has been based in Bondi Beach, where she owns and runs the Balance Moves Pilates & Barre Studio and creates and provide education and mentoring for the instructor community. She lives with her husband, Tim and children, Olivia and Harry.
“Everyone is the architect of their own happiness.”
— Joseph Pilates
Body Maestro
Body Maestro is an innovative and creative company developing courses for professional Pilates, Dance and Fitness Instructors. Our motto: "for Instructors"
Our teacher training courses are designed by Instructors for Instructors. They have been developed from a wealth of experience and presented in a format that is interactive, fun and easy to grasp. It is our goal for you to be able to apply what you learn in our courses the very next day. We understand the challenges of running a successful business, continuing to develop professionally and staying on top of the latest trends. Our courses embrace traditional and contemporary and developments in the world of Pilates, Barre and Fitness. Through these courses, we aim to help you attract new clients, retain current clients, and keep you stimulated and up to date.
Our teacher training courses will help you, as the instructor and / or studio owner, make the most of our classes so that you are ready to introduce them to your clients immediately. We have established a well-known, high quality and dynamic repertoire of classes to give you effortless professional and studio development. We provide a network of support for instructors and studio owners. As a team here at Body Maestro, we will share as much as we can to help you on your journey.
Adapted, adopted and adored, here is what my amazing clients say about my past trainings:
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Katrina Dawson
Renee Scott and the Barre Attack team are professionals in every way. I joined the Barre Attack network 5 years ago and haven't looked back. This year I did the Barre Attack Instructor Foundations Course and it really exceeded all of my expectations, even over zoom during COVID. It was excellent - professional, fun, very well structured and expertly facilitated.
I started doing Barre about 8 years ago but truly fell in love with Barre after switching over to Barre Attack brand before having my first son. Another son later, I've been doing Barre Attack ever since - the intensity, technique and flow of has me hooked! I recently became an accredited Barre Attack Instructor and there is continuous learning, a support network and many more benefits. I cannot recommend Renee and the team more highly. If you're thinking about Barre Attack and becoming part of the Instructor network, don't hesitate. Best wishes, Katrina
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Tracie Soo
I have known and follow Barre Attack through social media for quite some time. Finally taken this covid-opportunity to complete Barre Attack Foundation Training. I’m part of the first batch for the program via online and completed the exam, just fresh off last week!! It was a supportive and informative experience through online with the group. Renee is a fantastic facilitator who has a strong background, knowledge and experience, and also ensuring we have the confidence to demo and deliver the classes. After the program, I have confidence and I’m really looking forward to teach barre in a few weeks time!! I’d recommend to anyone who has personal interest with Barre, whether for personal practice or career. It goes without saying coming out of covid stronger, thank you Renee and Barre Attack team!!!
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Annette Counsel
Having tried a number of "barre" techniques, "Barre Attack" is my Goldilocks find..."just right"! Renee and her team have created a syllabus that you can grow into over many years, and still be challenged, have fun, be motivated, and work hard! It is a safe, effective, full body workout that improves, balance, strength, flexibility, cardio, tone. I loved it so much that I decided to become a Barre Attack Instructor (as an ex-dancer and teacher). I have now done all the training courses, and cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Renee and her team. The support, positivity, generosity (of time, personal attention, teaching techniques, information) provided is amazing and often hard to find. It is such a family...there is no pretention: everyone is special and valued. They really want their clients and instructors to have the best outcomes possible. I feel fully prepared and confident in my instructing.
I also have so many clients who give me great feedback about the classes I run. All thanks to the lovely Renee and her team!! Phoebe needs a special mention, as she was so encouraging and supportive of me :)
Don't waste time with other types of "Barre" - you will find the whole package here
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Yvette Clements
Renee Scott-director from Barre Attack is incredible!
I highly recommend the courses run by Barre Attack- the course was fun, informative, and I feel a great addition to "Pilates Nest'.
I look forward to continuing my journey of 'health/ movement' with Renee, and learning from one if the best in the industry.
Thank you Renee!
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Nikki Heydon
I love Barre Attack for a total body, all-round workout. You get a great cardio workout but most importantly, it is focused on technique, and participants understand what they are working and why. Renee's training programs are exceptional. I highly recommend the teacher training and recommend Barre Attack for participants of all fitness levels!
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Rebecca Wallstrum
Renee was absolutely phenomenal in the instructor training workshops! I feel honoured to be trained by the creator herself. She was so thorough, I feel fully prepared to be an excellent instructor myself. Barre Attack is a tough workout that leaves you (or me, at least!) dripping with sweat every time, and it doesn't get any better than that! Who doesn't want a fun, full-body workout surrounded by awesome instructors and great peeps?!