“So dance carefree, I hope that’s easier knowing me, now your soul is yours but I’ll help it move if I can” - Dermot Kennedy
3 Words to Describe My Classes
Intuitive, challenging, emotional
Favourite local business
SoulSpeak (duh), Kindred Shop and Studio, and basically every restaurant on Welly West (special shout out to Supply & Demand)
Favourite way to move my body
Walking! Everything is walking distance if you want it to be.
One thing I would change about the health/wellness/fitness industry if I could
Coming from a dance background, I wish that we learned to love what feels good for our bodies before looking for things to be perfect. There’s a time and a place for good technique and alignment, but nothing beats moving for yourself in whatever way you need in that moment.
Favourite song to teach to
50/50 toss up between songs that make me want to cry, or songs that make me feel like a badass
Favourite Song to Dance to
Early 2000s pop punk forever
Cool Fact about me
I am not cool — I literally can’t think of a single thing haha
(Editors Note, Andrea is in fact cool.)
Favourite way to unwind
Cooking a nice dinner with a good bottle of red wine and a true crime podcast!
Favourite TV series
The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel