Karen Chaundy Biography
Karen Chaundy is the founder and inspiration behind Bodybarre; the centre of excellence for fun fitness classes in Pole Dance, Burlesque and Aerial Fitness. Karen has immersed herself in the world of fitness and dance all her life starting with gymnastics at 2 years old. Karen continued with gymnastics; training in Bulgaria and competing at regional squad level before becoming a club coach and chief choreographer.
A career in professional dance followed and included the highlight of performing as an aerialist and ground based dancer within the Millennium Dome Central Arena Show in London.
Karen has also performed at the Bollywood Film Awards Ceremony, a burlesque dancer on the ITV's drama series ‘The Royal’, a Pole Dancer on Coronation Street and on Shameless of which she was appointed to perform, teach and choreograph the shows leading actress.
Karen continues to choreograph and perform aerial and ground based Burlesque and Pole Dance shows for TV, Stage and corporate and celebratory events.
Karen has continued to build her knowledge within the fitness industry and formalized this with qualifications with YMCA gym instructor level 2. She has been selected and qualified to teach New York City Ballet Workout as well as Nike Rockstar Workouts; involvement in these different dance styles has inspired her and continue to feed her creativity. Keeping her fitness knowledge current, Karen is one of the UK's first AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga and AntiGravity® Aerial Pilates qualified Instructors leading AntiGravity® Fitness classes at Bodybarre.
Her Pole Dancing performance career reached its pinnacle as she successfully represented the UK at the World Pole Dance Championships. Known for her strong and unique pole dance style she has captivated audiences worldwide and delivers pole masterclasses across the UK and the world.
A career in professional dance followed and included the highlight of performing as an aerialist and ground based dancer within the Millennium Dome Central Arena Show in London.
Karen has also performed at the Bollywood Film Awards Ceremony, a burlesque dancer on the ITV's drama series ‘The Royal’, a Pole Dancer on Coronation Street and on Shameless of which she was appointed to perform, teach and choreograph the shows leading actress.
Karen continues to choreograph and perform aerial and ground based Burlesque and Pole Dance shows for TV, Stage and corporate and celebratory events.
Karen has continued to build her knowledge within the fitness industry and formalized this with qualifications with YMCA gym instructor level 2. She has been selected and qualified to teach New York City Ballet Workout as well as Nike Rockstar Workouts; involvement in these different dance styles has inspired her and continue to feed her creativity. Keeping her fitness knowledge current, Karen is one of the UK's first AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga and AntiGravity® Aerial Pilates qualified Instructors leading AntiGravity® Fitness classes at Bodybarre.
Her Pole Dancing performance career reached its pinnacle as she successfully represented the UK at the World Pole Dance Championships. Known for her strong and unique pole dance style she has captivated audiences worldwide and delivers pole masterclasses across the UK and the world.