You can find us at
Level 1, Unit 8 / 252 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North, Vic, 3068 – Enter via Fergie St.
Inspiring people to move and fall in love with their bodies by providing fitness experiences dipped in fun.
We are a community focused dance and well-being studio and believe that everyone has a right to the physical and mental health benefits of regular exercise; regardless of ability, age, size, gender or ethnicity.
Exercise can be daunting and maintaining can be challenging. That’s why Glow Dance offers an environment that focuses on improving your body confidence through fun, not hard work. We specialise in group fitness classes – with a focus on dance and stretching – where you can move at your own pace and sweat with a smile on your face.
Guided by our rock star instructors, our classes are sourced from the best dance workouts worldwide and are designed to suit everybody from nervous newcomer to the most extroverted party starters.
Do you want to get your body moving? Join our community of like-minded dance lovers today.
Ally is a retro music fanatic. Having discovered the joys of latin dance fitness in the early days of Zumba, she was sitting in her car one sunny day in 2012 listening to Beat It when she saw the matrix. Suddenly she understood how dance fitness principles could be applied to all her favourite songs. From this pivotal moment, she created (and began teaching) her own retro dance fitness classes, leaving behind her career as a Naturopath to pursue a life of leotards and leg warmers. In 2015 she was fortunate to complete group exercise training with two pioneer fitness instructors, opening the door to another world of classic workout nostalgia - freestyle aerobics. Ally is a passionate creative, and loves bringing her constant stream of ideas to life. When she isn't living the lycra dream, you can usually find Ally working on her other business endeavours with a chai tea in one hand, and one (or both) of her cats Jazz and Bowie in her lap.
Catalina started dancing, pretty much as soon as she could walk. Everyone in her family loves to dance and they would always be dancing at home and at family gatherings. She started performing and learning more formally when she was 8, joining a traditional Colombian dance group and dancing right through to her graduation from Uni. She has never stopped dancing or learning new rhythms.In her early teens she I started going to dance fitness classes, falling in love with aerobics and freestyle step classes. In 2010 she blended her two loves together and started teaching latin dance and Zumba, along with interactive dance entertainment. Initially Catalina thought it would be a fun way of making money, a dream come true to be paid for doing what she loves to do. Now not only does she teach but she also runs a business that supports other dance instructors to fulfill their dreams. Along with teaching Zumba and latin dancing Catalina is a social entrepreneur, master of ceremonies, facilitator and mentor. Teaching Dance is the “funnest” way to connect with diverse people, promote inclusion and prove that everyone can dance. Everyone connects through doing something that they love and it is good for mind, body and soul. Catalina is so vivacious that she named her business Vivacious by Cata Gonzalez. She also loves “cleaning” her house not others’ and her first degree was mechanical engineering
Kate truly believes that life is too short not to dance. A lover of dance for fitness for over 30 years Kate was initially hooked on the infectious fun of Ballroom Jive and 1940’s Swing dancing. After the birth of her son Finn, Kate joined her local gym. There she discovered she could indulge her dance addiction in the group fitness classes of Les Mills Sh’bam & BodyJam. There was no turning back! Wanting to step up and be a part of bringing dance fitness to more people, Kate became a BodyJam instructor in 2018 and the dream to create a bespoke dance fitness space was born. Drawing from a professional career of over 26 years as an Architect Kate brings a creative yet practical mindset to overseeing Glow dance. She loves meeting new faces, learning everyone’s name and obtaining an architect’s brief of the dreams of every new person she meets. Kate teaches BodyJam, Groove and Swingtrain. She also loves almond croissants and family hugs.
An introduction to Rock Eisteddfod at high school has a lot to answer for! That’s what sparked Ryan’s interest in dance. Going on to obtain a Diploma in Dance & Musical Theatre in 2002 he has been performing and teaching ever since. Up until a couple years ago Ryan was teaching production shows and supervising casts for Carnival Cruise Line. After moving home permanently to Melbourne from overseas, and with dance no longer naturally a part of his life, he felt a massive void, like his whole identity was missing. He discovered BodyJam and straight away knew he had to be part of it! Office Manager by day, performer and BodyJam instructor by night, he loves seeing people do things they didn’t think they could, and helping to bring out their inner awesome. Plus, dancing in a group is so much more fun than busting a move on your own! Ryan is currently teaching BodyJam with his sights set on adding to his repertoire in 2020. Watch this space! He once was very close friends with Disney’s Tigger and Goofy a while back.
Meet Pipe from Zumba Latina! Pipe brings the latin fire all the way from Chile, arriving in Melbourne in March of 2020. With a passion for fitness from a young age, Pipe competed in BMX racing nationally and internationally, before studying personal training at University. A lover of reggaeton, Pipe wanted to share the good feeling of dance with others and went on to further his training in Zumba with over 12 years experience dancing and instructing. Pipe fell in love with the high intensity workout, good vibes and energetic atmosphere of group fitness classes. Zumba is a workout without feeling like a workout! When he's not dancing, you’ll find Pipe around Melbourne renovating and painting houses. Pipe loves helping people feel good and achieve their fitness goals. Join the party with Pipe today!
Hi my name is Keely. I love creating friendly, fun and unpretentious classes where everyone feels comfortable to move their body. I am an untraditionally-trained dancer; going to my first ever dance class upon moving to Melbourne at the age of 23. I trained with the Real Hot Bitches 80s Dance Troupe, Bey Dance: Beyonce Dance School and basically any dance class or YouTube video I could get my hands on! Dance has brought me body love, self confidence and ferocity, all of which I try to weave into my classes. When I’m not teaching dance or yoga, you can catch me performing as a gogo dancer or as the bogan breakdancing Drag King, Dazza from Dazza and Keif!
Tim truly is the happiest when he is dancing and believes that there is always a time to dance. After becoming hooked on Young Talent Time as a young boy, he enrolled in Jazz, Tap and Classical and has loved it ever since. With a background in the performing Arts, Tim has worked professionally onboard cruise ships in America and is obsessed with all things musical theatre. A fitness fanatic he was introduced to the world of dance fitness a few years ago, combining his two loves; dance and fitness. Working full time in a Contact Centre, for the State Government sector, Tim can often be seen singing and dancing through the day. Teaching Clubbercise and Zumba Tim wants to make a difference, by creating a community, celebrating a love of life and dance and promoting a greater quality of life. He loves seeing the look of joy on the faces of class participants, as they connect with the music and their bodies in the space. Tim’s claim to fame: 6 months in America, dressed as Elvis in a professional country and western revue show, singing CC rider, in a bedazzled lycra jumpsuit, on board a bedazzled horse that had wheels.
Yuki started dancing at a very young age. Her mother was a dance fitness instructor, and so she always had music and rhythm in her life. Going on to a professional dance career in Japan, she was invited to perform at the pre-opening ceremony of Japan’s Universal Studios in the year 2000. Wanting to share the joy that dance brings to her with others, Yuki followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a fitness instructor. Her classes are full of energy, lots of fun and showcase her love of performing. When she gets a spare moment at home, as a busy mum, she is sourcing music and creating her own choreography for the next lesson or event. She can’t help it! Yuki teaches Zumba, Zumba Kids, Zumba Gold and Zumba toning. She also teaches Kids Jazz and Kids Hip Hop. Yuki is addicted to cake and has been known to eat cake for breakfast!
Aisha has over 20 years of experience in dance. She started dancing at the age of 7 training in Ballet and Jazz and joined the Royal New Zealand ballet at age 12. Aisha has choreographed and danced for many artists including Kimbra, Kylie Minogue, Guy Sebastian & Delta Goodrem. She has recently completed a course with one of LA’s leading dance schools, Millennium Dance Complex – continuing to grow her skills in Jazz funk & Hip hop. Aisha has a strong passion for music, movement and community.