“Mandy is a fantastic teacher who works everybody to the best of their abilities.” ~ Jenny

“Mandy is a great and demanding teacher, and you always feel wonderful after her classes.” ~ Sue


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Mandy Henderson

Hello, I’m Mandy Henderson - welcome to my website.

I am passionate about Dance (my first love) and movement/fitness and have been fortunate to be able to turn my passions into my work since the age of 18. I now teach Pilates, Ballet, Dance, and Fitness in Christchurch and Bournemouth, Dorset, UK and online via Zoom and YouTube.

I travelled the world as a professional dancer for 10 years and realised how important it was to keep my body healthy and injury-free, not just for my dancing/work, but to be able to enjoy life and get the most out of it.

My focus is to help my clients, of all ages and fitness levels, to gain the confidence and freedom in their bodies that they do not (yet) realise that they can attain.

I help people to move better in their daily lives so that they can continue to do the things they love for as long as possible – that may be dancing, or playing with the kids/grandkids, playing sports, or simply feeling stronger and healthier in their bodies every single day.

For me, Pilates = Posture and Posture is Key to a balanced body which enables us to move in the most efficient way – with good alignment and therefore less wear and tear on our joints.

I support people through detailed observation and feedback and my attention to detail is second to none! I am constantly researching and discovering new ways to break down an exercise so that my clients reach the ‘light bulb’ moment and over the years I’ve developed some weird and wonderful analogies to achieve this.

My teaching reflects my many years of experience and has evolved into an organic, diverse mix of Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Strength & Conditioning training, and a thirst for knowledge about how to live a long and happy life with optimum health.

My other passions are eating healthily, social partner dancing (West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, and Salsa), being outdoors at the beach or in the New Forest, and all the dogs in my life – past and present. I believe that we should all ‘be more dog’ and live in the moment as much as possible.

If this resonates with you, contact me to explore how I can support you to reach your goals.

“A really good teacher. Works us hard but results amazing. Many thanks” ~ Lynn 

“Mandy’s class is well paced combining a good balance of stretching and strength.” ~ Cliff