When Motherhood takes over
In my late teens and early 20’s, I lived for the weekends to dance until sunrise the whole weekend with friends. At the age of 23 the carefree life I knew changed suddenly when I welcomed my first daughter to the world. The bright lights of the dance floor faded into the distance as my beautiful baby was shining brightly in my arms. But, like many first time mums, I found motherhood really hard to adjust to.
Seeing the Light
Over the next decade, as a mum of three, it seemed the carefree dancing days, which meant so much to my soul, were long gone. Then in 2018, I discovered Clubbercise classes at my local gym.
I fell in love and i couldn’t wait for each week’s session. I attended two a week, it was two hours for me where I could reconnect with myself.
“I felt care free. This did wonders for my mental wellbeing and then generalised anxiety I was experiencing through the day to day pressures of life.”
Lost in Lockdown
During the 2020 lockdown classes at my local gym came to a stop. I was so lost without the sessions each week. And I was more horrified when the classes stopped altogether!
It was so popular and I knew I wouldn’t be the only one missing the sessions. I decided to create my own Clubbercise group for the community. Without hesitation I signed myself up for Instructor training!
So here we are now in 2025, and I’m a Business and Operations Manager by day, Clubbercise instructor by night!
Not only now have Clubbercise in my life constantly but to be able to spread the Clubber love to my wider community is something I am incredibly proud of.
“I’m teaching approximately 70-85 clubbers per week! We have such a close group and everyone is so warm and welcoming to everyone who joins us. Clubbercise is far more than an exercise class, it’s a lifeline, a social group and a safe place for many many people.”
Shine On
I found my pot of gold at the end of the neon rainbow that Clubbercise brought into my life some 7 years ago when I discovered classes at my local gym.
A huge thank you to the Clubbercise creators who enable us to light up our lives as instructors and in turn light up our local communities.
Until I am no longer able to dance like nobody’s watching, I will continue to shine on!
