About BOW
Body of Work (BOW) Studios is a creative community space in Byron Bay’s Arts & Industrial Estate, where movement, art, and wellbeing come together. Designed to feel like home, our studios invite people of all ages to move, create, and connect.
About Kaz, Founder & Director
Kaz Stanton is the Founder and Director of Body of Work (BOW) Studios, bringing over forty years of experience across the visual and performing arts. Trained in RAD Classical Ballet and an experienced teacher and choreographer, Kaz has taught dance throughout Sydney and the Southern Highlands before settling in Byron Bay. An Archibald Prize entrant and exhibiting artist, she now paints, teaches and leads the creative community at BOW Studios.
Meet the Team
Allison Pagano (Dance Instructor)
Allison is a teacher and performer with 25 years in the healing arts. Originally from outside NY, she runs an Embodied Dance Teacher Certification online and in person.Her technique classes are aimed at developing confidence, expression, alignment and artistry.
Anat Greenberg Yariv (Dance Instructor)
Anat Greenberg Yariv is a Dance Movement Therapist and dance teacher with a Master’s in Dance Movement Therapy from the University of Melbourne. She works with NDIS (self-managed plans) and supports people experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, bereavement, eating disorders, neurodiversity, and trauma—using movement, creativity, and embodied awareness as pathways for healing and connection.
Helina is a dancer/choreographer originally from Tallinn, Estonia. Her dance background is mostly street dance. She was a part of an Estonian progressive dance collective called Twisted Dance Company. They have performed in theatres in Estonia like Kanuti Gildi Saal, shared stage with local artists. They performed abroad in Finland, Sweden and London. Helina has a Bachelors degree in Contemporary Dance and choreography. She has choreographed for international artists like KLF, Whigfield, Sonique and shared stage with Peaches. Before moving to Byron Bay, she lived in Brisbane, where she choreographed and danced for a local rapper Epifane’s music video ‘’Hello Ello’’. She has over 10 years of teaching experience with kids and grown ups. Passionate about music and authenticity, she will support your journey of movement, self discovery and make you feel like a true queen/king! Classes are going to be full of great music, superb vibe and they will be FUN with a capital F!Helina Reinjarv (Dance Teacher)
Burlesque star Cha Cha Bong has been making waves as an unforgettable performer, producer of sell out shows, and sensual embodiment guide for Wild Women (@wildwomen.army).Hannah Wang (Dance Teacher)
With over 10 +years experience as a Pilates and Dance Teacher. Nikka is on a mission to bring a more body-positeve, FUN and high vibe energy to the fitness and dance industry. Our philosophy is simple. We want to encourage + inspire. We want to encourage + inspire others to move and celebrate their bodies, simply because WE CAN. Our classes are designed to inspire self-love and empower you to celebrate your body.Nikka Holt (Dance Teacher)
Sher Manu (Dance Teacher)
Dance has been a passion of Sher Manu's for over 30 years. Sher is an established and well known Choreographer, with credits including Choreographer for the Cork Opera House, Ireland & Choreographer for television shows such as ’ So You Think You Can Dance & ‘Dancing withe the Stars’ Australia. Working all over Australia, New Zealand and Ireland as a dance mentor, choreographer, movement director & adjudicator. Sher is currently loving working as the Choreographer on Bangalow Theatre Company’s, production of ‘ Hair the tribal rock Musical’, due to open in Byron Community theatre in March. Sher is loving and living life in beautiful Byron Bay & is continually inspired by meeting new dancers and sharing in the creative experience of dance together!
Danielle Linegar (Dance Instructor)
Danielle has been teaching for more than 20 years, and now runs classes solely for adults through her dance studio (Dance Love Studios). With classes on offer for adult dancers (from beginners through to advance) in a variety of styles, she believes all adults should have the opportunity to experience the joy, connection, movement, experession, and storytelling that comes through dancing.
Jessica White
Jessica White is profesionally trained performer (WAAPA graduate) with over a decade of experience in musical theatre, including productions such as Come From Away, Mamma Mia! and Grease, Passionate about nurturing young talent, Jessica brings her love of singing, dancing, and storytelling to every class - creating a fun, confidence-building space where kids can shine on stage and beyond.
Sebastian Sanchez (Dance Teacher)
Sebastian Sanchez, began his journey by taking classes at Simone Pope’s academy in the early 2000s. In 2008, he embarked on his professional career in flamenco by relocating from Brisbane to Sevilla, where he underwent intensive training with maestros such as Andrés Peña, Manuel Betanzos, Rafael Campallo, Angel Atienza, and Alejandro Granados for several years.
Sebastian has since established himself primarily in Europe, becoming a frequent performer at major flamenco festivals in countries like Finland, Latvia, and Russia. His talents have taken him across Spain, Germany, Australia, New Caledonia, Scandinavia, Belarus, Kazakstan, Russia, and the Baltic countries, where he has showcased his versatility as a producer, director, and choreographer. Sebastian’s creative endeavors include international tours with 4Flamencomen and the Spanish Cultural Event Poemas de Iberia, as well as co-choreographing the Flamenco Tango Fusion show of Tango Malena Story and Flamenco Capriccios.
With over 15 years of experience, Sebastian is also a dedicated teacher, sharing his wealth of flamenco dance knowledge and expertise through classes and workshops worldwide, carrying on the tradition instilled in him by his maestros.
Zuzanna Chipanova (Yoga Teacher)
Carolina (Flamenco Dance Teacher)
Carolina Constable is a 31-year-old Argentine artist who has been dancing flamenco since the age of five. With seven years of experience as a flamenco teacher, she has dedicated her life to sharing this art with passion, commitment, and love.