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 teachers at Body of Work
Kaz Stanton is the Founder and Director of Body of Work Studios, with over 40 years of experience in dance, teaching, choreography and the visual arts. In her Burlesque Taster, Kaz invites you to explore movement, musicality, confidence and self-expression through the art of the tease.Book a class with Kaz →
Allison is a teacher and performer with 25 years of experience in the healing arts and a deep understanding of embodied movement. Originally from outside New York, she brings a somatic approach to ballet, helping dancers refine their technique, confidence and artistry. Her classes create a mindful space to move with greater freedom and expression.Book a class with Allison →
With over 10+ years experience as a Pilates and Dance Teacher. Nikka is on a mission to bring a more body-positive, 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.Book a class with Nikka →
Sher Manu is an established choreographer, movement director and dance mentor with over 30 years of experience. With credits including Australia’s So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars and Cork Opera House in Ireland, Sher has worked across Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. Based in Byron Bay, she continues to share her passion for dance through teaching, choreography and creative collaboration.Book a class with Sher →
Danielle has been teaching dance for over 20 years and now focuses exclusively on adult dancers through her studio, Dance Love Studios. Offering classes for beginners through to advanced dancers across a range of styles, Danielle believes dance is for everyone — a space to experience joy, connection, movement, expression and storytelling at every stage of life.Book a class with Danielle →
Silvia is a Byron Ballet performer and rehearsal assistant with extensive training and performance experience across Europe and the USA. Having trained in Italy and Spain, with further study in New York, London and Paris, she brings a wealth of experience to her Adult Ballet classes, supporting dancers to develop technique, strength, flexibility and grace.Book a class with Silvia →
Sebastian Sanchez is a flamenco dancer, choreographer and teacher with over 15 years of experience. Originally from Brisbane, he trained extensively in Sevilla with renowned flamenco maestros before building an international career across Europe, Australia and beyond. He now shares his knowledge and passion for flamenco through classes and workshops worldwide.Book a class with Sebastian →
Zuzana is a dedicated yoga teacher passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum. Her classes blend traditional yoga, breathwork, meditation, Pilates and functional movement to build strength, confidence and connection. With warmth and care, she creates empowering spaces for women to move, recover and reconnect with themselves.Book a class with Zuzana →
Karina is a multidisciplinary dance artist, somatic movement practitioner and facilitator whose work draws from contemporary and traditional dance, somatic practice and functional movement. Through Expressions of the Elemental Body, she invites participants to explore movement, creativity and embodied expression through sensation, rhythm, flow and connection.Book a class with Karina →
Samir is a soul dancer, choreographer and creative with over 10 years of professional experience and a passion for bringing people together through movement. Through The Ritual Dance, he creates a welcoming space to explore everything from commercial and heels to hip hop, contemporary and jazz. Expect high-energy choreography, confidence-building and plenty of room to move, express yourself and step outside your comfort zone.Book a class with Samir →
Eri is a certified Salsation instructor based in Byron Bay who brings fun, energy and a love of music to every class. Her welcoming and inclusive approach makes dance accessible to all fitness and dance levels, helping everyone build confidence, move their bodies and enjoy the freedom of dance.Book a class with Eri →Kelly is a professional dancer, choreographer and somatic movement coach with over 20 years of experience, using dance to inspire self-expression, confidence and connection. Her Fusion Heels class combines warm-ups, balance, walks and presence drills with unique choreography each session, inviting you to explore different characters, embrace your individuality and move with confidence.Book a class with Kelly →
Jana Rae is a professional movement artist, performer, choreographer and personal trainer with a lifelong dedication to movement and the arts. Grounded in the belief that movement is both expression and medicine, Jana is passionate about helping others connect with their bodies, unlock their potential, and experience its empowering and healing effects—physically, emotionally and mentally.Book a class with Jana →