Ronimarie Apruebo

Ronimarie's fitness journey has always been about pushing limits and transporting herself to a special place, whether it be on the track as an athlete or in the studio where she began practicing Yoga, to feel more free and explore what "could be." That passion and freedom she experienced, specifically in yoga, led to her desire to teach.

"It was a mind-body connection that allowed me to detach from the outside world so I could realign myself", Ronimarie noted.  "Yoga took me to a nice place of freedom and creativity." Now the insightful instructor is able to take that feeling and pay it forward to those guests who will take her barre classes.

"From the time that I began practicing, I wanted to be able to give back and strengthen people, allowing them to experience the freedom I also experienced."

Sara Rosa

Jazz, tap, ballet and competitive dance were the norm for a decade and a half until Sara enrolled at San Jose State to continue her passion of the performing arts. While in school, at the young age of 19, she was teaching at a dance studio where she practiced and ultimately, ended up managing the space.  From there she found that she could lead and handle a great deal more than she expected.  Not long after, Sara married and became a mom of 2 wonderful boys.  As time often does, it escaped Sara and she had departed from dance and the discipline for about 8 years.  That was when she found barre.

“Barre is really easy on the body.  After dancing for years I had ankle injuries, I had knee injuries, I had hip injuries… all my joints hurt!  Barre is something I can do everyday.  I’m not completely exhausted when it’s over but I truly feel like its working.”

Because of barre’s ability to help connect a very diverse demographic, Sara was not only able to get back into the workout swing, but found a passion to teach and lead once again.  Her passionate return to dance proved to be a shining example what barre can spark inside all who want to explore it. 

Adrienne Wilson

After reaching my goal of becoming a registered nurse in 2007, I realized I needed to care for myself as much as my patients. I decided to embrace fitness and a healthy, active lifestyle. I quickly noticed a positive change in my energy level, mood, confidence, and appearance after joining a gym. Group fitness class quickly became the best part of my day! I formed close friendships with other members at the gym as well as my fitness mentors. As my confidence level and skills grew, my fitness mentors encouraged me to instruct. It was one of the best decisions I have made! I'm currently ACE certified, BARRE INTENSITY certified, teach cardio dance and am in the process of completing my Yoga certification. My goal for the classes I teach is to foster confidence in my participants, make them feel successful, encourage them to be authentic to who they are, connect with their body, and love their bodies. I want them to feel in control and powerful while they are in class, they own the room! My passion for fitness has a lot to do with the inspiration I get from my participants and the growth I see in their fitness journey. It is truly humbling and rewarding. I have a lot of extra energy and I spend it on hobbies like growing orchids, sewing, and gardening. Outside of the gym I stay active playing and walking with my ornery Irish Wolfhound mix-Gus, hiking with my husband, and trying new things to keep me active.