Try our range of classes and experience our supportive community for yourself. We hope you’ll keep coming back.
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Class types
Barre
Barre utilises the body’s own resistance in conjunction with weights and other small equipment. Exercises are performed at the barre and on the mat. Small isometric contractions are integrated with an interval training approach that burns fat and improves cardiovascular fitness.
This workout is suitable for everybody; various modifications are given throughout the class to cater for all. Each teacher brings a different approach to the Barre so don't expect the same class style from all!
Barre + Stretch
30 mins of Barre followed by a full body stretch. The 15 minutes starts with the head, neck, shoulders and spine; going all the way to the deep hip flexors and hamstrings for splits.
Stretching is passive; letting gravity do the work once the correct alignment is found. This is combined with active stretching; especially for those who are more mobile; using arm strength to increase the depth of the stretches. After the warm up stretches, each are held from 30 sec - 3min each.
Johanna has based the class and stretches on the structure she followed for years as a dance student and later a professional dancer.
Instructors
AJ
What inspired you to become an instructor?
Movement has always been a big part of my life, thanks to my dance background. I love how training builds strength, confidence, and resilience—not just physically but mentally too.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
I love the moment when things click for people—whether it’s nailing a movement they’ve struggled with, feeling stronger, or simply realising their body can do more than they expected.
What do you love about CS?
The energy! Everyone is welcoming, supportive, and up for a challenge. There’s a real sense of community that makes training fun plus, it’s a space where people genuinely want to move and improve.
Qualifications:
Masters in Choreography and Dance Techniques
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-Term Conditions
Body Control Pilates certification
Pilates Springboard certification
Level 2 Kettlebells
TRX, Circuits, and Group Exercise certifications
Stretch Anatomy certification
Johanna Saarinen
What inspired you to become an instructor?
After so many years in the dance world I got curious about exploring movement from a non artistic and aesthetic point of view. I'm passionate about exercise science and biomechanics and have an evidence based teaching approach to movement in general.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Getting people moving and feeling great about themselves. Encouraging them to look for a form of exercise they enjoy doing rather than something the feel they have to do.
What do you love about CS?
The friendships that form in the studio and carry on in the outside world. Client progression is important to me and at CS we celebrate small, personal wins all the time!
Qualifications:
L3 Mat Pilates
Classical Mat and Springboard Pilates with Lisa Bradshaw
Reformer, Wunda Chair and Spine Corrector in house training with LondonPilates4U
BA Hons in Theatre Dance from London Studio Centre/UAL
Lisa Mac
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I love the impact that fitness has on the body. The feeling of tone, strength, flexibility and generally feeling amazing from exercise.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Seeing the results in the clients.
What do you love about CS?
It’s a super friendly environment where people can connect and workout at the same time. It's amazing for both physical and mental health!
Qualifications:
Barre + Reformer trained
Emily Wells
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I love the crossover between dance + fitness as well as how they link together to be a fun and inclusive form of exercise.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Seeing the immediate positive effect it has on people.
What do you love about CS?
Everyone comes to the studio for themselves but we work as a team to feel the benefits at the end, both mental and physical.
Qualifications:
Jo Higlett
What inspired you to become an instructor?
The fact that I could make movement my job and get paid to do it every day.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Transforming people's relationships with their bodies.
What do you love about CS?
As the founder, Clifford Studios is my first baby and where I have been able to try and create the perfect fitness space.
Qualifications:
ISTD: DDE Tap + Modern
Body Control Pilates: Level 3 Mat Work, Pregnancy 1 + 2, Futher Matwork, Pilates for Performance, Pilates for Dancers, Small Equipment
Lisa B Academy for Teachers: HIP Pilates, Springboard 1, Complete Classical Matwork, Complete Reformer, Jumpboard, Reformer Innovations, Complete Classical Reformer
Ellie Herman Pilates: Springboard
BarreConcept: Barre Teacher Training
TRX UK: TRX Suspension Training Course
Get one of our intro offers
Try our range of classes and experience our supportive community for yourself. We hope you’ll keep coming back.
*Available to new clients only. One intro offer per client.