Balance 8 Pilates
At Balance 8 Pilates, we empower you to teach with purpose and creativity. Created by Renee Scott, a master trainer and the founder of Barre Attack, our training brings together over 30 years of Pilates expertise with a passion for modern, accessible movement. With deep roots in classical Pilates, the Balance 8 method honours the core Pilates principles—concentration, control, precision, centering, breath, and flow—while blending contemporary movement patterns and sequencing. Using the Body Maestro Block System, you’ll master how to structure safe, effective, and engaging classes for every level. Whether you're expanding your skills or starting your teaching journey, Balance 8 gives you the structure, confidence, and community to succeed.
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Taught by the Creator
10+ Years Teacher Training
20+ Years owning studios
30+ Years Movement experience
1000's of Certified Instructors
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Our recommended Balance 8 Pilates Journey
Reformer Pilates Certification
Build solid Foundations and learn to teach Reformer Pilates with strength, clarity, and purpose.
Balance 8 Pilates
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Balance 8 Pilates VIP {{Membership}}
We empower and inspire instructors to become the best of the best. Our exclusive membership and mentorship programs support those who have completed our Certification or Advanced courses and workshops, providing ongoing guidance for continued growth and success.
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Learn, Practice, Master
Gain access to comprehensive training videos & manuals, refine your skills through self-practice, and perfect your cueing techniques—ensuring you step into teaching with confidence and success from day one.
Effortless, Balanced Workouts Every Time
Master our signature BodyMaestro formula to design full-bodied, well-structured classes with ease, blending functional movement patterns with the best of Joseph Pilates' techniques for maximum impact and results.
Grow & Evolve Continuously
Our BodyMaestro teaching formula & membership goes beyond certification, shaping you into a highly skilled, ever-evolving instructor. Continuously refining your cueing, approach, depth, and understanding, ensuring engaged clients, thriving studios, and an inspired teaching journey that never stops growing.
Find Your Unique Teaching Style & Lead with Confidence
Discover your strengths and develop an authentic teaching approach that sets you apart. This certification equips you with the expertise, tools, and confidence to deliver impactful, engaging, and results-driven classes.
Private Mentorship
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In addition to our courses, we offer a limited number of private mentorship programs each year. Contact us to learn more about our exclusive options.
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Renee Scott
Renee is a Barre and Pilates specialist with over 30 years of experience helping people achieve their dreams of becoming certified instructors.
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The Early {{Days}}
Renee’s career began at the Royal Academy of Dance, the world's leading organisation in classical ballet education. Using this as a springboard, Renee received a scholarship with the Hamburg Ballet School, where she completed her Diploma of Dance while performing with the renowned Hamburg Ballet Company.
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Finding a Love
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Upon returning to Australia, Renee discovered her passion for Pilates. She pursued this new interest by completing her first Pilates course in New York with Romana Kryzanowska, a first-generation Pilates instructor trained by Joseph Pilates and considered one of his leading disciples.
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The First
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In 2001, Renee founded her first Pilates studio, where she became certified in the Pilates International Method, a teacher trainer with Balanced Body Pilates, and gained specialist certifications in pre- and post-natal Pilates. During these years, she also expanded her knowledge by earning a diploma in yoga and completing various group and personal training fitness courses.
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Bondi {{Beach}}
In more recent years, Renee has been based in Bondi Beach, where she owns and operates Balance Moves Pilates & Barre Studio, while also creating and providing education and mentoring for the instructor community.
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