After a year filled with travel, family milestones and time abroad, FitBarre founder Angelika Burroughs has returned to the barre – and to the Noosa community she has called home for more than a decade.
2025 took Angelika to Europe and the UK, where she supported her daughter, Grace, as she began her University degree in Musical Theatre in London.
With that chapter now underway, Angelika is looking forward to reconnecting with her FitBarre dancers and doing what she loves most – teaching.
While Angelika was away, FitBarre continued under the expert guidance of Meg Newton who kept classes energising, challenging and fun. Meg’s work was so well received by the FitbBrre community that the pair have decided to continue together, running FitBarre as a Double Act.
Angelika will teach Monday classes, with Meg leading Wednesday and Friday sessions at The Performing Arts Factory, Noosaville, offering members consistency as well as fresh energy.
Meg began dancing at the age of 3. Growing up in North East Victoria, she trained at Projection Dance School, Wodonga. During these years Meg attended multiple international ballet competitions including Youth American Grand Prix finals in New York in 2016, and Alana Haines Australasian Awards where she was a finalist and scholarship recipient in 2017.
As well as being an ITP student with The Australian Ballet School, Meg also had training experience and full time acceptance into international ballet schools such as Hamburg Ballet School, John Cranko School of Ballet, and Académie Princess Grace.
At the age of 15 she made the move to London to begin her preprofessional training at The Royal Ballet Upper School in London. During her time at the Royal Ballet School, Meg had the opportunity to work with The Royal Ballet company and Birmingham Royal Ballet, performing in multiple productions.
After graduating from The Royal Ballet School in 2023, Meg received a contract with Orlando Ballet ll. Due to injury Meg decided to come home to Australia and focus on recovering. Since returning home she has been enjoying sharing her vast knowledge to the future generations of performing artists.
Adult ballet is about far more than elegance and grace. It is a highly effective way to improve strength, balance, posture and flexibility, while also supporting mental wellbeing. Many participants are surprised by how beneficial ballet is for everyday movement, particularly in improving foot and ankle strength – an often-overlooked foundation of long-term mobility.
FitBarre classes welcome adults of all ages and experience levels, from complete beginners to those returning to ballet later in life. The focus is on moving safely, building strength gradually, and enjoying the process. Participants often find that along with physical improvements comes increased confidence, mental clarity, and a renewed sense of vitality.
Originally from Ukraine, Angelika is a former professional ballerina who has been teaching adult ballet on the Sunshine Coast for over ten years. Based in Noosa, she is passionate about making ballet accessible, supportive and enjoyable for everyday people, not just trained dancers.
Through FitBarre, Angelika has helped many locals rediscover movement, improve flexibility, and reconnect with their bodies in a positive and encouraging environment. Her belief is simple: ballet is for everyone, and its benefits extend well beyond the studio.
For class information or enquiries, contact Angelika on 0488 088 633 or visit www.fitbarre.com.au
