André is the man behind Studio Dre. A qualified physical education teacher, former BBoy (break dancer) and a father of 2 young boys, Andre hails from the far away land of Brasil. “I believe that learning is most successful when it is fun! Teaching gross motor skills from a young age is very important for development not only physical but also mentally, it keeps kid’s minds active and improves problem-solving skills. Not to mention the importance of social interactions that happen when kids are having fun together learning awesome new moves!” In 2004 Andre completed a Bachelor degree of Physical Education, majoring in gymnastics. Since working in the field Andre has had vast experience teaching gymnastics and breaking dance, mentoring with kids and adults alike.

Also from Sao Paulo in Brasil, Thiago arrived in Australia in 2015 and became a parkour student of Andre’s! In 2013 Thiago completed a Bachelor degree of Physical Education then went onto study a postgraduate in Exercise Physiology. In Brasil he worked for 4 years as a personal trainer, and completed courses on strength/conditioning and nutrition. Since calling Australia home, Thiago has completed certificate 3 in Fitness and is part way through certificate 4, studying through the Australian College of Sport and Fitness (ACSF). He also has plans to further his studies with a diploma in Fitness. Back in his hometown of Brasil he also used to be a School Bus driver!

Celia is a hip hop dancer, part-time B-Girl and studying to be a personal trainer. Hailing from France, the birthplace of Parkour, Celia has an eagerness to learn and passionate interests in helping people create good habits (and starting young when these habits start to form!). Celia has been teaching and training with Andre for a good few years now, assisting with kids parkour, birthday parties and as a guest coach for our breaking students. In the lead up to our breaking battle, Celia was instrumental in inspiring and motivating our B-boys and B-girls.

Samara is from Sao Paulo Brasil also and has graduated with a Bachelor in Physical Education in 2012. She has had vast experience working with well-known gyms in Brasil, teaching dance classes and gymnastics. Samara has also had a lot of experience working with children; for 5 years she taught swimming and recreation classes to children and teenagers from ages 1-15 years as well as pregnant women. Sammi is very passionate about her profession and is always in search of new challenges. She believes courage, determination and faith are key to personal and professional success!