With Island Dance Academy & Flow Performance & Wellness
💪 What to Expect
This isn’t just a workout — it’s an experience.
- Dance-Inspired Conditioning & Stretch Session led by Caroline Hastings of Island Dance Academy
- Strength Foundations Workshop led by Thomas Bonds of Flow Performance & Wellness
→ Learn key movement skills, bodyweight training, and an introduction to resistance work
→ Build coordination, strength, and body awareness
→ Discover how to move safely and confidently in a gym environment
This workshop is perfect for dancers, young athletes, or any child or teen wanting to take their first steps into fitness.
🌱 Why We’re Doing This
We want to help young people:
- Feel comfortable and confident in gym environments
- Develop a healthy, lifelong relationship with exercise
- Learn how their bodies move and how to train safely
- Experience a non-judgmental, ego-free space that celebrates effort, not comparison
This is the springboard to a stronger, more active future — and an introduction to our upcoming youth programs and courses.
MEET THE COACHES
MEET THE COACHES
Caroline Hastings
Caroline Hastings
Owner, Island Dance Academy
With over 34 years in dance, Caroline has dedicated her life to helping young dancers grow in confidence, resilience, and joy. Her academy has proudly seen students compete nationally and succeed across the country. Caroline’s mission is simple — to create opportunities and a safe, inspiring space for every child to shine.
Thomas Bonds
Thomas Bonds
Owner, Flow Performance & Wellness Mersea Island
For over 15 years, Thomas has been guiding individuals of all ages toward their best selves through strength, movement, and wellbeing. With a background in advanced training, nutrition, sports injury rehab, and youth strength development, his mission with this workshop is to help young people discover the confidence that comes from feeling strong — inside and out.