OWNER OF ONSHORE FITNESS

The queen started with her dance journey at the age of 2 at Dance Power Studios on the Central Coast before advancing to Sydney’s ED5 Studios, where she earned her Certificate IV in Dance. She later returned to the Central Coast to further her education at Lee Academy, receiving her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, Diploma of Dance, and Advanced Diploma of Elite Performance. In addition to her dance qualifications, Kara is a certified personal trainer with both Certificate III and IV in Fitness, an accredited Pilates instructor, and a former gymnastics coach.

Over the course of her career, Kara has performed internationally in a wide range of professional shows, corporate events, and commercial projects. Her performance credits include being a finalist on Australia’s Got Talent, a backup dancer for Vanessa Amorosi, and the lead dancer in productions such as Le Freak: The Forbidden Fruit, Peter Allen Tribute Show, Destroy the Disco, Stan Australia, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. She has performed at prestigious venues like Fox Studios, Luna Park, Mardi Gras, and Hong Kong Disneyland, as well as at high-profile events across Las Vegas, China, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Australia.

Kara’s talents extend beyond the stage, having worked as a model for Gatorade, local boutiques, and photographers, showcasing her versatility in both performance and fashion.

With over 15 years of teaching experience, Kara is deeply committed to educating and mentoring youth & adults. Her approach to foster confidence, creativity, and self-expression through all aspects of wellness.

She takes pride in empowering her clients, instilling in them a positive outlook, strong technique, and a deep sense of body awareness. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that creativity, movement, and fun should always go together.

In addition to her work as a performer, model, and educator, Kara has appeared in film and television alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, including Natalie Portman, Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Daniel MacPherson, Patrick O’Connor, Ray Meagher, and Chris Hemsworth.

Kara’s ultimate passion is to inspire and uplift others, encouraging them to embrace health and wellness, while fostering creativity and confidence in all aspects of life.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Dancing her way around the coast for over 15 years as a dance teacher and mentor for Musicians Making a Difference. Teaching various workshops and open classes, as well as working in Primary Schools.

Angela trained at the Australian Institute of Sport of Canberra in gymnastics and followed on to represent Australia in Tumbling and trampolining. Her passion for physical activity lead her to complete her cert III in fitness.

Over the years Angela has loved spending time behind camera with extras work and surfing stunt doubles on Home and away.

Angela’s passion for all things creative, dance, ocean , Author, working with children and also animals brings light to everything she does.

To top it off she recently released a children’s book called “Harley and the stars”.

BOXING INSTRUCTOR

Having his certificate in Punch Fit and his experience in boxing, kickboxing and karate, Dan will teach you how to train hard and perfect your technique. You walk out of his class with a feeling of accomplishment and with new skills.

He also runs his own business in Garden and Maintenance.

Dan quotes “The release of endorphins after a hard boxing workout leaves me feeling refreshed and energised for the rest of the day. It’s the ultimate full body workout!”

Dan is currently studying cert IV in fitness and nutrition to further his knowledge.

HIP HOP INSTRUCTOR

A proud Gomeroi Woman and Central Coast based hip hop dancer and choreographer. 

She was drawn to the hip hop scene at age 15 after a trip to the USA where she performed in Disneyland and participated in a week long dance intensive in LA.

Tahlia completed her Certificate IV in performing arts at Urban Dance Centre in 2011 and pursued her love for street dance, dancing  and choreographing for crews across Australia, China and the USA. She has danced alongside First Nations artist ‘Barkaa’ at Vivid Live, NAIDOC festival and featured in her award winning clip ‘We Up’.

In recent years Tahlia has been focusing on teaching and choreography working on building her own syllabus and style to train and develop her students street dance skill and technique. Tahlia is excited to be sharing the space and her knowledge with the Onshore Fitness community!

ACCOUNTS & MARKETING

Ashley is a proud mum to three hilarious little kids.

She first joined Onshore as a way to care for herself and get some balance in all the chaos of motherhood, and found a really welcoming, entertaining and encouraging community to belong to. Ash is really passionate about supporting new mums, women who have been mums for a while, and mum-figures as the essential energy source for their families.

With a background in digital marketing, accounts, TV production and business development.

Ashley describes herself as Kara’s Number One Cheerleader and loves being part of a local business that genuinely makes a difference in women’s lives.

PILATES INSTRUCTOR

Fran’s life has always revolved around people. No matter what industry, it was not the product that inspired her but the people she came into contact with. When arriving in the US from Australia, she found myself in a unique situation where she could fill my days with whatever passion she chose, and gravitated toward health and fitness. It was a life changing and wondrous adventure. Hoping to share the journey with those that she meets now that she has returned to Australia to aspire to make a difference to their present and future living. 

“I have been working in the health and fitness industry since 1997. Yet, I have been involved in sport and fitness since the age of 7. I have found my strengths lie in water and land group fitness teaching but could not ignore the calling to become a personal trainer. I strive to continue learning, developing and growing in all areas of mind, body and spirit. I began Pilates Mat twenty two years ago and have loved what it has done for my health and well being. Now I am teaching multiple disciplines and love to share the joy this work brings. 

I find myself loving every type of group fitness class imaginable also hiking, pickleball, boogie boarding, and golf. I love anything Italian, traveling, cooking, family and friends. But, my true joy in life is to search out and find anyone willing to have a chat.”