Geo began her dance journey as a child at Mandy Morris School of Dance, training in ballet, jazz, tap, and commercial. Her passion for teaching grew early on, inspired by her mum, Hayley, who taught at the ballet school. Geo was helping choreograph and assist classes from as young as seven years old.

She continued her training at Rubicon Dance College on the full-time dance course, and later progressed to London to study at Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where she achieved a First Class Honours degree.

In 2018, Geo discovered her love for teaching heels. She was drawn to how the style made her feel and wanted to share that confidence and freedom with other women.

“Being a woman, I know how easy it is to be judged for dancing in a sensual way. My goal was to create a safe environment where women can express their sensuality without apology.”

Today, Heels Empowerment runs multiple weekly classes across Cardiff and Bristol and has grown into a team of six instructors — all committed to empowering women through movement. Geo is also the founder and owner of Empower Studios and Empower Entertainment.

Martha began dancing at eight years old, training in ballet, tap, and modern/jazz at her local dance school. She continued dancing throughout school, which led her to study Contemporary Dance at the University of South Wales, where she graduated with a First Class Honours degree.

She took her very first Heels Empowerment class on February 3rd, 2020 — and week by week, she found herself progressing, growing, and developing a new love for dancing in heels. After months of training and preparation, Martha joined the team as an instructor in October 2021.

Martha never originally saw herself as a teacher, but her experience with Heels Empowerment completely shifted that perspective. Teaching has given her a confidence she never knew she had, and she genuinely wouldn’t change it for the world.

What drives her most is helping others — knowing that people return to class because of the environment the team has created. She takes real pride in seeing the women in her sessions leave feeling empowered, confident, and sexy.

Today, Martha is the senior instructor and manager for Heels Empowerment and helps to manage studio bookings and events. 

Amber began ballet at the age of three, training alongside Geo until she moved into full-time dance training at sixteen. She spent two years at Rubicon Dance studying a wide range of styles before progressing to the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. She graduated in 2020 with a First Class Honours degree.

Amber is now a professional dancer and performer, currently working with Rubicon Dance Company alongside her roles as a Heels Empowerment instructor and pole instructor.

She first joined Heels Empowerment as a client in February 2020 and trained consistently with the studio before stepping into the role of instructor in October 2021.

“My favourite thing about teaching at Heels Empowerment is the vibe and atmosphere in class. I love seeing people let go of their inhibitions and channel their inner Beyoncé. I’m passionate about creating a fun, supportive community where people can truly embrace their sensuality.”

Ysabel has been dancing since she was a toddler. She grew up at Rubicon Dance in Cardiff and was part of their flagship contemporary and street crews, Nubrico and Nuworx, performing and competing in shows and competitions. Over the years, she has trained in a wide range of styles — from locking and musical theatre to African dance.

After attending university in 2018, Ysabel returned to Cardiff and began taking Heels Empowerment classes. With consistent weekly training in heels and commercial, she was thrilled to begin instructor training in February 2022.

Ysabel loves that many clients have witnessed her own journey with Heels Empowerment, and she hopes to inspire other women to build confidence and grow in the same way she has. Her favourite part of teaching is seeing the genuine joy and pride on everyone’s faces as they watch each other take on the routines.

She values Heels Empowerment as a safe, inclusive space for all women, and she adores the supportive energy and sense of community the studio has built. Having seen the company evolve from its early days and witnessing the impact it has on women’s lives, she is incredibly proud to be part of the team.