Registered Fitness Professional
Paris Wages
Hawthorn West, VIC
- Limited experience
- Initial education
120-230 is a DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL
- Some industry experience
- Developing networks
- Further education
230-290 is an ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONAL
- Commitment to learning
- Extensive experience
- Multiple references
290-300 is an INDUSTRY LEADER
- 12+ years industry experience for 300 rating
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ID# 110886
Specialisation
Group Exercise Instructor
Industry Experience
8 years
FITREC Certificate
REGISTERED 5 months
EXP 02-NOV-2026
A Bit About Me
PARIS WAGES founded the first Dance for PD® class in Melbourne in 2014 and has since received Dance for PD® teaching certification. She co-directed/choreographed the film “Stupendous: Dancing Through Parkinson’s” in 2018 with fellow Dance for PD® instructor Katrina Rank. Paris continues to teach two Dance for Parkinson’s classes at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre along with special events, dance concerts and therapeutic dance workshops. Ms. Wages holds a MFA in Dance from Florida State University and has performed with several companies. Paris is certified in Group Fitness and Core Yoga teaching community classes at the Hawthorn YMCA. She specializes in Barre, Groove and Pryme Dance classes.
Interests
Online Courses Older Adults Special Populations
References (80/100) View All
Paris Wages is a professional teacher and facilitator of Dance in the community. She is a consummate professional, inspiring and intelligent. Paris was a professional dancer who maintains her currency via classes, professional learning and reviewing dance performance. She is one of 3 dance professionals in Australia who is certified to teach Dance to people living with Parkinson's disease. I've known Paris for almost 11 years. We have collaborated on a series of projects together, one included a film that received a laurel in the Frame x Frame festival in Houston Texas, and the other a partnership with Dance for Parkinsons Australia, The Australian Ballet and the NGV.
Katrina Rank,
Dance for PD teacher, Fine Lines Director, Dance for PD + Fine Lines
Nov 2024
Paris is a remarkable group fitness instructor with a creative approach that sets her apart. I first met her as a participant and watched her evolve into an instructor who thinks outside the box, exploring diverse ways to challenge the body. She’s completed several of my courses, and I’ve always appreciated her intelligent questions and dedication to understanding the material deeply. Paris brings commitment, preparation, and genuine care to every class, ensuring her participants are engaged and supported. I highly recommend her as an instructor; she’s passionate, thoughtful, and always delivers a unique, effective experience.
Marietta Mehanni,
Master Trainer and Educator, Marietta Mehanni Education
Nov 2024
Paris reported to me during my time at Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre (March 2022-May 2024), and she was always an exemplary staff member! Easy to lead and takes on feedback well, however her classes were what really stood out. Her classes were/are of the highest quality, and she is able to adapt her teaching style to a wide demographic of people of all abilities, ages and abilities. I could not speak more highly of Paris!
Conor Morgan,
Community Activation Manager, The Y
Nov 2024
Work History (75/100)
| Group Fitness Instructor | Mar 2017 - Current |
| Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre | |
| Movement Instructor | Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 |
| Regis Aged Care | |
| Movement Instructor | Mar 2017 - Mar 2024 |
| Allity and Bolton Clarke Aged Care | |
| dance teacher | Feb 2013 - Feb 2017 |
| Elance Adult Ballet | |
| Dancer | Sep 2006 - Apr 2008 |
| San Francisco Opera Ballet | |
Compliance
| First Aid | Expires Mar 2027 |
| CPR | Expires Mar 2026 |
| PL/PI Insurance | Expires Aug 2025 |
| Police Check | Issued Feb 2023 |
| Working with Children | Expires Jun 2029 |
Education (95/100)
| Flexibility without Stretching | Nov 2024 |
| Marietta Mehanni |
| MSwing | May 2023 |
| Marietta Mehanni |
LEVEL B |
| Training Seniors Level 1 | Mar 2023 |
| Fitness Education Online |
LEVEL B |
| Training Seniors Level 2 | Mar 2023 |
| Fitness Education Online |
LEVEL B |
| Effective and Appropriate Nutritian Advice | Apr 2022 |
| iLearn |
References (80/100) View All
Paris Wages is a professional teacher and facilitator of Dance in the community. She is a consummate professional, inspiring and intelligent. Paris was a professional dancer who maintains her currency via classes, professional learning and reviewing dance performance. She is one of 3 dance professionals in Australia who is certified to teach Dance to people living with Parkinson's disease. I've known Paris for almost 11 years. We have collaborated on a series of projects together, one included a film that received a laurel in the Frame x Frame festival in Houston Texas, and the other a partnership with Dance for Parkinsons Australia, The Australian Ballet and the NGV.
Katrina Rank,
Dance for PD teacher, Fine Lines Director, Dance for PD + Fine Lines
Nov 2024
Paris is a remarkable group fitness instructor with a creative approach that sets her apart. I first met her as a participant and watched her evolve into an instructor who thinks outside the box, exploring diverse ways to challenge the body. She’s completed several of my courses, and I’ve always appreciated her intelligent questions and dedication to understanding the material deeply. Paris brings commitment, preparation, and genuine care to every class, ensuring her participants are engaged and supported. I highly recommend her as an instructor; she’s passionate, thoughtful, and always delivers a unique, effective experience.
Marietta Mehanni,
Master Trainer and Educator, Marietta Mehanni Education
Nov 2024
Paris reported to me during my time at Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre (March 2022-May 2024), and she was always an exemplary staff member! Easy to lead and takes on feedback well, however her classes were what really stood out. Her classes were/are of the highest quality, and she is able to adapt her teaching style to a wide demographic of people of all abilities, ages and abilities. I could not speak more highly of Paris!
Conor Morgan,
Community Activation Manager, The Y
Nov 2024
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