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Specialisation
Group Exercise Instructor
Industry Experience
10 years
FITREC Certificate
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Expires 02/11/2026
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.
Achievements
10 year employee anniversary
Jun 2026
Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Health and Wellness Awards nomination
Aug 2025
YMCA Victoria
Work History
(90/100)
Dance Instructor for The Classics Series
May 2026 - Dec 2026
The Australian Ballet
Movement Instructor
Oct 2022 - Dec 2024
Regis Aged Care
Movement Instructor
Mar 2017 - Mar 2024
Allity and Bolton Clarke Aged Care
Group Fitness Instructor
Mar 2016 - Current
Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
dance teacher
Feb 2013 - Feb 2017
Elance Adult Ballet
Dancer
Sep 2006 - Apr 2008
San Francisco Opera Ballet
Youth Theatre Choreographer
Sep 2004 - Jan 2007
Solano Community College Youth Theatre
Education
(40/100)
Flexibility without Stretching
Nov 2024
Marietta Mehanni
LEVEL B
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References
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Katrina Rank
Dance for PD teacher, Fine Lines Director
Dance for PD + Fine Lines
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.
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.
Marietta Mehanni
Master Trainer and Educator
Marietta Mehanni Education
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.
Conor Morgan
Community Activation Manager
The Y
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!