about
Stomping Ground Studios is where you come to belong, move, and thrive.
Step inside a welcoming, purpose-built space in the heart of Stepney, designed for you to feel seen, supported, and empowered — whether you’re starting something new, returning to movement, or ready to go deeper in your practice.
Here, it’s about your journey. Your confidence. Your joy. Every class is tailored to support your growth, challenge your limits, and help you connect more fully with your body and yourself.
The Top 3 Reasons People Choose SGS
1. You feel at ease from the moment you walk in
The space feels warm, the energy is calm yet vibrant, and the people around you are genuinely kind and supportive. It’s easy to relax and be yourself.
2. You’re seen as an individual
Whether you're dancing, stretching or strengthening, your instructor gets to know you, your body, and your goals. Expect high-quality, compassionate guidance that meets you exactly where you’re at.
3. You get to grow on your own terms
There’s space here for you to evolve — from curious beginner to empowered artist or confident mover. You’re encouraged to keep exploring, keep progressing, and keep discovering what’s possible for you.
What Students and Clients Love About SGS
Students and clients often speak about the feeling of being encouraged and uplifted, the way the space feels welcoming from the moment they walk in. There’s a relaxed energy that allows you to breathe deeply and feel at home, combined with a level of professionalism that gives you confidence in every session. The support you receive feels genuine, grounded in compassion, and focused on helping you feel safe, seen, and capable.
The studio has a unique atmosphere — calm yet buzzing with purpose. The space itself invites movement, focus, and ease, with thoughtful details that enhance your experience. Many people say they leave feeling happier, stronger, and more connected to themselves. It’s more than just a place to train or rehearse — it’s a space where real transformation happens, quietly and powerfully, every day.
Your Benefits
Every session is designed to help you grow with confidence. You receive personal guidance from highly skilled instructors who listen and adapt to your needs.
You’re supported in building strength, confidence, and connection through movement — whether you're recovering, discovering, or mastering.
You gain access to an inclusive, nurturing community where you can feel empowered and encouraged. You’re met with warmth, challenged with care, and invited to explore your full potential.
You experience thoughtful, high-quality programming that meets you where you are and grows with you. You’re offered space to focus, unwind, and recharge — with room to breathe, move, and flourish. Each visit becomes a chance to reconnect with your body, elevate your wellbeing, and feel proud of what you’re capable of.
Are you here for Dance?
If you’re coming for dance, you’ll discover a space where you can express yourself, learn new skills, and become part of a vibrant creative community.
Whether you’re a preschooler taking your first joyful steps or a teen refining your technique and performance, your learning is guided with intention, imagination, and heart. There’s room here for you to dream big and grow boldly.
As one parent shared,
"My daughter says, 'I love Stomping Ground Studios because the teachers are nice and we learn really cool moves." – Martin
Are you here for Pilates?
If you’re here for Pilates, you’ll find a deeply personalised experience. Sessions are tailored to meet you where you are — whether that’s recovering from injury, building strength, managing pain, or simply wanting to move better and feel more aligned.
You’ll be guided with care, precision, and deep expertise, leaving each class feeling stronger, steadier, and more connected to your body.
As Meredith B says,
"Stomping Ground Studios is the perfect small group studio with highly trained teachers. I strongly recommend it to anyone who has never tried Pilates before as well as those that are experienced. The people coming to classes are all lovely and friendly too."
This is your place to move, grow, and flourish.
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Dance. Pilates. Community.
- We believe in the power of movement to change people’s lives.
Our Team
Rachel Kennedy
Director/Founder
Rachel started dancing when she was five and completed her dance training with a BA in Dance Performance in 1991.
Since then Rachel has danced & choreographed professionally in the USA, Canada & Australia.
Rachel has been teaching Pilates since 1997 and is now a Master Pilates Instructor for Balanced Body Education.
When Rachel moved back to Adelaide she decided to combine her love of Dance & Pilates and create a centre for movement & community.
Keeley
Customer Service & Admin Supervisor
Keeley is our dedicated Front Desk Supervisor at Stomping Ground Studios! With a passion for enhancing the customer experience, Keeley is always ready to assist you with any of your inquiries or needs.
Her friendly demeanour and commitment to exceptional service ensure that every visit is a memorable one. Whether it's your first visit or you are an SGS regular, Keeley is here to make your experience seamless and enjoyable!
Studio Manager
Gillian is our Studio Manager and is here to make sure everything at the studio is running smoothly. Gillian also teaches the Pilates Mat, Spring Reformer, and Group Equipment classes at SGS as well as Pilates Initial Assessments and Private Pilates 1-on-1.
Caitlin
Reception / Admin
Caitlin is a member of our front desk team. She is dedicated to the Stomping Ground Studios customer experience, always happy to help with whatever you need.
Caitlin has been dancing since she was little and still continues to practice ballet and contemporary while she studying at university.
Misha
Reception/Admin
Misha is a dedicated member of our front desk team, ensuring everything runs smoothly at Stomping Ground Studios.
She is always ready to assist with bookings, inquiries, and any support you need, making sure every visit is a positive experience.
With her friendly and organized approach, Misha helps create a welcoming and efficient environment for everyone in our community.
Robyn
Ballet & Contemporary Teacher
Robyn is a passionate teaching artist. Robyn spent 24 years teaching, choreography, and performing in Melbourne.
She has extensive experience in teaching and leading creative dance projects that inspire and encourage dancers of all ages and abilities to participate in inclusive and highly engaging ways.
Sophie
Acro & Hip Hop Teacher
Sophie has been dancing since the age of 5. She has completed her ballet exams in the Cecchetti Method of Ballet and has also trained in hip-hop, tap and acro dance, completing her teaching certification with Acrobatic Arts.
Sophie loves teaching at Stomping Ground Studios because she loves working with children and sharing her love of dance. She wants to ensure that all her students feel cared for and have a safe place to express themselves.
Acro & Hip Hop Teacher
Sophie has been dancing since the age of 5. She has completed her ballet exams in the Cecchetti Method of Ballet and has also trained in hip-hop, tap and acro dance, recently completing her teaching certification with Acrobatic Arts.
Sophie loves teaching at Stomping ground Studios because she loves working with children and sharing her love of dance. She wants to ensure that all her students feel cared for and have a safe place to express themselves.
Lisa
Tap Teacher
Lisa is an accomplished professional dancer, teacher, actor and community cultural development leader.
She has extensive experience in teaching and creating
community and professional arts projects.
She is excited to be teaching Tap at Stomping Ground Studios, sharing her passion for this engaging and dynamic style of dance with the young students.
Hannah
Pilates Instructor
Ingrid James began dancing when she was 3 years old. She has always had a strong passion for movement, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.
Ingrid has a BA(Dance)(Honours) Degree, Pilates certification with APMA, and is also a Personal Trainer.
Ingrid thoroughly loves working closely with her clients to help their bodies move more efficiently and effectively with the added strength, flexibility, mobility, stability, and body awareness that Pilates encourages.
Acro & Hip Hop Teacher
Hannah has been dancing for as long as she can remember and is currently studying a Certificate IV in Dance to further develop her skills and knowledge.
Her lifelong love of movement shines through in every class she teaches, and she’s passionate about helping others experience the joy of dance.
Hannah is thrilled to be joining the team at Stomping Ground Studios, she’s committed to creating a positive and inspiring environment for every student she teaches.
Gillian
Pilates Instructor
Ingrid James began dancing when she was 3 years old. She has always had a strong passion for movement, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.
Ingrid has a BA(Dance)(Honours) Degree, Pilates certification with APMA, and is also a Personal Trainer.
Ingrid thoroughly loves working closely with her clients to help their bodies move more efficiently and effectively with the added strength, flexibility, mobility, stability, and body awareness that Pilates encourages.
Pilates Instructor
Gillian is a certified Balanced Body Educator who teaches Pilates classes for both adults and teens, helping them build strength, mobility, and confidence through movement.
With a lifelong love of movement, she began ballet at age four and has explored many dance styles, with flamenco remaining her favourite.
For Gillian, the most rewarding part of teaching is seeing people grow stronger, more confident, and capable of movements they once thought impossible. She finds joy in helping each person improve and feel their best through Pilates.
Ingrid
Pilates Instructor
Ingrid James began dancing when she was 3 years old. She has always had a strong passion for movement, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.
Ingrid has a BA(Dance)(Honours) Degree, Pilates certification with APMA, and is also a Personal Trainer.
Ingrid thoroughly loves working closely with her clients to help their bodies move more efficiently and effectively with the added strength, flexibility, mobility, stability, and body awareness that Pilates encourages.
Pilates Instructor
Ingrid started dancing at the age of three and has always been passionate about movement, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle.
She holds a BA (Dance) (Honours) degree, is a certified Pilates instructor with APMA, and is also a qualified Personal Trainer.
Ingrid loves working closely with each person, helping them move more efficiently and effectively. Through Pilates, she focuses on building strength, flexibility, mobility, stability, and body awareness to support overall well-being.
Olive
Junior Assistant Teacher
Olive has been dancing, singing, and acting since she was 3 years old.
Olive loves helping our littlest students learn how to dance under the guidance of our experienced teachers.
Ava
Junior Assistant Teacher
Ava has been dancing, singing, and acting since she was 3 years old.
Ava loves helping our littlest students to learn how to dance under the guidance of our experienced teachers.
Junior Assistant Teacher
Ava has been dancing, singing, and acting since the age of three.
She loves helping our youngest dancers build confidence and joy in movement while supporting them in class under the guidance of our experienced teachers.
Our Gift To You
Be inspired, be yourself and be happy.
Get started with a free trial lesson today!
Testimonials
My daughter loves Stomping Ground Studios so much that she is doing two classes a week. She says "it is the best studio in Adelaide. I love Stomping Ground Studios because the teachers are nice and we learn really cool moves."
Martin S.
The Equipment Pilates classes here completely changed my life as in the past I had chronic shoulder pain and headaches and my life quality was low and I relied on Ibuprofen a lot. The instructors here are incredible at working with you, your body and injuries to build strength where it is needed, without flaring up pain. Could not recommend enough!
Hannah K.
Contact Us
ADDRESS
9 Stepney St, Stepney South Australia (SA) 5069
Monday :Closed
Tues 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Weds 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thurs 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday : Closed
About
Stomping Ground Studios is a Dance and Pilates studio located in Stepney with an exceptional team dedicated to providing an encouraging and supportive environment for people of all ages to move their bodies, make new friends and feel good about themselves!
Opening Hours
Monday :Closed
Tues 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Weds 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thur 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday : Closed
ADDRESS: 9 Stepney St, Stepney South Australia (SA) 5069
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0883627902
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