Dina Matty (née Dina Garrod) achievements

at a glance:

•1968: Accepted into London’s exclusive Bush Davis School Of Theatre and Dance at the age of 4, attaining Royal Academy Of Dance (R.A.D) Qualifications in genres of Ballet, Tap and Modern

•1979: At 15 auditioned for, and accepted into, The College’s Full Time Programme (Boarding At The School) to the age of 19;achieving her R.A.D Qualifications in Advanced Ballet, Advanced Modern and Advanced Tap

•1982-1985: travelled and worked as a dancer in:

◦“Superman Show” Genting Highlands Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

◦“Peter Alex Newton Show, Dubai, U.A.E.

◦IBM Trade Shows in Bahamas, Greece Rhodes, Madrid, Spain

•1986-1994: travelled and worked as a dancer in:

◦London, in shows in the West End Theatre district

◦Song and Dance

◦Royal Variety Show

◦Night Of 100 Stars (Performing for The Queen and Princess Diana)

◦Television Shows (London)

◦BBC London Les Denis Laughter Show, Terry Wogan Show, Kenny Everett Show (as a ‘Hot Gossip’ Dancer)

◦Stanley Baxter Show, London Weekend Television 321

◦Channel 5 Show (Milan)

◦Moon River Show (Berlin)

◦321 Count Down (Amsterdam)

◦Live Shows: Cliff Richard at Wembley, Hassan Ididear in Morocco

◦Videos: Go West, Kiss, Robert Palmer ‘Didn’t Mean To Turn You On’ and ‘Simply Irresistible’

◦Commercials: Diet Pepsi, Robert Palmer, Persil Soap Powder, Kangurro Shoes Italy

◦Fashion Shows: Adidas, Converse, Ocean Pacific In Munich twice a year, Princess Diana’s 21st Birthday Party

•1991: Dina studied R.S.A Aerobics Teaching and taught at various fitness clubs in London, including The Espree Club, Cannons, Jubilee Hall and Steptoes

•1992: UK Women’s Individual Aerobic Champion

•1992: European Individual Aerobic Champion

•1992: 5th Place Las Vegas World Aerobic Championship

•Trained by the American National and World Aerobic Champion Joan Wenson

•1993: UK Women’s Aerobic Champion

•1993: 12th Place New Orleans World Championship

•1994: Presenter London Fitness Network Convention

•1992-1996: Certified Personal Trainer with American Council Of Exercise

•1992-1996: Taught at the prestigious Voight Studios, alongside some of the best instructors in the world, inc. Joan Wenson, Bob Harper, Michelle Dozois, Chris Galen, Madonna Grimes and Patrick Goudeau

•1992-1996: Dina set up Crunch Club Personal Training and trained various clients in Los Angeles, including Kate Pearson of the B52s, Gaye Straza-Rappaport, the creator of Kai,The Princess of Kuwait, actor Raymond Cruz, Ruth Gordon (Doris Days Double) and various elite clients of the Los Angeles business world

•1996: whilst on holiday in Australia, Dina met and married Keith in Sanctuary Cove.

•1996-1997: teaching at various health clubs, including The Rec Club Sanctuary Cove, Healthworks, Tweed Fitness Centre,TheGoldenDoor

•1997-2011: she started Pulse Personal Training on the 12th floor of the Neicon Tower

•2000: Presented at Filex Convention Centre Sydney, Body Barre Sculpting Class and Super Step Class

•2000: Working and building a team of trainers (Dina trained some of the elite Gold Coast trainers)

•2000-Present: Dina studied The Pilates Method with Romana Kryzanwoska, Sari Pace and Cynthia Lochard (Soloist with New York City Ballet, who worked with George Balanchine)

•Dina introduced "True Pilates" into Queensland and is still one of only 2 studios that teach the True Pilates method in Queensland

•2006-2008: created "Pilates – The Authentic Way" DVD and book, "Pilates with the Magic Circle" DVD and Book, "Ball and Band Workout" DVD and Book

•2008: Level 4 Teacher Trainer and responsible for training Apprentices in"Romana Pilates" Certification

•2011-2014: Relocated Pulse Pilates and Fitness to a its current location in Broadbeach, developing a veryspecialisedcentre with specialist teachers in their respective fields, including a fullPilates studio equipped to teach traditional Pilates, Barre Classes, TRX Classes, Specialised Fitness Training, Yoga and Boxing

•2014: Dina is now at Level 3 grade and this year she will host the basic seminar in Queensland to educate future Pilates Teachers in the True Pilates method

•Dina remains very passionate and her mission is to continue to excel and expand on her centre here on the Gold Coast, which offers great training in different forms. Dina believes in cross training the body to reach the ultimate peak fitness and overall wellbeing. Dina cares about her clients’ achieving their goals – after-all, her reputation is on the line with every client, and there is no better advertising than word of mouth.

•2014: Pulse Pilates & Fitness re-brands and prepares for expansion on the Gold Coast and Brisbane.