Sheriden Newman Studio Manager & Inferno Pilates Teacher

Sheri is a qualified Pilates teacher, certified through The Pilates Academy International in Singapore (2020), with a professional background in dance. With over 12 years of experience in teaching movement, dance, conditioning and Pilates, Sheri’s passion for movement is infectious. Trained in Classical Ballet (RAD), Sheri completed the Advanced II RAD Ballet exam (aged 4-17) and went on to study Contemporary Dance full-time at both the NZ School of Dance and QUT, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. Alongside this, Sheri studied Bharatha Natyam (Classical Indian Dance) for four years with Kavitha Krishnan at Maya Dance Theatre in Singapore, where she won 1st place on Zee TV’s Dance Singapore Dance – a highlight of her dance career.

She has performed and toured extensively across Southeast Asia, the US and Europe, gaining rich experience in diverse styles of movement. From a young age, Sheri started Pilates classes and training to support her dance training years, which also assisted recovery from knee surgery and other past injuries resulting from an intensive dance regime. Her deep understanding of the body and movement translates into her teaching, where she creates classes that are both challenging and nurturing. Whether it’s a dance class or a sweat sesh in a Pilgrim Inferno Hot Pilates class, you will leave feeling invigorated and alive from Sheri’s infectious love and energy for all things movement.

As the Studio Manager at Pilgrim, Sheri ensures the studio runs smoothly, creating a welcoming and safe space for all who come to practice. Her commitment to excellence allows Pilgrim to remain a place for growth, connection and transformation. Sheri’s energetic and dedicated approach to both management and teaching makes Pilgrim a truly special place for all who enter the community.