Ginie Klaassen

Ginie’s Background

Ginie Klaassen was born and raised in the Netherlands, where she pursued her passion for dance and movement through studies in theatre dance and exercise therapy. In 2004, she moved to Belgium, where she has since built a rich career as a teacher of classical and modern dance, including at the Lemmens Institute. With over 25 years of teaching experience and a deep interest in body awareness, she rediscovered Pilates — a practice she first encountered at the age of 18 — and eventually decided to pursue the Polestar Pilates Comprehensive training.

Why she does what she does

For Ginie, it’s all about deepening body awareness and finding control and balance through movement. Pilates is a powerful tool that helps people reconnect with their bodies — not just as dancers or teachers, but as individuals. In her classes, she creates space for focus, self-awareness, and activating deep muscular engagement. She finds great fulfilment in guiding students and clients on their journey toward conscious and healthy movement.

Fun facts about Ginie

Ginie is a proud mother of two fantastic boys. Sitting still isn’t in her nature — both literally and figuratively — and in her free time, she loves to get lost in historical novels. Her enthusiasm, broad experience, and genuine interest in people make her a valuable addition to the Waves team.