Simone De La Rue began training in classical ballet at the age of three and has enjoyed a successful dance career spanning over two decades, including numerous performances on Broadway, London’s West End and her native Australia. Simone’s initial desire to create a revolutionary exercise technique was to safeguard against injuries. Possessing a strong passion for such an art form Simone wanted to share this joy with her clients both in a private and group forum. Simone opened her first studio in 2011 and is the creator of the Body By Simone method. Her fitness empire includes two Los Angeles studios, one NYC studio, DVDs, an online streaming service, a clothing line, a co-branded shoe with Newton Running, and a TV show on the E! Network. Simone is also the author of “The 8-Week Total Body Makeover Plan”. The New York Times called Body By Simone, "The Girlfriend Workout”, and, in 2016, Forbes Magazine called Body By Simone, “Hollywood’s Hottest Workout Empire”.