After graduating from Kent University with a First Class BA Hons Degree on Professional Dance and Performance, she started performing at Northern Ballet Company in the UK and became the first professional Turkish ballerina. Her interest for health and fitness started from a young age when she was training to become a ballerina. Besides dancing, her biggest passion in life is undoubtedly Yoga and Pilates. She has been joining Yoga and Meditation classes and workshops since she was 11. After experiencing the life changing benefits of Yoga and Pilates her whole life, she decided to become a teacher and help other people transform their bodies and their lives. Currently she is dancing at Istanbul State Opera and Ballet and teaching Barre Fitness, Yoga and Pilates in Istanbul. She enjoys guiding others to connect with their bodies to reach the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. Ayca enjoys combining different styles in her classes and always tells people to approach their body with compassion and appreciation while pushing their limits.