Our Team
Robynn Soules
Operations Manager Robynn is a highly decorated Latin and Ballroom dance Professionals, who has over 25 years of Dance experience. She has several SA Dance Championship titles under her belt, and is also a former professional dancer on the well-loved TV show Strictly Come Dancing. Aside from her dance achievements, Robynn also has a certificate in Public relations and Marketing, and comes with years of Management, Sales and business experience. Coming from a family of Dancers Robynn is also joined on the Enerchi team by her younger brother, Brandon. As Enerchi’s Front of House Manager, Robynn is in charge of Memberships, Accounts, Bookings and Studio Operations. We are also privileged to have Robynn teaching several of our Latin dance classes, where she shares her spectacular experience with our students. She brings her passion for dance and her bubbly personality to the Enerchi Dream Team.
Brandon Soules
Dance Instructor & Operations assistant Having competed in Ballroom and Latin since the very young age of 5 years old, Brandon is an accomplished dancer and teacher. He has several SA championship titles under his belt, and also represented SA at the World Championships. With a calm temperament, a kind heart and very patient demeanour, Brandon is also a natural teacher. His choreographic skills are well reputed and used for showcase dances to wedding performances. Having trained in International Latin and Ballroom since a young age, his technical skill and understanding help him come across as a confident and relaxed teacher.
Anthony Rau
Director and Dance Teacher With over 20 years of Competitive Latin-American and Ballroom experience, including a prolific 3 year training intensive in London with the world’s best Latin & Ballroom coaches, Anthony has competition credits including SA Champs, Blackpool British Open, World Champs, International Champs and UK Open. He has completed his Associate, Licentiate, & Fellowship in Latin-American along with his Associate & Licentiate in Ballroom through the IDTA, achieving high honours, and going on to coach several SA Champions & successful professional candidates for their IDTA Exams. He has adjudicated several top Championships, including Provincial and National Championships for the SADF, SADTA and FEDANSA. Anthony is currently the National Chairman of the Sadta Social Branch. He also represented South Africa at the 2014 & 2017 World Dance Council Meetings in Blackpool, and attended the Ballroom Dance Federation’s International Congress.
Julie O’Brien
Director of Operations & Dance Teacher Julie has a dance career that stretches back over 50 years. With vast experience in a wide variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Highland Dancing, Ballroom & Latin, Julie brings her wealth of experience to the dynamic team at Enerchi. Apart from this, she comes from a background in HR and Hospitality, where she was manager of large restaurants and events venues. Julie is currently the South African Open Championship Senior Ballroom and Latin Champion, and also now competes in the Open Amateur Ballroom section with fellow instructor, Brandon Soules. She teaches Ballroom, Latin, Jazz, Contemporary & Ballet at Enerchi dance studios, and also is the operations manager. Her skills as a systems and analytical mind, helps Enerchi turn all its wonderful ideas into a reality! She was born in Scotland, but has lived in SA for over 25 years, even though she still has the lovely accent that comes with her place of birth.