Meet Your Team

Ify Obanye

- CEO & Founder

Hey Hot Stepper,

I’m Ify — Personal Trainer, Step Instructor & CEO of Hot Steppers UK.

I’m building a forever community centred on fun and empowerment through high-energy workouts. I turn workouts into vibes, making fitness feel good — and fun — one step class at a time.

Eden Mclean-Elliot

Hey, I’m Eden - the first Hot Steppers UK Pro Instructor :)

After having my own drastic weight loss journey I found a love for all things fitness and health related. Becoming a massive fan of the gym and all that it had to offer.

I started to participate in Ify’s step classes and thoroughly enjoyed them, as a dance teacher and musical theatre performer myself it fit perfectly into my lifestyle. And I never looked back!

After many months of enjoying Ify’s step classes as an aid to my fitness journey. When Ify asked if I wanted to become ‘The first Hot Steppers Uk Pro Instructor’ I knew it was a no brainer.

Now I enjoy teaching my own Step Class in South East London - Greenwich and I can’t wait to build on the growing step community within the local area.

Karah George

Hey everyone, my name is Karah!

I have a background in dance and hope to bring a unique blend of rhythm and energy to each step session.

With my extensive Afrodance experience I promise fun, high-energy classes that motivate and encourage!

Join me every Saturday in Hackney at 10am for your weekly Afro Step classes.

Sha Akhtar

Hi, I’m Sha.

I’ve been a Hot Stepper for just over a year and have recently taken the leap to become a Pro Instructor. With a degree in dance and a passion for all things fitness, merging the two is literally my dream job. I absolutely love step it’s brought me so much joy. Who knew cardio could be this much fun?

I'm all about good vibes, high energy, and having fun! This community is incredibly welcoming, super supportive, and full of love — and I’m so proud to be a part of it.

Got any questions? Feel free to reach out. I hope to see you in class soon — let’s get to steppin’!