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.

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’!