Aubry Alldredge, a 22-year-old from Kaysville, Utah, has become a certified UpBeat Barre instructor, marking a milestone as an individual with Down syndrome to hold the certification, according to reporting by KSL. Alldredge recently stepped onto the stage to lead a packed class of over 60 participants at VASA Fitness in Kaysville, combining cardio, strength training, Pilates, and yoga to foster community and inclusion.
The Journey to Certification at VASA Fitness
For several years, Alldredge has been a regular participant in group fitness classes at VASA Fitness, including Zumba, dance, HIGH Fitness, UpBeat Pilates, SilverSneakers, and her preferred format, UpBeat Barre. Her dedication and sharp retention of routines eventually caught the attention of the gym’s instructors.
“Aubry has come to our classes for years, and even sometimes she’ll turn around and teach the class because she knows the choreography really well,” said Jane Johnson, an UpBeat Barre instructor and co-owner, as reported by KSL. Johnson noted that Alldredge possesses a strong skill set, an incredible memory for choreography and song lyrics, and a vibrant stage presence.
Alldredge expressed enthusiasm for her new role on stage. “I want to help everyone feel good, and I love to wear a mic, and I love showing options,” Alldredge told KSL. She noted that demonstrating different movement options is a way to show individuals of all abilities what is possible.
Expanding Inclusion in Group Fitness
During her debut class instructing over 60 people, Alldredge moved throughout the room to motivate participants and deliver high-fives, a dynamic she shared in a video posted to Instagram. Johnson stated that gym leadership is working to officially onboard Alldredge as a regular instructor at the Kaysville facility, aligning with UpBeat Barre’s core mission of accessibility.
“Finding ways to be inclusive has been one of our missions,” Johnson told KSL. “We were just delighted when Aubry wanted to be an instructor because she holds those values.”
Advocacy Beyond the Studio
Outside of fitness instruction, Alldredge stays active by walking her dogs and has expanded her creative pursuits into authorship. Alongside her mother, Cindy Alldredge, and her sisters, she wrote a children’s book titled I Have a Six Pack.
Cindy Alldredge explained to KSL that the title is a play on words referring to the family’s six rescued dogs, aiming to promote positivity for the Down syndrome community while encouraging animal adoption. Through her teaching and her writing, Alldredge continues to advocate for inclusion and positive visibility.
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