Gena West is a well-known, award-winning singer, songwriter and performer of the highest caliber. Her talent was first spotted by celebrated jazz singer Nina Simone, who suggested she turn professional and within a few years Gena was signed to Arista Records/BMG and released her first single “Joy” which reached no. 6 in the UK Dance Charts and no. 1 in Italy.
Gena’s passionate and beautiful soul, jazz and gospel renditions have also made her much sought after for events throughout the world and she has recorded four critically acclaimed albums to date. Highlights of her career include the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games, performances for The Queen of England and at many high profile venues around the world, including The Royal Opera House in London and New York’s Madison Square Gardens Arena.
Gena has a passion for fitness and well-being and with her television and online fitness program, Strengthen Your Core with Gena West, her mission is to inspire and change the mindsets of all individuals, especially those on the African Continent, towards exercise. She is a professionally trained Pilates instructor and has been a practitioner for over 18 years.
As a professional singer, she is very experienced in the art of breathing properly, a key component of any exercise program. Gena is known for inspiring others to “change” and is well-respected in her field.
In April 2015, she was one of the few media personalities chosen to be a speaker at TEDx Accra 2015, talking about “The Next Chapter” and encouraging global listeners to embrace change and growth!
Gena was trained in the Uk and currently resides in New York City. She regularly travels around the world, holding workshops and spreading her message of good health through her coaching and exercise program Strengthen Your Core.
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Gena West - Pilates Trainer
www.genawest.com