LAYNE DUNLAP
Ignite Barre and Fitness Studio was founded and created by Layne Dunlap and Mallory Stafford. Layne grew up in Plymouth, MA where she found her passion for movement as a young girl. In her early 20s, she started a career in real estate and moved to South Boston. After meeting her husband, she moved back to her hometown of Plymouth, where they are now raising their two children. She was introduced to Barre in 2012 after a friend raved about a Barre class she had been going to. She soon began taking classes and fell in love immediately. In 2014, she started her journey as a fitness instructor teaching Barre and Pound and has never looked back.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Ignite Barre and Fitness Studio was founded and created by Layne Dunlap and Mallory Stafford.
MALLORY STAFFORD
Mallory was raised in the Berkshires where she fell in love with fitness. She taught numerous fitness classes at the Cranwell Resort and Spa as well as at the local fitness center. She moved to California where she pursued her bachelor of science in nutrition, followed by becoming a registered nurse. While working as a nurse she fell in love with taking Barre and Pound classes and became an instructor.
During the pandemic, there have been many changes, with only one life to live they decided to take a leap of faith and create their health and fitness brand. They wanted to create a space where they could use their love for health and wellness and share that with their local community. Ignite was created on the belief that each person has the fire within to reach their goals, whether they are fitness related or beyond. Our mission at Ignite is to inspire each person to find that fire within, let it radiate, and guide you to live your best life.
ALEX POST
Meet Alex, originally from Plymouth, MA, moved to California in 2017 to explore life on the West Coast. In April 2024, she decided to move back to Plymouth to be closer to her family. She’s always had a passion for health and fitness and loves spreading this lively energy to her peers and community. Alex started teaching barre and cardio fitness classes in 2016. She took some time off to pursue her nursing career goals. But she’s now excited to jump back into teaching fitness classes again.
GRACE BALER
Meet Grace Baler! Grace was raised in Plymouth, Ma. She grew up playing soccer and running track. She loves working with kids and is studying to become an elementary school teacher. She has always had a passion for fitness, sports, and being active, she loves taking barre and other various classes. As soon as Ignite Barre and Fitness opened, she started coming to class regularly. Shortly after she decided to begin training to be an Ignite instructor and became barre certified. Grace is quiet and sweet, but don’t let that fool you! She knows how to bring the heat and you will leave her class feeling amazing.
EMMA HEALY
Emma grew up in Plymouth, MA with a very athletically driven family. She began playing softball at a young age and eventually played at the collegiate level at Bridgewater State University. Emma graduated in May of 2022 from BSU and is now a Second-grade teacher in Plymouth. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Reading Education. Emma loves dedicating her time to her students and hopes to become a Reading Specialist.
EMILY BARTUCCA
Meet Emily, a fitness enthusiast with a passion for movement and staying active. With a background in publishing, Emily recently relocated to Plymouth, eager to reignite her fitness journey and immerse herself in a vibrant community. Luckily for us, she discovered Ignite! Emily's mission is simple: to inspire you to break out of your comfort zone and ignite your inner fire.
