A Cwmbran fitness business that blends musical theatre with dance workouts is celebrating its first birthday.
Founder Beth Tilley says the past year has seen ChiChi Fit with Beth – grow from a single class into a full weekly timetable across the area.
Beth launched it in June 2025, describing it as “where Musical Theatre meets Dance Fitness – a unique workout to the soundtrack of stage and screen.”
She began with one Thursday‑night class at Able in Upper Cwmbran while still working full‑time. But within a few months, she realised she wanted to take it further.
“After a couple of months, I knew I wanted to do more, so I left my job and started to grow ChiChi as my full‑time role.”
Since then, Beth has expanded to eight classes per week across Cwmbran, Pontypool and Abergavenny. She has also worked with local organisations including CoStar and Torfaen’s If You Go I Go programme
She recently completed training in ChiChi Chair, making the workout accessible to people with different levels of mobility.
Looking ahead, Beth says the second year is already shaping up to be a busy one.
“I’m looking at an evening class in Abergavenny, plus a brand new area that is under wraps at the moment.”
Cwmbran remains at the heart of her plans: “Cwmbran is my home town so I will continue to grow the classes that we have and spread the joy of ChiChi.”
She is also exploring ways to introduce ChiChi Kids & Family, and says she can provide workshops for community groups, schools and social groups.
For Beth, the classes are about more than fitness.
“ChiChi Fit is more than just an exercise class. Our members often talk about the community that we have and how their mental health has improved as well as the physical benefits. It’s not about being perfect or difficult routines, it’s about moving and having fun with like‑minded people.”
Contact ChiChi Fit with Beth
To find out more about ChiChi Fit with Beth, contact her on 07491 334960 or [email protected]