Tour Crew Italy:
- Anna Pattaro
- Barbara Callegaro
- Giovanni Leccese
- Maria Mazzara
- Martina Colombo
- Matteo Piovesan
- Ornella Mautone
- Pamela Bragante
- Roberta Cascio
- Selene Schiavino
- Tiziana Samori
The Tour Crew in Italy is bringing the energy, making serious noise, and leaving a lasting impact wherever they go. Through every class they lead and every event they participate in, they’re building meaningful connections, inspiring others, and strengthening the community one beat at a time. Their passion, dedication, and enthusiasm continue to create unforgettable experiences while showcasing the power of coming together through music, movement, and connection including one the biggest fitness and wellness events in Italy – RiminiWellness!
POUND’s presence this year was made even stronger by our Italian Tour Crew, who played a vital role in driving excitement on the ground, connecting with participants, supporting lead generation, and helping reignite momentum for POUND in Italy, together with ICON Magda. Their energy, leadership, and local community support were key to making our participation a success.
Read on for some of our Tour Crew Italy individual stories!
Anna Pattaro (@apattaro)
Anna’s journey with POUND is rooted in a lifelong passion for movement and fitness. After earning a degree in Computer Science from the University of Venice in 2002 and beginning a career in IT with the General Insurance Group, she continued pursuing her love of sport through tennis, fitness, and group exercise. In 2015, Anna became a licensed POUND Pro, and a year later expanded her expertise by earning a Functional Training certification recognized at the European level.
Today, Anna shares POUND through her weekly classes and has even introduced lunchtime sessions at her company’s employee club – an initiative that has been met with great enthusiasm and success. Beyond the studio, she proudly supports ICON Magda alongside Barbara Callegaro and fellow Tour Crew members at two of Italy’s largest fitness events, RiminiWellness and Bibione Beach Fitness, helping bring the POUND experience to thousands of participants.
Anna and Barbara have also hosted local POUND events in Treviso, continuing to grow their community and inspire new participants. While there are no additional local events currently on the calendar, they are already rallying a team of supporters for the upcoming Bibione Beach Fitness event this September.
Anna’s advice for fellow Pros and Tour Crew members:
“Embrace imperfection. If you mess up a choreography, smile and keep hitting the beat. Authenticity is more important than technical perfection. Your energy is contagious. Even on the most tiring days, your enthusiasm lights up the room and changes the mood of those who listen.”
Barbara Callegaro (@barbiec1970)
Barbara’s POUND journey began in 2015, and it was love at first sight. She and her friend Anna attended one of the first POUND trainings in Italy led by ICON Diane, and from that moment, Barbara knew she had found something special. Inspired by the energy, music, and community, she immediately began incorporating POUND into her weekly schedule – and more than a decade later, she’s still rocking out and sharing the experience with others. Today, she’s proud to be a member of the POUND Tour Crew team, helping bring the magic of POUND to communities across Italy.
Barbara spreads POUND through her longstanding weekly classes, local events, and social media outreach. She is passionate about introducing new people to the format and creating opportunities for participants to experience the unique energy that POUND delivers. For Barbara, the atmosphere of a POUND class is unlike anything else.
“The atmosphere created during class makes you forget the effort, and the sweat turns into pure energy and fun. Every time I turn on the music, grab my Ripstix, and start teaching, everything else disappears. For 45 minutes, we’re all incredible rock stars.”
Barbara is also an active supporter of some of Italy’s biggest fitness events, including Bibione Beach Fitness and RiminiWellness, where she joins fellow Tour Crew members in supporting ICON Magda and introducing POUND to thousands of participants. While local events are currently on pause for the summer, preparations are already underway for a strong return in September. In the meantime, Barbara and her team are looking forward to showing up in full force at Bibione Beach Fitness, where POUND continues to be a crowd favorite year after year.
Barbara’s advice to fellow Pros and Tour Crew members:
“POUND is a must-try, and once you try it, you can’t wait to do it again. POUND creates incredible energy, and when the music starts, people’s faces light up and their smiles become contagious.”
Martina Colombo (@Ardea_m)
Martina’s POUND journey began in 2017 at a training in Genova, and from the very first class, she knew she had discovered something extraordinary. While the first 45 minutes challenged her in ways she didn’t expect, everything changed when she looked over at Nadia and saw her infectious energy and confidence radiating throughout the room.
“I thought, ‘How am I going to get through this?’ But then I stopped for a second, looked at Nadia, and felt her incredibly intoxicating energy. It boosted my confidence, and I had no idea how much that moment would change my life.”
What started as a fitness class quickly became one of the greatest opportunities of Martina’s life. Through POUND, she found not only a powerful workout but also a community where she felt deeply connected to others and empowered to be her authentic self.
Today, Martina brings that same passion and energy into every class she teaches. She strives to give 100% every time she steps in front of a room, creating an environment where participants can let go, be themselves, and experience the transformative power of movement and music.
“For me, POUND is my release from the real world. It helps me step out of my shell. I feel more confident, I laugh more, and I feel powerful. I love how it makes me feel, and I love how it makes other people feel. Together we shine, we make noise, and no one is allowed to leave class without a huge smile on their face. No one is judged. We are all different, and we enjoy being different – together.”
Over the years, Martina has created countless memorable experiences through POUND. Some of her highlights include meeting Kirsten Potenza at RiminiWellness in 2019 and receiving the gift of a Generation POUND Pro Training, attending the London Generation POUND Pro Training with ICON Jess, and hosting a POUND Pro Training in September 2019, complete with a special POUND-themed lunch experience. Most recently, she proudly represented the POUND community on stage at RiminiWellness 2026 alongside her fellow Tour Crew members.
Martina’s advice to fellow Pros and Tour Crew members:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.”
Ornella Mautone (@ornellamautone)
Ornella’s POUND journey began in 2018 at RiminiWellness, where she discovered a format that perfectly combined three of her greatest passions: fitness, rock music, and drumming. From the very first class, she was hooked.
“It was love at first beat!”
Inspired by the energy, empowerment, and sense of community that POUND creates, Ornella quickly became dedicated to sharing the experience with others. Today, she owns and operates OrAnge Dance Fitness Bologna ASD, where she has played a pivotal role in growing the POUND community throughout Bologna.
As the first person to bring POUND to her city, Ornella recognized its potential to inspire and energize participants of all backgrounds. She encouraged fellow instructors to become licensed POUND Pros, helping expand access to classes and grow a thriving local community of rock stars.
“Now we have several classes made up of true rock stars, and every opportunity is a good one to make some noise together!”
Ornella continues to create opportunities for people to experience the power of POUND through classes, events, and special community gatherings. Most recently, she organized a masterclass featuring ICON Magda and joined her on stage at RiminiWellness, creating an unforgettable experience for participants and fellow Pros alike.
Her passion for POUND extends far beyond fitness. For Ornella, it’s about building connections, spreading joy, and creating an environment where people can move, make noise, and have fun together.
Ornella’s advice to fellow Pros and Tour Crew members:
“The energy of this discipline must never be lacking! Let’s spread POUND for a world of health, wellness, music, and fun!”
Selene Schiavino (@selene.schiavino)
Selene’s POUND journey began completely by chance at a sporting event. Curious to try something new, she joined a class – and instantly fell in love with the energy, music, and excitement of the experience. Inspired by what she felt in those first moments, she immediately searched for the next available training and dove headfirst into the world of POUND.
At the time, Selene had never taught a fitness class before. With guidance, encouragement, and support from her ICON and mentor, Magda, she gained the confidence to step into a leadership role and begin sharing POUND with others.
“Magda gave me so much useful advice and became an important point of reference throughout my journey.”
Today, Selene continues to spread POUND in creative and innovative ways. By introducing participants from different fitness backgrounds to POUND, she helps even more people discover the benefits of rhythm, movement, and self-expression.
For Selene, one of the most rewarding parts of being a POUND Pro is connecting with people at events and witnessing their reactions when they experience POUND for the very first time. That’s why she makes it a priority to attend many of Italy’s major sporting and fitness events, helping introduce new audiences to the format she loves.
Whether she’s teaching a class, supporting an event, or sharing POUND with the community, Selene is passionate about encouraging others to step outside their comfort zones and try something new.
Selene’s advice to fellow Pros and Tour Crew members:
“Don’t think too much about it – just do it!”
Tiziana Samori (@tiziana.sam)
Tiziana’s POUND journey began in 2018 at Bibione Beach Fitness, where she experienced the format for the very first time and immediately fell in love with its unique combination of fitness, music, and empowerment. Inspired by the energy of the class and the community surrounding it, she took the next step in 2020 by becoming a licensed POUND Pro.
That first training was only the beginning. Driven by her passion for learning and sharing the POUND experience, Tiziana continued to expand her knowledge and skills by earning additional licenses, including POUND Unplugged and Generation POUND as well as continued education through LEVEL Up.
Today, Tiziana is a dedicated advocate for POUND in her hometown of Turin, where she teaches classes three times each week. Every two months, she also hosts special POUND + POUND Unplugged events, giving participants new opportunities to experience both programs. Beyond her local community, she is a familiar face at Italy’s largest fitness events, including Bibione Beach Fitness and RiminiWellness, where she proudly represents the POUND community year after year.
In 2026, Tiziana continued to create meaningful opportunities for connection and movement. In March, she hosted special POUND + POUND Unplugged classes, and in May, she led a women-only event focused on promoting the benefits of physical exercise and highlighting POUND as an effective and empowering toning workout. She also took the stage as a member of the Tour Crew on the R3BEL Stage at RiminiWellness 2026, helping bring the energy of POUND to one of the country’s biggest fitness audiences.
For Tiziana, POUND is more than a workout – it’s a way to inspire confidence, build community, and encourage people to pursue their goals with passion and determination.
Tiziana’s advice to fellow Pros and Tour Crew members:
“Always believe in your dreams, and never stop making noise.”