TOTAL BARRE® Instructor’s Foundation Course

The 7 hour, one-day Total Barre™ Foundation Course provides the groundwork for Instructors to produce safe, effective and varied barre programs that address the needs and goals of every client. Participants are introduced to the Total Barre™ Principles – six movement awareness fundamentals that provide the structure and biomechanical basis for each exercise. During the course, participants have the opportunity to experience the movements before examining the application of the principles, and learn the essence of each exercise along with the theories of dynamic stability, optimal mobility and movement efficiency.

What you will learn:

• How to use of the Total Barre® Template
• Choreography to teach exercise essence and correct biomechanics of movement
• How to use and choose appropriate music for the template
• The most efficient way to cue and correct when teaching to music
• Suggestions of modifications or props are made throughout the workout to aid and progress clients and add variety

Requirements of Qualification:

This course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement who hold a related certification and/or degree, however, all those interested in this material are encouraged to participate.

Continuing Education Credits