re:form’s keystone teacher training focuses on a functional and integrated approach to the fusion of dance conditioning, Pilates, and yoga. We teach and practice barre fitness as more than a sum of its parts, and encourage our students to develop their teaching skills through this holistic lens. We believe that this is a movement practice for every body.
This 120-hour program will give students an immersive perspective on what makes a barre class dynamic, engaging, and fun. We’ll examine everything from the anatomical foundation of the exercises in our repertoire to the anatomy of a playlist. You’ll be supported and encouraged to think critically and creatively about how to craft a barre class that reflects your unique values and goals as a teacher, while being methodically prepared to teach this highly adaptable modality responsibly.
Designed to prepare you for teaching from the ground-up, this entirely virtual course is appropriate for anyone with an interest in movement and a sense of curiosity.
Our Curriculum Covers:
The re:form philosophy on movement
Engineering an innovative and challenging class
Cueing techniques
Driving your class with music and rhythm
Teaching your class with an anatomical eye
Modifying movements for safety and success
What constitutes an engaging and exceptional barre class
When + Where:
Applied Movement Anatomy (AMA) Module via Zoom
See below for additional details on this course, which can be taken as a separate offering.
Friday, February 18
Saturday, February 19
Sunday, February. 20
Intensive Training Module (ITM) via Zoom
Saturday, March. 12
Sunday, March 13
Saturday, March 19
Sunday, March 20
Saturday, April 9
Final Test Out
Saturday, May 21
Program structure:
15 hours Applied Movement Anatomy workshop (AMA)
27 hours Intensive Training Module (ITM)
10 asynchronous virtual group barre classes*
8 live Zoom barre classes*
12 hours self practice
5 hours independent study
25 hours unsupervised practice teaching
10 hours supervised teaching, virtual and/or in-person in Berlin*
8 hours class observation
Final test out