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The Definitive Guide to Online Barre Workouts

By Barre Culture, Barre franchise information, Barre3, Exercises, Most requested, Pure Barre, The Bar Method 24 Comments

The workout DVD, compared to live streaming workouts seems like an ancient artifact that is collecting more dust than dollars for studios these days. Like every industry that has been impacted by the digital revolution, the fitness industry is indeed not immune to disruption. Though the DVD is undoubtedly still being promoted in studios and online, it is slowly being pushed aside to make way for the more popular monthly subscription-based model and streaming workouts.

On-demand workouts are a dime a dozen these days, as many barre studios are wising up to the idea that their clients for many reasons can’t always make it to a live workout.

 

Why online barre?

Whether you are travelling for business, on vacation, a new mom, or just would prefer to workout in the comfort of your living room, there a many advantages to remote classes.

For one, all you need is an internet connection, a reasonable amount of floor space and some comfortable clothes to workout in. You decide when your workout begins, so you are not at the mercy of the studio schedule.

On the flip side, it takes a lot of discipline to commit to at-home fitness classes. For me, I find I don’t push myself as much when I don’t have an instructor in front of me to go through the workout together with.

Use the list below to find an online-based workout that is right for you.

Also, a heads up that there are one or two affiliate links on the page, so if you do happen to make a purchase after clicking on them, I will make a small commission from the sale. It helps pay for the cost to run the site and is not necessarily an endorsement for the product(s).

 

Pure Barre GO

Where: purebarre.com/go

What: Über popular franchise Pure Barre has recently updated and rebranded their online portal from Pure Barre On Demand to Pure Barre GO. They have online workouts for diehards who can’t make it to any of their over 500 locations across North America. The videos are packaged in several different increments, from 10 minutes to a full hour with live classes streaming throughout the month. They also have pre/postnatal workouts. 

You can sign up through your local Pure Barre, or through the corporate site, just search Pure Barre GO in the locations section. If you’re a Pure Lifestyle member, Pure Barre GO will replace your Pure Barre On Demand access and remain as a grandfathered perk of your membership.

Price: Contact your local studio for membership options.



 

 

 

The Bar Method Online

Where: barmethod.com/bar-online

What: The Bar Method offers an alternative to their popular in-studio workouts with a vast collection of videos to choose from. A number of their top instructors lead various workouts, so you can stick to your favourite class or mix things up with creative and challenging sequences. Class lengths vary from 20 to 60 minutes. Take advantage of their 14-day trial before committing to a monthly subscription plan.

Price: $19/month.

 

The Dailey Method Online

Where: thedaileymethod.com/online

What:
The Dailey Method‘s subscription service offers clients an ever-expanding library in a variety of lengths and Dailey class formats with new content being added weekly. From Dailey Barre to interval workouts and restorative classes, there’s something for every speed. For more on The Dailey Method, you can read my interview with Jill Dailey.

Price:
$20.00 month allows you to select from pre-recorded or live classes, depending on your preference. There’s a free 14-day trial if you would like to sample the workouts before you commit.

 

The Dailey Method

 

 

Barre Variations

Where: barrevariations.com

What: Entrepreneur Michelle DuVall’s impressive library of at-home workout videos appeals to both students and barre instructors. You can purchase a monthly subscription or rent the workouts of your choice à la carte. New videos are added monthly, plus workshops to further your knowledge and training are scheduled regularly.

Price: VIP Monthly Memberships go for $15/month

 

Michelle DuVall of Barre Variations at the barre.
Photo courtesy of Barre Variations.

 

 

Physique 57 On Demand

Where: ondemand.physique57.com

What: No equipment is necessary for Physique 57‘s 80+ videos and programs that come in various intervals of 10, 15, 30, 45 and 57 minutes. Browse workouts in their library based on your goals and create playlists for different exercises.

Price: $29.95/month but the price comes down to $19.95/month if you commit to a multi-month plan.

 

Physique 57 On Demand Survey


Physique 57’s On Demand service surveys people when they sign up so they can be matched with videos that meet their workout goals.

 

Barre3 Online Workouts

Where: barre3.com/online-workouts

What: Yoga-inspired barre brand, Barre3 has a vast collection of classes as part of their on-demand service. New videos are uploaded every week, so the content remains current and fresh. Their video library may be large, but it comes with a steeper price tag. Barre3’s on-demand service is also one of the most expensive on the list. Take advantage of their 15-day trial before committing to a subscription.

Price: $29/month.

 

Barre3 Online Workouts
Source: Youtube

 

 

Exhale On Demand

Where: ondemand.exhalespa.com

What: 
Mind/body company Exhale Spa has Exhale On Demand, which features new barre, yoga and cardio workouts each week. They have a generous 30-day free trial, so you can test out their service.

Price:
$26.45/month or $264.64/year

 

Exhale On Demand barre class
Exhale On Demand

 

 

Xtend Barre Online

Where: videos.xtendbarre.com

What: Xtend Barre has successfully franchised their business from London, England to Sydney, Australia and has been part of the at-home workout game for many years now. Their videos are more compact, with videos ranging from 10 to 20 minutes, so if you feel like you just need smaller cardio bursts, this might be the right subscription for you.

Price: $19/month, $85/6 months or $145/year.

 


Forme Barre Fitness

Where: Forme Barre Fitness Virtual Studio

What:
East Coast barre brand Forme Barre Fitness just launched its own virtual studio featuring a mixture of on-demand and live-streaming classes after having teamed up with NEOU in the past. Now you can take a variety of their alignment-focused classes including their full-length, 60-minute Forme Method classes, their Forme Focus classes, which are shorter in length and focus on specific body parts, and their Forme Blend classes which feature a combination of ballet and cardio. New content is added multiple times per week.

Price:
$49.99 per month, with a free 7-day trial.

 

Facebook Image for Forme Barre Fitness

Source: formebarre.com

 

 

Barre Where You Are

Where: barrewhereyouaresc.com

What:
Online-based video streaming service Barre Where You Are will make you feel like your instructor is right there with you! A subscription includes access to signature (full-length) and express classes, plus modification options, a breakdown of barre form and terminology and a mixture of different yoga classes. New classes are added monthly.

Price:
A monthly subscription is $14.99 and a yearly subscription goes for $164.99. BWYA has a free 7-day trial so you can test out the workouts before committing to a subscription. 

A woman doing an online barre workout at home

Photo: barrewhereyouaresc.com

 

 

Silhouette by Alexis 

Where: silhouettebyalexis.com

What: If you’re craving a full-body barre workout that has more of a cardio lean, then Silhouette by Alexis gives members access to over 50 hours of workouts with new content posted weekly. The Silhouette Slick Library includes videos organized by arms, legs, abs, planks, dance cardio, and back strengthening workouts. The Silhouette Signature Library consists of full 40-minute classes. Your subscription allows you to also receive access to meditations, and soon-to-be-released pre and postnatal classes and information. Members can access video content anytime and on multiple devices, as the workouts are optimized for any laptop or phone. 

Need a little guidance? Alexis releases her personal schedule each week, so if you need some inspiration, take a page out of her playbook and follow her suggested routine, which usually consists of a combination of low impact and high-intensity workouts. 

Price: The monthly price is $9.99 or if you opt for the yearly subscription of $95.00, you’ll shave off a bit of money. A 7-day free trial at both the monthly and yearly level is available if you would like to try before you buy.

 

Promotional images for Silhouette by Alexis

Source: silhouettebyalexis.com

 

 

The Barrecore Method On Demand

Where: barrecore.com/onlineworkouts

What: London-based Barrecore has lots of video content via their on-demand service. Options available include: BarreSIGNATURE, BarreASANA, BarreFORM, BarreEXPRESS and BarreSWEAT among others. You’ll find workouts in various lengths from 5 minutes to a full hour. 

Price: £25/month. There’s a 2-week free trial available.

 

Source: barrecore.com

 

 

theLONDONmethod

Where: theLONDONmethod

What: The ladies of theLONDONmethod are champions of Lotte Berk and her method, which was really the catalyst for many Americanized barre methods you know and love today. Having been taught by Lotte’s daughter Esther Fairfax directly, they are on a mission to pass on all they know and love about this original technique. 

They have two online options. The first is TLM TV. This is an online subscription service where you can get access to pre-recorded videos. It’s also a great way to get a history lesson on the original method. 

Price: Prices will range, depending on whether you want to pay for TLM TV or their live-streaming classes. TLM TV goes for $29.99/month or $330.00 for the year. If you’d like to get access to their live classes, membership options range from a $50 2-week unlimited “tourist” option to an unlimited autopay option for $175/month, with other options at varying levels of commitment in between.


 

Y2B Fit Online

Where: y2bfit.com

What: Y2B Fit has a number of online options available for purchase. Most are time-based, so you can decide how long you would like access to the content. Options available include yoga and barre, postnatal barre and core, a live streaming option and an online fitness coaching option among other products.

Price: Prices range from $2.99 for one day of access to a 90-day option at $119.99.

 

Crystal Widmann of Y2BFit

Photo: Y2B Fit

 

The Ballet Spot

Where: theballetspot.com

What: NYC and LA-based adult ballet fitness studio, The Ballet Spot is now completely online with a mix of live-streaming and on-demand options. They offer 30 weekly interactive live stream classes over Zoom ranging from Cardio Ballet to Total Body Barre, Ballet Stretch, Ballet Sculpt, and more, all taught by knowledgeable and experienced professional dancers. No prior dance or barre experience is needed for any of their classes.

Price: New clients can try two live stream classes for the price of one – $5/class, $10 total, or three days of unlimited live streams for only $21. On-demand rentals of class recordings are also available for $5/class or $25/week for unlimited access to over 40 classes.

 

The Ballet Spot barre class

Source: Viciedo Photography via theballetspot.com

 
 

Studio Barre On Demand

Where: studiobarreondemand.com

What: California-based Studio Barre just launched its on-demand service. Workouts vary in length from 25-minute “quickie” workouts to 60-minute full-length workouts. Memberships come with access to their private Facebook group.

Price: $29 for the month, with a pay-as-you-go membership or pay $299 for the year outright and save the equivalent of 2 months worth of fees. For anyone who wants to try it out first, there’s a 7-day free trial. 

 

Studio Barre On Demand promotional image

Source: instagram.com/studiobarreondemand

 

 

barreALLEY

Where: barrealley.com

What: Touted as “your virtual barre studio” barreALLEY is always updating its online library. Notably, they delete their older content after a few days to ensure the content is always fresh. There are 7 programs to choose from, depending on your level of commitment. Access to the private Facebook group is complimentary with all packages.

Price: Prices will range, depending on whether you want to pay a one-time fee, or sign up for a monthly subscription. The basic product is a one-time fee of $20.00 for one month of access, all the way to a yearly subscription which costs $40/month or an annual fee of $480. For anyone who wants to try it out first, there’s a 7-day free trial. 

 

WildHeart Canmore

Where: wildheartcanmore.com

What:
Situated in Canmore, Alberta in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, WildHeart Canmore is a yoga and barre studio that offers over 100 on-demand classes, with new content being added each week. Clients receive access to a variety of yoga and barre classes that vary in length from 5 – 60 minutes, with options ranging from upper and lower body workouts to cardio-based classes and stretch and restore, among others.

Price: $24.99 per month. There is a 7-day free trial available.

The exterior of WildHeart Canmore, a yoga and barre studio in the Rocky Mountains of Canada.

Source: Kelly Schovanek for WildHeart Canmore


The Barre Code On-Demand

Where: thebarrecode.com/on-demand

What: 
Fast-growing fitness brand The Barre Code is extending its offering by taking its popular classes online, including their Barre, HIIT, Strength and Restorative workouts. 

Classes are available via SweatWorking, a third-party app that will house their workouts that vary in length from 5 to 55 minutes.

Price:
$9.99 to $19.99/month + tax (depending on location) for non-members to access 80+ digital workouts with new content being added each month.

 

 

Barre Life

Where: barrelife.intelivideo.com

What: 
The Southern Ontario fitness studio offers clients 24/7 access to a variety of workouts including Barre Fusion, Mat Pilates, Classic Barre and Sculpt & Barre. There’s no trial, but there’s a 22-minute preview that you can watch to get a feel for the type of workouts they offer.

Price: $29.99 CAD/month

 

Neighborhood Barre Online

Where: neighborhoodbarreonline.vhx.tv

What: The Tennessee-based franchise has a library of online workouts that are frequently updated. 

Price: $18.55/month or $210.63/year after the 14-day free trial.

Screenshot of a Neighborhood Barre Online class

Photo: neighborhoodbarre.com

 

 

Vibe Barre

Where: vibebarrestudio.com

What: Mesa, Arizona’s Vibe Barre hadn’t even had a chance to open before the state shut down again, but that hasn’t stopped Victoria and the team from offering live stream options to her new clientele. Class options include Barre Burn, Barre Control and High Fitness, a cardio-infused, high-intensity workout.

Price: Any packages purchased during the shutdown can be used for in-studio classes once they open up. Prices range from a single drop-in at $18 to $139/month for unlimited classes ($119 autopay). Check out their newbie 3 classes for $20 special. Your first class is also complimentary.

 

Vibe barre staff pose for a photo during a pre-opening celebration.

The Vibe Barre crew pose for a photo during a pre-opening celebration.
Source: instagram.com/vibe_barre

 

 

TriTone Triple Barre Online

Where: tritonefit.com

What: A combination of on-demand and live streaming options are now available from Naples, Florida-based TriTone Triple Barre, who are best known for their Triple Barre Toning System and aquamarine and silver colour scheme. On-demand options include full 60-minute classes and 20-minute sculpts. Alternatively, if you are into live-streaming workouts, you can join their in-studio classes virtually, 6 days a week. 

Price: Access to the virtual on-demand platform goes for $39 per month or $339 annually. Live-streaming classes can be purchased separately. Single classes go for $25 each. Other class package options are available. There’s a 7-day free trial for anyone who wants to test before they buy.

 

TriTone Triple Barre in Naples, Florida

Source: instagram.com/tritone.triple.barre

 

 

Leah Sarago

Where: leahsaragofitness.vhx.tv

What: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Leah Sarag has over 300 workouts in Ballet Body® and Iron Barre® available to stream. Subscribers also receive access to new workouts and training plans, designed for all levels.

Price: $14 per month after a free 7-day trial.

 

Leah Sarago instructing a barre class

Source: instagram.com/leahsaragofitness

 

 

Fluidity Barre On Demand

Where: online.fluidity.com

What: Touted as the only studio-quality barre workout for the home, this on-demand service is part of the larger Fluidity program that was launched by Michelle Austin. The online workouts are intended to be used alongside their Fluidity Barre product, which is comprised of a barre made of wood and a cushioned mat that is upheld by double beams. The on-demand service can be purchased as part of their full suite product offering (barre + mat, ball, pump, DVDs, bands, and healthy eating guide), or on its own.

Price: $30 per month, or $300 for the year.  

 

 

The Ballet Physique

Where: streaming.theballetphysique.com

What: The Ballet Physique may just have a one-room barre studio in Littleton, Colorado but they have quite a comprehensive library of content through their online streaming service. Subscribe to their on-demand service and you’ll receive unlimited access to over 100 workouts, with new content added each Monday.

You can choose from a variety of lengths depending on whether you want to fit in a quickie workout or a full-length studio class. Their content can be streamed from your platform of choice, computer, tablet, smartphone, or tv streaming device.

Price: $19.99 – $24.99 per month, depending on your level of commitment. There is a free 14-day trial for newcomers.

 

A woman stretches on the floor of The Ballet Physique studio in Littleton, Colorado

Source: instagram.com/theballetphysique

 


Red Relevé

Where: redreleve.com

What: Ballet meets burlesque in this steamy signature workout from professional dancer and choreographer Byron Quiros.

Price: Get your inner Fosse on with $11.oo workouts. 

 

Women from the Red Relevé program, do a ballet meets burlesque workout.

Source: instagram.com/redreleve

 

The Charlie Barre

Where: thecharliebarre.com

What: The West Virginia-based studio has ramped up their online video efforts, and are providing clients with various subscription-based options. 


Price: Online memberships are available to view their virtual classes at several price points.
$70 for one month, or $60/month for 6 months, or $50/month for one year of access.

 

Killed By Kiki

Where: killedbykiki.com

What: Don’t be intimidated by the name, Killed By Kiki is a warm and inviting online option hosted by Kyra (Kiki) Christopher, a New York City-based fitness instructor whose CV includes time spent teaching at Exhale and Pop Physique among other places. 

A self-professed purveyor of bad jokes, Kiki will have you smiling during class which may or may not help you forget just how hard she is working you.

Price: Rates vary depending on your commitment, from $15 for a drop-in class to $135 for a 10-class pack. Both group and private classes are available.

 

 

Killed By Kiki Instagram Image

Source: instagram.com/killed.by.kiki

 

 

Barre Body Studio On Demand

Where: barrebodystudio.com/ondemand

What: Calgary, Alberta’s Barre Body Studio offers on-demand classes through their online site. Classes range from low-impact to high-intensity and are available at varying lengths from quick 10-minute workouts to full 60-minute classes. Membership comes with access to their Facebook group for additional support and motivation. A sample 15-minute workout is available on their site. 


Price: 19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. A 7-day free trial is available.

 

 

Ballet Beats

Where: balletbeats.com

What: This fun, energetic workout was created to break down barriers, and make ballet fitness accessible to everyone. Their online subscription service offers unlimited access to video content that consists of 30-40 minute Ballet Beats® videos, 20-25 minute cardio videos, and “in-studio” workouts which are refreshed monthly. Specialty classes and ongoing technique videos are occasionally added. 


Price: Online memberships are $24.99 per month or $250.00 per year. You can try out their service for free, for 7 days. They are also currently offering 50% off your first month with the code: FEELGOODATHOME

 

UpBeat Barre

Where: upbeatbarre.com

What: Designed for instructors but open to everybody, the online portal houses pre-recorded and live-streaming options. New choreography and Spotify playlists are released each week and are intended to help inspire moves and format options for your own workouts. In addition to the video content, notes, tips, modifications, and online support are available if you need assistance with designing classes.

Price: For $12.95/month or $119.95 for an annual subscription, you’ll receive unlimited access to their entire library. They also currently have a great founders rate of $9.95/month, or $99.95/year.

Four women doing a barre workout, with green bender balls behind their knees.

Source: upbeatbarre.com

 

CarmelBarre

Where: carmelbarrelive.com

What: California’s CarmelBarre has a subscription-based video service that allows users to workout along with live and pre-recorded videos. Multiple classes are added weekly. 


Price: Access to their online library is $20/month. There is a complimentary 7-day trial, and you can cancel anytime.

 

Barre Beautiful

Where: barrebeautiful.com

What: If you’re looking for a workout with more of a traditional ballet focus, then Toronto’s Barre Beautiful‘s newly-launched online service might be right for you.  

Price: Their video subscription is currently priced at $40/month, and the drop-in rate is only $5/class.

 

Youpila

Where: youpila.de

What: German-based fitness brand Youpila has YOUPILA® WORKOUTS ON DEMAND that includes barre, Pilates, yoga, stretching and pre and post-natal classes to choose from. Classes are taught in German, FYI, however if you’re not fluent in the language, it’s still easy to follow along with their fun classes. 

Price: Rates are based on the length of subscription you commit to. One month is €59, 3 months is €49 per month, and 6 months is €39 per month. 

 

The Belle Bod

Where: ondemand.thebellebod.com

What: The popular Canadian brand Barre Belle that has taken Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto by storm, has an equally sweat-friendly version of their workouts online through their on-demand service. Expect a bit of dance-infused barre and interval training-based workouts to get your heart rate up and your body toned. 

Price: Access to their online library starts at $20.00/month with a free 7-day trial. 

 

Free Resources

Barre Fitness’ YouTube Channel

Canada’s largest barre brand, Barre Fitness has a tonne of free online workouts via its YouTube channel. 

MOVE with michelle

Fitness trainer Michelle Carrillo has an assortment of workouts in varying lengths on her YouTube channel.

 

Additional Resources

Not necessarily paid and not necessarily free, this is where I’m listing additional resources and content that has become available to consume as part of the response to COVID-19.

The Barre Standard

Based out of Arvada, Colorado, the independent studio has been producing online classes for anyone to participate in. Book through Mindbody via their website. There’s also complimentary live-streaming workouts on their Instagram profile.

Barre Centric

Western New York-based Barre Centric host live-stream classes and also regularly update content on their YouTube channel. 

 

 

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The Complete Guide to In-Studio and Online Barre Certification

By Barre Culture, Barre franchise information, Most requested 21 Comments

There are many certifications out there, both in-person and online, but not all barre certifications are made equal. This guide is intended to give you an overview of all known certifications that are open to everyone, who they are hosted by and what you will get for your hard-earned money and time. What’s not included in this list are certifications that are provided by barre franchises that require you to teach their specific method once you are certified. For instance, if you are trained by Pure Barre, it’s assumed that you will be teaching at Pure Barre.

Have you done any of the certifications below and want to weigh in on who offers the best training? Leave a comment below. Full disclosure, there are a couple affiliate links on this page. It helps keep this website’s lights on.

 

Certified by Barreworks

Length:

75 hours

Location:

Online with occasional in-person workshops. Most offline events are conducted in and around Toronto and Montreal, Canada.

Cost:

CAD $1195 per person. They occasionally offer early bird savings for their training program, so be on the lookout for discounts.

The Claim:

They offer immersive and effective training from instructors who have more than a couple decades of experience combined. I used to go to Barreworks classes in Toronto when they had two studio locations, so I can personally vouch that their classes are safe and effective.

I was given access to their training program for a week to see what it was all about. The course was very comprehensive, especially regarding anatomy and exercise science. I appreciated that they focused on safety and modifications for each exercise.

Also, they regularly offer a BIPOC scholarship, awarding $1000 to the successful recipient. This will go toward the full tuition fee for an in-studio Barre Certified by Barreworks course. The recipient’s investment is $395 + hst. Go to their website for more details.

Prerequisites?

There are no prerequisites.

 

Certified by Barreworks Instagram Post

Source: instagram.com/certifiedbybarreworks

Barre Intensity®

Length:

One and two-day training options are available.

Location:

Studios around the globe from Denver Colorado to Dubai, UAE. There is an online certification option as well.

Cost:

One Day training is $349/participant and a Two Day training workshop will cost $449/participant. There is an additional video test out cost ranging from $25 – $90 depending on your prior barre training experience.

The Claim:

Their goal is to provide you with the foundations and support necessary to teach barre fitness wherever you go. Barre Intensity® combines attributes of Pilates, dance, and functional fitness training.

Prerequisites?

Anyone can attend one of the training sessions regardless of their background. Those who have a background in dance, Pilates, yoga, or group fitness instruction will have an easier time fully understanding the information during the training but the manual is created in such a way that all material reviewed during the training can be revisited afterwards. Those attending the Essentials training will need prior barre training experience or extensive group fitness experience coupled with being a barre class student. Set up and execution of the basic barre exercise repertoire are not covered in Essentials training.

Barre Intensity Instructor Training


Barre Certification from the International Ballet Barre Fitness Association

Length:

35-hour home study course which must be completed within 6 months.

Location:

Online

Cost:

$497

The Claim: Largest and most recognized online certification program in the world!

International Ballet Barre Fitness Association Certification Instagram Screenshot

 

Exhale

Length:

This is one of the more intensive of any instructor training programs out there. The in person option includes 40 hours of hands-on training with two master trainers. This explains why the cost of the training is steeper than other workshops.

Location:

Various locations in the United States including New York, Boston and Los Angeles

Cost:

$1,995.

The Claim:

Quality instruction at 3X the industry standard that was developed by fitness legends, Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp.

Barre Certified IG Screenshot


Barre Forte

Length:

2 days

Location:

Denver, CO

Cost:

$669

The Claim:

They will help you master the small movements and controlled principles that differentiate barre from ballet.

Qualifications:

You will be required to hold a current CPR or Group Fitness Certification or plan to do so in the future in order to obtain continuing education units.

Barre Forte Certification Instagram Screenshot

Barre Variations Teacher Training

Length:

One-day workshops

Location:

For now, the US and UK and online via live stream

Cost:

$260

The Claim:

The training provides teachers with the foundation they’ll need to teach barre, develop skills to ensure their classes are never boring and be able to find their teaching voice. You’ll be able to develop a unique, effective, creative and challenging barre class with the Barre Variations method.

Women take part in a Barre Variations workshop

Photo: barrevariations.com

 

Barre Where You Are

Length:

1 day/8 hours

Location:

Various locations across North America, UK and beyond

Cost:

$230

The Claim:

Participants will be taught the foundation of barre and how to construct a high-quality and safe class. Exercises will be broken down to ensure students have a thorough understanding of how to execute each movement. The workshop also provides modifications and corrections so instructors will be able to understand how to provide different options to their clients that are safe yet effective. Musicality and transitions will also be taught. Participation is available to anyone with or without a fitness background.

 

Instagram post from Barre Where You Are advertising their barre instructor certification program.

 

Barre Vida – Instructor Certification

Length:

12 hours

Location:

New York and select cities across the United States with plans to offer online certification beginning in early 2019.

Cost:

$300 for the in-person training. Trainees will also receive access to the online Barre Vida manual with videos and choreography options with playlists.

The Claim:

Beyond preparing you to teach barre, you will be able to get ongoing feedback if you want it.

Barre Vida Teacher Training Program Graduates

 

 

Regarding Form – BEbarre Teacher Training

Length:

A 120-hour teacher training program

Location:

Berlin, Germany and virtual

Cost:

The tuition is €1785, including taxes. A reduced rate of €1547 applies if you register in advance.

The Claim:

In partnership with BECYCLE – a German-based fitness brand, the 120-hour program focuses on alignment, intelligent sequencing, and body-neutral, inclusive, precise cueing. It also features a standalone 15-hour anatomy course. Their high-repetition, endurance-based approach is designed to be accessible to all. They also have a scholarship program.

Requirements of Qualification:

This course is appropriate for anyone with an interest in movement and a sense of curiosity. In case you’re wondering, the course is entirely taught in English.

 

Regarding Form Barre Teacher Training Instagram Post

Source: instagram.com/becycleberlin

 


Merrithew – Total Barre Foundation Course

Length:

One day (7 hours)

Location:

Across the United States and Canada

Cost:

$325 for the Total Barre™ Foundation course and $55 per hour for additional training workshops such as pre and post-natal modifications.

The Claim:

Gain the knowledge and confidence to design and teach highly evolved barre classes in any setting.

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.

Related workshops on pre and post-natal modifications and choreographing workouts to music can also be taken for additional training.

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Barre Above

Length:

7-hour in-person certification workshop

Location:

Workshops are held all over the United States and Canada

Cost:

$269.99

The Claim:

You’ll receive everything you need to begin teaching classic barre and fusion classes for all types of fitness levels the very next day.

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BarreAmped

Length:

Each level requires 2 days of training

Location:

Workshops are held all over the United States, Hong Kong

Cost:

$698 for each individual level

The Claim: Trainees, after going through the training will be equipped to teach multi-level barre classes to clients at any fitness level.

BarreAmped offers Level 1 and Level 2 Certification, along with BarreAmped Boot Camp & Extreme Cardio Certification, BarreAmped Fire Certification, BarreAmped Power Stretch Certification and BarreAmped BOUNCE Level 1 & 2 Certification.

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The Barre Experience® Training

Length:

50 hours in-person

Location:

Plainville, MA at The Barre + Yoga Experience, located at 84 Taunton St.

Cost:

Flexible payment options are available, starting at $1395 for one whole payment, or pay in 3 ($1470) or 6 ($1549) equal parts.

The Claim: This intensive course will not only show you the tips and tricks on how to wow your students in the studio and at home but goes beyond the foundational stuff to also teach you about the business of barre. Whether you’re just embarking on your barre journey or you are an experienced teacher looking to diversify your offerings, this training is NASM™, ACE®, and AFAA™ approved and will fully prepare you to teach the method that’s won Best of RI – three years in a row.

Students training at The Barre + Yoga Experience

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Barre Guild Academy

Length:

8 weeks

Location:

Online

Cost:

$1497 but an early bird discount is usually offered at $997.

The Claim:

Backed by the authentic Lotte Berk-based barre training, the Barre Guild Academy will cover everything you need to know about designing your own classes, the anatomy of the human body, and modifications but will also go into the business of barre. That means that you’ll be able to learn how to market yourself as an instructor once you’re ready to teach.

 

People being taught barre through the Barre Guild Academy

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American Barre Technique

Length:

N/A

Location:

Online

Cost:

$299

The Claim:

Gain the knowledge and skills to confidently and comfortably teach barre anywhere.

After becoming an ABT certified barre instructor, participants can pursue advanced training through their Level 2 (Advanced) Instructor and Level 3 (Master) Instructor and Certified Barre Trainer Certification Courses.

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SoulBody Teacher Training

Length:

One day/9 hour training.

Location:

Various locations around North America

Cost:

$250-349. Price varies based on location and how early you register.

The Claim:

In this basic 9-hour combination training you’ll learn the SoulBody Barre and SoulBody Unhitched signature method which will allow you to teach both of these classes after passing the practical exam. Note that in order to be “certified,” trainees must subscribe to the quarterly choreography. After receiving your certificate of completion, you’ll be able to register for other SoulBody programs, such as SoulBody Power.

 

SoulBody Barre Training

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Balanced Body Barre

Length:

16 hours over 2 days.

Location:

North America and select countries in Europe.

Cost:

$400-$500 + course materials ($80).

The Claim:

Balanced Body Barre® takes the best of the original Lotte Berk method and updates it with Balanced Body Movement Principles to create the ideal complement to a Pilates practice.

Qualifications:

To receive your certificate of completion participants are required to complete a practical exam.

Balanced Body Certification Instagram Screenshot

 


bootybarre primary instructor training

Length:

2-day workshop

Location:

Locations around the world

Cost:

$595

The Claim:

Their trademarked bootybarre Plus™ and bootybarre Flex & Flow™ formats have been taught at Pilates studios around the globe.

bootybarre Certification Instagram Screenshot


Barre Body Teacher Training

Length:

150 hours over 10 days

Location:

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia

Cost:

$3200 AUD

The Claim:

Participants will be nurtured and guided by some of the most experienced trainers in Australia.

The teacher training program is the most extensive and expensive we have come across.

Barre Body Certification Instagram Screenshot

 

Barre Eclipse Teacher Training

Length:

Learn at your own pace within a four-month period.

Location:

Online

Cost:

$1495 USD

The Claim:

You might recognize one-half of the husband and wife duo from Alo Moves. Adrienne from @barrewithadrienne on Instagram and her husband Eric have over 7,000 in-class hours with students, and at least 1,000 hours facilitating training material.

Beyond the foundational stuff that comes along with most barre training programs like sequencing, cueing and effective teaching techniques Barre Eclipse promises to go above and beyond with additional content and opportunities to learn.

You’ll learn how to build your own playlists. There’s even an entire section dedicated to memorization and practice teaching. Plus they’ve peppered in assessments throughout the entire course so you can retain what you have learned.

 

Barre with Adrienne

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Barre Attack Certification

Length:

A 2-day Foundations Course plus half-day examination workshop

Location:

In studios around Australia

Cost:

$660 AUD for the Foundations Teacher Training and $150 for the Examination Workshop

The Claim:

Class formats are designed to give you complete classes to teach and new ideas to help keep your clients engaged and coming back.

Barre Attack Certification Instagram Screenshot

 

 

 

Zen Barre Online Certification

Length:

Self-paced but you must submit a video of yourself teaching a 60 minute Zen Barre® class within 90 days of course completion.
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Location:

Online

Cost:

$295

The Claim:

The purpose of The Zen Barre® Instructor training is to provide a fun, motivating, and inspiring way for men and women to get in shape.

Zen Barre Online Barre Certification Instagram Screenshot

 

 

Franchise-specific Training

I should also mention that larger brands like Pure Barre, Barre3 and The Bar Method all have their own training. I didn’t include them in the list because unlike many of the universal certifications mentioned above that would allow you to teach anywhere, the franchise-specific certifications are technically not accessible to the public. The assumption is that if you are being taught their technique then you would be teaching it after you “test out” as they say.

You’ll be taught their specific program and would most likely be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Pure Barre, for example, asks for instructor manuals back once an instructor has decided that they would no longer like to teach at a Pure Barre location.

 

 

Do you know of any courses or workshops that should be included? Leave a comment below.

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Barre Crawl: A Review of Physique 57

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Studio name: Physique 57
Locations: New York City, Hamptons, Beverly Hills, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangkok
Cost per single class: Varies by the city but starts at $33 USD in Beverly Hills and can go for as much as $37 in Manhattan and around $38 in Dubai.

Considered to be one of the more posh barre franchises, Physique 57 is a favourite go-to workout for celebs like Kelly Ripa, Hilaria Baldwin and Chrissy Teigen.

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During a recent trip to Manhattan, I had the pleasure of trying my first Physique 57 class. I had been eager to take a class at the franchise that has been endlessly referenced in pop culture. During an episode of Girls, Allison Williams’ character Marnie uses it as an excuse to get out of helping Ray sort through his fallen friend’s belongings. “Oh, you know what I just realized? I have Physique 57 in an hour in Manhattan,” she says.


About Physique 57

Founders Tanya Becker and Jennifer Maanavi were longtime fans of the Lotte Berk technique. After their beloved Lotte Berk Method studio closed, the two partnered to form Physique 57, a now famous franchise with locations all over the globe. It’s in New York where they put down roots though and grew a large following of dedicated fans who flock to classes at any of their four Manhattan locations. I decided to check out their new SoHo digs.

First Impressions

Upon first sight, I was impressed with the size of the place. The first thought that popped into my head was how the rent for this ground floor, two-studio space must be astronomical. No wonder they charge $37 for a single class. Despite my shock of the sticker price, I learned that this is becoming the norm for Manhattan boutique fitness classes. Maybe I’ve just been spoiled back home with $25 classes.

They had a lovely retail space that featured both branded Physique 57 wear and other go-to favourites among clientele like Spiritual Gangster, Alo Yoga and Terez.

The Workout

I once watched a livestream of a class taught by Tanya Becker and was exhausted from just listening to it, so I took that as a sign that I should start with a beginner class.

Our instructor Leah Tubbs told us to grab a set of 5-pound weights. Normally I wouldn’t use that heavy a set, even for bicep work, but I grabbed a pair of 5’s and a pair of 2’s for good measure. I thought if it’s standard to grab 5-pound weights, then either everyone in here is Wonder Woman or we are going to be skipping over tricep work altoghether.

Despite the title of the class, the intro to Physique 57 was no walk in the park. Our cardio-focused class had very few breaks and we were moving throw the exercises at a vigorous pace.

Our warmup began with some high knee lifts, then we were soon picking up those heavy weights for arm work. This is where those 5-pound weights came in. I understood why it was suggested to pick up a heavier set of weights, since the arm exercises weren’t overly tiring and we didn’t focus too much on the triceps, which tend to tire easily.

Following our warmup we moved through several barre and floor exercises that targeted all the usual muscle groups.

Leah was helpful in her adjustments and made sure to come around to correct my form a few times. If I looked confused, she would make sure to adjust me into the correct position, until my alignment was just right.

The Final Verdict

I must say I had very high expectations for Physique 57 before I came in. Did it live up to expectations? I would say it did. Was the choreography as ground-breaking as their marketing suggests? No, I wouldn’t say the exercises stood out more than any other class I’ve been to before. I thought the class had a great flow and didn’t waste any time between exercises. The class is designed to push your limits and I would say it accomplished that.

 

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A Review of Pure Barre’s Pure Empower Class

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I had heard really good things about Pure Empower from the instructors at my local Pure Barre studio, so I was excited to give it a try when it launched in mid-August, especially since I had never had a chance to try the Platform class that Pure Barre used to offer. Pure Empower is 45 minutes of heart-pumping intervals that has you working at a quick pace but still targeting all the same muscle groups and giving you the same Pure Barre burn you’ve come to know and love.

According to the class description, Pure Empower is a high-intensity, low impact, full body workout that combines strength training with cardio-centric circuits.

When I arrived, the instructor went over the framework of the class and pointed out the differences from a classic barre class. The most obvious difference is the use of a 6-inch plyometric step-up platform and ankle weights. Those ankle weights are no joke. They add next level intensity to the workout.

 

 

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The Format

The class comes with the same high-intensity, low-impact goodness you can expect in a classic PB class and follows a similar format minus the ab work against the wall.

The warmup started off easy enough with some nice gentle stretching but before I knew it we were already ankle weight deep into cardio circuits. A few mountain climbers later, I was already breaking a sweat and wishing I had brought a towel.

Even though it’s a cardio-centric class you won’t be able to avoid all those gruelling floor exercises like planks and v-sits. You can also expect lots of lunging activity. There were curtsy lunges and lunges of the old fashioned variety but to make it more interesting they throw in the platform to lunge from to test your balance. Speaking of the platform, it acts as a nice accessory for push-ups, mountain climbers and other fun floor exercises.

 

Pure Empower platforms

 

Conclusion

If you have never been to Pure Barre before I would recommend trying a classic Pure Barre class, before you try Pure Empower. The reason being is because the class is only 45 minutes and you move through the sequences quickly. Though this gives you more opportunities to sweat, it might be easier to learn the fundamentals at a less intense pace.

Overall I found the class to be a nice compliment to the classic Pure Barre class. It’s a class I could see myself enjoying every third or fourth PB class.

Have you tried Pure Empower? What did you think? Leave a comment below.

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Cardio-centric Pure Empower is Coming to Pure Barre

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Pure Empower is coming to a Pure Barre studio near you and it promises to turn up the sweat factor. Launching on August 14, Pure Empower is a high-intensity, low impact, full body workout that combines strength training with cardio-centric circuits, according to the class description. Using your own body weight, a 6-inch step-up platform and ankle weights, the hour-long class can be modified for all levels and is a great compliment to regular Pure Barre classes.

Instructors from Pure Barre Edmond promoting the Pure Empower class.

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According to instructors who have gone through the training and clients who have taken a preview class, Pure Empower is a challenging, heart-pounding experience. The class is going to eventually replace the popular Platform class, that is gradually being phased out.

Jamie, a Pure Barre Birmingham, AL client had this to say about Pure Empower on Instagram:

“Super intense, but controlled. I’ve been sore for days.”

Barre so hard #practice #pureempower #redandblackeverything

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Feeling so EMPOWERed on this Friday! Only 10 more days… #pureempower #practicepractice

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Look out for a review of the Pure Empower class, coming soon.

Have you tried a Pure Empower class yet? If so, what do you think?

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The World’s Most Stylish Barre Studios

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The aesthetic of a studio shouldn’t matter as much as the quality of the instruction, however, in an increasingly competitive fitness landscape, the most inviting spaces are drawing in more clients over their dingy basement competitors.

More than ever, studios are putting an emphasis on design, by investing in architects and offering spa-like amenities for their clients.

The studios on this list are places we would want to escape to.

 

Pop Physique: The Silverlake and Westside locations in LA

 

Silver Lake

Address: 3501 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
In L.A.’s artsy hood lies the flagship location for Pop Physique, the ultra hip barre franchise that is slowly expanding across North America. It’s their original 4000 square foot location though, with its vine-covered exterior and beautiful hardwood floors (and ceiling) that make this one of the fitness industry’s hottest properties.

The founders of Pop Physique conceptualized a space the Creative Class could use and its apparent with its bubbly aesthetic interior that make this studio stand apart from its competitors.

Exterior shot of Pop Physique Silver Lake

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Interior shot of Pop Physique Silver Lake

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Interior shot of Pop Physique Studio Lake

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Westside

Address: 12024 Venice Blvd, Mar Vista, CA
Pop Physique’s Westside location features dark bamboo floors as well as giant windows and high ceilings on the ground floor of a loft building. Having lots of natural light in this airy space is just one of the reasons why this location makes the list.

Exterior shot of Pop Physique Westside

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Interior shot of the studio at Pop Physique Westside

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Want to know more about Pop Physique? Check out our review of the studio.


Industrial Barre:
 NE Broadway

Location: 1911 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR
At first glance you might not even be able to tell that this is a barre studio. The owners want to make you feel more like you are going to the spa than to a workout. Their approach to making their space more than just another workout studio is apparent when you walk through the doors of this Portland Studio. The interior decor lives up to its name, with recycled construction materials, metal work and branded wallpaper in gold. The lobby, which is described as “inviting” via their official website looks more like a stylish living room, suited for an upscale loft.

Industrial Barre studio interior at the NE Broadway location in Portland, Oregon.

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Industrial Barre lobby waiting area at the NE Broadway location in Portland, Oregon.

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Up close image of lighting used in the Industrial Barre studio interior at the NE Broadway location in Portland, Oregon.

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Industrial Barre studio interior at the NE Broadway location in Portland, Oregon.

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Industrial Barre registration area at the NE Broadway location in Portland, Oregon.

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BarreBelle: Downtown (Mission)

Address: #103, 1812 4th Street SW, Calgary, AB
BarreBelle’s studios are so nicely appointed that we couldn’t decide which of their three locations should make the list, so we included two!

The first, their downtown Calgary location has an interesting history. It used to be a bank before it was creatively transformed into a studio. You can see remnants of the previous structure in their retail space, which is conveniently called “The Vault.”

The studio features beautiful crown molding, which serves as a natural backdrop for many Instagram photos. The bathrooms and changing area are equally stunning. On the walls, a statement mural from Vancouver’s Anewall above a highly glossed concrete floor.

Waiting area at the downtown location of Barre Belle in Calgary, AB

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Waiting area in the downtown location of Barre Belle in Calgary, AB

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Waiting area and entrance to the merch shop at Barre Belle in downtown Calgary, AB

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Studio at Barre Belle in downtown Calgary, AB

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Studio at Barre Belle in downtown Calgary, AB

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BarreBelle: South (Auburn Bay)

Address: #608 1001 Auburn Meadows Drive SE, Calgary, AB

Bathroom at Barre Belle South in Calgary, AB

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Bathroom at Barre Belle South in Calgary, AB

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Bathroom at Barre Belle South in Calgary, AB

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The Bar Method:
 San Luis Obispo

Address: 4464 Broad St #120, San Luis Obispo, CA
The Bar Method’s San Luis Obispo location is a gorgeous lofty space that make you feel more like you are at a spa than a workout facility. On any given day, clients walk into a sun-drenched reception area, thanks to the space’s floor to ceiling windows.

Exterior shot of The Bar Method San Luis Obispo location

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Lobby of The Bar Method, San Luis Obispo location

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Child care area at The Bar Method, San Luis Obispo location

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Changing area at The Bar Method, San Luis Obispo location

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Barre Body:
Flinders Lane

Address: Level 6, 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia
The Flinders Lane location of this Aussie-based franchise is teeming with personality. Located in a penthouse in Melbourne, the studio is covered with materials that are rich in detail and texture. From the hardwood dowels on the ceiling to the highly polished concrete floors, the owners want their clients to have a sensory experience when they walk through the doors for a class.

Barre Body Flinders Lane interior

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Barre Body Flinders Lane Studio in Melbourne, Australia

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Barre Body Flinders Lane Studio in Melbourne, Australia

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Barre Body: Sydney CBD

Address: Level 1, 160 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Barre Body’s Sydney CBD location is the most elegant on the list. It’s floor to ceiling arched windows and art deco design make this the go-to choice for many an Instagram backdrop for the company account.

Barre Body Sydney CBD Studio

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Youpila:
Studio 2

Address: Jülicher Strasse 14, Düsseldorf
Located in the Derendorf district of Düsseldorf, it’s the minimalist design of this chic loft environment that makes Youpila’s Studio 2 so appealing.

Youpila Studio 2 Entrance

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Youpila Studio 2 waiting area

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Youpila Studio 2 waiting area

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Youpila Studio 2 Interior

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Youpila studio 2 interior

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Youpila Studio 2 interior featuring ballet barres.

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Youpila studio 2 interior with ballet barres.

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Youpila studio 2 interior with a portable ballet barre.

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Youpila Studio 2 interior

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Youpila studio 2 interior

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