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Barre Body Studio has been a leader in barre instructor training programs since 2013. Over the past 8 years we have trained hundreds of instructors across Canada and take pride in offering programming that sets you up for success.

Don’t just take our word for it. Check out what people are saying about us!

“I would recommend it to anyone who feels they would like to up their barre game, whether they want to teach in the future or not.” – CC

“Emma knows her stuff! I love having the material to apply to my practice. A strong foundation makes for responsible and functional participation moving forward in barre as a participant and possibly an instructor. I learned what my body is capable of.” - LB

Level I & Level II trainings are both self-led programs with a few live streamed scheduled classes throughout the program(s). All participants will have continuous access to BBS Director of Training, Emma Cook.

Many participants start by taking Level I training as a gateway to enhance their knowledge of barre, anatomy and movement. Level I training is geared to immediately take your own personal practice to the next level. Other participants choose to dive right into both Level I and Level II training knowing exactly what their end goal is: to become a highly trained and sought-after barre instructor. We’ve created the training program so that participants have the option to take L1 as a standalone offering or L1 and L2 combined.

Level I Foundational Training

+ Level II Instructor Training

Programs Overview

BBS’ Level I Foundational Training is geared to help you take your own personal commitment to barre and movement to the next level. You will learn what makes the BBS method so effective and how to turn that into a kickass class, either as a participant or an instructor. This training will focus on form, anatomy and how to make the mind-body connection in order for you to reap the most out of your barre practice. This program is for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of barre and mindful movement. It also serves as our Level 1 Instructor Training program and is a pre-requisite to our Level II Instructor Training course.

BBS’ Level II Instructor Training is a comprehensive course that will teach you how to become a strong fitness leader. This course will reveal to you how to get everything that you learned in the Level I Foundational Training across in a group fitness setting. You will learn how to build your class and polish your instructing skills including musicality, cueing, and sequencing a fitness class.

All participants can do both Level I and Level II at their own pace and will have access to ask DOT Emma C questions throughout the 6-month duration, as well as the private Facebook group to connect with other trainees.

Program start date: Saturday April 3, 2021.

Participants will receive full access to program material and Barre Body Studio On Demand workout videos starting April 3rd. The first Master Class of the program will be live streamed on Sunday, April 11th at 12pm MST (and recorded for those unable to attend at that time).

What is included:

Level I & Level lI Instructor Training

6-month access to the self-led courses for you to complete at your own pace via pre-recorded videos,

BBS L1 Foundation Training and L2 Instructor Training manuals will be mailed to you prior to the start of the course. Cost of manual are $100 each and is included in the cost of the training for the Spring 2021 offering,

Complimentary 6-month access to BBS OnDemand (savings of $180),

4x livestream Master Classes led by Director of Training and Master Trainer, Emma Cook. Will be recorded for those unable to attend during the scheduled time.
- Level I: Barre Body Fit, Master Class #1 offered Sun, April 11th at 12pm MST
- Level I: Barre Body Essentials, Master Class #2 offered Sun, April 25th at 12pm MST
- Level II: Barre Body Fit, Master Class #1 offered Sun, July 4th at 12pm MST
- Level II: Barre Body Fit, Master Class #2 offered Sun, July 18th at 12pm MST

Quizzes to help you gauge your understanding of the course materials,

Unlimited e-mail correspondence with course instructor and BBS Director of Training Emma Cook,

1x complimentary 60 min 1-on-1 virtual session with Emma to go over content of your choosing (reg price $110/hr),

Invitation to a private Facebook group for you to connect with other training participants,

Barre Body Studio Instructor Training certificate to be mailed to participants upon successful completion of the courses,

AFLCA and CanFit Pro CECs provided to those seeking credits for attending the course.

Requirements

Computer or iPad to view videos and written materials and for virtual 1-on-1 session,
Space to practice with recommend equipment of Pilates ball & light weights,
Physical practice of minimum 3 classes/week via BBS On Demand,
Personal study and review,
Practice teaching,
Submit a class plan and filmed practical exam to get certified,

Level 1 Training: Here is What's Included

3-month access to the self-led course for you to complete at your own pace via pre-recorded videos
BBS Foundation Training manual will be mailed to you prior to the start of the course. Cost of manual is $100 and is included in the cost of the training for the Spring 2021 offering.
Complimentary 3-month access to BBS OnDemand (savings of $90)
2x livestream Master Classes led by Director of Training and Master Trainer, Emma Cook. Will be recorded for those unable to attend during the scheduled time.
Level I: Barre Body Fit, Master Class #1 offered Sun, April 11th at 12pm MST
Level I: Barre Body Essentials, Master Class #2 offered Sun, 25th at 12pm MST
Quizzes to help you gauge your understanding of the course materials
Unlimited e-mail correspondence with course instructor and BBS Director of Training Emma Cook
Invitation to a private Facebook group for you to connect with other training participants
Barre Body Studio Foundational Training certificate to be mailed to participants upon successful completion of the course.
AFLCA and CanFit Pro CECs provided to those seeking credits for attending the course.
Level I participants will not practice teach nor will you be required to submit a class plan or audition.

Cost

Cost to attend Level I & Level II: $895 CAN (reg $1,095 CAD w/ manuals included in cost)

Cost to attend only Level I: $495 (reg $595 CAD w/ manual included in cost)

Meet Director of Training, Emma Cook

Emma is a passionate, energetic and knowledgeable fitness instructor with 15+ years’ experience teaching clients privately, semi-privately, in a group setting and via pre-recorded and live videos.

Emma’s love for movement started as a young girl when she took gymnastics, diving, synchronized swimming and ballet classes. After falling in love Pilates, she obtained STOTT Pilates Full Comprehensive certification in 2006 and taught Pilates classes while completing her diploma program to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist in 2010.

Emma has been a member of the BBS team since 2013 as one of the original instructors. She became a Master Trainer and then the Director of Training, where she created provincially and nationally accredited training programs to train their current and future instructors, as well as training anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of movement or wanting to become a barre instructor.

Emma brings energy, passion and a deep understanding of body awareness to every class. Her teaching style focuses on explaining the technical merits of the practice in a way that everybody can understand, providing modifications for all fitness levels and making sure that classes are fun, yet challenging. Respecting work/life balance, Emma is a proponent of efficient conditioning and results, making barre and Pilates her ideal workout.

Hear what past participants have to say!

“The training meet my needs as it was very thorough. I feel very prepared to come up with an audition and feel like I have the tools needed to effectively teach a class. The manuals are great to refer back to!” - CJ

“I loved how physical it was, actually trying exercises and feeling the difference was awesome. Emma is the best. She explained things in such a clear way. Plus, the manual is beautiful and super easy to follow! Oh, and I loved the anatomy – so helpful.” - LL

"Taking Level 1 training reinvigorated my practice. Going into it, I was so confident in my abilities, but what surprised me after was how much more intense my workouts got once I knew how to engage my core. Being in proper alignment has tightened everything up. I've seen results much faster, and I feel so incredibly strong.” - PD

“I absolutely loved the BBS Level 1 Foundational Training course. With a strong focus on the Pillars of Movement, the training has enhanced my participation tremendously and the knowledge has added so much value to my Barre experience. I am much more present when taking class, feeling more energized in mind and body! Emma is a very motivational and inspiring leader who shows a genuine interest in our success. The positive vibe from Emma, Marlo and the BBS community is contagious! – CH

“After having taken Level I Training, my barre practice has significantly improved. My form is better in class and others have even noticed! I am using my entire body to complete my workouts and getting the most out of each class, leaving me more sore, shaky and seeing better results because I understand the cues. Emma is kind, encouraging and knowledgeable. As someone who has not taken an anatomy class in over 10 years, she is able to present material in a way that is comprehensible and engaging. I would encourage everyone to take the training and get the most of their practice. The knowledge gained is essential but the women at the studio, especially Emma, are empowering, passionate and inspirational.” – ML

“My entire practice of barre has been changed following the training. I noticed I was a lot more present in class from concentrating more on the pillars of movement, which kept me focusing on the class itself instead of external stressors. For each exercise I was able to make at least one change to the way I was moving or the muscles I was activating, which has made classes even more effective and brought an additional element of challenge back into my workouts.” - SH

“What an amazing training. It was so much fun and informative. Level I’s focus on the fundamental pillars of barre really broke the series down and helped me identify ways to maximize the effectiveness of the class, especially through emphasis on neutral spine and joint alignment. Having an increased awareness of what my body is supposed to do and feel like in each posture has not only heightened the intensity of my workout, but I feel safer knowing I can challenge myself in a mindful manner.” - KT

Questions?

E-mail: emmac@barrebodystudio.com