BARRE TEACHER TRAINING

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Learn a new modality with us and expand your offerings!

Perfect for existing movement teachers and those new to teaching interested in becoming a part of Speakeasy’s Barre program.

Learn what you need!

From basic anatomy to teaching delivery, program leader M’Le will share all you need to know to safely lead barre classes to all levels.

Let us provide the tools for you.

We’ll provide all you need, your task is to come with a willingness to listen, practice, and apply the methodology you’ll learn during these sessions.

Set yourself up for success.

Spaced out over 2 weekends, you’ll have time to integrate what you learn and walk away feeling confident to take on a new movement modality!

Topics covered during training:

  • Basic anatomy

  • Equipment used and why

  • Foundational barre exercises and accompanying stretches

  • Barre history and the different techniques (Lotte Berk, more ballet inspired barre, etc)

  • Class structuring and choreography examples

  • Music, tempo and timing

  • Delivery and how to watch/read the room

  • Modifications and variations for each exercise

  • How to make a class and a playlist 

  • Teaching to tempo

  • Mind/body connection

  • Strong emphasis on the importance of practice and why. 

What you will receive for training purposes*:

  • Binder

  • Notebook

  • Access to virtual full length classes

  • Playlist examples

  • Choreography and class structure examples

    • *Speakeasy will equip you with a binder with relevant texts and worksheets for training.

What you will walk away with:

  • A new obsession

  • How to teach a barre class

  • A deeper understanding of movement and teaching movement

  • A deeper understanding of anatomy 

  • How to change class on a whim to make it safe and effective for everyone in the room

  • How to teach to the room and make everyone feel included

  • How to teach following a tempo/beat

  • Structured class formats to easily reference when making a class

  • Virtual and material content to assist your practice and practice teaching

  • Support in your barre journey

BARRE TEACHER TRAINING DATES

TBD - EMAIL BELOW IF INTERESTED IN 1 ON 1 BARRE TEACHER INSTRUCTION

TUITION

  • Investment: TBD

  • Speakeasy Yoga Auto-Debit members are eligible to receive member discount of 15% and annual members eligible for 20% off full price cost of training. Please email tori@speakeasydayton.com for discount access.

  • Cost includes all training hours, training materials, use of in-studio mats, equipment, sweat towels, and 2 additional class credits available to use at Speakeasy Yoga barre classes.

    • *Those who do not have previous teaching experience or Yoga Teacher Training certification may consider an additional group fitness certification through a leading provider (ACE, NASM, AFAA). This is not required in all cases for employment, including at Speakeasy. We are happy to discuss this further with you.

HOW TO SIGN UP!

Use the link below to sign up and reserve your spot! Deposit of $400 is due upon confirmation of application as deposit to hold your spot. Deposit will be applied to overall cost of training. Acceptance is based on first come basis. Please review the application below before sending questions to tori@speakeasydayton.com.

CANCELLATION POLICY

$400 deposit is non refundable.

MEET YOUR TEACHER

M’Le Leach

Hi! I’m M’Le (pronounced EmLee), and I’ve been a longtime lover of movement. I grew up doing every fitness/exercise/dance/Pilates video my mom would bring home. I landed on yoga when I was 14 and was obsessed, but that story is for another time. I have been practicing yoga for 15 years, and teaching for 8.

In 2017 I took my first barre class at Pure Barre, and was once again obsessed, so in 2019 I decided to seek out barre training! The pandemic gave me the opportunity to find in depth virtual teacher trainings with a strong emphasis on practice and studying. In 2020 I completed Levels 1, 2 & 3 with IBBFA Barre Certification. I realized shortly after that I yearned to learn even more and stumbled upon the Lotte Berk methodology.

At the start of 2021, I completed another in-depth training program with Barre and Soul Academy (previously known as Barre Guild Academy) that changed my life and the trajectory of my goals. My biggest passion right now is building the Barre program at Speakeasy. I am constantly seeking out new trainings, workshops and classes to further my understanding of the human body, movement, teaching, and how to make the class attainable and sustainable for all who come to class. I love anatomy, am fascinated by the human body, and am on a mission to help people realize just how strong they really are. In class, you’ll find a lot of humor, a deeper understanding of what your body is doing, and a space to not worry about your physical appearance. So join me on this journey and let’s help bring more joy of movement into the world together.