Total Barre®

Are you looking for Barre classes in Seattle? Would you like to learn to teach Barre? The dynamic Total Barre® program is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement. Instructors looking to bring music-inspired movement to their clients will love the 11 specially arranged and selected segments that serve as the template for each session or class. Segments are accompanied by timed selections of music, each at a designated pace and focus on individual areas of the body or movement type. After completing this program students will be prepared to teach the repertoire safely, effectively and with confidence. Our Total Barre® program provides a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire. There are no refunds/transfers with less than 24 hours notice of the start time of any workshop or Foundation Course.

Objectives:

Learn creative choreography of a well-balanced Barre workout.
Receive a template to effectively guide participants to modify and choreograph future workouts.
Break down various movements and explore the stabilization and mobilization required to achieve them.
Learn how to cue, correct and modify effectively for all populations.
Experience and implement six Total Barre® Foundational Principles.
Participants are supplied suggested beats per minute for each segment of the workout they learn with optional music playlist.

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Total Barre® Instructor Foundation Course August 10th, 12:00-8:00

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

Fee: $385 (includes manual)

.7 STOTT PILATES^® CECs

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.

Total Barre® Endurance with Props: Sept 21st, 5:30-9:30

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

Fee: $250

.4 CECs

Props, props, props! Clients love props, and when you incorporate them into a lively, music-inspired barre class, they not only provide a fun and intense challenge, but ensure target muscles are firing effectively, and clients are getting the desired results.

This four-hour workshop, developed by the Merrithew^™ team, follows the 11-Segment, one-hour class template, introduced in the Total Barre Foundation Course. Learn unique, energetic choreography coupled with effective cues to reinforce safe biomechanics for each movement of the workout. The added resistance of a Flex-Band^®, and Ankle Tubing effectively activates stabilizing and mobilizing muscles and the addition of the Mini Stability Ball^™ provides both support and challenge. This workout, choreographed to a great selection of music, is a wonderful addition to your barre program.

Total Barre® Instructor Foundation Course November 1st, 9:00-5:00

Instructor: Rebecca Schroeder

Fee: $385 (includes manual)

.7 STOTT PILATES^® CECs

NEW Total Barre® Amplified with Props: November 8th, 5:00-7:00

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

Fee: $135

.2 CECs

Barre workouts have the potential to be both vigorous and enjoyable. Bring the energy of music to a challenging workout brought to you by the Merrithew^™ team. Participants learn how to build intensity using the structure of the Total Barre^® class template. This workout introduces elements of athletic conditioning and performance training to individual exercise segments for an intense full-body workout. Learn how to modify each of the 11 segments to focus training on specific movements or areas of the body. Explore how muscular endurance, strength, stability and agility can be trained with a fluid, yet-high intensity workout. Powerful music selections propel the intensity-driven routines to amplify the results and energize every participant.

Current Series - 4 Week Pilates Fundamentals Series: Sept 3-27, Oct 1-25, Oct 29-Nov 22

FOR INSTRUCTORS

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CLIENT DROP IN CLASSES

We have a wide variety of group drop in options, including Pilates mat classes for our clients. View our schedule, class descriptions and book online below!

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4 WEEK FUNDAMENTALS

Designed for clients that are new to Pilates. You will learn the fundamentals of alignment and how to properly use core muscles. Covers both mat & the Reformer.

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