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 February 28, 12:00-8:00

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

Fee: $385 (includes manual)

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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® Modified for Pre- & Post-Natal February 29th, 6:00-8:00

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

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Expectant and new mothers alike will reap the myriad benefits of exercising with music in this unique Total Barre^® program. Not only will this workout keep new moms and moms-to-be moving, but the plus of moving to music will help tackle self-image issues, reduce stress, combat postural and muscle imbalances, and increase social interaction. Created by the programming brains at Merrithew^™, the Total Barre template is used as the guideline in an appropriate workout for this very special population. Every move is designed to increase flexibility, balance, joint stability and pelvic floor activation all while boosting moods and lifting spirits.

Total Barre® Modified for Special Populations March 14th, TBD

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

Fee: $135

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Clients with limited mobility or restricted movement need not shy away from exercise. Research shows that all active adults can benefit from exercising with music as it helps improve learning and memory, builds self-esteem, reduces stress and increases social interaction. Following the Total Barre^® template, appropriate biomechanical principles are taught to help with cueing, motivating and modifying safely for less mobile, active adult clients. Leave with a client program that increases flexibility, balance and postural stability.

NEW Total Barre® Amplified with Props: June TBD, 5:00-7:00

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

Fee: $135

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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: Jan 7-31, Feb 4-28, Mar 3-27, Apr 7-May 1

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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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