At Barre Body, we are known for our reputation as Australia’s leading barre company, having run classes and training programs that have reached hundreds of thousands of students and clients since 2011.
Now, we lead one of the industry’s most comprehensive and in-depth barre teacher training programs, designed specifically to set you up for long-term success.
Knowing that it takes more than a weekend to become an exceptional barre instructor, we have created this online training to provide you with the same depth, quality, and expert guidance as our in-person programs. The result? A certification that will see you reaching your career and life goals, however ambitious they may be. (Just the way we like them.)
Master the Barre Body Signature Flow
There are barre classes, and there are Barre Body classes. In this intensive online training, you will learn our signature dynamic, creative, and fluid barre style that will keep your clients coming back for more. With a professional training program under your belt, you will be fully equipped and certified to structure and lead intelligent, engaging, and results-driven classes to a wide variety of clients.
Graduate with the Skills to Teach Anywhere
With a Barre Body certification, you won’t just learn the exercises. You learn how to be an exceptional instructor. You will master:
- Class planning and sequencing to create seamless, effective workouts
- Anatomy and biomechanics to understand the body and teach with confidence
- Cueing and corrections to deliver precise instructions that elevate your students' experience
- Creativity and flow to develop your own unique teaching style
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Career and business skills to open doors to opportunities in studios, online, or your own business
Most importantly? We’ll help you to discover your own secret sauce. Your unique magic that will set you apart in the industry and allow you to turn your career aspirations into a reality.
Course Accreditation
Upon completion of the Barre Body Pilates Mat Teacher Training course, you will be a fully certified Mat Pilates instructor. Being an internationally recognised certification, you will be able to teach in most countries around the world.
Barre Body trainings are recognised by the major global associations, including ESSA (Australia) and NPCP (USA). For a full list of accreditations, please click here.
ESSA (AUS) 15CPD
NPCP (USA) 80 CECs
Start Anytime, Learn at Your Own Pace
No deadlines. No pressure. Just progress.
- Choose your start date and train when it suits you
- Receive nine months of access to expert-led training modules
- Study anytime, anywhere
- Receive a comprehensive physical training manual packed with over 100 pages of exercises and expert insights
A Deep and Transformational Training Experience
Let’s be clear. This isn’t a crash course. You’ll gain access to hours of expert-led content, including:
- Step-by-step video tutorials for every exercise
- Practice teaching sessions to refine your skills
- Live Q&A webinars with master trainers
- Community support from fellow trainees and instructors
Support Every Step of the Way
You are never alone in this journey. Our master trainers are here to guide you, with weekly live webinars, expert mentorship, and a private student community to keep you connected and supported throughout your training.
Ready to Start Your Barre Teaching Career?
With a Barre Body Teacher Training certification, you will graduate with all the skills, confidence and expertise you need to teach barre confidently, whether you choose to teach in studios, online, or even within your own business.
If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career you love and a life you adore, this may just be the perfect next step.
Download the course guide and take that step. (Or should we say jeté?)
Peek Inside the Course
Watch a preview of our Sequencing lecture, Standing Attitude.
Curriculum Overview
- Acknowledgement of Country
- A welcome from Barre Body's founder - Emma Seibold (1:47)
- An overview of your course
- Course breakdown
- How to navigate your course
- Assessment PDF - Please download!! (5:46)
- Particpation, observation and practice teaching hours (12:36)
- Barre Body Online and Teachers Love Club
- Join your new community
- A word on the upper body from Emma Seibold (0:42)
- Your learning outcomes (0:55)
- Bones of the shoulder (6:51)
- Scapular stabilisers (28:51)
- Trapezius and rhomboids
- Anatomy in application (10:33)
- Muscles of the arm and shoulder (11:40)
- Biceps, triceps and deltoids
- Triceps anatomy in application (3:39)
- Deltoids anatomy in application (2:05)
- Biceps sequence (7:52)
- Pecs and latissimus dorsi (12:45)
- Repertoire and application (5:43)
- Complete Upper Body Repertoire (16:34)
- Your Module 3 quiz!
- Some final thoughts on the upper body from Emma Seibold (0:26)
- A word on core from Emma Seibold (0:32)
- Your learning outcomes (0:53)
- A quick reminder
- Abdominal muscles (10:19)
- Anatomy in application - stabilising exercises (9:25)
- Anatomy in application - dynamic exercises (8:14)
- Posterior muscles of the trunk (15:10)
- Let's quickly review
- Application (3:18)
- Complete Core Repertoire (21:48)
- Your Module 4 quiz!
- Some final thoughts on core from Emma Seibold (0:40)
- A word on glutes from Emma Seibold (0:16)
- Your learning outcomes (0:20)
- Bones of the hip (8:01)
- Hip extensors (9:13)
- Let's quickly review
- Anatomy in application (17:55)
- Hip abductors (5:38)
- Let's review again!
- Anatomy in application (15:45)
- Complete Glute Repertoire (32:26)
- Your Module 5 quiz!
- Some final thoughts on glutes from Emma Seibold (0:27)
- A word on sequencing, formatting and layering from Emma Seibold (0:27)
- Your learning outcomes (0:27)
- A little check in
- Formatting
- Sequencing and layering (4:44)
- Sequencing upper body (4:24)
- Layering upper body (8:13)
- Sequencing thighs (5:07)
- Layering thighs (3:45)
- Sequencing glutes (5:57)
- Layering glutes (4:29)
- Sequencing core (3:11)
- Layering core (6:55)
- Your module 7 quiz!
- Putting it all together with Emma Seibold (0:27)
- Your learning outcomes (0:52)
- Transitions (1:52)
- Small transitions (3:28)
- Small transitions - upper body (3:03)
- Small transitions - thighs (3:27)
- Small transitions - glutes (3:58)
- Small transitions - core (4:11)
- Large transitions (5:16)
- Large transitions - upper body (5:31)
- Large transitions - thighs (4:09)
- Large transitions - glutes (4:56)
- Final transitions - cool down (6:48)
- Bringing it all together! (74:23)
- Need some love?
- Your module 8 quiz!
- How to create your magic by Emma Seibold (0:21)
- Unleashing your unique teaching style (0:27)
- Ballet positions and terms (2:44)
- Class styles
- Traditional barre class - sample (48:07)
- Cardio barre class - sample (44:00)
- Balletic barre class - sample (40:57)
- Yoga-infused barre class - sample (43:56)
- Group Barre class with Sophie (43:16)
- Creating a playlist that inspires your classes (10:11)
- Congratulations!
- Assessment PDF - Please download!! (9:08)
- What do I need to include in my assessment submission?
- Participation, observation and practice teaching hours
- Barre Body Online and Teachers Love Club
- Essay questions
- Finally, your assessment (what to do and how to nail it) (21:32)
- How to upload your assessment submission (11:09)
- Congratulations! (0:52)
What to expect
Video from Head Trainer, Rebecca Lockyer on what to expect in your online teacher training.
Your Instructors
Barre Body pioneered the barre style of workouts in Australia. Inspired by the Lotte Berk method, our barre classes gained a cult following for delivering fast results beautifully blended with the right mix of flow and fun.
You'll be guided by our expert, world-class team of Teacher Trainers, including Head of Teacher Training, Liana Hudson, and Barre Body Founder, Emma Seibold.
Hear From Our Graduates
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there any prerequisites?
A: Our courses are open to everyone! Our course materials cater to everyone from absolute beginners to those with existing fitness qualifications. As part of your course preparation, we do suggest you attend at least 10 Pilates classes in person or online.
Q: How long do I have access to the course?
A: After enrolling, you have unlimited access to your online modules for a total of 9 months. We suggest writing notes and the exercises down in your manuals so you can keep them with you forever!
Q: I don't have a clue about anatomy. Help!
A: Firstly, don’t panic! One of the very best things about Barre Body’s training programs is that we make learning anatomy accessible and even – wait for it – fun. Promise!
Q: What support will I get during the course?
A: You can ask questions at any time online and they will be answered by one of our master trainers, who are available around the clock to answer any queries and to help guide you through your course. You will also gain immediate lifetime access to our Facebook community of trainees and graduates.
Q: How is the course structured?
A: Your training consists of three key elements. These are knowledge acquisition (your online modules, which are go at your own pace), skill development (20 hours of class participation and 20 hours of class observations) and capability and confidence building (10 hours practice teaching plus assessment).
Q: Can I do my observation hours online?
A: If you have the ability to visit a studio, we recommend completing your hours face to face. However, you are able to complete a portion of your hours online via Barre Body Online. As a Barre Body Teacher Training student, you receive discounted access to Barre Body Online.
Q: What does the assessment involve?
A: Once you have completed all the modules, as well as 10 practice teaching hours, 20 class participation and 20 class observation hours, you must submit a video of you teaching a full 45-60 minute Barre class. This will be assessed by our team of teacher trainers. The course is designed to prepare you to pass with flying colours and you can't fail, though we may ask you to resubmit your assessment if it doesn’t meet the criteria.
Q: What currency is this training priced in?
A: We offer AUD, USD and GBP pricing at checkout. You can choose to pay in full or on a 6 month payment plan.
