Barre Teacher Training Program
The first teacher training of its kind in Amsterdam
Join Studio 191’s in-person 3-day Barre Instructor training course – we’ll take you through Barre fundamentals, essential anatomy, cueing, adjustments, effective + efficient choreography and much more. Our training program delivers a unique, personable and intensive learning experience that’s proven to take you from a Barre student to a Barre Instructor in 3 days (along with access to our studios to practice your new skills in the weeks that follow the course).
Our course is also a great option for any group instructors (or those who would like to start teaching group classes) even if your background is Pilates, Yoga, etc. With a major focus on group training skills, we will elevate the way you design, teach and present your group classes, with Barre as the core movement modality.
If you’ve been interested in teaching Barre, want to perfect your group instructing skills and are looking to build your teaching career from the ground up – then 3 days with Studio 191’s amazing teacher trainers will revolutionise how you step out into the world of boutique movement and fitness instructing. Wondering how to build you own Barre business? Just want to deepen your practice of Barre? Looking to lead empowering, fun and full group classes?
New Course Dates
Tuesday 01 – Thursday 03 July 2025
In this course you will
• Gain a Barre certification of attendance from Studio 191 through modules with our master instructors.
• Receive a personalised referral letter from the Studio’s Founder and Barre Teacher Training Lead Instructor upon completing your teaching demonstration video.
• Elevate the way you design, teach and present your Barre classes (and other group-based classes).
• Build a deeper understanding of Barre fundamentals and group instructor master skills.
• Explore the correct form + alignment of Barre through aspects of Pilates and Ballet.
• Learn how to project your voice develop personal cues for your classes and motivate your students with clear instruction and demonstration.
• Enjoy 2 months of weekend access to Studio 191 locations to practice your new skills and to prepare your teaching demo video.
• Studio 191 hires 99% of our instructors from our teacher training courses. When class openings arise, we reach out to successful Barre graduates from our Teacher Trainings to offer them classes within the studios.
• Looking to teach elsewhere? That’s also great – we will guide you in creating a successful audition for other studios in Amsterdam and beyond.
• Receive access to a personalised discount code for a barre class card at any Studio 191 Location before and after your teacher training.
• Learn how to make Barre your business – whether that’s in a studio, online; in Amsterdam or further afield.
• Gain transferable skills, increase your confidence and expand your communication and presentation skills.
Pricing + Application
ARE YOU READY TO SIGN UP?
€1200
5 spots available at Early Bird Pricing
SOLD OUT
€1500
Missed Early Bird? Regular Pricing Option
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your space on the course. The remaining 50% will be due 2 weeks prior to course start date.
“The whole course has such good energy and the Studio 191 team truly create a safe space for you to learn in.”
Unlike other Barre teacher training courses
• Studio 191 offers a 3 day training that is 100% in person at the Studio. Not pre-recorded online.
• Receive access to pre-training course materials several weeks before we begin for optimal learning opportunity and preparation time.
• Training is provided by our advanced master teachers, all teaching in-house at Studio 191.
• Class size is strictly limited to 16 participants.
• After our 3 day training, you will be given access to our studios each weekend for the first 2 months post-training to practice and to film your demo videos.
• Gain industry insight from the owner + founder of Studio 191 who is one of the lead instructors of the course and is available to support you throughout.
• Whilst teaching at Studio 191 is not guaranteed, 99% of our new hires come from our teacher trainings. We encourage trainees who demonstrate a high level of competency to start teaching with us as soon as we have class openings (or cover classes) to offer them.
• All trainees will be offered a 5 or 10 Card Card (as you wish) at a 40% discounted price to encourage your ongoing self-practice and training.
We really want you to be successful
Unlike a lot of courses that aim to sign you up, train you and then send you on your way… we are looking to train and then hire our strongest barre training graduates. Whilst we cannot guarantee how many class openings we will have post-training, we hire 99% of our instructors from our teacher trainings.
Our goal is to ensure that you are prepared to acquire work opportunities after completion of this course, whether that is with us or another studio. We want you to be successful, so if you are willing to put in the time and effort, we will be there to help you achieve your goal (hence why we can only offer this teacher training every 6-12 months).
Our motivation truly extends beyond signing you up for a training course. Don’t believe us? Come take classes with our graduates from our 2023 + 2024 groups who are already teaching in our studios after lots of dedicated practice time, of course!
“The 3-day barre teacher training was incredibly valuable, taught by trainers with incredible expertise in the field of Barre. Would highly recommend this training if you are interested in becoming a Barre teacher, you will learn all the skills you need!”
Graduate from May 2024 Course
To join this training
• You should be practicing Barre regularly at a good application level OR
• You are already teaching Pilates, other group fitness modalities, dance or personal training OR
• You are an existing teacher with other backgrounds such as Yoga, Gymnastics, Reformer Pilates, etc.
In short, while this course is open to all, it is highly recommended that you practice Barre regularly OR come from a trainer background.
realistic commitment for success
Additionally, it is important to ensure you are realistic about the commitment for this course. If your goal is to teach at the end, then this is not a “3 days and done” course – at least not for most trainees.
WHAT CAN EXPECT?
We provide you with some prerequisite reading several weeks before the course begins – this will cover areas such as: what is barre, the history of barre, essential barre anatomy, foundational barre positions, very useful terminology and helpful insights into how to prepare to think like a barre instructor versus a barre student.
We want to use our in-person contact time to teach you how to be an incredible instructor, not teach you what Barre is or where it came from (if you are considering becoming an instructor then we think you should already know this much in advance). Prepare to move a lot over the 3 days, to practice teaching from day one, to work in various sized groups and to be exposed to various teacher trainers with exciting backgrounds, tips and knowledge to share. After 3 days, you’ll receive an attendance certification from Studio 191.
Additionally, after the 3 day course you will have access to our studios for 2 months to practice for your first class. These open studio sessions are based on the studio availability but we offer them at all 3 of our Amsterdam locations and will always do our best to ensure you have plenty of time to hone your skills post-course.
Once you are ready to show us your demo video (that’s the one where you’re teaching others) filmed in the studio or at home/other, we will then be able to provide you with a recommendation letter – it will be personalised to your skills and strengths. A letter like this is useful when applying for teaching gigs in other studios. Please note that this demo video is also the one we assess for teaching jobs within Studio 191, so if you plan to teach with us then it’s important to please provide this demo video within 8 weeks post-course.
If you are unsure of whether your level is suitable for this course (or if you have any other concerns) please drop us a message and we can support you in assessing if this course is right for you and your goals.
More Trainers, More Knowledge, More Inspiration
Unlike many training courses that are taught by one teacher trainer on or offline, our Studio 191 Teacher Training brings you the expertise of several leading barre instructors and recognised teacher trainers in person, to bring you a wealth of experience and value to your learning.
In this Barre teacher training we will cover
Teaching Barre Fundamentals
Start the day with a Studio 191 Barre Workout (of course).
Understand range of movement and the fundamental lessons of proper form.
Breakdown some key Barre positions exploring how each should look and feel.
Understand the key terminology of barre + developing your personal cues.
Learn our 5 step teaching method.
Find your teaching voice, let go of your inhibitions before day two.
Setting up a Studio 191 Barre class.
Origins: From Ballet to Barre Workout
Special workshop called: ‘Origins: From Ballet to Barre Workout’ where we explore the correct form + alignment of ballet and how we carry forwards this proper form into our Barre workouts.
This workshop contains both theory and practical exercises to learn how to accurately perform ballet exercises and then transform those exercises into safe, effective Barre Workout moves.
Understand the common mistakes occurring in many barre workout classes and how to use correct form and alignment to teach high quality barre – as a workout with cues that are viable to everyone, even without any ballet knowledge.
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to teach your first few barre exercises by cueing proper form whilst using non-ballet verbal cues that your whole class will be able to follow.
Deeper Barre Anatomy & Physiology
We’ll take a deeper look at how our bodies move and function in relation to Barre in our ‘Deeper Barre Anatomy & Physiology’ module.
Learn the correct terminology to use when teaching barre-specific exercises and ranges of movement. Understand the reasons why we give certain cues – know the purpose behind what you are asking students to do.
Learn how to manually and verbally adjust students with confidence through understanding how the body moves when performing barre exercises & using accurate terminology to guide them.
Get ready to learn the theory, feel it for yourself and then apply your learnings with a fellow training student. This module will give you the chance to teach several barre exercises with proper form, accurate cueing and also to provide adjustments.
This module will be split into two parts over two days to allow you to gain a deeper understanding and plenty of practical time to apply it to your teaching.
Musicality & Method
This module comes back to our 5 step method for teachers – here is your chance to really hone your skills and apply everything you have already learnt…to the beat of the music.
Learn proven methods in how to successfully teach classes without doing every repetition and constantly counting out loud to the class. We will help you teach on the beat, to make space in your teaching to leave the barre to adjust and assist your students.
This module will also look at how to select music for your classes, finding the beat, choosing which exercises to select for various music styles and how to teach on the beat.
A key feature of this module will be to learn our 5 step barre teaching method – how to teach in a structure that will have students moving to the beat even after you (the teacher) have left the barre. Get ready to teach each other using the beat of the music in this module!
Props, Props, Props
Studio 191 Barre classes love props and so our training includes a full module on “how and why” for each prop (as well as any contraindications you need to know).
We’ll look at how to integrate the following into your barre classes: inflatable barre balls, resistance bands, Bala power rings, Bala ankle/wrist bangles, core sliders, pilates rings, 1kg dumbbells and blocks.
This module is full of fun challenges – tasks that we set up for you to practice implementing props into barre exercises and to learn how to apply new cues to your classes (when using props). There will be a lot of time to practice teaching in this module.
Creating Choreography & Presentation Skills
Learn the art of a well designed, well balanced barre workout with tools and templates that support you in quickly and effectively designing classes that can be easily adapted, remixed and spiced up.
Find out more about the resources and inspirations of many Studio 191 Barre Instructors in sourcing, creating and designing their class choreography.
Learn how to cue clearly, project your voice, use language that all students will understand, use intonation, gesture and more for successful class presentation.
This module will also include how to approach regressions and progressions – how to create, demonstrate and motivate effectively.
You will understand how to use your voice and various types of cues effectively by the end of this module. Get ready to practice presenting a fun barre sequence choreographed by our master instructor – taught to you and then by you!
Business of Barre
Prepare to receive practical tips and guidance on how to use this course (and beyond) to set yourself up with a successful barre business. From getting set up to preparing your CV and demo video, to what studios are looking for to the power of your social presence and beyond – this course will give you all the insights.
This course also leaves space for group Q+A as well as contact time to ask any specific questions you may have one-to-one.
“The experience was well organized and very welcoming. It felt like a safe space to learn, try new things and explore with new friends. I can genuinely say that I gained a wealth of knowledge.”
Kelsey Price, Studio 191 Barre Teacher Training Graduate (April 2023)
24 hours of in person training over 3 days at Studio 191 west
Day 1
Teaching Barre Fundamentals
Origins: From Ballet To Barre Workout
Creating Choreography & Presentation Skills
Prenatal Barre is incorperated within each module
Day 2
Props Props Props
Deeper Barre Anatomy & Physiology
Business of Barre
Prenatal Barre is incorperated within each module
Day 3
Deeper Barre Anatomy & Physiology
Musicality & Method
Let’s Teach!
Prenatal Barre is incorperated within each module
“The teachers are great – super professional, pushes you to your limits! Always radiating positive vibes”
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Can I get a job on completion of this course?
YES! Studio 191 will be looking to hire teachers from this teacher training to teach at our studios across Amsterdam. However, we can only hire instructors as and when classes open up on our schedule and therefore we cannot guarantee how many successful trainees we will be able to hire straight after the course.
Will there be breaks/lunch breaks during the day’s sessions?
YES! There will be lunch breaks and other short breaks available through the days. We advise you to bring lunch and snacks with you for a more relaxing time, however there are plenty of eateries and grocery stores nearby our studio.
What happens if I cannot be there for the full 3 days?
We don’t recommend this course to anyone who cannot attend the full 3 days.
What if I don’t want to do the demonstration video after the course?
You will still receive a certification of attendance [as long as you attended the 3 days]. The demo video is only essential if you wish to receive a letter of recommendation and/or to be considered for teaching with Studio 191.
Where will training be held?
Sessions will be run at Studio 191 West
Is there a payment plan available?
YES! For both early bird and regular pricing, we can arrange a 50% deposit followed by the other 50% to be paid 2 weeks prior to the course start date.
What happens if I need to cancel?
The deposit is non refundable but you will have the option to join the next course [which course will depend on available space].
What do I need to bring?
- Writing materials
- Comfortable clothing, warm socks and a jumper (for theory sections of the course)
- Smartphone, tablet or laptop to access digital training worksheets & articles
- Water bottle [refillable]
- Lunch and Snacks (recommended)
What if I don’t have a device suitable to view the digital training manual?
No problem, let us know and we can send you the manual ahead of time so you can print it out.
I’LL BE TRAVELING FROM ABROAD + NEED TO SOURCE ACCOMMODATION, IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW?
Please let us know via email before booking the course, your train/flights and your accommodation.