Barre Classes in Dorset
Our barre classes are designed to tone, stretch and strengthen for a complete body workout.
What is Barre?
'Barre' as a concept was founded by ballerina Lotte Berk in 1959. After injuring her back she had the idea of combining her ballet barre and rehabilitation exercises to form an exercise routine.
Barre was taken to the US by one of Berk’s students and
from the 2010’s Barre gained popularity amongst the fitness industry and is often taught in gyms.
At The Ballet and Pilates Studio the Barre class draws upon the historical
background and incoporates the fundamentals of Classical ballet and combines it with Pilates techniques to ensure a safe and
controlled workout.
What does Barre help with?
• Work to your own fitness level
• Suitable for all...ballerinas and non ballerinas alike!
• Get fit, toned and flexible
• Improve posture
• Learn/improve fundamental ballet movements/positions
• Improve coordination
• Ballerinas get to improve ballet technique!
Barre Class Breakdown
Warm up
Mobilise and gentle stretches.
Technique
Work on all the key ingredients in class description.
Centre
Build on content with increased movement and also arm strengthening and toning exercises
Floor barre
Core and strengthening exercises applying Ballet and Pilates techniques
Stretch
Finish with stretches to improve flexibility and cool down.
Dress code
Usual workout gear and socks or ballet shoes.
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