Comments on: A Barre Class that Speaks to Dancers?

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 23:45:00 +0000

In reply to Lulu Lavendres. Hi Lulu!! Your class sounds super fun! It can be such an awesome workout and I think it's nice when dancer's are able to bring their knowledge of body placement into a barre class!! Keep it up and thanks for commenting xoxo Jess

By: Lulu Lavendres

Lulu Lavendres — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:28:00 +0000

I teach a barre fitness class (generic, not associated with Xtend Barre or PureBarre or anything). I’ve taken classes from former dancers, as well as non-dancers. The classes taught by the non-dancers make me cringe! Terrible form, leaning on the barre, no cues about placement, etc. I make sure to teach my classes with lots of technique tips and cues, to make sure they’re using the right muscles and proper form, and get them to feel more like dancers. Kind of a simple ballet barre, just with lots of reps and no stopping (and sometimes weights). I start with a short jazz-style warm up, and finish off with abs and stretching.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:35:00 +0000

In reply to Nicole Humpal. Hi Nicole, do try it!! It's such an awesome workout and truly compliments ballet technique. If you try it please reach out and let me know what you think!!! xo, Jess

By: Nicole Humpal

Nicole Humpal — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:56:00 +0000

Hi thank you so much for this post! I am currently a senior in high school and am a student teacher at my studio. I have been looking for a good way to cross train and have been working in Pilates and various other programs. It is hard to find one, however, that covers all these bases with strength, cardio, and flexibility. I am so excited to try this. Thanks again for this post!