SoulSpace Barre Teacher Training
Continuing Professional Development
Designed for movement professionals and practitioners looking to expand their teaching practice, this 40-hour Continuing Professional Development programme offers a Pilates-informed approach to Barre training, placing greater emphasis on the fundamental principles of Pilates.
Led by Nicole and Amelia, the programme integrates strength, mobility, posture, precision, breath, control and whole-body awareness, with a deeper understanding of alignment, movement quality and intelligent sequencing. Drawing on the principles of Pilates, students are encouraged to move beyond choreography alone, developing a more mindful, anatomically informed and purposeful approach to teaching Barre. With fun, creativity and a sense of challenge at its heart, the programme combines the precision of Pilates with the energy and enjoyment of Barre, equipping teachers to deliver classes that are engaging, progressive, safe and effective.
The Foundations of Pilates. The Energy of Barre. Purpose, Precision & Play.
Who is this training for?
This Barre CPD programme is designed for qualified movement professionals and teachers who would like to introduce Barre into their teaching repertoire or deepen their existing knowledge and practice.
It is particularly suited to Pilates, yoga, fitness, dance and movement teachers who want to explore the distinctive qualities of Barre while developing greater confidence in sequencing, cueing, musicality and class delivery.
You do not need to have a professional dance background to teach Barre. The programme provides a clear foundation from which teachers can develop their own style, drawing on the principles of Barre while adapting movements appropriately for the people in front of them.
Throughout the training, emphasis is placed on understanding the body rather than simply following choreography. Teachers are encouraged to explore movements in their own bodies, develop an eye for alignment and technique, and learn how to offer appropriate modifications and progressions.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: SoulSpace Barre (40-hrs)
Qualification: SoulSpace Barre Teacher Training Certification
Programme Length: 3 months (six workshop days across three weekends)
Format:In-person training, practical exploration, self-practice and teaching development
What you’ll explore: Barre foundations and technique, ballet-inspired positions, Pilates principles, functional movement, alignment and posture, strength and endurance, core conditioning, choreography, sequencing, musicality, intelligent cueing, modifications, progressions and safe teaching practices.
Location: Ebb&Flow Studio, Farnham
Teacher Trainers: Nicole Turner and Amelia Key
Investment: £887
Deposit: £250 deposit required to hold your place (non-refundable)
Payment Options: Flexible payment plans available
Next start date: 30th January 2027
View full list of in-person workshop dates: here
Ebb&Flow Membership: 10-class studio pass
Equipment: Pilates ball, yours to keep
Refreshments: Herbal teas throughout training days
Throughout the training, students explore a broad range of Barre exercises and teaching practices, grounded in the fundamental principles of Pilates to support confident, safe and anatomically informed movement instruction.
Through guided practice, discussion, observation and applied teaching, students develop a deeper understanding of breath, control, precision, alignment and whole-body integration. They learn to build purposeful, progressive Barre classes that balance intelligent movement, effective technique and mindful body awareness with the energy, creativity, fun and challenge that make Barre so engaging.
What you’ll study and practise
What you’ll explore & study:
The foundations of Barre and the influence of Pilates principles
Functional anatomy, posture, alignment and movement awareness
Breath, control, precision and whole-body integration
Cueing with purpose: clear instructions, imagery and understanding the why behind each movement
Intelligent sequencing, musicality, transitions and class structure
Barre and mat-based exercises, with regressions and progressions
Props, modifications and creative movement variations
Building strength, mobility, balance, endurance and flexibility through purposeful movement
Adapting exercises to support individual needs, abilities and safe practice
Creating classes that balance precision, challenge, creativity and fun
Applied teaching practice, observation and constructive feedback
Developing confidence through personal practice, self-reflection and continued learning
Meet the Teacher Trainers
Nicole — Professional Dancer & Choreographer
Nicole brings her professional experience as a dancer and choreographer to the Barre training, offering students a strong understanding of movement quality, musicality, rhythm, alignment and choreography.
Her experience in dance provides valuable insight into how movement can be structured and sequenced to create dynamic, engaging and expressive Barre classes, while maintaining clarity, control and technical precision.
Amelia Key — Movement Teacher
Amelia brings extensive experience across multiple movement disciplines, with a teaching approach grounded in body awareness, intelligent movement and practical application.
Her focus is on helping teachers understand the purpose behind each movement, how to communicate it clearly, and how to adapt exercises for different bodies and abilities. Alongside the physical practice, she encourages teachers to develop confidence in observation, cueing and creating safe, effective and enjoyable classes.
Training Guarantee
If you do not pass your programme assessment, you may reenrol in the next available Barre Teacher Training programme at no further cost.
Ready to begin your teacher training journey?
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