Become aBarre&BabyTeacher

"The course has been so much more than ballet for pregnant and new mothers."

Miranda Burton – Owner of Bristol College of Dancing and Dance Inspirations

The next Barre&Baby™ Teacher Training starts in January 2022. Applications are now open.

I have carefully designed the programme to offer in-depth, high quality training to those who are already dance teachers or have a minimum of five years’ dance experience. In addition to teaching the Barre&Baby™ method, the course covers essential information about pregnancy, the post-natal period and babywearing best practice.

Barre&Baby™ Teacher Training has been tested by dance, health and babywearing professionals, plus over 1000 mamas and mamas-to-be that I’ve had the pleasure of supporting through their journey into motherhood.

We embrace different dance styles, from Ballet, to Contemporary, Jazz, Latin, Salsa and all the way to Kathak dance.

The course itself features contributions from a sling expert, plus a detailed training manual for you to keep, to provide both the theoretical and practical training necessary to teach dance classes to pregnant women and new mothers.

Since the classes involve babies, if you are expecting or have a baby, you are of course welcome to bring her or him along! This is also the beauty of teaching these classes: sharing your passion for your work with your baby!

Over 20 new B&B teachers, 8 countries, 3 continents and many happy mums and babies since the first B&B teacher Training, I can now say the programme truly works!

What we’re learning in our intimate Barre&Baby courses is how to create an honest space for mothers and women, where, by getting to know their body and learning to feel it and hear it, they can ultimately gain the confidence and trust to become the mothers they want to be. And we can achieve this with the power of dance and movement.
If this is what you desire to offer on your teaching path, you’re in the right place!
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BARRE&BABY CURRICULUM

What you'll get

Pre Course Study

It will be sent 1 month before the start of the course, and will be followed by an online assessment before starting the course.

6 Modules

You’ll be able to organise your own time schedule

15 Live Sessions

We’ll connect as a group 14 times during the course

Over 50 Pre Recorded Videos

Anatomy explanations, Physical exercises, Barre combinations, Guided relaxations

You’ll have unlimited access to these videos, which you’ll be able to revisit them as many times as you'll need: they are yours for life!

One-to-One Session

1 hour private session with Elisa before final assessment

Teaching Assessments

You'll be assessed on your theory and your teaching practice, with real time feedback and mentoring support

Marketing support

You'll receive a marketing kit to promote your classes, plus support and advises on how to set up and build your own classes

Music Playlist and Ideas

Barre&Baby teachers' best playlists will be shared to inspire you in your teaching experience

Supportive Group

You'll become part of a supportive and intimate group of Barre&Baby teachers, sharing resources, ideas, inspirations and support

"The course helped me a lot and gave me confidence.

I'm glad I could meet a person like Elisa, I was honored. I'm happy to be part of the community."

Anna Vonka

BARRE&BABY TEACHER TRAINING

MODULE 1

Anatomy of an expectant woman

How the body of an expectant woman changes and how can we support these changes through dance, movement and posture

  • Anatomy and Alignment study
  • Postural changes during Pregnancy
  • Exercises to support these changes
  • Possible Pregnancy Ailments and how to support them
BARRE&BABY TEACHER TRAINING

MODULE 2

How to prepare a Barre&Baby™ Pregnancy class

  • Which exercises and movements are beneficial for a healthy pregnancy and birth
  • Guided breaths, meditation and relaxation scripts
  •  Multiple exercises combinations provided
Beginner ballet workshop

MODULE 3

Anatomy of a Postnatal Body

How the body of a new mum changes and how can we support these changes

    • Anatomy and Alignment study
    • Postural changes during the postnatal period
    • Exercises to support these changes
    • Possible Ailments and how to support them
Beginner ballet workshop

MODULE 4

Babywearing

  • History and benefits
  • How to safely and comfortably wear in class and outside in real life!
  • Exploration of the types of carriers available
  • Adjustments and tips to comfortably wear each carrier

This part of the course is delivered together with Dr Rosie Knowles from Carrying Matters and passing this module will certify you as a Peer Supporter with Born to Carry

Postnatal class

MODULE 5

How to prepare a Barre&Baby™ Postnatal class

  • Which exercises and movements are beneficial for a healthy post-birth recovery
  • Guided breaths, scripts
  • Multiple exercises combinations provided
Pregnancy Ballet class

MODULE 6

Words matter!

  • How to best relate to mums about their physical and emotional feelings
  • Getting a class started: Marketing to support your class’s launch and promotion

"There was a tremendous amount of information shared and also helpful tips and tricks which was most valuable. I’m very excited!"

Amanda Good

"I was excited for the course but I didn't expect to learn as much as I did and be able to take sections of the program into my own personal life. Especially as I am not a mother myself but I was able to connect with the programme and the themes and the ups and downs of motherhood in my own way. "

Emma Saxon

"I am very happy that I have found a way to take Kathak forward to pregnant and postnatal women, which is something quite new for the dance form. I also have renewed confidence in myself, and believe that I have something to offer women in the form of this knowledge and class."

Jalpa Shah - Professional Kathak dancer

"I am so glad I choose to do this course and become a barre & baby teacher. I LOVE IT ❤️ I love your passion, the work, the benefits, the other teachers, how it's made me grow, how the other teachers have grown. I will be forever grateful. "

Mrs Elizabeth Johnson - Ballet Teacher

"The way you are doing it is how it should be done; few classes go to this level of detail (and it really shows in all your work)"

Dr Rosie Knowles - GP and founder of Carrying Matters

How To Apply

The course is open to ballet and dance teachers, dancers, and students who have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of ballet or contemporary dance.

To apply, please email Elisa to register your interest and receive the application form.

Before the course

Once you’ve submitted your application form, you’ll be invited for an online informal interview and assessment.

During the course

  • You are expected to attend and participate in all classes
  • You will be assessed on your ability to teach a class, including your ability to suggest modifications and additional support as sometimes needed by pregnant or postnatal women.
  • You’ll be asked to attend 3 of Elisa’s Barre&Baby™ online classes

Barre&Baby™ certification

Trainees who attend the whole course and successfully pass every assessment will receive the Barre&Baby™ Teacher certificate. This means you are a qualified Barre&Baby™ teacher and are accredited to teach the Barre&Baby™ method, either as an individual or in a pre-existing dance school.
To stay accredited, you must pass a fresh assessment every year. This assessment is tailored to the individual teacher and will be done remotely.

Course dates

2022 Barre&Baby™ Teacher Training course will be fully online!

Pre-course study sent mid December.

Module 1 released + Live Online Session – 10th January 10am – 12:30pm

Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 14th January 09:30 – 10:45am

Module 2 released + Live Online Session – 17th January 10am – 12:30pm

Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 21st January 09:30 – 10:45am

Module 3 released + Live Online Session – 24th January 10am – 1pm

Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 28th January 09:30 – 10:45am

Module 4 released + Live Online Session – 31st January 10am – 12:30pm

Baby Wearing Live Online Session – 10th February 09:30am – 2:30pm

Module 5 released – 10th February 

Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 18th February 09:30 – 10:45am

Module 6 released + Live Online Session – 21st February 10am – 1pm

Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 25th February 09:30 – 10:45am

Live Online Private Support before Final Assessment (to be scheduled)

Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 4th March 09:30 – 10:45am

Final Assessment – Live Online Session 11th March 09:30am – 13:30pm

Final Assessment & Certification– Live Online Session 12th March 09:30 – 3:30pm

 

Course fees and booking policy

To support you during the current pandemic economic situation, the course fee has been dropped from £950 to £799 or 5 monthly payments of £179.

Because I want the space to be intimate and in order to support you at best, the training course has a limited number of participants.

The following terms and conditions apply:

  • You must attend the entire course and pass every assessment in order to receive your Barre&Baby™ Teacher certificate.
  • You may cancel this booking up to 30 days before the course start date, to receive a full refund minus an administration fee of around £50 (the exact figure depends on your original method of payment).
  • If you wish to cancel within 30 days of the start date, no refund will be possible unless there is a waiting list and your place is immediately taken by another trainee.
  • You must fulfill the entire payment in order to receive the certification, once you passed the assessment.
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