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 June 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, Contemporary, Jazz, Latin, Salsa and all the way to Kathak dance.
The course itself includes a Babywearing Peer Supporter Training and Certificate by Carrying Matters, 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!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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 beginning of June.
Module 1 released + Live Online Session – 27th June 10am – 12:30pm
Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 1st July 09:30 – 10:45am
Module 2 released + Live Online Session – 4th July 10am – 12:30pm
Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 8th July 09:30 – 10:45am
Module 3 released + Live Online Session – 11th July 10am – 1pm
Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 15th July 09:30 – 10:45am
Module 4 released + Live Online Session – 18th July 10am – 12:30pm
Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 22nd July 09:30 – 10:45am
Module 5 released – 25th July
Baby Wearing Live Online Session – 2nd August 09:30am – 2:30pm
Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 1st August 09:30 – 10:45am
Live Online Session – 4th August 10am – 1pm
Module 6 released – 8th August
Live Online Private Support before Final Assessment (to be scheduled)
Live Q&A (Not Mandatory ) Session – 9th September 09:30 – 10:45am
Final Assessment – Live Online Session 16th September 09:30am – 13:30pm
Final Assessment & Certification– Live Online Session 23rd September 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.