ROUX BLOG

BY ROUXCHELLE DENTON-COOKE

Raising the Barre in Queensland

Barre, Barre Classes on the Gold Coast, Excercise, Pilates

Barre training is quickly climbing the exercise ladder in Queensland.

Ballet inspired workouts continue to be one of the hottest forms of fitness, with no shortage of programs available on the market. However, as its popularity increases, so do the number of injuries among exercisers, specifically around the knees, lower back and shoulders. With so many programs out there, choosing the most effective and responsible barre class is paramount.

Since 2010, barre fitness have been expanding along the fitness landscape and this workout style shows no signs of slowing down. It’s no secret that a barre workout can effectively sculpt the body in a fun and exciting group atmosphere. If you haven’t already, considered capitalizing on this cost-effective, growing trend to attract new clients and drive revenue, you should have a look at our barre training programs.

The dynamic Total Barre program is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement. Instructors looking to bring music-inspired movement to their clients will love the 11 specially arranged and selected segments that serve as the template for each session or class.  As this course was designed for the professional its packaged in a tidy one day course with time spent on the choreography and correct alignment for optimal muscle activiation.  No written or practical exams are required as it is intended for the trained professional.

Segments are accompanied by timed selections of music, each at a designated pace and focus on individual areas of the body or movement type. After completing this program students will be prepared to teach the repertoire safely, effectively and with confidence.

Our Total Barre program provides a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire.

General Course Objectives:

  • Learn creative choreography of a well-balanced Barre workout.
  • Receive a template to effectively guide participants to modify and choreograph future workouts.
  • Break down various movements and explore the stabilization and mobilization required to achieve them.
  • Learn how to cue, correct and modify effectively for all populations.
  • Experience and implement six Total Barre Foundational Principles.
  • Participants are supplied suggested beats per minute for each segment of the workout they learn with optional music playlist.

Our beautifully equipped training centre is situated very central on the Gold Coast,  just off Nerang Broadbeach rd in Carrara.

You can also arrange to have Rouxchelle present this program at your studio for all your staff to get trained and certified in the same method.

Email us if you’re interested.