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Bare Barre Teacher Training

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Bare Barre™ Training is a continuing education course for certified barre instructors who want to reconnect with the roots of barre. This barefoot, prop-free format emphasizes foundational technique, fascia awareness, foot health, pelvic floor activation, balance, and stretching. It includes a digital manual, full class script, and a 30-question quiz. Earn full certification with test-out. CECs for ACE professionals
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ACE Professionals: successful completion of the Bare Barre™️ Teacher Training is good for 0.4 CECs and counts as an Ethics course.

Contents

Introduction to Bare Barre

Introduction
Preview
About the creator of Bare Barre: Lara Foldvari
LaraFitnessCV
Preview
Bare Barre™ Training Waiver & Intellectual Property Notice- Please mark Complete
Preview
One-on-one call with Lara
Professional Conduct & Ethics
Bare Barre Professional Conduct & Ethics

Welcome & Philosophy

Welcome to Bare Barre
Welcome from Lara
The Core Tenets
Lara Foldvari's take on the originals and going barefoot

A Brief History of Barre

Lotte Berk: The Original Barre Innovator
What set Lotte apart
The NYC Connection: The Lotte Berk Method
Bare Barre Reclaims the Roots

Anatomy & Movement Principles

Anatomy of the foot
The Feet as Foundation
The Human Foot
Why this matters
How Shoes (Including Closed-Toe Grippy Socks) Can Cause Interference
Key Concepts
Fascia 101
Pelvic Floor
How Our Feet and Pelvic Floor Are Connected
How Breathwork is Involved
The Kinetic Chain: From Toes to Spine

Balance

Balance
Why Balance Matters in Bare Barre

Stretching

Stretching
Why Stretching Matters In Bare Barre

Isometric Holds in Bare Barre

Isometric Holds
Why Isometric Holds Are Effective
Isometric Holds and Fascia
Isometric Holds and the Pelvic Floor
Benefits of Isometric Holds

Eccentric Movement in Bare Barre

Eccentric movement in Bare Barre
Why Eccentric Training Matters in Bare Barre
How We Use Eccentric Movement in Bare Barre
Benefits of Eccentric Training in Bare Barre

Sample Bare Barre Class

Take this class and notice how engaging your feet makes a difference.

Bare Barre sample class

Class Structure

Class Structure
Bare Barre Class Outline
How a Bare Barre class differs from a classic barre class
Welcome and Intention (1 min)
Foot Activation & Alignment
Dynamic Warm-Up (5-10 mins)
Welcome & Warmup
Toe Doming
Close up of toe doming
Bare Barre Thighs, Seat, Core, Stretch
Thigh Work (5-10 mins)
Thigh work
Seat Series (5-10 mins)
Seat series
Core & Pelvic Floor (5-10 mins)
Core & Pelvic Floor
Final Stretch (10 mins)
Final Stretch

Cueing & Language

The Bare Barre Vocabulary

Teaching Tips

Teaching Tips
When and How to Use Hands-On Adjustments
Hands-Off Alternatives
Musicality
Why Musicality Matters
128 BPM: The Walking Rhythm
Why We Break the Beat

Continuing Education & Resources

Continuing Education & Resources

Instructor Test

Download the instructor manual.

All leasons must be marked Complete for access to the quiz and instructions for practical exam.

Bare Barre Manual
Bare Barre sample class outline
Bare Barre Instructor Test
Bare Barre™ Practical Exam Evaluation Metrics
How to submit your practical exam
Bare Barre Teacher Training course survey