Barre Teacher Training
Take your Pilates teaching to the next level with this highly practical course!
At the Essence of Living Academy we are wholeheartedly committed to producing elite level Barre teachers. Our Barre teachers are trained in the latest techniques, with a focus on providing the best support for students in a fun-filled and safe environment. Essence of Living Barre teachers are well respected and sought after within the Pilates industry.
The Essence of Living Barre teacher training takes place at the Essence of Living Mermaid Beach Studio on the stunning Gold Coast, Australia and Live Life Well studio in Melbourne, Australia. Our training program truly over delivers, providing you with 100 hours of training, including 60 hours of face-to-face learning. This course is approved for 15 CEC’s from Fitness Australia. Find out course dates, requirements and a course overview below.
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Our upcoming courses
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6th - 17th June 2022
Lectures and training: 10 days | Monday - Friday | 12pm – 3pm
Where: Essence of Living Mermaid Beach Studio
Full cost
$1990
Early bird
$1750
Flexible
$663.50 monthly payments
Course cost includes all required sessions (participation & observations), 2 months access to EOL TV, and course workbooks.
You can find our refund and cancellation policy here.
17th - 28th July 2023
Lectures and training: 10 days | Monday - Friday | 12pm – 3pm
Where: Essence of Living Mermaid Beach Studio
Bookings open June 2022
Course Outline
BARRE HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY
EXERCISE PROGRAMMING
GROUP BARRE TRAINING
ASSESSMENT
In order to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to be a barre teacher, there are a number of assessments required as a part of the course.
- 40 session participations (can be signed off before course commencement)
- 2 session observation reports
- 3 one hour session deliveries (with your fellow teacher trainees)
- 1 written exam
- 1 x 1000 word reflective essay/book report
Many of these pieces of assessment will be delivered during your training, however you do have a total of 6 months to complete all of your assessment.
REQUIRED READING
There are a number of books required to complete the course, these will be referenced within the training. You do not have to read them cover to cover before training commences.
- Barre Fitness - Fred DeVito & Elisabeth Halfpapp
Online retailers we suggest to find your materials include Book Depository, Amazon and AbeBooks. Fishpond.
Course Facilitators
Meet our lovely teachers

Michelle Cassidy
Primary Facilitator

Stephanie Boniface
Assistant Facilitator
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