Total Barre®
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Gain the knowledge and confidence to design and teach highly evolved barre classes in any setting. Learn choreography, exercise essence and correct biomechanics of movement, as well as how to effectively utilize the power of music to create safe and fun barre classes that focus on increasing strength, flexibility, stamina and dynamic stability. It truly is a program geared for everyone—no dance experience required!
Total Barre® Instructor Foundation Course
The Total Barre® Foundation Course provides the groundwork education for Instructors, enabling them to produce safe, effective and varied barre training programs that address the needs and goals of every client. The Course presents 11 specially arranged and selected segments – accompanied by timed selections of music – that serve as the template for each session or class and produce a balanced and complete barre workout. Participants are also introduced to the Total Barre™ Principles.
The dynamic Total Barre® program is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, or for those who want to learn how. 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.
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.
Become a globally recognised Total Barre® Instructor!
Requirements of course qualification
This course has no pre-requisites for attendance. All students who complete the Foundation Course are entitled to an internationally certified qualification as a Total Barre™ Instructor. There are no royalty payment requirements or restriction of trade regarding areas where Total Barre™ can be taught. The Total Barre™ Foundation Course will include a template, choreography, music suggestions and lots of ideas to extend the program within your studio or clinic – we encourage your own creativity to complete the Total Barre™ template.
Students will receive:
A globally recognised certificate and qualification (no exam)
World class large course manual and workshop booklets
Online digital training videos
Access to Total Barre™ logos & imagery PLUS ongoing support from head office in Canada as well as local support from New Zealand’s Instructor Trainer.
Upcoming training dates
Total Barre® Instructor Foundation Course
New Date: Friday 07 November 2025, 10.00am-6.00pm
The 7 hour, one-day Total Barre® Foundation Course provides the groundwork for Instructors to produce safe, effective and varied barre programs that address the needs and goals of every client. Participants are introduced to the Total Barre Principles – six movement awareness fundamentals that provide the structure and biomechanical basis for each exercise. During the course, participants have the opportunity to experience the movements before examining the application of the principles, and learn the essence of each exercise along with the theories of dynamic stability, optimal mobility and movement efficiency.
Course learnings
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.
Training Format
Friday 07 November 2025, 10am-6pm
Total Barre® Instructor Foundation Course (7 hrs + 1 hr break).
Venue: New Zealand’s Merrithew Licenced Training Centre, Be Pilates New Zealand - 1103 Middle Road, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay
Prices & terms
Total Barre® Instructor Foundation Course Price $875 + course materials
Workshop only price: NZ$175 p/2hr workshop (includes comprehensive notes)
Terms: Online Registration Form required, invoice then sent and payment is required to secure enrollment. All prices include GST.
Course materials
Please inquire for further information regarding purchasing methods.
Total Barre® The Foundation Manual
Total Barre®: Digital Video Link
Continued Education Credits
STOTT PILATES 0.7
Please note Total Barre® workshops also receive 0.2 credits each.
Total Barre™ Testimonials
“I was privileged to take my training course 1 on 1 with Sharon. As a student, it was clear that Sharon is deeply knowledgeable in the principles of Pilates, human biomechannics and the Merrithew method. In a short time span, she brought awareness and activation to muscles I didn’t know I had. I left this course feeling confident and competent to teach Total Barre to future clients”
“I recently spent a wonderful day being trained by Sharon in Total Barre. Sharon made the day thoroughly enjoyable with her warm personality and wealth of knowledge. Throughout the day we were provided with lots of valuable information, resources, helpful tips and opportunity to practice what we were learning. I highly recommend training with Be Pilates and you couldn’t ask for a better instructor than Sharon. Well worth the wait for me to participate and gain the qualification to be a Total Barre Instructor”
“Sharon was patient with us, her passion and energy shining through which energised us through the hardest of exercises. Her deep anatomical knowledge was particularly helpful to me with her encouragement every day spurring us on. Fab Instructor!”
“Loved Total Barre! The manual is excellent - the picture references 5 stars! There was plenty of time for questions and conversations, the day flowed effortlessly and was so much fun!!”
“Such an informative and fun day. Sharon is so knowledgeable and friendly and answered all my questions, giving me personalized attention on a private course. Thanks so much! ”
“Sharon was great, as always. Super knowledgeable, fun, upbeat and available. Love taking her courses and workshops. Learn new things every time!”