Join us for an immersive Barre Teacher Training Weekend with renowned educator Lizzie Bland, founder of teim™ (Training and Events in Movement).

Designed for yoga, Pilates, fitness and movement professionals, as well as those completely new to teaching, this practical and comprehensive training will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to teach safe, effective and engaging Barre classes.

Drawing inspiration from the original Lotte Berk Method, alongside Pilates, yoga, ballet and strength training principles, you'll learn how to create dynamic classes that challenge, motivate and inspire clients of all abilities.

We strongly recommend attending the full weekend, which includes both Foundations and Extensions training, for the most complete learning experience and the greatest confidence in teaching Barre.

However, if you have already completed the teim™ Barre Foundations Training (either with A Fine Balance or another training provider), you are welcome to attend the Extensions day independently.

About Lizzie Bland

Lizzie Bland is an internationally respected Barre educator with more than 20 years' experience in the dance and fitness industry. She is the founder of Lean Bean Fitness in Australia and now leads teim™, delivering teacher trainings and movement education across the UK and beyond.

Training Dates

Full Weekend (Recommended)
📅 Saturday 4 July & Sunday 5 July
💷 £340

Day 1: Barre Instructor Foundations
📅 Saturday 4 July
🕛 12:00pm–6:00pm

Day 2: Barre Instructor Extensions
📅 Sunday 5 July
🕛 12:00pm–5:00pm

Extensions Day is available only to those who have previously completed a recognised teim™ Barre Foundations Training.

Day 1 — Barre Foundations

Day 1 provides the essential foundations needed to understand, plan and teach effective Barre classes. Whether you're new to Barre or looking to formalise your knowledge, you'll learn the key principles, exercises and teaching frameworks that underpin great Barre instruction.

You'll learn:

✨ The foundations and principles of Barre

✨ Key Barre exercises and movement patterns

✨ Class structure, planning and sequencing

✨ How to create safe, effective and engaging classes

✨ Introduction to Barre equipment and props

✨ Teaching techniques and best practice

✨ Access to the teim™ Barre Bible, including exercise libraries, frameworks and sample class plans

Day 2 — Barre Extensions

Day 2 builds on the Foundations training, helping you develop greater creativity, confidence and versatility as an instructor. You'll learn how to refine your classes, challenge clients appropriately and adapt your teaching for a wider range of needs and abilities.

You'll learn:

✨ Advanced sequencing and seamless transitions

✨ Creating intelligent, dynamic class flow

✨ Using props for progression, challenge and variety

✨ Musicality, tempo and layered choreography

✨ Modifications and progressions for mixed-ability groups

✨ Pre and postnatal considerations

✨ Common injuries, limitations and safe adaptations

✨ Instructor development and growing your Barre career

✨ Licensing, liabilities and industry best practice

✨ Access to the teim™ Barre Bible Volume 2

Certification

Participants will receive a teim™ Barre Teacher Training Certificate for the relevant training completed.

For those looking to teach Barre professionally, we strongly recommend completing the full weekend, as the combination of Foundations and Extensions provides the strongest grounding in Barre methodology, sequencing, programming and class delivery.

Prerequisites

No previous teaching or fitness qualification is required if you are attending the full Barre Teacher Training Weekend (Foundations + Extensions).

If you wish to attend an individual training day only, you should hold a qualification in one or more of the following:

• Yoga (200 hours+)
• Mat Pilates
• Reformer Pilates
• Barre
• Dance
• Exercise to Music

Alongside the in-person training, trainees are encouraged to attend regular Barre classes and/or complete additional online practice classes to support their learning.

Book here

Full Weekend Sat 4th & Sun 5th July — £340

Individual days:

• Day 1 Foundations — £200

• Day 2 Extensions — £140

Barre Instructor Training — Terms & Conditions

By booking this training, you agree to the following:

Non-Refundable
All bookings are strictly non-refundable. Due to the limited number of spaces and the nature of this training, we are unable to offer refunds under any circumstances, including illness, injury, or change of personal circumstances.

Transfers
If you are unable to attend, your space may be transferred to another suitable participant, subject to prior approval from A Fine Balance.
All transfer requests must be made at least 7 days in advance, and you are responsible for finding a replacement participant.

Booking & Payment
All bookings must be paid in full to secure your space. Your place is confirmed only once payment has been received.

Cancellations or Changes by A Fine Balance
In the unlikely event that A Fine Balance needs to cancel or reschedule the training, you will be offered either:
• A full refund, or
• The option to transfer to a future date

Participation Requirements
This training is intended for participants with prior Pilates and/or Yoga training. By booking, you confirm you meet these requirements and are fit to participate.

Attendance & Commitment
This is a small-group training with limited spaces. By booking, you are committing to attend in full and engage with the training.

Liability
Participation is at your own risk. By attending, you agree to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing and to inform the trainer of any injuries, conditions, or concerns prior to the session.