AFB Barre Teacher Training Weekend with teim™

Join us for a comprehensive Barre Teacher Training Weekend with renowned educator Lizzie Bland from teim™.

Lizzie Bland is a UK-based teacher and educator with over 20 years of experience in the dance and fitness industry. She is best known as the founder of Lean Bean Fitness in Australia and now leads her Teacher Training and Events platform, teim™ (Training and Events in Movement).

Drawing on the original Lotte Berk Method, alongside influences from Pilates, yoga, ballet and strength training, this practical training is designed to equip instructors with the knowledge and confidence to teach effective, engaging and consistently high-quality Barre classes.

Investment

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Oct — £340

What You'll Learn

Over this immersive two-day training, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to design and teach safe, effective and engaging Barre classes.

Topics include:

✨ Foundations of Barre and key Barre exercises

✨ Class planning, structure and intelligent sequencing

✨ Creating seamless transitions and effective class flow

✨ Using props and equipment to enhance and progress classes

✨ Musicality, tempo and layered choreography

✨ Modifications and progressions for mixed-ability groups

✨ Pre and postnatal considerations

✨ Common injuries, limitations and safe adaptations

✨ Building confidence as an instructor and developing your teaching style

✨ Marketing yourself as a Barre instructor

✨ Licensing, liabilities, FAQs and industry best practice

You'll also receive the teim™ Barre Bible, including teaching frameworks, exercise libraries, class plans and practical resources to support your teaching long after the training weekend.

Certification

Participants will receive a teim™ Barre Teacher Training Certificate.

Prerequisites

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

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

Investment

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Oct — £340

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.