Online training, virtual classes, and on-demand platforms have been on the rise and are here to stay. As a group fitness professional, you may be thinking now is the time to learn a new teaching method or strengthen your current craft as a barre teacher. We’ve researched 10 barre training platforms that are available to you online from the comfort of your home that fits into your schedule. Read below for the cost, the time you’ll need to invest, materials included, post-training support, and certification requirements to get started teaching with one of these barre training courses. We’ve listed our findings in alphabetical order below.
American Barre Technique
$299
American Barre Technique
Time Commitment: A few days to a few weeks depending on your study ability. The materials consist of a 1.5 hour pre-recorded video accompanied by a digital manual.
Access to Material: You have 6 months to complete the material. You have the option to extend access to the material for an additional fee of $24.99.
Post Training Support: Yes. You are able to download 100 classes for a one time fee of $39.95.
Quiz or Video Requirements: A quiz and video submission are required to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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Balanced Body Barre
$269
BALANCED BODY BARRE
Time Commitment: 1 Day
Access to Material: 1 Day (duration of the course via Zoom). A digital manual is provided.
Post Training Support: None.
Quiz or Video Requirements: A quiz is required to pass in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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*This online offer via Zoom is only being offered for a limited time. Normally this training is only offered in person for 1-2 days.
Barre60 with Amy Mewborn
$399
Barre60 with Amy Mewborn
Time Commitment: 2 weeks to 3 months depending on your study ability. There are 15 video modules to complete along with a digital manual.
Access to Material: There is no time constraint to finish the material. You will have access to the training for a lifetime.
Post Training Support: Yes. You will be given access to 5 full classes with a matching playlist.
Quiz or Video Requirements: A quiz and video submission are required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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Barre Intensity
$395
Barre Intensity
Time Commitment: 10 hours of video modules accompanied by a hard copy of the manual.
Access to Material: There is no time constraint to complete the course and you will have access to it for a lifetime.
Post Training Support: Yes. Through Barre Now you will have access to a bundle of free classes, workshops, and more. In addition to the free post-training support, you can also pay $14.99/month to access over 100+ choreographed classes and tracks.
Quiz or Video Requirements: A quiz is required to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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Barre Variations
$350
Barre Variations
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours of video content accompanied by a digital manual and a 50-page workbook.
Access to Material: There is no time restraint to complete the course. You will have access to the training materials for life.
Post Training Support: Yes, through a video library and a private Facebook group.
Quiz or Video Requirements: An additional fee of $50 for a video submission is required to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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Barre Vida
$399
Barre vida
Time Commitment: 45 hours or more depending on your study ability. This time includes digital manual, online videos, and live teaching feedback.
Access to Material: You have 3 months to complete the course. Once complete you will have access to the online manual for 12 months. After 1 year you have the option to renew the Instructor Services (see below) for $100 which includes 1 item from the Barre Vida store.
Post Training Support: Yes. Instructor services include one year of access to the online manual, exercise videos with new choreography added quarterly, playlists with coinciding choreography added monthly, free online review sessions, email sub list by city or state, and a private Facebook group.
Quiz or Video Requirements: A quiz and video submission are required to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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International Ballet Barre Fitness Association
$497
Int’l ballet barre fitness association
Time Commitment: A few days to a few weeks depending on our study ability. The course includes a comprehensive manual, video lectures, exercise demos, and quizzes.
Access to Material: You have 6 months to complete and access the material.
Post Training Support: Yes through a private Facebook group.
Quiz or Video Requirements: A quiz and a video submission are required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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SCW Barre
$199
SCW Barre
Time Commitment: 2-3 weeks depending on your study ability. This includes a digital manual and 1.5 hours of video modules.
Access to Material: SCW gives you 60 days to complete the course. If you aren’t able to complete the course in 60 days you can pay an additional $75 for an extension. Once complete, you will have access to the materials for a lifetime.
Post Training Support: You are given the option to attend a live training within one year of completion of the course.
Quiz or Video Requirements: A quiz is required to receive a certificate of completion. That certificate of completion expires in 2 years.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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Tuck Barre
$199
Tuck Barre
Time Commitment: 3 weeks. This course includes 5.5 hours of video modules accompanied with a manual and 3 consecutive Zoom sessions on Sundays.
Access to Material: Lifetime access.
Post Training Support: Yes, via a private Facebook group and www.tuck.com for $9.99/month.
Quiz or Video Requirements: A video submission is required in order to receive a Level 1 certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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Zen Barre
$249
ZEN BARRE
Time Commitment: A few days to a few weeks depending on your study ability. This includes video and a manual.
Access to Material: There is no time frame to complete and you’ll have access to the material for a lifetime.
Post Training Support: Yes, through a private Facebook group.
Quiz or Video Requirements: There is a quiz and a video submission required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Teaching Restrictions: None. You are free to teach this method anywhere.
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Note: In addition to the online barre training courses we’ve mentioned above, there are several more including specific barre franchise training programs. All of the courses mentioned above allow you to teach their techniques around the world. Barre franchises typically offer their own training and don’t allow you to teach outside that franchise.