I bitch a lot about how a barre class needs to have an under the barre section. Specifically RoundBack! RoundBack is WHY one should be doing the class. as it’s the absolutely point! Also Under the Barre but more specifically RoundBAck is the most unique part of the class. This is why I went so far as to make it the Logo of BarSculpt. Do yourself and your clients a favor...
I started my weekend taking a barre class at a competing studio. Now you might think as a studio owner that i do this all the time. I do not. The reason I do not is not because I fear the competitors or personally feel threatened or do not like them, actually Portland Maine studio owners are all very accepting and supportive of each other with only a few exceptions. The reason I do not go, if for two reasons. #1 my time is limited and I need to be sure I get a GREAT class in if I am going...
I have forever been annoyed by barre classes that call themselves barre classes but don’t use the foundational information that creates a barre class! Now I am strictly speaking about barre fitness classes not ballet barre classes which are technique based for dancers. Fitness classes are NOT for dancers...
With Mothers day coming up I am quickly reminded how much my mother does for me. That realization comes quickly with how much I do for my kids and mostly don't realize because they are my little people and I love them to bits. But WOW does it feel nice to be appreciated. Many of my clients are moms. I would say all of them have or have had a mom...
Signing up for our subscription service is quick and easy. After a few steps you'll be working out from anywhere, anytime you like! Start by going to www.BarSculpt.com Then, click at the top of the page where you see 'subscriptions.' If you are interested in our workouts, click on 'purchase' under where it reads 'BarSculpt Workouts.' You will be redirected to paypal where, because you are new to us, you will have the option to purchase the subscription service for $0. If you do not have a paypal account, you can click on the option to pay with a credit or debit card. You will have...
Allie Marszalek has been active through sports and exercise throughout most of her life. Her training in combat sports began in childhood, as Allie was a student at the J.H. Kim Tae Kwon Do institute for over ten years. She received her black belt from their Boston location in 2010. After this, she trained in boxing technique at the Nonantum Boxing Club in Newton, MA on and off during 2012. It was around this time that Allie found her Yoga mat through elective credit classes during college. Allie has since practiced both Yoga and Barre regularly at Shanti Yoga (formally...
When I was hired to be a teacher at the Lotte Berk Method there were three things they were clear on. 1) The duration of your training depends on you - you will be trained like an athlete and you will be sore like one too, 2) Your training does not guarantee you will teach classes, 3) Dedication to the task is not an option. So, after agreeing to all of that and my new salary (yes, you received a salary to train), I was ready to begin. Not everyone at the Lotte Berk Method was trained privately, but I was....
If you've been thinking about signing up for BarSculpt's video subscriptions, there are lots of great reasons why you should stop thinking about it and do it. First of all, it's FREE (for your first month)! Additionally, it is quick and easy to sign up and then you've got 24/7 access to workouts and more from anywhere you may be when you can't join us in the studio for classes or training. There are two sides to our subscriptions. One can be accessed by anyone and is intended to make Barre workouts available to you outside of our schedule. After the...
Today one of my friends sent me an article. A great article actually with great insight about a clients first barre class. It has inspired me to TRY to remember mine. My first barre class was at the Lotte Berk Method in the summer of 1999. I had just graduated from college and moved to Manhattan to fulfill all my dreams (what I didn't realize it was this job that would do that). I was nervous and hadn't danced in months, so I wasn't sure I was physically prepared to take class, but literally thought all the walking I've added since...
When you do our videos on our website do you play music? Or are you one of our BarSculpt (barre) teachers? Have you been utilizing the Playlists we've added to our League portion of the website. If so.. some extra instruction is needed on HOW to use or make a playlist for BarSculpt classes. We want to start with something upbeat. The first song should be three and half to four minutes and will get you from the cardio boost through front body. The Second song (also upbeat) will take you all the way through reverse push ups (aka tricep dips)....