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The Lotte Berk Barre Training Method
Our training programmes at Reformer Lab are 3.5 days.
- Duration 3.5 days
- Courses 2027
- Deposit £250, non-refundable
- Pre-requisite Teaching a movement modality
Training
Set to music
The class programmes are designed and set to music & a sequence that remain consistent for 4-6 weeks so you can become familiar with the class structure as a new Barre instructor.
Pre-requisite
You must be teaching a movement modality already such as pilates, yoga, tai chi or dance movement therapy.
Jill Rose Jacobs PhD
Her background
Jill taught dance combined with Barre elements for 17 years a performing arts classroom at New York University. There was a combination learners from different backgrounds and disciplines including; drama, dance, opera, musical theatre and musicians. In addition to her background in higher education, Jill instructed Barre programmed for a leading fitness franchise in New York City, where it was common to have 45 participants of varied demographics and ages ranging from 18 to 70 - all in the same class!
Instructor Testimonials
"Worth every single penny."
“Training with Jill and Bernie was an absolute privilege. They are truly at the heart of The Lotte Berk Method, bringing incredible authenticity, knowledge and passion, with the unique experience or learning directly from Lotte's daughter.
Beyond being two genuinely wonderful and inspiring women, they deliver a course that is worth every single penny. Training courses can be a big investment, and you never quite know if they'll be worth it, but this one absolutely was. I couldn't recommend them more highly to anyone wanting to train as a Barre Instructor.
“The Lotte Berk Training weekend was amazing at Reformer Lab! Dr Jill and Bernie were so educational and encouraging to all instructors. Emma was a great host, always checking in and making sure everyone was comfortable even leaving us treats which was such a lovely touch. Would highly recommend signing up for future training here!!
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Please register your interest for our 2027 training courses.
History
Barre was innovated by Lotte Berk in 1959 as a dance-based programme that offered women physical and psychological benefits, such as improvements in muscle strength, tone, posture, mood, and confidence. Berk considered her programme to be a performance art, underpinned by contemporary ballet, which had a been a passion for her.
Berk launched her program from a basement studio on Manchester Street and her celebrity devotees are documented as Joan Collins, Britt Ekland and Barbra Streisand to name a few.
More can be read about Berk through Jill's bookThe True History of Barre and the Lotte Berk Methodby Jill Rose Jacobs PhDThe True History of Barre and the Lotte Berk Method establishes the foundation of Barre through its founders, three women whose personalities and beliefs has seeded today's industry.View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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