About the Course
Bring dynamic, alignment-focused barre classes into your teaching repertoire with our one-day PilatEASE Barre Instructor Training. Designed specifically for qualified Pilates and fitness instructors, this practical workshop blends the precision of Pilates with the sculpting power of barre to create classes that are energetic, controlled and client-focused.
Barre is one of the fastest-growing low-impact conditioning formats in the industry, perfect for clients looking for improved posture, core strength, mobility, endurance and muscular tone. This course gives you everything you need to confidently design and deliver barre classes that feel fresh, safe and effective.
What You’ll Learn
During this hands-on training day, you will cover:
The key principles of barre training and how they complement Pilates
Safe set-up, posture, alignment and muscular activation
Foundational and advanced barre sequences
Intelligent progressions and regressions
How to structure a balanced, flowing, results-driven class
Cueing, coaching and musicality
Working safely with mixed-ability groups
Practical teaching drills and feedback
You’ll leave with the confidence and clarity to start teaching immediately — with ready-to-go class templates and movement breakdowns.
Course Accreditation*
(*Application Pending)
This course is endorsed by Focus Awards and awards 3 CIMSPA CPD points, ensuring your training meets national industry standards for professional development.
Entry Requirements
To enrol, you must hold one of the following:
Level 3 Diploma in Pilates (or recognised equivalent), or
Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, or equivalent
This ensures all learners enter with a solid foundation in anatomy, movement principles and professional teaching practice.
Course Details
Duration: 1 Day with face-to-face training (9am–5pm)
Price: £120 per student
Location: Pilatease Training School.1st Floor, 678 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2UR
2026 Course Dates
Saturday 14th March 2026
Saturday 11th July 2026
Saturday 19th September 2026
Saturday 7th November 2026
Spaces are intentionally limited to ensure high-quality coaching and personalised feedback.
Who Is This Course For?
Perfect for:
Pilates instructors wanting to offer dynamic barre fusion classes
Fitness professionals expanding their group exercise portfolio
Studio owners wanting to add a popular, results-driven format to their timetable
Instructors seeking new CPD to refresh their teaching practice
Why Train With Pilatease?
PilatEASE training is known for its high standards, clear teaching methodology and supportive, face-to-face learning environment. Our tutors bring extensive industry experience, ensuring you leave skilled, confident and ready to launch your own barre classes straight away.
Book Your Place
Select your preferred date and secure your spot — places fill quickly due to limited group sizes.
£120 per learner | Saturdays | 9am–5pm
Your Instructor
Nicci
Nicci Rowlands - Master Trainer & Lead Tutor
Following a back injury, the Director of PilatEASE Training Academy Nicci Rowlands, ended up with a bulging disc, sciatica along with hip, leg and knee pain. This led Nicci down the path of specialising in Pilates for therapy and wellness. Qualifying as a Pilates Reformer Trainer changed Nicci’s whole way of training. Back Care Pilates and Pilates for Wellness are her absolute passion. After realising there was a regional shortage of UK accredited Pilates Teachers Nicci embarked on the journey of becoming an Active IQ Training Centre to deliver the ONLY accredited training in Pilates - the Level 3 Diploma in Pilates Matwork. She went on to write her own endorsed CPD course in Reformer Pilates. Her passion to have the most confident Pilates Teachers graduating from the PilatEASE Training Academy and learning for life with all the continuous professional development, workshops and discussion groups available to all her students.
