Internationally Recognized
The Barre Movement Teacher Training is internationally accredited and approved for continuing education by leading fitness education organizations.
ACE • 8.5 CECs | NASM/AFAA • 1.9 CEUs
THE PHILOSOPHY
Learn to teach. Not just demonstrate.
Great teaching starts with understanding, not memorisation. The best teachers don't simply demonstrate exercises. They know why movement works, how to adapt it for different bodies and how to guide people with confidence.
The Barre Movement Teacher Training is built around that belief. You'll learn to observe, cue, modify and coach with intention, developing the knowledge and practical experience to teach thoughtfully long after the training is complete.
Because every body in the room deserves a thoughtful teacher.
THE CURRICULUM
What you'll master.
Movement Principles
Understand the principles behind every exercise, so your teaching is guided by knowledge and structure rather than guesswork.
Functional Anatomy
Learn how the body moves, allowing you to teach with greater confidence, adapt to different bodies and make thoughtful decisions in every class.
Cueing & Coaching
Develop clear verbal cueing, effective demonstrations and the communication skills that help every participant feel confident and successful.
Hands-on Adjustments
Learn how thoughtful hands-on adjustments can improve movement quality, build body awareness and help clients move with greater confidence.
Class Design & Musicality
Learn to build thoughtful classes by understanding rhythm, tempo and phrasing, that feel seamless, intentional and energizing from beginning to end.
Teaching Practice
Build confidence through observation, mock classes and individual feedback, so your first class never feels like your first class.
BARRE MOVEMENT TEACHER TRAINING
Upcoming trainings
The next Barre Movement Teacher Training begins in August 2026. Each cohort is intentionally limited to just 10 participants, ensuring every trainee receives individual coaching, hands-on guidance and meaningful feedback throughout the program.
Reykjavík | 2026
6 days spread over one month. August 15–16 and 23rd | September 12–13 and 20th.
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Reykjavík | 2027
Three executive weekends
January 23-24 | January 30-31 | February 6-7
THE CERTIFICATION
Designed for real teaching.
The Barre Movement Teacher Training combines guided self-study, in-person weekends and extensive practical teaching experience. Each stage builds on the last, giving you time to absorb the material, practise what you've learned and receive feedback before moving forward.
Throughout the program you'll observe experienced teachers, lead mock classes, assist in live classes and develop your confidence step by step. By the time you complete your final assessment, you'll have taught, refined and repeated the skills needed to lead classes independently. This training prepares you for your first years of teaching, but your greatest growth will come from the hundreds of classes that follow.
Confident teachers aren't created in a weekend. They're built through practice, feedback and repetition.
THE TRAINING
Inside the program.
125
Hours of guided learning through in-person training, self-study and practical teaching, preparing you to teach with confidence.
4
Months of unlimited NúnaCo. classes, allowing you to experience the method while learning to teach it.
3
Training weekends that build your knowledge and teaching skills step by step, with time to practise between each one.
15
Mock classes taught throughout the program, helping you build confidence through repetition before teaching on your own.
6
Recorded mock class submissions with individual feedback, refining your cueing, coaching and teaching style throughout the program.
8
Observation hours with workbook prompts that teach you what to look for, helping you develop the eye of a thoughtful teacher.
4
Assisted teaching hours alongside an experienced instructor, giving you real classroom experience before leading your own classes.
1
Final practical assessment, completed in person or by video before certification.
Investment | Iceland
The Barre Movement Teacher Training is designed to prepare you for real teaching through thoughtful coaching, practical experience and individual feedback.
ISK 480,000.
Your tuition includes:
- 125-hour internationally accredited certification
- Four months of unlimited NúnaCo. classes
- Comprehensive training materials
- Individual coaching and feedback
- Final practical assessment
- Ongoing support throughout the program
Flexible payment plans are available in three monthly installments.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Many trainees join because they want to understand movement more deeply, while others are already teaching Pilates, yoga or group fitness. The training is designed to meet you where you are and develop your teaching skills step by step.
No. A regular movement practice is recommended, but you don't need previous barre teaching experience. Everything specific to the Barre Movement method is taught during the certification.
The program includes guided pre-study, three in-person training weekends and a structured self-study period. Most trainees complete the certification within 30–60 days after the final training weekend.
Yes. The Barre Movement Teacher Training is approved by the Barre Fitness Alliance and accredited for continuing education through NASM/AFAA and ACE.
After completing your final practical assessment, you'll receive your Barre Movement Teacher Training certification. Graduates go on to teach in studios, gyms and private settings, while many also complete the training to deepen their own movement practice.
Yes. Tuition can be divided into three monthly payments. If you need a different arrangement, we're happy to discuss the options with you.
If something unexpected comes up, please let us know as soon as possible. Depending on what part of the training you've missed, we'll create a plan to help you catch up through additional study and practical work. Every situation is different, but we'll always do our best to support your progress.
The certification gives you the knowledge, experience and confidence to begin teaching. Like any craft, great teaching continues to develop through practice. Every class you teach, every class you take and every conversation you have with other teachers becomes part of your education.