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Total Core & Barre™ - the authentic fusion


Total Core Barre™ 
On November 2nd and 3rd @ BODYFIRM Pilates Studio's  Master Coach Joyce Gavin and Mathew Stevens will be leading this wonderful new style course.  This course is open to all Pilates Level 1 Instructors of all lineages. 

Total Core Barre™   a class / course that  is real - is authentic - is tough - is fun 

  • no gimmicks - 
  • no bands 
  • no balls 
  • its authentic  Ballet Barre and Pilates Floor Barre - 
  • a tough dynamic workout packed with tons of information and wrapped in fun

November 2nd & 3rd Total Core Barre™
Total Core Barre™- offers many potential benefits for both Body and Mind. Taught as a group class Total Core Barre™ is a total body workout that requires both focus and discipline  but is also great fun and very enjoyable
Developed by the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy and taught by Mathew Stevens classically danced trained at the Northern Ballet School – steadfast and true to traditional Ballet Barre work fused with Pilates Mat and Floor Barre this course will add a whole new dimension to your class offerings.
You don’t have to be a Dancer to teach Total Core Barre™ by the end of your level 1 course you will act, demonstrate and teach like a dancer


  • Use the correct vocabulary 
  • Understand the correct movement set up and posture 
  • Teach and demonstrate tradition foot / arm positions 
  • give a Total Core Barre™  class - modifications / progressions 

You don't even need a barre Total Core Barre™ adaptations on how to teach utilizing other surfaces 
Total Core Barre™ is the most authentic course of its kind remaining true and steadfast to the traditions of Ballet, Dance and Pilates
Total Core Barre™ is a unique and superior training program. It is creative and offers lots of programming variety.
The program has a set format to follow for ease of teaching and programming plus we offer bolt on modules to add further variety and challenge to your class.  A powerful full body workout that will both challenge and transform the body. Total Core Barre™ is the ideal fusion partner to Pilates

For reservations call Paula @ 01- 8684600 -
The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy leading the way in Pilates & Functional Movement 

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