A Fitness-based Ballet Barre class unlike any other. Get certified today! Find a class, join the community, or bring Got Barre?™ to a location near you!
My name is Laura Collier and I have had the privilege of working in the fitness industry for the past 25 years. About 5 ½ years ago, I learned about some "ballet barre” classes being taught in San Francisco that were creating some very dedicated and obsessed followers. I was intrigued. I researched and found there were very few of these type classes being offered in this country. So, I decided to create my own with a team of fitness-based instructors as well as instructors with ballet backgrounds. We put our heads and creative juices together and merged these two disciplines into a cohesive and unique workout.
In August 2009, Raising the Barre was launched and in February 2014, it was renamed to Got Barre?™.
I thought this class would just be a fun, new workout. What happened was amazing: Women began commenting on how much their bodies had changed, their jeans fit better, their waist was smaller and tighter, and even said their significant others had noticed a rounder, tighter derriere :) They were hooked. Got Barre?™ became a culture, with some of the most dedicated participants and instructors I have ever seen in 25 years. It was because of our participants that I decided it was time to share this little "secret" with the rest of the world.
The Benefits of Got Barre?™ - Body, Mind, and Soul
⁃Physical benefits mentioned above, including inches lost, longer, leaner muscles, toned core, hips, legs, arms and shoulders, improved cardio and strength stamina.
⁃Brain food! Substantial mind to body coordination. Technical movements require complete attention and concentration.
⁃Good for the Soul! Participants leave "spent" but in an exhilarating way. They know they have accomplished something. They have worked out so hard, but had FUN doing it. It is a release, a time for them to leave their troubles at the door, come in and just DANCE.
