Pilates and Movement Instructors
Expand your skill set with a physiotherapy-led Barre qualification.
Body Form Education
Barre Teacher Training
A 250+ hour, physiotherapy-led qualification. Study Hybrid or Fully Online with 17 modules and 8 months of access.
Course load250+ hours
DeliveryHybrid or Fully Online
Online theory17 modules
Access8 months
Fully Online fromA$1,950
Overview
- Barre Teacher Training with Body Form Education is a 250+-hour qualification delivered Hybrid (online theory plus practical training with a local Master Trainer) or Fully Online.
- Fully Online costs A$1,950, or 12 weekly payments of A$186.88, or 6 monthly payments of A$406.25.
- You have 8 months of access from enrolment and graduate with the Barre Teacher Training Qualification.
- No previous teaching qualification is required.
- No formal external recognition applies to the Barre qualification.
- You graduate with a Body Form Education Barre Teacher Training certificate.
Real students, real practical days
Inside a Mat Intake
Mat days are hands-on: teaching practice, cueing, observation and live feedback with your Master Trainer, on the floor with your cohort.
- A recent Body Form intakeRecorded at a recent intake
- Physio-ledTaught by experienced educators
Who it is for
Is This Course Right for You?
Barre Instructors
Add deeper anatomical and programming knowledge.
Studio Owners
Upskill your team to a higher professional standard.
Health Professionals
Clinically grounded movement education. No prior Barre experience is required.
Curriculum
What You Will Learn
What You Can Teach
Strength-based Barre for general fitness, injury-aware Barre for mixed groups, pre and postnatal Barre (included, not an add-on), and Barre in boutique studios, gyms, corporate wellness and rehab-informed settings.
Foundations: Anatomy and Biomechanics
How the body moves and why Barre exercises work, translated directly into exercise selection.
Barre Repertoire with Purpose
Foundational to advanced Barre exercises with clear intent, functional progressions and intelligent layering.
Functional Strength and Programming
Design a class, not just follow one, using strength, endurance and control-based formats.
Injury-Informed Teaching
Physiotherapist-written modifications that keep class flow.
Pre and Postnatal Barre
Led by a Women's Health Physiotherapist across all trimesters.
Programming and Class Structure
30, 45 and 60 minute formats, cueing, room management and music.
Beyond the Original Repertoire
We teach the complete original repertoire, then go beyond it. As a physiotherapy-led school we put a massive focus on the functional and dynamic movement patterns (squat, lunge, push, pull and hinge) and on how to teach with props like dumbbells and beyond, so students are well versed in every style of Pilates seen across the ever-evolving Pilates world today. That means they are set up for success in whichever style they choose, can get their clients the best outcomes and have the widest range of employability.
The 17-module theory curriculum is identical across Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment and Barre. See all 17 modules and The Body Form Method.
Hybrid or online
Choose Your Pathway
| Hybrid | Fully Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Online theory | 17 modules, self-paced | 17 modules, self-paced |
| Total access to online modules | 8 months | 8 months |
| Practical training | 14 practical hours in person at a host studio, usually 2 to 3 intensive days per discipline (selected intakes only) | Filmed Live Exercise content, Exercise Libraries and guided practical learning, plus required video submissions |
| Educator interaction | In-person coaching and feedback, an intake WhatsApp group | Remote guidance, Kajabi lesson comments and detailed assessment feedback |
| Assessment deadlines | Assessment 1 at 3 weeks and Assessment 2 at 6 weeks after your final practical day; both passed within 12 weeks | No individual deadlines; everything passed within 8 months |
| Same qualification? | Yes. Both pathways use the same curriculum and assessment standards. | |
Your result
By Graduation, You Will Be Able to
- 01Plan and teach complete Barre classes, beginner through advanced.
- 02Apply anatomy and biomechanics to exercise selection and cueing.
- 03Teach exercises with the right setup, alignment and movement intention.
- 04Structure 30, 45 and 60 minute classes.
- 05Program for strength, muscular endurance, balance, mobility and control.
- 06Use music, tempo and rhythm without losing teaching quality.
- 07Modify Barre for musculoskeletal conditions, pregnancy and postpartum clients.
- 08Teach in boutique studios, gyms, group fitness facilities and private settings.
The detail
Your Certification at a Glance
Completion period8 months from enrolment
Learning pathwaysHybrid (selected intakes) or Fully Online
Online learningPhysiotherapy-led, self-paced modules
Previous Barre experienceNot required
AssessmentsWritten class plan, practical teaching and online theory examination
Apprentice hoursObservation, self-practice and practice teaching
EquipmentBarre setup and teaching space needed for Fully Online practical work
QualificationBarre Teacher Training Certification
Barre, taught properly
Contemporary Barre, Not Ballet School
The course uses ballet-inspired positions and movement patterns, but it is contemporary Barre fitness education rather than classical ballet teacher training. You do not need a dance background and you do not need previous Barre experience.
- Structure. Warm-up, strength blocks, balance, core, conditioning and cool-down for 30, 45 and 60 minute classes.
- Programming. Load, leverage, tempo, repetition and progression, not just high reps and fatigue.
- Music. Rhythm, tempo and phrasing that support flow without replacing clear coaching.
- Adaptation. Modifications for musculoskeletal conditions, pregnancy and postpartum.
The Body Form way
Understand movement first.Teach exercises second.
Step by step
Your Journey
- Enrol and begin. Get instant access to your 17 online modules. Study at your own pace and revisit lessons as often as you need.
- Practical training. Hybrid students attend practical days with a local Master Trainer (you do not need to finish the online modules first). Fully Online students complete guided practical learning remotely.
- Assessments. Written class plans and filmed classes that show you can teach a real class.
- Apprentice hours. Observe, practise and practise-teach to build real teaching mileage before you graduate.
- Graduate. Receive your Body Form Education qualification and start teaching.
Your enrolment
What Is Included
Online Learning Portal
Immediate access to your portal with 8 months of course access.
Physiotherapy-Led Learning
17 modules covering anatomy, biomechanics, programming, practical teaching and professional practice.
Downloadable Course Manuals
Comprehensive digital manuals you keep, plus mind maps and summaries.
Educator Feedback
Detailed written feedback on every practical submission and assessment.
Exercise Demonstrations
Live Exercise videos filmed from Kira-Leigh's Sydney practical days, plus visual Exercise Libraries.
Apprentice Hours Framework
Structured observation, self-mastery and practice teaching, logged in your portal.
Competency-Based Assessments
Written class plans, filmed classes and an online Final Theory Examination.
Your Qualification
A Body Form Education Barre Teacher Training certificate once every requirement is passed.
Social proof
Inside a Live Intake
Real students, real practical days. This 20 second reel is cut from recent Body Form intakes.
The checklist
To Graduate, You Will Complete
17Online modules
Work through the physiotherapy-led theory at your own pace.
1Written programming assessment
Design a complete class plan with sequencing, progressions and modifications.
1Practical teaching assessment
Teach a class and show your cueing, observation and adaptation.
70Apprentice hours
10 observation, 30 self-practice and 30 practice teaching, per discipline.
1Final theory examination
Online, with detailed educator feedback and three attempts at each assessment.
How you graduate
Assessment
Two written class plans and two filmed classes. Assessment 1 is a 45 to 50 minute written class plan and a filmed class teaching at least 2 participants, due 3 weeks after your final practical day (Hybrid). Assessment 2 is a new 45 to 50 minute written class plan and a filmed class teaching at least 4 participants, including pregnancy and injury modifications, due 6 weeks after. A final online exam is included.
Every discipline also needs 70 apprentice hours (10 observation, 30 self-mastery, 30 practice teaching) and the online Final Theory Examination. You get three attempts at each assessment. Full details for every course.
Pricing
Pricing and How to Enrol
Fully Online (Australian Dollars)
| Fully Online course | Pay upfront | 12 weekly payments | 6 monthly payments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre Teacher Training | A$1,950 | A$186.88 a week | A$406.25 a month | Enrol |
| Mat + Barre Certification | A$3,650 | A$349.79 a week | A$760.42 a month | Enrol |
| Reformer + Barre Qualification | A$3,650 | A$349.79 a week | A$760.42 a month | Enrol |
| Mat + Reformer + Barre Qualification | A$5,250 | A$503.13 a week | A$1,093.75 a month | Enrol |
Prices are in Australian dollars. Choose pay upfront, 12 weekly or 6 monthly payments at checkout.
Barre is also offered at selected in-person intakes in Europe. Add Barre to Mat, Reformer or both and save with a bundle. See all pricing.
Dates
Upcoming In-Person Intakes
Studio Equipment and Barre are available Fully Online now. In-person intakes are listed on location pages when scheduled.
Accredited and recognised by
Accredited
Recognition
No formal external recognition applies to the Barre qualification. You graduate with a Body Form Education Barre Teacher Training certificate.
Reviews
What Students Say
“About a year and a half ago, I created a vision board with a major focus on movement. Specifically, I wanted to try reformer Pilates, but as a total beginner, I had no idea where to go in Darwin. Life got busy and I put it off, but everything changed late last year when Sky Barre opened their second studio in Palmerston.”
“I recently completed the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training (Mat & Reformer Practical) with BodyForm Education in Darwin, and I couldn’t recommend it more. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed into a supportive and encouraging learning environment.”
“I have just completed Mat and Reformer Body Form training in the Netherlands. It was absolutely the best training I have ever done in my Pilates career. I have already experienced classical and comprehensive trainings. I was amazed with the choice of our Mentor and her excellent performance, knowledge, beautiful tips on curing and growing confidence and teaching. The anatomy and biomechanics theory content is…”
FAQ
Questions About This Course
Can a complete beginner enrol in Pilates teacher training?
Yes. No previous Pilates, anatomy, fitness or health-professional qualification is required for entry-level Mat or Reformer teacher training. You should expect professional study, physical practice, practice teaching and assessment.
Do I need to be fit or flexible?
No. Teaching is not a performance test. Your body size, strength, flexibility and injury history do not determine whether you can become an effective instructor. You are assessed on planning, communicating, observing, managing and adapting a class, not on performing every advanced exercise.
Can I complete Reformer without Mat first?
Yes. Reformer is a standalone entry-level qualification and Mat is not a prerequisite.
How many hours is the course?
The published course load is 250+ hours for a single certification and 365+ hours for Mat + Reformer. The calculated total is 251.5+ and 365.5+ hours. It includes 136+ shared online hours across 17 modules, 14 practical hours per discipline, 30+ hours of Exercise Library learning per discipline, 70 apprentice hours per discipline and the Final Theory Examination of about 1.5 hours.
Is it 250 hours of online lectures?
No. It includes the online modules, practical education, Exercise Libraries, observation, self-mastery, practice teaching, programming and teaching assessments, and the Final Theory Examination.
How long do I have to finish: 8 months or 12 weeks?
Both numbers are correct and they measure different things. You have 8 months of portal access from your enrolment date and must finish everything within it. For Hybrid students only, you also have 12 weeks per discipline after your final practical day to pass both assessments: Assessment 1 is due 3 weeks after, Assessment 2 is due 6 weeks after. Fully Online students have no individual assessment deadlines, only the 8 months.
What does tuition include?
Online learning and quizzes, practical education, digital manuals, Exercise Libraries, standard assessment marking and feedback, the Final Theory Examination and certification after successful completion. Printing manuals, travel, studio hire, First Aid and insurance are separate.
Are there payment plans?
Yes: pay in full, 12 weekly payments or 6 monthly payments. Plans cost more than paying in full, discounts apply to eligible pay-in-full purchases only and codes cannot be combined. You cannot pay part upfront and finance the rest.
Ready to Start?
Grab the free guides or watch the free course sneak peek with Kira-Leigh.
Recognition
Accredited and Recognised
Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP and PMA International accreditation which means all qualifications leave graduates with Global Recognition to teach Pilates all across the world. Additionally on a National level we have taken it even further and our qualifications are also mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. This means our students are receiving qualifications that are not only Physio-led education but internationally accredited that has gone through rigorous testing through 3 accreditation companies to ensure you are truly getting beyond the level of understanding you need to be a confident Pilates instructor.
Recognition and accreditation
