BarreConcept Instructor Training

The Pilates Union UK BarreConcept Instructor Training Course was the first globally accredited barre course in the world, to gain approval in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.  Launched in 2010, this training course covers basic, intermediate and advanced exercises from the classic barre repertoire. 

Train with the industry’s leading expert in Barre

Director of Pilates Union UK and Founder of the BarreConcept Method, your tutor, Emma Newham, is one of the UK’s longest serving holistic exercise teachers and has been a fitness educator for almost three decades and running internationally accredited teacher training courses and workshops since 2007.

Emma brings a wealth of personal knowledge and industry experience to this comprehensive training course. Further education courses are available, so you can pursue your fitness journey with Emma, if you wish to continue learning

Emma is an international presenter for MindBody fitness and has delivered face to face and online training to students all over the globe. qualified Assessor for Pilates, Yoga and Barre, as well as an Internal Quality Assurer (Internal Verifier), so she assesses the Assessors doing their assessing.  Her attention to detail is unparalleled.  Therefore, you can be assured of the highest quality training standard and education.

Instructor Training Venues

The two day, in-person instructor training courses take place in the at the following address –

Southern Venue:

Zoe Hodgson Pilates, The Cricket Pavillion, Imber Court Police Sports Training Ground, Ember Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 0BT

 

Upcoming 2 day comprehensive teacher training courses

Location Start Date Cost Places Remaining Time Left to Book
Surrey (South) 29/03/2025 £425.00 3 2 days Book Now
Surrey (South) 20/09/2025 £425.00 16 177 days Book Now

Prerequisites for Instructor Training

Any of the following qualifications are acceptable as a prerequisite:

– Pilates teacher
– Yoga teacher
– Personal Trainer
– Group Fitness Instructor (Gym instructor/ Exercise to Music etc)
– Dance Instructor

If you do not possess any of the qualifications above but have other relevant experience or similar qualifications (e.g. physiotherapist, dancer with some teaching experience etc), please email us and we can assess your suitability to take this course.

Accreditations

The teacher training course is accredited in the UK, Australia, Canada and USA.

In the UK, this training is endorsed by the awarding body, Active IQ.  It is also accredited by CIMSPA. 

This certification carries the following CPD points:

UK – Active IQ and CIMSPA – 10 CPD points
Canada – CanFitPro – 4 FIS CEC’s
Australia – Australian Pilates Method Alliance – 14 CEC’s
Australia – Aus Active (Formerly Fitness Australia) – 12 CEC’s
USA – National Pilates Certification Program – NPCP (Formerly Pilates Method Alliance – PMA) – 12 CEC’s

Costs

There are several costs involved in the BarreConcept Instructor Training course. These include the course cost, training manual, exam assessment fee and these are all detailed in full below.

BarreConcept Course Fee

The cost of the In Person, 2 day Instructor Training course is £425.

BarreConcept Training Manual Fee

The cost of the BarreConcept Workout Method Manual is £21.99.

Exam Assessment Fee

The cost of your assessors fee to view your exam is £45.

Course Structure

Day One – Barre work

Ballet Barre Exercises. Learning ballet basics, positions and terminology. You will be taught all of the individual toning and stretch exercises at the barre, along with various modifications, contraindications, adaptations and progressions. Work from the exam lesson plan to teach the BarreConcept routine for your practical assessment. Learn the different approaches and techniques to teaching a complete beginner and a more advanced student.

Day Two – In The Centre and Floorwork

Learn the basics of the BarreConcept warm up and how to work to the beat and phrase of the music. Advance cueing skills taught along with the basic warm up movements to form a choreographed routine that flows effortlessly, including complex transitions.

Conditioning exercises on the mat for the abdominals, legs, butt, upper body and back. Modifications for adaptations and progressions are covered in depth. Cool down stretch series choreographed to the beat and phrase of the music. Work from the exam lesson plan to teach the floorwork series to music.

 

 

Assessments and Certification

In order to achieve a pass in this course, there are three assessments involved:

Assessment One – Theory Quiz

There are 15 theory questions, which we will discuss on the course as a group task.

Assessment Two – Practical 50 minute video exam

You must submit a video of you teaching a minimum of two healthy adults. You must teach from your choreographed week 5 exam lesson plan routine that you will learn on the course.

This lesson routine includes the warm up, barre work and floorwork. You will be assessed on a list of selected criteria. These categories include: safety; modifications; teaching points; observation; correction; demonstration; proper technique; tactile cueing; pitch and tone of voice. You will be given the full list of criteria on the course so that you can prepare for your practical assessment accordingly.

Re-Assessment

Candidates who refer any aspect of the assessment will be offered an opportunity to re-take that element in accordance with the terms and conditions and guidelines of the approved centre. Re-taking of any assessment may incur a fee. These fees are charged on a pro-rata basis.

Course Cancellation

No refunds are given under any circumstances, should you wish to cancel your place on a course. if cancellation takes place within 21 days of course commencement. A place on a future course will be offered to you.

In the event that a student needs to cancel, then the following options are available. 1) Transfer to another course where space available 2) Transfer your place to a colleague of your choice (provided they satisfy our prerequisites) 3) Transfer your funds to any of our online courses available on www.emmanewhamfitness.com.

In order to run any course, there has to be sufficient numbers of students in attendance. In the unlikely event that a course has to be cancelled by us, due to insufficient numbers or for any other reason, you will receive a full and complete refund or offered a place on another course if you wish.

Booking online does not ensure that the course will take place. Please check that your chosen course will run as normal before making any travel or accommodation arrangements.  All courses are confirmed 21 days before course commencement.

What do our Clients say?

Below you can read some reviews from our wonderful clients and find out how we have helped them on their own fitness journey.

  • “Before taking the BarreConcept course, Emma was already very helpful and fast in replying to my e-mails. The course was very special and her passion for teaching the couse and her wide knowledge of pilates, yoga and mindfullness was something that added an extra to the course. She is a great teacher trainer. Emma was also very helpful after the course and she wants you to succeed. ”
    Namita Mathura - Fitness Instructor - Netherlands
  • “I have enrolled Emma's mat pilates and reformer pilates online course. I know her from her famous barre concept you tube but I did not know much about her method of Pilates teaching. When I started to the course, I am plesantly surprised with the quality of the video taught. Each exercise is through and very detailed and impressive. I have been already teaching pilates for a few years and participate in various pilates classes or workshops. I have never encounter this degree of teaching and it was eye opening. I wish I could keep her videos for life as a pilates bible!! Her course are also extremely reasonable price and high quality. I highly recommend her course.”
    Kazuyo Hamasaki - P.T - UK
  • “Where do I begin to praise Emma Newham. I have just completed her first rate Pilates Mat Online Course. Emma delivers this course with such in depth instruction. I watched the videos over and over again and learnt something new every time. Her knowledge and experience is second to none and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course.”
    Alice Simpson - Dance and Fitness Industry Professional - UK
  • “Emma Newham is someone who truly enjoys and has a passion for sharing her Pilates knowledge. She has professionality, enthusiasm and care for your well being and also for your preparation as teacher. She is my BarreConcept teacher and she is so friendly and helpful even if long distance take us apart as I'm from Rome, Italy. When I have a doubt she promptly answer to my question. She is my best teacher.”
    Claudia Ciolli - Studio Owner - Italy
  • “Emma has helped me in so many ways. I've completed her detailed online courses and feel competent to teach the techniques and exercises straight away after the brilliant videos and instructions. Having had a few issues myself over my own business, and loosing some confidence, I contacted Emma who spent time out of her crazy schedule emailing me giving me support and advice which helped so much. She has given me a new lease of life teaching Pilates and made me believe in myself again. ”
    Meriel Tibbetts - Fitness Industry Instructor - UK
  • “I have known Emma for over a decade. Emma is a brilliant, articulate, passionate teacher who really cares about the people she teaches. Her dedication, knowledge and ability is second to none. The course I did with Emma was fun, exciting and full of new ways to teach which benefitted me greatly.”
    Chris Smith - Fitness Industry Instructor - Canada
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