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BARRE BY BARRE TURNS ONE!!
Intro Classes Free for the Month of October

Come and experience a whole body and mind renewal at Barre by Barre in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, gateway to the beautiful Peak District. Designed to strengthen and shape you in ways that few other workouts can, Barre is low-impact and brilliant for improving flexibility.

With studios at both Wildhive Callow Hall and Sally Montague, Barre teacher and professional musician Erin Cooper Gay runs weekly classes and private sessions, as well as sessions exclusively for guests at Wildhive.
Get inspired and motivated to move in a creative, fun and relaxed environment, with focus on good technique and a deeper connection with your body’s own rhythm.

What is Barre?

A full-body workout technique, Barre unites the grace and discipline of ballet, precision of Pilates, the power of strength conditioning and the alignment of yoga. The perfect way to build muscle while increasing your flexibility and mobility, with no dance experienced needed. You get a challenging strength and endurance workout regardless of fitness level or experience as adaptations are given to suit everyone’s abilities.

Shake it off…

...To the right soundtrack

THE RIGHT MUSIC CHANGES THE WAY YOU THINK, FEEL & MOVE

“As a classically trained singer and professional French horn player, Erin is perfectly placed to introduce clients to breath and core work. A natural coach, she is passionate about the whole-body experience and the therapeutic and transformative power of movement to music, using her musical mastery to pair each exercise with the perfect soundtrack (Barre by Barre is a nod to the focus of music in her classes). You’ll find everything from Bob Marley to Gustav Mahler in her classes – it makes for a playful, relaxed atmosphere.”

- Muddy Stilettos

Barre Elements

Ballet

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Pilates

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Strength Conditioning

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Yoga

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Barre Benefits

Barre Buzz

Meet you at the Barre!
Muddy Stilettos reviews Barre by Barre, Ashbourne

“More than a little tempted by the lure of a lean, lithe dancer’s body, Muddy signed up to give Barre by Barre‘s classes a whirl…

We’d worked muscles we hadn’t used in a while and felt more like we’d had a hardcore HIIT session than a brief intro to the basics. If you like reassurance your workout will reap rewards, you’ll be an instant convert.”

Client love

Zoe

"Erin's Barre classes are more than just a fitness class, they are transformative both physically and mentally. I found it really helped to strengthen my core whilst working other muscles I didn't know I had! No matter what your ability, Erin will be a calming and warm guide, and will tailor each move to suit you personally, ensuring you are comfortable and that you find your own strength with a positive focus on stability and change all at the same time."

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Helen

I tried a taster session for barre a few weeks ago, and was instantly drawn in. I find it such a fantastic workout both mentally and physically. Erin is the most amazing teacher and makes classes challenging but fun. The great choice of accompanying music coupled with Erin's motivational instruction is infectious. I am doing three classes a week now, which I love and have started noticing changes in my shape, strength and sense of wellbeing. I cant' recommend Erin and her classes highly enough.

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Carol

"I’m 75 years old and have had a knee and hip replacement within the last three years, so I was rather apprehensive about trying them. The pain and stiffness which I was feeling regularly have disappeared. I am amazed at the movements I have been able to achieve, with Erin’s support and guidance".
Not only that, but the classes are fun and Erin has such an engaging personality that there is a joyfulness and friendship amongst us .

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Gillian

"Well we were so lucky to have Erin as our teacher. Firstly, she is such fun and has a wicked sense of humour. She makes sure we learn the ‘basics’ well and revisits these if we ‘stray’ so that we can safely and gradually build up with rigour."

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Jane

Erin's Barre by Barre classes are a pure joy for the body and soul. Her passion, energy, musicality and quality of teaching makes this a stand out class. I have attended five sessions now and can already see the improvement in my posture, body tone and strength. The classes are very addictive leaving you with a sense of achievement and wellbeing. I can honestly say the best class I have ever attended. Thank you Erin.

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