STRENGTH, MINDFULNESS, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION - a profound journey into a progressive style of Barre that honors body awareness, embraces uplifting and inclusive language, nurtures ever-evolving personal expression, and celebrates the health and wellness benefits that Barre offers.

Barre that feels…
breathy
creative
accessible
mindful
inclusive
empowering
liberating
FUN

THE BARRE BLUEPRINT: A PATH TO INSPIRED TEACHING

STRENGTH, MINDFULNESS, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION - a profound journey into a progressive style of Barre that honors body awareness, embraces uplifting and inclusive language, nurtures ever-evolving personal expression, and celebrates the health and wellness benefits that Barre offers.

This immersive, in-person Barre Teacher Training Program is crafted to equip you with the expertise and encouragement essential for confidently leading barre classes, catering to diverse levels of experience. Upon completion of this 40-hour training, participants will earn their certification to teach barre style classes. The curriculum also encompasses pre and post-training education, including integration hours, video content and readings. You’ll explore everything from anatomy and barre history to playlist creation and post-certification income opportunities, creating a foundation for a fulfilling career in fitness.

This 40-hour program includes:

Weekend Training Intensives: Two weekends of live, hands-on learning at Summer Street Wellness with lead instructor Carly Dammon as well as guest instructors.
Integration Hours: To embody what you're learning, you'll complete a set of Integration Hours outside of the scheduled weekends. These include observing classes, teaching peers, and deepening your own practice.
Post-Training Support: 1:1 or group support sessions + mentorship in-person or virtually.
Certification Upon Completion: After completing the program, you'll earn a certification to teach barre classes with a unique, progressive approach and the freedom to express your own individual teaching style.
Printed manual
Four class pack for barre classes at Summer Street Wellness
Opportunity to lead community classes at Summer Street Wellness and gain practice + constructive feedback

INTEGRATION HOURS

Inspired Observation

Spend time watching certified instructors lead classes. This is a chance to observe cueing, sequencing, pacing, and how instructors adapt to different bodies and needs.

Embodied Teaching Practice

These hours involve you teaching real people - friends, family, etc. to apply what you’re learning. This is about finding your voice, refining your cues, and gaining experience with bodies in motion.

Personal Integration

These hours are for you to get into your own body. Practice the movements solo and/or take classes in a studio setting. Great teaching starts with deep personal understanding.

Program Dates and Schedule

Weekend 1

Saturday, September 19, 12:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday, September 20, 1:30pm-8:30pm

Weekend 2

Saturday, October 3, 12:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday, October 4, 1:30pm-8:30pm

Weekend 3

Practicum + Graduation: Sunday, October 11, 1:30-7:00PM

Investment Options

Early Bird: $888 (Available until August 11)
Regular Tuition: $1111 (Flexible payment plans available)

Meet Your Teacher - Carly Dammon

Mindful movement is my heart and soul. I started dance classes at the ripe age of two and made dance my whole world until I finished high school. The competitive side of dance burned me out and felt antithetical to dance as a form of art and expression, so I chose not to pursue it in college. I had chronic pain from hyperextending and pushing my body past its limits.
On my journey of slowing down, I found a yoga class at my university. The movements felt intuitive and connected me to the pieces of dance that nourished my body and mind. A few years later, I came across a workout video from the early 2000s that combined yoga, pilates and dance. It felt like a light bulb, or rather an entire chandelier went off in my head. These different movement modalities fused together just felt right in my body.

I made a routine out of this practice and began feeling stronger and healthier. People in my life commented on the physical changes to my appearance, which sparked another light bulb moment - I didn't love weight loss being glorified. As someone recovering from disordered eating and body dysmorphia, I found the aesthetic-based language of the fitness world to be limiting and exclusive. Through treatment for disordered eating, I found Ayurveda and herbalism and fell deeper in love with yoga, pilates, barre, and dance. I wanted to infuse the principles of yoga, mindfulness, and zen into fitness. My journey through movement is ever-evolving and I aim to make fitness more inclusive and accessible for all. I want fitness to feel FUN, empowering, playful and liberating.

I am currently teaching Barre, Pilates, Strong Glutes Barre, Pilates Barre Fusion, Slow Pilates Flow, Infrared Pilates Flow, Dance Cardio, and practicing Reiki.

I aim for my classes to embrace curiosity, fluidity and grounded power. My intention is to create a warm and welcoming space for you to feel empowered and free to honor your body's needs. While exercise is challenging in nature, we approach it in a way that feels ~*approachable*~ Think strength meets softness. My style of barre is influenced by the enthusiasm and strength of 80’s aerobics (Jane Fonda stan), the fluidity of dance, the control of Pilates and mindfulness of Yoga, and also incorporates non-traditional dynamic movements. Coming from a dance background also inspires me to have fun with the playlist and sync movements to the rhythm of the music. We prioritize breath attunement and encourage the adaptation of moves/shapes for each individual's unique needs and desires. Instead of offering modifications, we start with an accessible foundation then options to build up the challenge will be offered. We honor the need of rest by concluding with a soothing stretch and savasana, leaving the studio feeling refreshed and centered.

Thinking about it but want to know more?

We welcome and embrace curiosity, and WE GOT YOU. Feel free to DM Carly on Instagram @discocowgirlcarly and/or email carlydammonbarre@gmail.com with any questions!