BBL Ballet Barre Laura
Classes & FAQ
At BBL, we offer a carefully curated mix of Barre, Yoga and Pilates, designed to support real people at every stage of their journey.
Whether you're building strength, improving mobility, or returning to movement, our classes are led by experienced, supportive instructors who truly care.
BALLET BARRE
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, our Ballet & Barre classes will help you build strength, improve flexibility, and boost confidence, within a supportive and welcoming environment.
You don’t need to be strong, flexible, or have any dance experience to get started.
What is Barre?
Barre was originally developed by ballerina Lotte Berk as part of her rehabilitation, combining ballet-inspired movement with strength training. Today, it’s a low-impact, full-body workout blending elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and functional training. Classes focus on small, controlled movements, isometric holds, and high repetitions to deeply engage and strengthen muscles.
Barre is known for sculpting and toning the body, improving posture and flexibility, and building strength, while remaining gentle on the joints.
It also pairs beautifully with cardio or HIIT, helping create a balanced and effective fitness routine.
Key Benefits
• Tones and strengthens the whole body
• Improves posture, core stability, and alignment
• Increases flexibility and mobility
• Low-impact and joint-friendly
• Builds balance, coordination, and endurance
• Supports focus and overall wellbeing
YOGA WITH AMY
Amy has over 10 years of teaching experience and creates classes where you leave feeling both calm and uplifted, relaxed yet re-energised.
Her sessions blend Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, beginning with a gentle check-in of breath, body, and mind. From there, you’ll move through flowing sequences of postures, with options to suit every level.
Each class also includes breathing techniques (pranayama) and guided relaxation, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.
Whether you’re completely new or have been practising for years, Amy ensures there is something for everyone. Simply come as you are, with an open mind and a willingness to explore.
PILATES WITH ALICE
Alice is a classically trained mat Pilates instructor who brings a calm, structured, and results-focused approach to every class.Her sessions focus on building strength, improving posture, and developing deep body awareness through precise, controlled movement. Rooted in the classical Pilates method, her teaching is both supportive and progressive, with options to suit all levels.
Alice works with a wide range of clients—from complete beginners to dancers and runners—and specialises in helping those looking to improve mobility, stability, and alignment, particularly for modern lifestyles and desk-based work.
Each class is designed to help you move with more ease, strength, and confidence, while creating a mindful connection between body and movement.
Alice holds a Level 3 Mat Pilates certification (CIMSPA recognised) and additional training in Pilates for runners, with ongoing study in Pilates for dancers.
FAQ
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that you can move in- no shoes
What should I bring?
All equipment necessary will be provided at the Studio, it is a good idea to bring a water bottle, a small towel and gripper socks if you wish.
I’ve never done a class before. Does that matter?
Not at all, we will be offering modifications throughout the class.
I’m Pregnant. Can I still take a BBL class?
Congratulations!
Yes, please email us and we’ll send over a PARQ
You should always follow your GP and midwife advice.
There are plenty of reasons and benefits why you should exercise during pregnancy, we will suggest some modifications for you throughout the class.
