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WORLD CLASS BARRE FITNESS PROGRAMME _ invest in your health and wellbeing with our on-demand workouts that allow you to exercise at your own pace in your own space. Fantastic workouts that take you through classic barre training, as used by professional dancers, to provide ultimate sculpting and fitness benefits. We're dedicated to creating a friendly and welcoming environment in which to workout, with on-demand sessions that are immersive and wholesome - you will be transported by the combination of mucis and mindful exercise to truly escape, despite streaming via your device.

11/11/2024

Just a cool gal coordinating with our pretty studio vibe🌸

Ballet Inspired - Fitness Driven - Passion Led

Fantastic ballet-based classes that take you through the training used by professional dancers, to provide ultimate fitness and wellbeing benefits.

18/10/2024

With another BC birthday upon us, I'm feeling particularly nostalgic... I cannot believe it's been 9 year since I started this epic adventure! This journey has taken me down many a bumpy road (almost derailing me several times) but from our very first class in Manchester on the 19th October 2015 to our most recent milestone, I can look back with pride and say, "We've come a long way!"

Personal passion and resilience could only ever have taken me so far, which is why I feel incredibly humbled to have had such wonderful people alongside me every step of the way, from the inception of BC to now. Each and every one of you who has supported BC, in your own individual capacity from near and far, has been pivotal to the growth of our beautiful BC family... I could not have done it without you all!

We're going to be celebrating this milestone in the best possible way - by dancing, of course. Joining us, to make our birthday classes something truly special, is the super talented, pianist extraordinaire, David Plumpton. To share this day with so many amazing souls, dancing to David's gorgeous, live accompaniment is the best gift I could ask for. I am truly blessed.

In true BC style, our birthday classes (Saturday 19th October) will be followed by deliciously cute cupcakes and sparkly bubbles, as we raise a glass to toast more years of pushing boundaries and redefining success🥂

PS: I do love you all, but I'd like to take a moment to express my unwavering gratitude to the following individuals, without whom BC would not be here today.

Michael Bischof
Karl Massey
EJ Boulton
Craig Hulley

06/10/2024

Awww... our dreamy basement studio💖

We always knew she was a beauty, but when your studio gives you this look, how can you resist?!

Get booking (using the link in our bio) and come enjoy this little oasis of tranquillity ✨️

Ballet Inspired - Fitness Driven - Passion Led

Fantastic ballet-based classes that take you through the training used by professional dancers, to provide ultimate fitness and wellbeing benefits.

04/10/2024

Happy World Smile Day!

Could there be a day more perfectly suited to the principles behind the development of the BC brand?!

First marked in 1999, this day is devoted to encouraging acts of kindness and making people smile with the intent of spreading goodwill and happiness across the globe because smiles cost nothing and, importantly, have no political, geographic or cultural boundaries.

While a genuine, warm smile is designed to spread positivity and lift the mood of others, the benefits to ourselves cannot be overlooked, with studies showing that the simple act of smiling can impact our own body and mind in many different ways.

• Relieves stress

• Elevates mood

• Boosts the immune system

• Can lower blood pressure

• Helps us stay positive

Well, that's that then... let's keep on smiling😁

Ballet Inspired - Fitness Driven - Passion Led

Fantastic ballet-based classes that take you through the training used by professional dancers to provide ultimate fitness and well-being benefits.

30/09/2024

What's the pointe?
(you gotta love a good pun😉)

Well, with three En Pointe classes each week - at BC's beautiful adults only studio - we're happy to share our conclusion on the number of ways you can benefit from doing pointework.

1) Heightens body awareness

2) Promotes good postural alignment

3) Enhances overall technique

4) Strengthens feet and ankles

5) Increases core strength

6) Improves balance

7) Encourages strong focus

8) Develops resilience

9) Instils a sense of accomplishment

10) Fosters a deeper connection with the art of ballet

So you see, taking up pointework as an adult dancer is about so much more than just getting to put your feet in pretty shoes.

DISCLAIMER
Yes, the discomfort and excruciating hard work that you associate with being on pointe is real... but... think about how good you'll look sashaying along gracefully in 5" Christian Louboutins at your next office party!! 👠

Ballet Inspired - Fitness Driven - Passion Led

Fantastic ballet-based classes that take you through the training used by professional dancers, to provide ultimate fitness and wellbeing benefits.

25/09/2024

Say "Hi!" to Eva, who has joined our teaching team as our resident dance aficionado.

Sharing the BC belief that dance can be used as an enhancer of good mental health alongside its physical benefits, Eva's classes will offer the chance for advanced dancers to further develop their technique, speed, musicality and artistry (all the good stuff😉) in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment.

Join Eva on an immersive journey of self-belief and creative progression as she shares her infectious love of dance with you in her fabulous Avanced Ballet classes at BContours.

FAVOURITE BALLET: I like something with a more modern take... Wayne McGregor or Matthew Bourne productions are my favourite!
HIDDEN TALENT: I love to do art of all mediums and crotchet.
GUILTY PLEASURE: Any kind of sweet treat, but I refuse to be guilty about it😉
FAVOURITE SONG: Silly Love Songs - Wings

23/09/2024

'Let us read and let us dance;
these two amusements will never
do any harm to the world." _ Voltaire

Reading can open our minds to new ideas, help us to understand different cultures and perspectives, learn new things and develop our critical thinking skills.

Dancing is not only a physical activity but an art form that can enable self-expression without words. To dance alongside others develops a sense of trust, a feeling that we are in a safe environment to be both strong and vulnerable at the same time, which helps us connect to others and have fun.

Both give us a chance to escape ... to truly be immersed in something, even for just a short time, is a blessing.

In a world that is often filled with discord, it is important to remember the power of art and culture. Reading and dancing are two simple ways to bring joy into our lives and make the world a better place🌈

Ballet Inspired - Fitness Driven - Passion Led

Fantastic ballet-based classes that take you through the training used by professional dancers, to provide ultimate fitness and wellbeing benefits.

09/09/2024

Positive words that start with 'L'

LIMBS, LINES, LOVE

Funny that... all the things you'll find at a BC class... as beautifully highlighted by the lovely & .na🧡

And of course, LAUGHTER - always ringing through the studio like medicine for the soul!😁

Ballet Inspired - Fitness Driven - Passion Led

Fantastic ballet-based classes that take you through the training used by professional dancers to provide ultimate fitness and wellbeing benefits.

02/09/2024

Okay, so self-care looks different for everybody, but you've got to admit that this looks like a pretty good mantra for September ... I mean, who wouldn't want to spend more time at our gorgeous BC Studios, right?!😉

Ballet Inspired - Fitness Driven - Passion Led

BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE BARRE
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26/08/2024

National Dog Day
26th August 2024
(A day to recognise and celebrate our beloved four-legged friends🐶)

For all that little Peanut does for BC Studios - the endless supply of warm welcomes and tail wags - it is only right to take a moment to honour him today.

The smallest dog with the biggest heart🤎

24/08/2024

A rainbow of colour in my breakfast bowl... served to me while lounging in my pjs. If this doesn't give Summer bank holiday vibes, I don't know what does🌈

Enjoy the long weekend, folks!

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WORLD CLASS BARRE FITNESS PROGRAMME _ invest in your health and wellbeing with our on-demand workouts that allow you to exercise at your own pace in your own space.

We’re dedicated to creating a friendly and welcoming environment in which to workout, with on-demand sessions that are immersive and wholesome - you will be transported by the combination of music and mindful exercise to truly escape, despite streaming via your device.