Oxford Academy of Dance and Performing Arts

Core Barre™

A CORE BARRE class is an energetic group setting that starts in the center where we incorporate light weights and some simple movements to increase the heart rate, warm up the muscles and bring mobility to the spine. The Ballet Barre work focuses on very isolated movements that target the thighs and the seat. These exercises are easy to learn and are also designed to improve coordination, strength and balance. Abdominal work follows that challenges the muscles of the upper and lower abdominals, in both supine and side lying positions, while promoting stability in the pelvis and lumbo pelvic hip complex. Prone extension exercises promote strengthening the muscles of the mid and lower back while engaging and lengthening the abdominals. The use of proper breath, cueing and modifications are given to promote effective and safe exercise.

 

Focused stretching encourages joint flexibility, range of motion and a sense of well being. Done on its own or in conjunction with other types of fitness, CORE BARRE will produce excellent results.

 

Oxford Academy of Dance & Performing Arts is a licensed Core Barre™ studio.

 

Benefits

CORE BARRE is a high energy, low impact, fat burning workout. Its focus is on intensive movements that sculpt the thighs, tone and firm the glutes, flatten the abdominals and define the arms. Focused and isolated stretching to lengthen, tone and increase joint flexibility compliments a total body workout. CORE BARRE incorporates current biomechanical principles of pilates, ballet and general fitness concepts and is available to all fitness levels for those that safely want to change their appearance and have fun doing so!