B Contours

Manchester Barre Classes

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Immerse yourself in our inclusive range of adult barre and ballet fitness classes for all abilities. With each workout ensuring there is high repetition, full body training to intelligently exercise your body and release tension from your mind…

Join us in our urban studio, located in the heart of Manchester – be part of the buzz of the City

BContours training is based on ballet techniques used at the barre. Routines are designed to target specific muscle groups so as to both strengthen and lengthen muscles for a long, lean, sculpted look. Mindful movement for men and women that gives you a full body workout. B Contours barre classes have both ladies and gentlemen with the leg extended behind to work the glutes, hamstrings and lower back. Ballet based classes online and on demand.

BALLET - BEGINNERS

90 mins

A session that follows the format of a traditional ballet class.

Providing a full body workout that is set at a faster pace to allow time to complete a comprehensive barre programme before going onto centre exercises that include pirouettes and jumps.

No previous ballet experience needed.

BC ballet based training is a comprehensive online barre workout programme that will develop strength, balance and flexibility while exercising at home. Here both men and women are doing an arabesque used in classical ballet to strengthen the glutes and back while building core strength for balance and stability.

BALLET - INTERMEDIATE

90 mins

A session that follows the format of a traditional ballet class.

Providing a full body workout that is set at a faster pace to allow time to complete a
comprehensive barre programme before going onto centre exercises that include
pirouettes and jumps.

Best suits those with previous ballet experience.

Ballet Contours online ballet inspired barre workout classes will see rapid results in flexibility and strength. Encouraged to concentrate on purposeful breathing, this intelligent form of exercise is great for releasing stress and reducing anxiety as the classical music works to calm your mind. BContours barre class has both ladies and men taking the leg in hyperextension to strengthen the hamstrings, lift and tone the bums while strengthening the back to reduce back pain.

BALLET - MIXED ABILITY

90 mins

A session that follows the format of a traditional ballet class.

Providing a full body workout that is set at a faster pace to allow time to complete a
comprehensive barre programme before going onto centre exercises that include
pirouettes and jumps.

Some previous ballet or barre workout experience is recommended.

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BODY CONDITIONING (PBT)

45 mins

A session designed to enhance the ballet-based techniques used in all
BC workouts.

This class is based on the principles of PBT, a revolutionary programme that features the use of props which adds focus and intensity.

Designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, develop muscle memory and correct alignment and posture. A seriously fun way to enhance physical health and improve proficiency in non-dancers and dancers alike.

Suitable for all abilities. No previous experience needed. All equipment provided.

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BARRE WORKOUT

60 mins

A session that will take you through the rigours of classic barre training 
used by professional dancers, leaving the body sculpted and fitness levels raised.

These workouts offer clear explanations, verbal guidance throughout each
sequence and options to modify certain movements as appropriate.

The perfect class for beginners as well as those with previous experience who wish to
consolidate their technique.

The focus of this class rotates over a 6 week period, to give a comprehensive body workout. The focus areas are; basics & feet, calves, thighs, glutes, spine mobility and core strength.

Suitable for all abilities. No previous experience needed.

BContours offers a mindful approach to fitness and wellbeing, strengthening the body, offering escapism of the mind and improving mood through the use of online, on demand barre fitness for adults who are interested in what ballet based training can do for them. Here we have men and women doing backbends to improve spine mobility and overall flexibility.

EXPRESS WORKOUT

45 mins

A quicker session that still offers a full body workout by using the techniques associated with classic ballet training at the barre, to strengthen and tone the body while raising general fitness levels. 

Express workouts have less detailed explanations (but still offer full demonstrations to follow) so as to keep a faster pace during these shorter sessions.

The focus of this class rotates over a 6 week period, to give a comprehensive body workout. The focus areas are; basics & feet, calves, thighs, glutes, spine mobility and core strength.

Suitable for all abilities. Some previous barre workout experience recommended.

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BALLET - LOW IMPACT

75 mins

A session that follows the format of a traditional ballet class.

Providing a full body workout that is set at a faster pace to allow time to complete a comprehensive warm-up at the barre before going onto centre exercises that include lyrical movements and gentle (low impact) allegro.

Some previous ballet or barre workout experience is recommended.

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EN POINTE

45 mins

A workout to lay down solid foundations required for the rigours of
pointework.

These sessions are designed to build strength in the feet, ankles, legs
and core, all of which must be done while maintaining the correct alignment of the
body.

An initial assessment is required before attending these workouts, after which
members will need to ensure regular attendance due to the additional safety
elements that need to be considered.

 

Ballet Contours is a form of holistic exercise that uses ballet barre training to raise the fitness levels of all adults, men and women, beginners and more advanced dancers, as well as using classical music to soothe the soul and calm the mind. BC offers high quality training through clear online instruction making ti easy to follow along at home. BC beginners ladies are doing a grand plie in 2nd position to build strength in the thighs.

REPERTOIRE CLASS

75 mins

A session that offers a comprehensive warm-up with a fast paced barre to prepare the body for learning solos from timeless classic ballets. 

The solo section of this class will be repeated each week over the course of one calendar month, so as to allow for the development of both mental and muscle memory, enabling the improvement of important elements like technique, speed, precision, musicality and artistry.

While this is a mixed ability class that offers adapted versions of the solos to provide a diverse and inclusive experience for varying levels of experience, these sessions are best suited to those with some previous ballet/barre training.

CLASS PACKS & MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE TO GIVE YOU ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY OVER YOUR WORKOUTS

We have a range of packages available so that you can tailor your perfect ballet regime, and attend classes at times most suitable for you!

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