at rise
next training:
September 4-8 2024
rise is thrilled to host Helga Theodors from Núna Collective for the upcoming Barre Movement Teacher Training
125-hour Barre Teacher Training
Barre Movement Teacher Training stands out from the rest, not only because it is the first BFA approved Barre Teacher Training outside of the US, but also because it offers an extraordinary educational experience that sets you up for success as a Barre Movement Teacher.
Teaching Barre Movement requires clarity, confidence, and a wealth of knowledge, as teachers guide and support clients with expert touch cues, strong foundational movements, and great musicality, creating a challenging yet secure experience akin to a classical Pilates class.
As a Barre Movement teacher, you possess the power to foster a community of like-minded individuals devoted to achieving fitness goals while embracing the joy of movement. Witness your students' newfound confidence and strength as they embark on this fun-filled journey, connecting with others and transforming lives—one Barre Movement at a time.
Helga Theodors
- master teacher trainer
- owner and founder of Núna Collective Wellness Studio
Helga Theodors, owner and founder of Núna Collective Wellness Studio in Reykjavík, Iceland and creator of the Barre Movement teacher training program, was introduced to barre by a friend more than 14 years ago. Starting as so many others as a barre client, and discovering her passion for barre through committed everyday practice, she eventually found her way into teacher training. She soon discovered that this was her true life’s passion.
After years of running, aerobics and gym memberships, she realized the importance of moving with intention, alignment and respect for your body, things that barre uniquely affords. She learned to listen to what her body needed, learned how to translate that to her clients and saw the amazing benefits in herself and her clients day by day.
Helga owned a studio in Calabasas, California and was a studio manager and master teacher/trainer in Pasadena, California. Having gone through multiple different training programs herself, one based on the original barre techniques by Lotte Berk, with added benefits of kinesthetic learning of Jill Dailey, another with roots in Pilates, along with a 200hr Core Power Yoga teacher training, she decided to found her own studio, NúnaCo., after she moved to her native Iceland from a 13 year stay in California. She continues to develop her Barre Movement technique there, while introducing Icelanders to the benefits of Barre.
She invites you in with open arms, strong intentions and deep connections so that you can become the best Barre teacher you can be.
Whitney Fortmueller
- teacher trainer assistant
- owner and founder of rise barre + pilates
Growing up in the musical theater performer world, dance classes and movement were always a big part of Whitney's life. She completed her barre teacher certification with Xtend Barre in Los Angeles, California in 2015. She furthered her training by obtaining a Mat Pilates certification with Pilates Instructor Academy in 2020, Barre Prenatal & Postnatal certification with Barre Intensity in 2020, and dived deeper into the original Lotte Berk barre method by getting an additional barre teacher certifcation with Barre & Soul Academy in 2023. Whitney is proud to be a Barre Fitnss Alliance approved instructor. Her teaching style is precise and fun, with a focus on endurance and self-compassion. In addition to teaching, she also works as an actress. She's super grateful to now have the opportunity to spread her love of barre & Pilates to the lovely people of Luxembourg!