Marina Shakhanova is an IBBFA Certified Barre Instructor based in Ussuriysk, Primorye Territory, Russia. The credential is currently Active (valid through January 2026), verified through IBBFA Registry ID 42635. Certified since January 2024. This credential can be independently verified at ibbfa.org/verify.
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The Certified Barre Instructor (CBI) is issued by IBBFA — the International Ballet Barre Fitness Association, the professional credentialing authority for barre fitness instruction since 2008. CBI candidates must pass a 60-question written examination drawn from a 300-question bank and complete a live practical evaluation with an IBBFA Master Instructor proctor. The CBI curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, barre technique fundamentals, class design and sequencing, cueing and communication, safety protocols, and scope-of-practice guidelines. Credentials are publicly listed in the IBBFA registry and can be verified independently at ibbfa.org/verify/.
