Sandra Jolles is an IBBFA Certified Barre Instructor based in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. The credential is currently Active (valid through June 2028), verified through IBBFA Registry ID 41432. Certified since July 2020. Sandra Jolles holds all four IBBFA specialty certifications: Advanced Barre, Prenatal & Postnatal, Special Populations & Contraindications, and Ballerobica (High-Energy Barre). This credential can be independently verified at ibbfa.org/verify.
Sandy Jolles is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), Health Educator, and group fitness instructor with a passion for helping individuals build healthier, stronger, and more balanced lives. With a background in jazz and contemporary dance, Sandy discovered barre as the perfect blend of strength, grace, mindfulness, and functional movement.
Since becoming certified through the International Ballet Barre Fitness Association (IBBFA), she has taught barre, Pilates, yoga, and strength-based formats to participants of all ages and fitness levels. Sandy is passionate about creating welcoming, inclusive classes that challenge participants while fostering confidence, connection, and joy in movement.
Whether she's leading a barre class, educating a community wellness group, or working with nutrition clients, her mission remains the same: to empower others with practical tools that support lifelong health and well-being.
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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/.
