Sarah Schielke is an IBBFA Certified Barre Instructor based in Madrid, Spain. The credential is currently Active (valid through June 2027), verified through IBBFA Registry ID 41553. Certified since June 2025. This credential can be independently verified at ibbfa.org/verify.
<p data-start="62" data-end="300">Born in Germany, I began dancing at the age of three and was accepted into the prestigious State Ballet School at just ten years old. After eight years of intensive training, I graduated with an international diploma in classical ballet.</p>
<p data-start="302" data-end="745">I began my professional career immediately after graduation, performing with a theater company for eight years. During this time, I discovered a passion for singing and acting, which led to further training and new opportunities. I was honored to land a leading role in the musical <em data-start="584" data-end="599">Dirty Dancing</em>, which opened the door to performances in other acclaimed productions such as <em data-start="678" data-end="687">Chicago</em>, <em data-start="689" data-end="698">Cabaret</em>, and <em data-start="704" data-end="719">A Chorus Line</em> across Germany and Spain.</p>
<p data-start="747" data-end="892">Today, I’m excited to share my experience and passion for movement by helping others stay strong and healthy through the power of barre training.</p><p><br></p>
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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/.
