Valerie Begin is an IBBFA Certified Barre Instructor based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The credential is currently Active (valid through June 2027), verified through IBBFA Registry ID 212640704. Certified since June 2025. This credential can be independently verified at ibbfa.org/verify.
<p>Valerie is a former folk dance troup member and teacher, and current Pilates instructor. Barre is a great way for her to reconnect with her passion for dance and to deepen her Pilates practice. After teaching Barre for some time based on her Pilates skills and dance background, Valerie wanted to push further: she wanted to understand the anatomics involved in the different Barre exercice, and professionalize her teaching. She chose the IBBFA certification program for its extensive biomechanics contents and its international recognizition.</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/.
