Yulia Afanasyeva is an IBBFA Certified Barre Instructor based in Moscow, Russia. The credential is currently Active (valid through March 2031), verified through IBBFA Registry ID 41673. Certified since March 2021. Yulia Afanasyeva holds 3 IBBFA specialty certifications: Advanced Barre, Prenatal & Postnatal, and Special Populations & Contraindications. This credential can be independently verified at ibbfa.org/verify.
I am a professional dancer; movement is both my profession and my passion.
In my Barre classes, I combine my professional dance background with an effective fitness workout. My goal goes beyond simply toning muscles and shaping the body; I want to help my students feel stronger, more fluid, and more confident in their movement.
My dance background brings a unique dynamic and atmosphere to my classes. By incorporating dance elements, graceful movement, coordination exercises, and energetic music, I transform Barre into an experience that is as enjoyable as it is effective.
We work on strength, endurance, balance, flexibility, and beautiful body lines—but we do so through movement that inspires.
I want you to leave every session feeling not only the physical results but also a boost in mood and energy, along with a desire to keep moving.
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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/.
