IBBFA Approved Education Program

We Barre El Método

Method by Three. Movement by You.

Become a Certified We Barre Instructor through a method developed from more than 10 years of hands-on experience inside one of Puebla, Mexico's pioneering boutique barre studios.

Puebla, Mexico 22-hour certification Online and hybrid options No previous experience required
Why Choose We Barre?

A stronger barre industry begins with better instructors

The We Barre certification combines technical training, teaching methodology, class design, musicality, and instructional strategies to prepare confident instructors who can lead safe, effective, and engaging barre classes.

We Barre's mission is to elevate the standard of barre education through practical, accessible training grounded in real-world experience. The program is built around excellence, community, continuous learning, and the professional growth of every instructor it trains.

IBBFA Approved

International standards

An approved education program designed to meet internationally recognized standards for high-quality barre instructor training.

Personalized

1:1 support

Mentoring sessions, individualized feedback, and personal evaluations support instructors throughout the certification process.

Proven

10+ years of experience

A practical methodology refined through thousands of classes, instructor education, studio operations, and continuous program development.

Built From Real Studio Experience

Tested, refined, and implemented in a working barre studio

The We Barre Method grew from the day-to-day experience of operating In Barre Studio, one of Puebla's longest-standing boutique barre studios. Every concept in the certification has been tested, refined, and applied in a real studio environment so the methodology is practical, effective, and immediately applicable.

Learn the method built and refined through more than a decade of real-world teaching, studio management, instructor education, and continuous development.

IBBFA Approved Education Program

The We Barre Method is approved by the International Ballet Barre Fitness Association (IBBFA). As one of the first education programs approved by IBBFA and a proud Cohort Founder, We Barre has actively supported the association's mission to advance excellence in barre education.

Choose Your Certification Format

Training designed to fit different learning needs

Choose the format that best fits your lifestyle and move toward becoming a knowledgeable, confident, and ready-to-teach barre instructor.

Flexible

Online Certification

Interactive virtual learning with live instruction, guided practice, and personalized feedback.

Individualized

Personalized 1:1 Support

Mentoring sessions, personalized feedback, and individual evaluations throughout the certification process.

Immersive

Hybrid / In-Person

Live online theory combined with intensive in-person practical training in Puebla, Mexico.

22Total training hours
6Live online theory hours
16Practical training hours
0Prior experience required
What You'll Learn

Certification curriculum

The nine-module curriculum develops technical understanding, teaching judgment, musicality, class-building skills, and practical experience.

Introduction to the We Barre Method
History & Foundations of Barre
The Role of a We Barre Instructor
Movement Fundamentals
Musicality & Class Dynamics
Class Structure & Programming
Instructor Resources
Prenatal & Postpartum Considerations
Practical Teaching Experience
Certification Experience

What you'll receive and how you graduate

What You'll Receive

  • Complete printed training manual
  • We Barre tote bag
  • Assignments and practice exercises
  • In-person training at In Barre Studio
  • Two months of access to the In Barre Studio online class platform
  • Digital We Barre Certificate with official IBBFA seal
  • Practical class evaluation using a professional rubric
  • Access to the graduate WhatsApp community

Graduation Requirements

Certification requires successful completion of both the theoretical and practical evaluations.

Theoretical Exam Minimum passing score: 80%
Practical Exam Minimum passing score: 75%
Both evaluations must be completed successfully to graduate.
Meet the Founders

Learn directly from the three women who built the method

Alejandra Sainz de la Vía, María Lozano & Sofía Lozano

Founders & Master Trainers

With complementary backgrounds in barre instruction, classical dance, studio operations, instructor education, and business leadership, they have spent nearly a decade developing and refining a methodology grounded in real-world teaching experience.

Together, they transformed years of teaching, studio management, and continuous education into a comprehensive instructor certification designed to prepare confident, knowledgeable, and successful barre professionals.

Graduate Community

We Barre El Método graduates

Graduates come from multiple cities across Mexico and Latin America and are part of a growing community of certified barre instructors.

25 verified graduates listed across the September 2025 and January 2026 hybrid cohorts
Hybrid Certification — September 2025 11 graduates
Mildred Teodoro EscuderoVerified in Directory
Ana Gabriela Martinez HernandezVerified in Directory
Mia Liv Acosta FigueroaVerified in Directory
Julieta López LópezVerified in Directory
Paola Romano CarusVerified in Directory
Valeria del CarmenVerified in Directory
Marina Paez MarlascaVerified in Directory
Marianne Rage MusiVerified in Directory
Carla Moreno LimonchiVerified in Directory
Angela Diaz de RiveraVerified in Directory
Jessica Martínez EnríquzVerified in Directory
Hybrid Certification — January 2026 14 graduates
Angela Ramírez TorresVerified in Directory
Martina Cabrera BoggioVerified in Directory
Daniela Itzel Jiménez CortésVerified in Directory
Claudia Pandal MacedaVerified in Directory
Katia Toss BretonVerified in Directory
Erica Patricia Pacheco GuevaraVerified in Directory
Ashley Desiree Serrano GleasonVerified in Directory
Aída Paulina González LópezVerified in Directory
Alma Itzayana Cariño MartínezVerified in Directory
Karla Solis BortolottiVerified in Directory
María José Domínguez FarfánVerified in Directory
Paulina Villegas LópezVerified in Directory
Alma Meléndez LópezVerified in Directory
Perla Cristal Acosta GarciaVerified in Directory

The graduates above are identified in the supplied program record as verified in the IBBFA directory. Each verification badge links to the public directory.

Continue Your Education

Advanced education, workshops, and professional development

After certification, instructors can continue expanding their knowledge through specialized education, workshops, and professional development opportunities.

Private consulting, studio audits & customized workshops
We Barre Method single class
Prenatal Barre Seminar
Musicality Workshop
Connect With We Barre

Program, studio, and community links

Start Your Certification Journey

Train with We Barre El Método and build the knowledge, confidence, and teaching skills to lead exceptional barre classes.