About Power Barre
Class Description:
Barre was created in 1959 by a ballet dancer named Lotte Berk after injuring her back. Berk combined ballet movements with rehabilitative therapy to form a few methods of exercise. Power barre is positioned on the center floor. Also known as “off the barre”. This class includes high + low impact traditional barre combos using medium and light weights along with other props that change weekly. This class is centered around traditional ballet, dance, yoga and pilates foundations. This is an all-levels class. Arrive early to save your seat at the mat.
Suggested Footwear:
Barre socks; Barefoot
Props:
Yoga mat, free weights, resistance bands, yoga blocks, weighted balls, magic circles and gliders. Various props changed weekly. All props provided in-studio.
Suggested Experience Needed:
No prior experience required to take this class
Related Classes:
Express Abs, Stretch & Flexibility, Yoga, Pilates
Meet Jessica
Instagram: @jraesf
Jessica Rae is a Filipino business owner and educator around movement and entrepreneurship. She is the founder and CEO of Rae Model & Talent Agency LLC and Rae Studios, located in downtown San Francisco, California. Jessica graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Speech and Communications and a lifetime advocate of dance and the arts.
She is an energetic certified Group Fitness and Dance Instructor with a strong background in Cardio Dance, Kickboxing, MMA, and dance choreography. She promotes healthy minds and bodies through music and movement while building a strong community motivating people to move outside their comfort zone. Her certifications include: GF, AFAA, CPA and First Aid, Pound Pro, Cize Live, Barre Certified and has been seen coaching for Gap HQ, Athleta, Lorna Jane, Fitbit, William-Sonoma, Airbnb, Eventbrite, Salesforce, Facebook, Marriott, San Francisco Middle School, Dare to Bare amongst other established corporations.
Jessica currently teaches weekly classes at Equinox and Rae Studios.