Private lessons at Barre & Beyond provide a completely personalized experience, allowing each student to receive focused, one-on-one instruction tailored to their individual needs and goals. Whether a beginner seeking a strong foundation, an intermediate dancer refining technique, or an advanced student preparing for auditions or competitions, private coaching ensures rapid and effective progress. Every session is customized, offering specialized training in ballet, fitness, pointe work, flexibility, or even cross-training for athletes such as ice skaters, gymnasts, and actors. With careful attention to detail, students receive corrections designed specifically for their body mechanics and movement patterns, helping them develop not only skill but also confidence in their artistry.

For online private lessons, students receive real-time feedback via Zoom, ensuring they benefit from direct guidance just as they would in an in-person setting. Each student is also given personalized exercises to practice before their next session, reinforcing progress between lessons. Whether the goal is technical refinement, injury recovery, or building strength and flexibility, private coaching provides the undivided attention necessary for optimal growth. Before beginning, a consultation is held to assess the student’s aspirations and create a structured plan for success, ensuring every private lesson is a stepping stone toward reaching their highest potential.

Pointe work requires careful attention to strength, alignment, and technique, and Barre & Beyond offers private pointe lessons tailored to each dancer’s level and needs. Whether a student is just beginning their pointe journey or refining advanced pointe technique, these one-on-one sessions provide detailed instruction to ensure safe and effective progress. For students eager to start pointe but unsure if they are ready, an assessment is available to evaluate foot strength, alignment, and overall ballet technique. This ensures that every student starts pointe training only when they have developed the necessary strength and control to prevent injury.

Each lesson incorporates technical training alongside specialized strengthening and conditioning exercises to improve foot, ankle, and core stability. Focus is placed on articulation of the feet, proper weight placement, turnout support, and controlled transitions through demi-pointe. For advanced students, lessons also include refining movement quality, sustained balances, multiple pirouettes, and dynamic jumps en pointe. These sessions are essential for any dancer looking to build confidence and mastery in pointe work, whether they are just starting out, preparing for performances, or advancing to more demanding choreography.

Choosing the right pointe shoe is one of the most important decisions in a dancer’s journey—and you don’t have to do it alone.

For just $90, Bean Shindell—experienced ballet professional, coach, and pointe shoe expert—will personally attend your professional pointe shoe fitting. With her trained eye and deep understanding of technique, anatomy, and the unique demands of pointe work, she’ll help guide the process, ensuring the perfect fit for you—not just your feet, but your artistry, your strength, and your growth as a dancer.

Every dancer’s foot is different. Every dancer’s path is unique. And your pointe shoe should reflect that.

Bean will work alongside the fitter to make sure your shoes aren’t just comfortable and supportive, but that they allow you to move with confidence, avoid injury, and feel truly at home on pointe.

Whether it’s your very first pair or you’re searching for a better match after years of dancing, don’t leave this essential decision to chance. Bring someone who knows what to look for—and who cares deeply about your success.

Take the guesswork out of your fitting. Feel seen. Dance stronger.

Variations lessons at Barre & Beyond are designed for students who want to refine and perfect a classical or contemporary solo. Whether preparing for a performance, competition, audition, or personal growth, these one-on-one coaching sessions provide detailed technical and artistic instruction. Students can request a specific variation they need to work on, and the lesson will be structured around their unique needs. Emphasis is placed on both technical execution and artistry, ensuring that each movement is not only precise but also expressive and musically dynamic. Through focused coaching, students learn how to bring their chosen variation to life with confidence, poise, and emotional depth.

Beyond technique, these sessions incorporate musicality, stage presence, and performance quality, helping students connect with their audience and truly embody the character of their variation. Detailed feedback is provided on phrasing, breath control, and how to use the body expressively within the framework of classical or contemporary ballet. For those preparing for competitions or performances, additional guidance is offered on costume choices, styling, and overall presentation to create a polished, stage-ready performance. Whether a student is fine-tuning their technique or exploring deeper levels of artistry, this personalized coaching ensures they reach their full potential in their variation.

Our ballet-inspired fitness lessons at Barre & Beyond blend the grace and precision of ballet with the power and intensity of fitness training. Designed for anyone looking to achieve a strong, lean physique, these sessions incorporate a combination of ballet barre exercises, high-intensity workouts, and additional fitness modalities to create a well-rounded, full-body workout. Unlike traditional ballet classes, these sessions focus on sculpting and strengthening key muscle groups while maintaining the long, lean aesthetic of a dancer. No equipment is required, but recommendations are provided for students interested in advancing their training with resistance bands, light weights, or a barre for added support.

Beyond aesthetics, these lessons are carefully structured to build endurance, improve overall strength, and enhance flexibility. Each session includes targeted exercises for core stability, leg strength, and upper-body control, all while integrating flowing movements that challenge balance and coordination. The workouts elevate heart rate, boost muscular endurance, and develop functional strength, making them beneficial for both dancers and non-dancers alike. Whether your goal is to tone muscles, increase mobility, or develop the stamina and power of a ballet dancer, these sessions provide a dynamic and effective approach to achieving optimal fitness.

At Barre & Beyond, our nutrition counseling services are designed for anyone looking to improve their diet, reach specific health goals, and develop a sustainable, nourishing lifestyle. Whether the focus is on weight loss, muscle gain, increased energy, or improved digestion, each plan is fully customized to align with the client’s unique needs and daily routine. Unlike one-size-fits-all diets, these plans consider personal preferences, food sensitivities, activity levels, and overall wellness goals. Every client receives a structured meal plan that includes three meals and three snacks per day, a detailed shopping list, recipes, portion guidelines, and dietary strategies to help with common concerns such as fatigue, bloating, or inflammation.

Beyond the initial consultation, clients have the flexibility to choose from a variety of ongoing support options. Meal plans can be purchased as needed, or clients can opt for weekly or monthly subscriptions that include follow-ups, check-ins, and messaging support for on-the-fly questions. This ensures that clients receive continuous guidance, making it easier to adapt their nutrition habits over time and see real, lasting results. Whether someone is looking for structured meal planning or a more flexible, intuitive approach, our nutrition services provide expert guidance and support to create a balanced and sustainable way of eating.

Flexibility and mobility are essential for both fitness and overall well-being, and Barre & Beyond’s stretch & mobility lessons provide a balanced approach to achieving both. Designed for anyone—whether a dancer, athlete, or fitness enthusiast—these private sessions incorporate a combination of passive stretching for deep relaxation and active flexibility training to build strength through movement. The goal is not just to increase range of motion but to develop control, stability, and balance, all of which contribute to better posture, injury prevention, and improved performance in any physical activity. With a specific focus on ballet-inspired movement, these sessions are particularly beneficial for women aged 16-50 who want to achieve the graceful flexibility and body awareness of a dancer.

Unlike rigid stretching programs, these lessons are designed to be accessible for students at any level. Variations of each exercise are provided, allowing participants to tailor the workout to their current flexibility and strength. Whether a student is looking to increase their splits, develop better turnout, or simply feel more mobile and balanced in daily life, they will find guided exercises that help them progress at their own pace. Since drop-ins are welcome, students can join anytime without worrying about falling behind, making it easy to integrate these essential flexibility and mobility practices into a regular fitness routine.