Let's pulse & find your groove - together!
Stand tall and proud with your shoulders back after dedicating time to improve your posture and alignment in this fusion of ballet, Pilates and yoga. Meet us at the barre!
Location(s)
Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport (100 Devonshire Place, Toronto) - Fitness Studio
Athletic Centre (55 Harbord St., Toronto) - Dance Studio
Eligibility:
Students: U of T students paying incidental fees for the current term can access this program at no additional cost.
Members: Anyone who has a current Sport & Rec membership can access this programming at no additional cost.
Upcoming Schedule Adjustments
Meet your Barre Instructors
Rachel G: Rachel has been teaching barre for over 5 years and is thrilled to be on the U of T Fitness & Performance Team! Having danced competitively from childhood until her early twenties, Rachel found herself disillusioned with exercise never able to find a type of movement that fed her urge to move and sweat, while also remaining challenging. She found barre several years ago and has been hooked ever since. And she hopes that you too will fall in love with the elegance and deceptive challenge barre is. As an instructor, her goal is to empower you to feel strong and in your own body, while also listening to some great tunes.
Rachel T: Rachel is one of our newest instructors holding down the Monday lunch time spot! Rachel is an avid gym goer over the last 2 years and enjoys playing sports, including horseback riding, badminton, volleyball and more! They are a 3rd year undergraduate student at U of T, studying psychology with a minor in education. It is their first year teaching and they are loving it!
Courtney H: Courtney is a Masters of Physical Therapy student who is passionate about moving through life. She grew up as a competitive dancer but after high school quickly became fascinated in how she can use her strength training to support her dancing career and body/movement longevity. Courtney fosters a positive and uplifting environment in each of her workout classes dedicated to reaching your movement potential while improving your technique and execution of movement. She hopes through her classes you are able to see long-term improvements in your physical and mental fitness journey.
Ela D: This is Ela's first year instructing Barre but she is no stranger to the studio. Ela was previously a professional dancer and gymnastics coach, which is why she fell in love with Barre. In Ela's classes, she hopes to get everyone out of their heads and back in the present moment.
What Happens in this Class
Each class will start with a friendly intro from the instructor, leading into a dynamic warmup.
Class will move through a series of exercises targeting major muscle groups - glutes, legs, back, core, arms.
Every class will finish with deep stretching and closing greeting.
Each class is 45-minutes.
Equipment Needed and What to Wear
All equipment will be provided, including mats, light weights, Pilates balls, sliders, bands, equalizer bars, and more!
No special clothing is required. Wear something you can move comfortably in. Barre is usually practiced in socks or barefoot. You may also bring your own mat.
Indoor activity.
Class Size and Capacity
GC Fitness Studio - Max. 30 participants
AC Dance Studio - Max. 50 participants
It is recommended to arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to secure a spot. Program staff will be on site to monitor and manage class capacity as needed.
Meet Your Barre Instructors!
RACHEL Tan
Rachel is a passionate barre instructor with a year of teaching experience, driven by a love for fitness and sports. Rachel focuses on helping people discover their potential and builds confidence through dynamic workouts. Abby’s classes create a supportive and energizing environment where participants are encouraged to challenge themselves, have fun, and leave feeling empowered.
Rachel Giles
Rachel is a passionate barre instructor with a strong background in both barre fitness and dance. Dedicated to empowering individuals to feel strong and confident in their bodies, Rachel creates a welcoming environment for all fitness levels. Professionally, Rachel works as an ecologist, studying the effects of plastic pollution and chemicals on waterways. Known for being a powerhouse, Rachel inspires confidence and strength in every class.
Courtney Hlady
Courtney is currently a Master of Physical Therapy Student with a background as a competitive dancer. Courtney specializes in strength training to support a dancing career and promote body and movement longevity. In classes, Courtney fosters a positive and uplifting environment, aiming to enhance movement potential, improve technique, and achieve long-term physical and mental fitness improvements.
Isabel Cramer
Isabel is entering her 4th year of business school at Rotman Commerce and has been teaching group fitness since 2021. Isabel is passionate about connecting with others on living a balanced and healthy lifestyle, particularly for busy students. Her favorite aspect of teaching is building a sense of community through group fitness. Isabel is excited about meeting everyone this year!
Questions?
Email us at sportandrec@utoronto.ca for additional information.