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About: Morning Barre Fitness classes in Frome taught by dancer Eleanor Duval. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED. These classes focus on strengthening glutes, thighs, ankles and core, while improving cardio, balance, posture and your confidence. Included in the classes: Barre Basics – the fundamental Barre moves from Ballet & Fitness techniques Barre Body – conditioning sequences for total body shaping Barre Burn – cardio moves and blasts Barre Bend – flexibility exercises for the perfect stretch All ages welcome from 16+ Benefits of the class: At Move It With Elle, my aim is to create Barre Fitness classes that are welcoming, challenging and enjoyable for everyone. Each class is designed to build strength, improve posture, balance and flexibility, while leaving you feeling energised, empowered and part of a supportive community. Testimonials: 'It's such a treat to be led by someone who really knows their stuff. Eleanor's good humour and clear instructions guide us towards better posture and improved muscle tone, having jolly good fun in the process!’ Caroline age 64 ‘Barre fit with Eleanor is a wonderful class which is well-structured, detailed and carefully guided. The exercises progress week on week and there are always variations given to suit all participants, meaning improvements are felt quicker and the class remains challenging for all abilities. A joyful and supportive atmosphere led by a brilliant teacher - and great music too!’ Barre Fitness client age 23 ‘I can really feel the benefits- stronger and fitter!!. Lovely supportive classes. Fun!!’ Sue age 69 'Looking for a barre fitness class that also manages to be really good fun? Look no further. Elle provides a wonderfully relaxed and friendly space in which to do some pretty serious work. Mood enhancing.’ Barre Fitness client age 71 Suitable for: All ages welcome from 16+ NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED. What to bring / wear: Please wear comfortable clothing, you can do the class in socks or bare feet. Cost: £ 10 per class when booking all 6 sessions. £12 drop in Book Here Additional information: Eleanor grew up in France and trained at the Hamburg Opera in Germany and The Rambert school in London. She has danced with The Mark Bruce Company since 2006 performing in productions Sea of Bones, Love and War, Made in Heaven, Dracula, The Odyssey, Macbeth, Return to Heaven, Phantoms and most recently Frankenstein. She has also danced with Dansconnect performing works by Scott Ambler, Jonathan Lunn, Nikki Smedley, Yael Flexer, Kenneth Tharpe, Mark Bruce and Richard Banks as well as various productions at Glyndebourne Opera and The Royal Albert Hall. Eleanor received a nomination for the National Dance Award's Outstanding Female Modern Performer 2018 for her role as Lady Macbeth. Eleanor is the Assistant Artistic Director at Mark Bruce Company . With 25 years of experience teaching young people across the South West, she leads the education programme at Mark Bruce Company and is assistant head of dance at Millfield School. She believes movement should be for everyone and is passionate about creating welcoming, inclusive classes that support strength, mobility, confidence and wellbeing, whatever your age, background or fitness level. Eleanor holds a YMCA Level 3 diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training, and a CIMSPA endorsed Barre Fitness Certification.

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