Grace & Grit Barre Classes

Delivering Barre classes for everyone - from complete beginners to seasoned movers, you’re all welcome here!

04/06/2026

One of the most common corrections I make in class…
✨ Plié vs Squat ✨

One of the biggest things I see in class is people turning a plié into a squat.

In a squat, we naturally send our hips back. In a plié, we want to keep our hips underneath our shoulders as we lower down. If the hips drift back, the lower back can start to arch, which may lead to discomfort over time.

Think about gently tucking your pelvis, engaging your core, keeping your chest lifted and your shoulders stacked over your hips. Your spine should feel long and supported throughout the movement.

Gym girls, I see you 🙋‍♀️ Rewiring your brain from squat posture to barre posture isn’t easy, but once it clicks, you’ll feel such a difference!

21/05/2026

Morning!
As a few of you know I don't really like to film you guys during classes for various reasons

That being said, I would like to get some photos/ videos of a few classes to use to show newcomers what to expect etc...

I was thinking of setting up some "content" sessions which would run as a normal (free!) class but I'd just have someone there to record some bits, mostly just me teaching!

Would anyone be interested in taking part? Drop me a message and I'll contact you with more info/ details etc when I've got them xx

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18/05/2026

PSA: Nobody is watching you in a barre class, we’re all too busy fighting for our lives during the pulses💪🏻👏🏼

15/05/2026

08/05/2026

Set up a no equipment class with me! (I strategically left out the singing and dancing to my own playlist, you see enough of that in class 🌚) 🤣

30/04/2026

If you know, you know 🤣

28/04/2026

Soft life, strong legs💪🏻 Some days coffee and chaos, some days barre and balance… but we can do both🩰😂

27/04/2026

Thinking about coming to Barre & Baby but not quite sure what to expect?

This is your reminder that you do not need to have it all together to come.
You don’t need to be fit.
You don’t need to know what you’re doing.
Your baby doesn’t need to stay happy the whole class.
Feed them, cuddle them, pause halfway through, arrive flustered… it’s all completely normal!

Barre & Baby is a relaxed, welcoming space to move your body a little, meet other mums and do something for you too.

📍Sophie May Dance, Haynes West End
⏰ Friday 15th May @ 9:30am for 4 weeks
💵£40 for 4 classes

DM me if you’ve got any questions or if want to book your space, the link is in my bio x

23/04/2026

Introducing Barre & Baby✨

If you’ve been wanting to start moving again… but don’t want to leave your baby 🤍

A gentle, low-impact barre class designed to help you rebuild strength, improve posture and reconnect with your body after birth - all while keeping your baby close by.

No prior barre or exercise experience necessary.

Babies remain on their playmats beside you, so you can maintain constant visual contact throughout the class, with plenty of pauses for cuddles and interaction.

Parents remain responsible for supervising their baby at all times.

Some playmats and baby toys will be provided, but you’re very welcome to bring anything your baby loves.

Led by Beth, Certified Barre Instructor and Pre & Postnatal Qualified ✨

📍 Practical Info
• 50-minute sessions (including a gentle wind-down and baby interaction time)
• 4-week course block - £40
• Starting 15th May (15th, 22nd, 29th May & 5th June)
• 9:30am -10:20am
• Suitable from 6 weeks postnatal (once medically cleared)
• Suitable for non-mobile babies
• May Studios, Haynes West End

A calm, supportive space where you can move at your own pace (feeds, cuddles and pauses are always welcome) 🤍

Any questions, just comment or send me a message ✨

🔗Link in bio to book!