Miscellaneous
In this episode, Nikki chats with Michelle DuVall about the benefits of barre and why it's important to foster community among barre instructors and seek continuing education beyond the initial training. They also discuss how to add variations to classes and what to expect if you are taking a barre class for the first time. About Michelle DuVall Michelle is an expert movement teacher who finds joy in motivating others to make connections through mindful movement. Michelle holds a BFA in Dance, PMA®-CPT, 200hr Yoga certification, and trained in The Roll Model Method by Jill Miller. She is a co-founder and Education Director of a former barre method company. She spent years teaching barre, and training other barre instructors how to teach. Taking her knowledge, Michelle wanted to create a method and community that was inclusive, creative, and backed by proper biomechanics. With her rich background in various movement styles, Michelle created Barre Variations. A manual, method, and video library with an expanded syllabus of choreography and technique. Michelle believes that there is plenty of room at the barre, and aspires to inspire others to let their inner creative barre star shine! To learn more about Michelle, visit barrevariations.com.