Pure Barre Classic Flashcards

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What is the flow of a Pure Barre class?

Warm-up, sculpt arms, tone thighs, lift seat, flatten abs, and cool down

What is a tuck?

A movement that involves contracting the abs back causing the hips to rotate forward to elongate the spine

What is meant by heavy tailbone?

A position that is held by engaging the core and bringing the spine to neutral, creating a straight line from the head to the tailbone

What is another way to describe a tuck?

Engage your core and bring the navel to your spine, rotate the hips forward, and press your tailbone into the floor Signup and view all the answers

What is another way to describe heavy tailbone?

Find neutral body alignment from your head to your tailbone like an anchor Signup and view all the answers

What does hold refer to in Pure Barre?

A movement held in its deepest, tightest, lowest position to achieve isometric contraction Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways you can use the term 'hold'?

Down hold, lift hold, squeeze hold, circle hold Signup and view all the answers

What is bendstretch?

A tiny quiver in the joint followed immediately by an extension and contraction of the muscle being worked Signup and view all the answers

What does pulse refer to in Pure Barre?

A downward movement from the lowest point, to the Pure Barre tempo of the music Signup and view all the answers

What does down-an-inch-up-an-inch refer to?

A 1 inch range of movement in a slow, controlled motion Signup and view all the answers

What is pressback?

Typically refers to a movement of the knees backward while keeping a heavy tailbone position Signup and view all the answers

What is low impact?

An exercise that keeps at least one of your feet on the ground at all times Signup and view all the answers

What does LTB stand for?

Lift, tone, burn Signup and view all the answers

What does center of the room refer to?

Front and center, facing your clients Signup and view all the answers

What does facing the barre mean?

In the center of the barre at the front Signup and view all the answers

What does profile to the barre mean?

On one of the side barres facing the front of the room and mirroring your clients Signup and view all the answers

What does back to the barre mean?

Facing the center of the room at the back barre and mirroring clients if NONE are next to you Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 P's of Pure Barre?

Pitch, power, pace, pause, and passion Signup and view all the answers

What is pitch in the context of Pure Barre?

Vocal range Signup and view all the answers

What kind of pitch do you want to maintain when teaching a Pure Barre class?

A low pitch Signup and view all the answers

What does power refer to in Pure Barre?

Volume and emphasis Signup and view all the answers

When should you have a loud volume?

Working sections Signup and view all the answers

When should you have a soft volume?

Stretching sections Signup and view all the answers

What does pace refer to in Pure Barre?

Flow and transition of class Signup and view all the answers

What does pause refer to in Pure Barre?

The art of where to insert a short or a long pause for dramatic effect Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pure Barre Class Flow

Sequence includes warm-up, arm sculpting, thigh toning, seat lifting, abdominal flattening, and cool down.

Tuck

Involves ab contraction, hip rotation forward, and spine elongation.

Heavy Tailbone

Achieved by engaging the core to maintain a neutral spine, forming a straight line from head to tailbone.

Alternative Descriptions for Tuck

Engage core, draw navel to spine, rotate hips forward, press tailbone into the floor.

Alternative Descriptions for Heavy Tailbone

Seek neutral alignment from head to tailbone, similar to being anchored.

Hold

Characterized by maintaining a movement in its deepest and lowest position for isometric contraction.

Variations of "Hold"

Includes down hold, lift hold, squeeze hold, and circle hold.

Bendstretch

A tiny quiver followed by muscle extension and contraction during joint movement.

Pulse

Defined as moving downward from the lowest position in sync with the music tempo.

Down-an-inch-up-an-inch

Represents a restricted movement of one inch in a controlled manner.

Pressback

Movement involves pushing the knees backward while maintaining heavy tailbone position to tone muscles.

Low Impact

Exercises ensuring at least one foot remains on the ground throughout the movement.

LTB

Abbreviation for Lift, Tone, and Burn.

Center of the Room

Positioning is front and center while facing clients.

Facing the Barre

Describes being in the center of the barre at the front.

Profile to the Barre

Positioning involves being on a side barre, facing forward and mirroring clients.

Back to the Barre

Involves standing at the back barre, facing the center, mirroring clients only when no one is adjacent.

5 P's of Pure Barre

Key elements are Pitch, Power, Pace, Pause, and Passion.

Pitch

Refers to the vocal range used during class.

Desired Pitch for Teaching

A low pitch is recommended while instructing.

Power

Relates to volume and emphasis during instruction.

Loud Volume Usage

Should be applied during working sections of the class.

Soft Volume Usage

More appropriate for stretching sections.

Pace

The overall flow and transition throughout the class.

Pause

The strategic insertion of pauses for dramatic impact.

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Test your knowledge of Pure Barre terminology and techniques with these flashcards. Each card covers essential movements and concepts to enhance your understanding of the Pure Barre method. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts looking to deepen their practice.