Welcome to the inaugural in-person edition of the BBody Barre Teacher Training, hosted at the serene The Kynd Space in Príncipe Real, Lisbon.
Created by Sofia Bichão (Royal Academy of Dance, National Conservatory, Bachelor’s in Dance from Codarts & ESD), this training blends classical ballet precision, the fluid expression of modern dance, Pilates core strength, Yoga alignment, and Mindfulness awareness.
Whether you want to step into a new career as an instructor or elevate your personal practice, our hybrid framework respects your time—combining 10 hours of pre-course online self-study with 20 hours of hands-on studio immersion across 2 consecutive weekends.
HOW IT WORKS
PHASE 1: PRE-COURSE STUDY (TEACHERS TRAINING DIGITAL HUB)
- Immediate Access: Upon 100% full payment, you unlock your exclusive Teachers Training Digital Hub.
- Study at Your Pace: Review foundational theory, functional anatomy, breathing mechanics, and audio coaching guides before our first studio weekend.
PHASE 2: WEEKEND 1 — IN-STUDIO MOVEMENT LAB
Where: The Kynd Space, Príncipe Real (Lisbon).
Focus: Primary ballet & yoga placement labs, prop integration (light weights, resistance bands, balls), injury prevention, prenatal modifications, and live masterclasses (Tone, Flow, and Cardio).
Practical teaching in pairs from Day 1.
PHASE 3: MID-TRAINING GUIDED HOME PRACTICE
In Between Weekends: Access 3 pre-recorded English masterclasses (Tone, Flow, and Cardio) directly on your Digital Hub.
The Task: Practice daily to embody verbal cueing, internalize musical timing, and design your 15-minute mid-course sequencing assignment for Weekend 2.
PHASE 4: WEEKEND 2 — REFINEMENT, EXAMS & GRADUATION
Studio Immersion: Voice conditioning, musicality, written theoretical evaluation, and final practical teaching exams.
Celebration: Career mentorship session, graduation ritual, symbolic certificates, and celebratory group moments!
MEET YOUR LEAD TRAINER
SOFIA BICHÃO
Founder of BBody Wellness, Teacher & Lead Trainer
Sofia’s connection with movement began at the age of 3. Over 33 years of dedication to the body, dance, and holistic well-being (now 36), she initiated her path with the Royal Academy of Dance and was trained intensively at the National Conservatory of Dance in Portugal starting at age 10.
She later earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance from Escola Superior de Dança (Lisbon) and Codarts (Rotterdam), along with certifications in Yoga, Reformer Pilates, and Mindfulness.
Blending classical rigor, academic depth, and modern movement science, Sofia created the BBody Method. Having led 12 successful training editions and certified over 120 teachers, she is now bringing this transformative method to an in-person format for the very first time.
To support your ongoing teaching career after graduation:
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Certified instructors gain access to official BBody Barre logo assets, color palettes, and typography guidelines (The Seasons for titles and Montserrat for body text).Brand Protection & Assets.
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Social Media Features: Active instructors can be listed in our official directory and featured on @bbody.method and @sofia.bichao. (Note: Social media features require an active membership in our Teacher Practice Access for a minimum continuous period of 3 months at the time of promotion).
