The Barre Boss

Diane

This former Emmy-winning Producer began her love of dance at the young age of three, started teaching jazz, tap and ballet classes at sixteen and added Circus Choreographer to the mix at eighteen. But after majoring in Broadcast Journalism at Pepperdine University, she put her passion into making Television. After a 3-month-gig turned into ten years working for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, she decided it was time to take a “break” to focus on her kids. Then, she discovered Barre and credits it for getting her body back.  For four years, she devoted herself to the practice, and was recruited to instruct.

Diane also teaches trampoline and cardio sculpt. Her favorite classes to take – Barre & Trampoline, of course, POUND and PLYOJAM. Diane bought Barreworks in August 2019 and loves seeing the community get stronger together, even during difficult times, and has never felt healthier, stronger and happier in her life!  Diane's dynamic energy will help push you that extra inch lower in class. Her Barre Motto, "Barre doesn't get easier, but YOU get BETTER."


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McCall

McCall practiced Barre throughout her professional dance career and is passionate about sharing its benefits with everyone. After graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelors in Dance, she channeled that passion into becoming a Barre, Trampoline, and Pilates instructor. In class, McCall brings a total fitness workout focused on bringing the mind, body and spirit together. McCall worked as a professional dancer and performer for the Walt Disney Company for many years before becoming the Disneyland Entertainment Training Specialist, where she introduced new employees into the world of Disney. She brings that same magic into the world of Barre to inspire people of various fitness levels. Working out with McCall is about having fun. As many clients like to say, "She'll challenge you with a smile on her face".


Bria

Born in Los Angeles, Bria studied at the University of California Irvine where she received her BA in Dance. Soon after, becoming a SparKid, dancer for the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks, for 5 years and a Los Angeles Laker Girl for 5 years! Her credits include, but are not limited to: Disney Channel, Nike, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Cee-Lo, Lenny Kravitz, and various workout/fitness DVDs and infomercials. Bria is a high school Song/Dance Team coach and a PA announcer/on-court Host. Bria loves dance, health and fitness. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist with NASM- National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Bria’s genuine lovely teaching style and positive attitude will push and encourage you to reach any of your goals!


Lauren

Lauren was a ballerina growing up. She started out as a POP Physique Client back in December 2012. Allison and Katie convinced her to become a teacher in 2018. Barre is her favorite form of working out.


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Heather

Heather’s multitalented approach to fitness combines the tempo of a heart pumping sculpt class with the fabulous grace of dance and the fluid inner meditation of yoga. Her years of experience through gymnastics and dance makes her classes challenging and unique through her transitions while maintaining a thoughtful tone to her instruction. She has studied all different types of movement and is certified in; barre, yoga, Pilates and personal training.


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Dustin

Our German sweetheart Dustin is a dancer, choreographer, and barre star extraordinaire. As an in-demand professional dancer and longtime fitness instructor, Dustin brings his knowledge of alignment and posture to our team. Just one hour with him at the barre, on the trampoline or dancing your heart out will change your entire day - and your body!


Janet

Janet loves teaching Barre. She create every class with a clear vision in mind: fitness should be, effective, efficient, sustainable, and fun!

Effective and efficient refer to our obsession with fitness being good for you, and not wasting your time. Sustainable means that our program is designed to last a lifetime and is doable at any age, size, or fitness level. And fun speaks for itself!

Janet, a lifelong athlete, kung fu black belt, and master barre instructor, has a fresh take on the barre workout that is inclusive for everyone.


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Jenn

PlyoJam instructor Jennifer Simkins has been dancing since she was 10 years old. At 17, she began teaching jazz and hip hop, and danced professionally in stage shows while pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Upon graduation, she joined the corporate world working in Advertising and Marketing for several years before settling down and starting a family (and a new business) with her artist husband. Shortly after, she started dancing again (recreationally) and taking Barre and HIIT classes. After 4 years as a Barreworks client, she was recruited and got certified to teach Plyojam. Jennifer enjoys bringing cardio dance to Barreworks clients, taking fun and building stamina to the next level.