Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Great article about Rochester's first barre fitness studio in the Democrat and Chronicle

Roc the Barre is on Her Rochester of the Democrat and Chronicle today. Great article.

http://her.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130402/HER_GETTING_AHEAD/303290044/-1/feed







Thursday, March 21, 2013

Roc the Barre on 13 WHAM's Rochester CW morning show

Hello Barre-babes!

13 WHAM's Angela Hong interviewed us at Roc the Barre Studio in Rochester to see what barre is all about. She even got to demo some moves. Check out the 2 video clips from the link below. They aired March 20 2013 on Rochester's CW 13 WHAM morning show.


http://www.13wham.com/search/videosearch.aspx?search=roc+the+barre



Roc the Barre
www.rocthebarrerochester.com
facebook.com/rocthebarre

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Easier sign ups and buy barre classes online Rochester!

Hello Barre-bies!

Click here to view our schedule on our new mind body site! You can sign up for classes easier now as well as purchase classes and packages online!

Don't forget to join our team for the Rochester Color Run May 4th! Email info@rocthebarrerochester.com for our group name and password. We will be sporting tutus!

I'll see you at the barre!

Kerry S.
Roc the Barre
www.rocthebarrerochester.com

Saturday, February 16, 2013

I Roc Yoga's article about Roc the Barre

I Roc Yoga just posted a great article about us. Check it out Rochester. http://bit.ly/XPrxDu

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day from Roc the Barre


Rochester now has a dedicated barre exercise studio

Happy Valentine's Day Barre-bies!

I hope to see all of you in our buy one get one free classes today where you pay for yourself and your valentine (or guest) gets in free!

Roc the Barre news:

Roc the Barre was featured in some local papers. Check out the article via the link below.


http://www.irondequoitpost.com/business/x2082692525/Rochester-now-has-a-dedicated-barre-exercise-studio

Meet me at the barre!

Kerry S.
Roc the Barre
www.rocthebarrerochester.com

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The first barre fitness studio in Rochester is now open!

Roc the Barre studio is now open!

Located on the second floor in The Village Gate
274 Goodman Street North
Suite D 212
Rochester, NY 14607

View the class schedule here

Visit the website www.rocthebarrerochester.com for pricing, schedule, info, and class registration form.

To sign up for a class, you must use the registration form on the website.

Don't forget to like us on Facebook to stay updated with us.
https://www.facebook.com/RocTheBarre

Email info@rocthebarrerochester.com to sign up for our newsletter with special barre info and deals.

I'll see you at the barre Rochester!

Kerry S.
Roc the Barre

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Grand Opening of Rochester's 1st Barre Studio- Roc the Barre Studio

Join the first barre studio in Rochester in celebrating its grand opening! Feel free to bring/invite friends!

Where: Roc the Barre
274 Goodman Street North
Suite D 212
Rochester, NY 14607

Location Details: Located in The Village Gate
Plenty of parking all the time!

Easiest directions: Located above The Gate House restaurant and across from Tangent's Pole Aerobics. Park at entrance B (you'll see the colorful awning). Go in the elevator on the left just past the gate house restaurant. Go to the second floor. Turn right. We are a couple doors down on the left.

Contact: 585-851-1807
info@rocthebarrerochester.com
www.rocthebarrerochester.com

Grand opening day features: Free open level classes 9:30-10:30am, 11am-12pm, Free Express Barre Cardio 12:30-1:10pm

Grand opening evening features: Free class 7:45-8:45pm and give a ways in drawings after class.

Anyone who shows up grand opening day can put their name into the drawing basket. The drawings will be at the end of the day. You do not need to be present to win.


**If you would like to attend a class please register via:
http://rocthebarrerochester.com/Roc_the_barre_registration.php
as class size is limited. If you do not register I cannot guarantee you a spot in your desired class.


Sunday, January 20, 2013

About Roc the Barre Method

Hello Barre-bies!

For those who don't know me yet or those who know me a little, here is some background. I don't just train and have several certifications in one method of barre. I have been certified in multiple methods of barre (and more to come) as well as a specific pilates certification and personal training certification because I know how important it is to utilize that variety. I have exposed myself to and researched numerous barre methods so I can decide which ones go with my barre philosophy. I then get certified and/or train in those styles so I can integrate into my classes the parts of those styles that work best and give the best results.

I do not claim that my method is superior in any way to another method. This is because I am educated about barre. I know that only you can decide what method/style of barre best fits your needs. As seen in a previous Roc the Barre blog, there is no right and wrong, best and worst, as long as your instructor is certified and has experience.

I'll see you at the first and only barre studio in Rochester opening February 2013.

What is a barre studio? A studio that offers barre classes exclusively and focuses only on barre. Roc the barre is the first and only barre studio in Rochester and it opens soon!

Kerry S.
Roc the Barre
www.rocthebarrerochester.com
851-1807

Located in the village gate
274 Goodman Street North
Suite D 212
Rochester, NY 14607

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Article about barre

This (pic) was an article in the local paper a while ago. It might help describe barre for those of you who are unsure about it. Check it out.

On the barre front, our photo contest is running until Jan 31st. Check the Facebook page for more info. Facebook.com/rocthebarre

Why follow @rocthebarre on twitter? I re-tweet tons of useful tips, barre info, and motivation that won't be found on our site or Facebook.


Kerry S.
Roc the Barre
www.rocthebarrerochester.com



Wednesday, January 9, 2013

First Barre Studio in Rochester!

Hello Barre-bies!
Roc the Barre studio will be opening in February 2013!

Located in The Village Gate
274 Goodman St. North
Suite D 212
Rochester, NY 14607

Plenty of parking! Do some shopping or grab a bite to eat while you're in the Village Gate too!

Classes will run in Henrietta through Jan 31st 2013.

Private sessions, Semi-private sessions, special group sessions (think girls night out, etc), and all group classes will run at the Roc the Barre studio starting in February!

I hope you're as excited as I am!

See you at the barre!

Kerry S.
Roc the Barre
www.rocthebarrerochester.com

Monday, January 7, 2013

What to expect your first barre class



Hello Barre-bies!

If you're anything like me, trying a barre workout for the first time was/seems a bit intimidating. So, for those who haven't tried Roc the Barre yet I want to describe my first experience with barre as well as what to expect in a basic Roc the Barre class.

Some things made me nervous about trying barre for the first time. I had arthritis in many joints.  I danced a little when I was a kid, but have become increasingly more uncoordinated as I got older. I was not in the shape I wanted to be in (hence wanting to try something new).  I was by no means a ballerina.  I knew and was grateful that no real dancing was involved, but for some reason I still imagined leg warmers, ballerina bodies, and ballerina buns.

I was escorted into the studio, placed in the front of class next to the dreaded mirror so teachers could keep an eye on me, and given the necessary items (yoga strap, light weights, yoga mat, and ball).  Women of all shapes and sizes were also in class.  Some were pregnant, some wore braces to protect their old injuries, and some were so fit they looked like they didn't need the class. There were no buns, leg warmers, or ballet shoes. 

Before I knew it I was on my feet in a warm up. Next, we utilized the weights in the arm toning portion of class. After arms we stretched out the shoulders and arms and moved on to thighs. Thighs were done with the use of the ballet barre for some support. They thoroughly exhausted my thighs and my thighs were not only on fire but were shaking, which was very new to me. I was told that shaking is good as that means muscles are being changed. I was all about my muscles changing!  The derriere was next and we again utilized the barre for support.  Lastly we worked the abs, all of the abs, on the mat. After each strength section we stretched the muscles we just used. The hour went by so quickly I was surprised when the class was over.  My legs were so sore that I could barely walk to my car, but the soreness lessened each time I went to a class.  It is true that, unless you take a long time off of barre, you are never as sore after the workout as you are the first time you do it. 

As far as my bad knees, hands and elbows went, they were fine.  There were plenty modifications I could use if and when I needed them.  I found that over time the more I took barre, the better my joints felt.

Roc the Barre uses the same flow I described above. Since there is a big emphasis on proper form, I correct each student as needed.  Modifications are always available as well.  I do not place new students front and center in class, but I do keep a close eye on them.  I will admit though, I personally love and wear leg warmers. From time to time I sport a ballerina bun. I also might invest in Nike's barre studio wraps because they look so adorable, but for now I wear my grippy socks.

Nike Studio Wraps $110 Spring 2013






I hope this helps alleviate some of the first time jitters for new barre students.  Most people become addicted after just one class, but getting in the door into that first class is the hard part for some. Once you do, you will be so happy you took that step.

Kerry S.
Roc the Barre
www.rocthebarrerochester.com
https://www.facebook.com/RocTheBarre
#rocthebarre