Elevate your practice with The Foundry’s expert Barre instructors and special guest teachers! With many years of experience, our faculty will provide you with the techniques, knowledge, and training needed to refine your skills. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding or step into the role of a Hot Barre teacher, this program will give you the tools to teach with confidence and precision.
Class Structure, Sequencing, and Music
Foundry Teaching Methodology
Exercise Alignment including Modifications
Personal Development to be an Effective Leader
Deepen Your Personal Practice
Opportunities to practice teach, receive feedback, and grow your confidence
*Self-study hours (ie. memorizing the dialogue & practice teaching) are not included and will be necessary to complete the course. Please plan to dedicate time both before & during training for self-study hours. This is an imperative aspect to finishing this course. This is a full, robust, complete & dynamic teacher training course. Before applying, please look over the dates & times to be sure you can commit.
Accredited Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification
The Foundry is a registered Yoga Alliance yoga school helping people expand their yoga practice through accredited teacher training programs. Upon completion of this 3-month, 200-hour immersion, you will receive a RYT 200-HR certificate through Yoga Alliance and be fully certified and ready to teach 26&2 Hot Yoga classes.
We will not be hosting a Barre Training in 2026.
We will be back in 2027 with a Barre Training!
Pilates is also an incredible place to begin if you’re looking to become a fitness teacher. The strength, control, alignment, and movement principles you’ll learn in the Pilates Training create the foundation for other class formats like HIIT & Barre, making this training a powerful first step in your fitness teaching.
We will not be hosting a Barre Training in 2026.
We will be back in 2027 with a Barre Training!
Pilates is also an incredible place to begin if you’re looking to become a fitness teacher. The strength, control, alignment, and movement principles you’ll learn in the Pilates Training create the foundation for other class formats like HIIT & Barre, making this training a powerful first step in your fitness teaching.
We will not be hosting a Barre Training in 2026.
We will be back in 2027 with a Barre Training!
Pilates is also an incredible place to begin if you’re looking to become a fitness teacher. The strength, control, alignment, and movement principles you’ll learn in the Pilates Training create the foundation for other class formats like HIIT & Barre, making this training a powerful first step in your fitness teaching.
We will not be hosting a Barre Training in 2026.
We will be back in 2027 with a Barre Training!
Pilates is also an incredible place to begin if you’re looking to become a fitness teacher. The strength, control, alignment, and movement principles you’ll learn in the Pilates Training create the foundation for other class formats like HIIT & Barre, making this training a powerful first step in your fitness teaching.
*All in-person training dates are mandatory for program completion. Housing is not provided for any of the training. For Zoom sessions, up to three absences are allowed. Any additional absences may require make-up training at an additional cost. All session times are listed in Arizona Time.
Payment Plan Available
$1,000 deposit due at registration.
Remaining balance equally divided out over remaining months.
All trainings must be paid in full before graduation weekend.
All teacher training payments to The Foundry are non-refundable.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Available for all in-person dates
- 6 months of consistent practice in the modality you are training in
- Minimum of 20 classes at The Foundry or an approved studio in your chosen modality
Completing our Teacher Training is a transformative experience, but it does not guarantee a teaching position at The Foundry. While we primarily hire from our training programs, all teaching opportunities are based on auditions, availability, and studio needs.
For those interested in opening a Foundry Franchise, completing a 200-hour Foundry Teacher Training is a required first step. Teacher Training serves as an excellent foundation for future studio owners, providing the knowledge and experience essential for leading a successful Foundry community.
JULIE VALENZUELA
PILATES, HIIT & BARRE LEAD TEACHER
Julie is an experienced and energetic health and wellness professional. Having been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for over twenty years, Julie's versatile background is what makes her a well-rounded instructor. Since obtaining her bachelor's in Exercise Physiology from the University of San Francisco and her Master's in Exercise in Wellness from Arizona State University, Julie has had the opportunity to bring her expertise to various fields of health and wellness including rehabilitation and physical therapy, fitness club management, and wellness program coordinating. She continues to inspire others to meet their professional fitness and wellness endeavors as an adjunct faculty for Paradise Community College, University of Phoenix, and Bryan University. While diverse in her own education, Julie's passion is with Pilates and the principles that Joseph Pilates created. "Physical Fitness is the first requisite of happiness" is the opening statement in Pilates' writings on Contrology. Julie believes that a fit body contributes to a sound mind. Being able to perform movement with intention while improving one's own strength and flexibility is at the core of each workout. Julie is committed to optimizing all clients to the best of their abilities through Pilates, HIIT, and Barre!
LAUREN CARRIZALES
BARRE FACULTY
Lauren is a form focused barre teacher certified in 2019. A 12 year cheerleading background that ran through college and coaching led her to a barre studio where she quickly found a love for group fitness. While barre is her first love, she is now a certified pilates and HIIT teacher for The Foundry and loves the crossover from each modality. Her passion for the "why" behind barre and precision through each exercise makes her classes simple yet effective. The power of the music, small isometric movements, repetition, and proper use of props makes each barre class fun and challenging. Her goal is to make each class challenging yet accessible. She loves to teach teachers how to tie all of these elements together along with strong cues for proper alignment.
