
Ready to Change Lives?
We specialise in empowering you to become a confident and inspiring Pilates and/or Barre Instructor. At Aleenta we go beyond simply training you in technique and exercise repertoire. With our small classes and expert guidance, you'll graduate equipped with the skills and confidence to lead dynamic, enjoyable, and effective classes anywhere you go. And make a lasting impact on the lives of others through the power of Pilates and Barre.
Our mission is to ignite your potential as an Instructor to become a teacher, coach, educator, champion, and community builder.
Why Choose Aleenta Training
Created by a Physiotherapist, accomplished contemporary dancer, and seasoned Instructor and Studio owner, Aleenta Training boasts a uniquely multi-faceted approach to enhance your training. We've been training and educating Instructors for a decade and understand the need for a comprehensive knowledge of the human body combined with developing and refining your teaching technique. Being confident in how you teach is just as important as what you teach. When it comes to choosing a Course, we understand you want the best of the best.
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Experience & Expertise
Co-Founders Alicia and Dr Dan Harvie, combine practical teaching and studio ownership experience with University Anatomy and Biomechanics Lecturing. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Alicia and Dan are passionate about sharing their expertise and guiding you to become a skilled instructor.
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Comprehensive Curriculum
Certified by AUSactive, our curriculum covers everything from fundamental principles and anatomy to advanced and practical teaching techniques, ensuring you graduate as a confident and competent instructor. We specialise in teaching you how to teach group classes as more than likely you will teach more than 1:1 or small groups.
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Supportive Environment
We believe learning should be a joyful and inclusive experience. At Aleenta Training, we're with you every step of the way. You'll find a supportive community that encourages growth and celebrates your progress. We're dedicated to nurturing your potential, helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
How Our Courses Work
Your 150hr Course learning journey starts with online coursework and weekly online tutorials every Tuesday night from September 5 2023 for 6 weeks (7-9pm ACST). These tutorials offer accountability, ample access to Alicia and Dan for questions, and keep you on track. The tutorials are crucial for thorough preparation before the 4-Day In-person Intensive, where the real magic happens. The Intensive concludes with a Practical Assessment. You'll also have self-reflection and teaching classes to complete. Enrolments for 2023 close 30 August 2023.
Note: the In-Person Intensives will be held in Adelaide. The rest of the Course can be completed online, at your own location.
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Barre Instructor Course
Learn More2023 BARRE INTENSIVE
IN-PERSON DATES (SA)Thursday 2 Nov: 8am-4pm
Friday 3 Nov: 8am-4pm
Saturday 4 Nov: 12pm-7pm
Sunday 5 Nov: 12pm-7pm -
Pilates Matwork Course
Learn More2023 PILATES MATWORK
IN-PERSON DATES (SA)Thursday 19 Oct: 8am-4pm
Friday 20 Oct: 8am-4pm
Sat 21 October: 12-7pm
Sunday 22 October: 12-7pm -
Reformer Pilates Course
Learn More2023 REFORMER PILATES
IN-PERSON DATES (SA)Thursday 26 Oct: 8am-4pm
Friday 27 Oct: 8am-4pm
Sat 28 October: 12-7pm
Sunday 29 October: 12-7pm
Pay Upfront Or In Weekly Instalments
We've made it even more accessible to make the leap and start living a rewarding life. No longer do you need to pay $$$ upfront, simply pay your deposit and then weekly instalments over 6 months.

Meet Your Course Creators
CO-FOUNDERS
Welcome!
My name's Alicia, and with my husband Dr Daniel Harvie, we've created Aleenta Training to train people just like you. Dan and I are passionate about inspiring and developing the next generation of Instructors with Courses we wished were available when we started out.
Dan adds his clincian's eye to our Courses as a Lecturer & Researcher, a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and published author. And I add my copious amounts of qualifications in movement, combined with 15 years experience as a Professional Contemporary dancer, Pilates and Barre Instructor and Studio owner.
I absolutely love sharing my love of movement and teaching you to become movement experts yourself.
As fitness professionals we are at the forefront of keeping people moving in a safe and effective way.
My aim is to inspire you to change people's lives and become a teacher, a coach, an educator, a champion, a culture and community maker.
I promise you there's nothing more rewarding.
Alicia x
Student ❤️ Notes

PHYSIOTHERAPIST & BARRE INSTRUCTOR GRADUATE
Ellie Parnell
“The Course was very thorough and I particularly enjoyed the anatomy and biomechanics sections. Even though I know a lot about this already, I loved learning how to apply it to the different barre exercises. I’m also used to working in a rehab setting so I loved learning how teach at a faster pace which is what I need to do get people the results with barre. This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in dance or human movement."

DANCE STUDIO OWNER, BAREE & PILATES GRADUATE
Natalie Sawyer
Natalie undertook Aleenta Barre Training and loved it so much joined us again for Mat Pilates Training.
“After undertaking the Barre Course, I immediately implemented Barre into our Dance Studio which created another class style for our community to attend. There was also a huge benefit to my own personal fitness because it’s a style similar to dance which I personally thoroughly enjoy. Adding the Pilates concepts to the dance classes will also help the dance students to refine their movements and also add another dimension to our barre classes."

Barre, MAT & REFORMER PILATES INSTRUCTOR
RICKY GOSS
"I took the leap to become an Instructor as I wanted to learn more about my body as I have some injuries. I wanted to be able to share this knowledge with others and help them to understand their bodies more roo. I also want to help share these forms of exercise that others may not know could be so rewarding.
I chose Aleenta Training because I was attending their classes and I loved the friendly culture. They put so much care and attention into every client in their Studios! I learnt a lot of body awareness during my training and I love the amount of time we spent ensuring we understand how it feels on our body. I feel like I know myself so much better. I learnt about my strengths and weaknesses and how I can use this knowledge to become a better Instructor. The Course felt so much more of a wholistic training course.
Get The Facts
FAQ's
Do I need to be a fitness instructor to do your Courses?
No, you don't need to be a fitness instructor or in the health and fitness field to do our Courses. You simply need a passion for fitness and helping others to achieve their health and fitness goals. We always highly recommend that as part of your journey to becoming a barre and/or Pilates instructor that you also complete a Certificate 3 in Group Fitness. We'll chat more with you about this during the Course.
Help! I don't know whether to do barre or Pilates?
We know it's a tough decision. Pilates is a great one to kick off with because it provides you with the foundations of Pilates. And Pilates is a key element of teaching barre which is a fusion of ballet technique and exercises with Pilates. Having the foundational Pilates knowledge is a great platform to then learn barre. However, everyone's circumstances are different and we encourage you to reach out to hello@aleentatraining.au and we can chat further about your specific situation.
Can I receive recognition of prior learning ...
Yes! if you are a clinician and are well versed in anatomy and biomechanics, we recommend our clinician stream where we focus on teaching you to use your skillset and apply Pilates and/or barre to the clinical setting. All other requests for RPL will be taken on a case-by-case basis.
Are your Courses Certified?
Yes, our Courses are Certified by AusActive and if you an existing fitness professional you will earn 15CEC points.
Do I have to pay upfront?
You have 2 options to pay for your course! You can either pay upfront or we have a Payment Instalment plan available. All you need to do is pay via the deposit option and we will be in contact to set up a weekly direct debit.
Please be aware that you will not officially graduate your course until all instalments have been paid.
If you complete early and still have remaining payments you have the option to completely pay off your course early and receive your course completion certificate.
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