Our Journey:
Our studio located in Greece NY was established in 2020 with a mission to share our love for dance and passion for fitness with the Rochester and surrounding communities. Our amazing team of instructors are here to offer you a variety of dance and fitness classes created for adults of all levels, you'll find your place no matter what level of experience you are. The Barre Dance and Fitness is a non-judgmental environment that focuses on adding movement and wellness into your weekly routine. Our classes give you the opportunity to fall in love with dance all over again, learn a new hobby, or find your perfect workout class, and practice new movements while reaching your personal wellness and fitness goals. We'd love to see you step out of your comfort zone and into the safe zone that we've created for you here at the studio. Here it's not about perfection, it's about focusing on your journey and tracking your progress.
Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain, start over, and still succeed."
- Misty Copeland
Our Instructors:
Studio Owner/ Instructor
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Erin Joy TomBorn and raised in the Rochester area, Erin grew up in Brockport NY dancing since the age of 3 and now lives in Greece with her husband Cameron. Erin's teaching career started in 2012 and her passion continues to grow with the studio that was opened in early 2020. She loves to see students grow in themselves and experience the joy of dance and movement even as a busy adult. Erin fully believes that it's never too late to enjoy dance or start a more active lifestyle. She is Certified in Yoga, Barre, Zumba, and group fitness along with many years of experience with students of all ages. Erin also specializes in one on one session with students who are looking to ease into learning something new or working on technique and flexibility.
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Dance Instructor
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Erin Ashley Lloyd-MalmOriginally from Maryland, Erin is happy to settle in the Rochester area with her husband James. She has been with The Barre Dance & Fitness from the very begining and plays an important role teaching many of the adult dance classes. Erin received Royal Academy of Dance training at Mount Airy Preforming Arts Center, where she danced several principal roles and earned a full scholarship to RAD's International Dance intensive in Long Beach California. Erin began her post-secondary dance studies at Point Park University and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Wellness at SUNY Empire, where she studied dance with Elizabeth Clark. She also has served as a dance instructor and choreographer for MAPAC and Savage Dance Company.
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Front Desk / Instructor
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Rebecca PhelpsRebecca has danced all her life, and been teaching dance in the Rochester area for over five years. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from SUNY Brockport in 2019. She intends to bring together her love of dance and passion for helping others to create a studio that is supportive, encouraging, and empowering to students of all ages and abilities. She has found healing and empowerment through dance in her own life and wishes to share the incredible mental and physical strength dance can provide with others.
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Aerial Instructor
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Christine MorinelliFor Christine, aerial love was at first invert. Shes comes to us from Detroit MI where she started her career instructing aerial in 2013 at Aerial Dragonfly and eventually moved to Agora Arts. While in Detroit she frequently performed at a various nightclubs and has since joined the Aerial Arts of Rochester performance troupe. Christine has trained all over the country and specializes in aerial hoop and hammock.
By day, Christine is video producer but in spare time she loves to crochet, play video games and travel. |
Yoga Instructor
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Jenna GiardinoJenna began her practice with yoga and mindfulness in 2004 and has been committed to learning and expanding her personal practice and passion for body and mind awareness over the last 16 years. She was born and raised in Rochester NY, and loves to travel and spend time outdoors. In 2008 she graduated from Nazareth College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She took her first yoga teacher training in 2013, earning a 200 hour RYT certification. Jenna has worked with many mentors continuously over the last 5 years and has deepened her experience and knowledge of yoga and meditation. She is trained in Vinyasa, Foundations, Prenatal, and Restorative Yoga. As of September of 2020, she now holds an international KRI 220 hour certification in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. She loves being on her mat and is especially fond of teaching Kundalini Yoga, Mediation, and Gong Sound Healing.
Her most important role these days is being “Momma” to her 4 year old daughter, Stella. When she isn’t teaching yoga, she’s tending to her clients and growing her business Brow Bliss, specializing in creating beautifully shaped eyebrows along side other waxing services. She’s incredibly hopeful in encouraging women and mothers to make room for health and wellness in their life and allow room for their own creativity to flow. She is thrilled to bring these teachings to ALL. Through her continued journey as both student/teacher it is part of her passion to share these practices with a focused intention for each individual to create health, balance, and harmony in their life while collectively uplifting the energy of the planet. |
Barre Instructor
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Amber SchwartzI have had a passion for dance my whole life and love to see the joy and confidence that movement can bring to an individual. I danced for 15 years in Buffalo before college and my nursing career brought me to the Rochester area. I continued to be an active participant, as well as an instructor, in several dance classes and clubs throughout my years at The College at Brockport. I am thrilled to continue my dance journey as a member of The Barre Family and am excited to combine my love for dance with a newfound enthusiasm for barre fitness! I strive to motivate students to continuously do their best and celebrate their progress. There truly is magic in movement!
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Love Letters
Check out some of our reviews from our students and community:
"I was so nervous my first time showing up for my first barre class, and that was six months ago! There is always a smiling face to greet you, and help you out. I love the friends that I have made here, and the support I get to push myself to keep going."
-Laura
"I absolutely fell in love the second I walked into this studio! The atmosphere, the staff and the classes are amazing. If you haven’t checked it out, please do I promise you will not be disappointed'
-Kristin
"You will feel welcome the moment you walk into the studio at TBDF. I was nervous to try classes but after I did my first one I wanted to try them all! It is such a supportive environment with the most non-judgmental teachers and peers. I have no dance background but easily was able to pick up Barre class, Zumba, and yoga! This is the ultimate place to get your sweat on." -Jennalyn
"Dance class at The Barre Dance and Fitness is always a great part of my week. I had not taken dance for several years and was nervous, however within a few classes felt immediately at home. The owner Erin is knowledgeable and helpful. Both she and the women in the studio create a supportive and fun environment. This past fall semester I took ballet classes as well as attending ballet barre and yoga and I cannot wait to come back and take more classes in the spring."
-Katie
"I went to my first class on 7/20/2020 for Yoga and I enjoyed EVERY second of it! The instructor Erin (owner) is amazing and has a way of making you feel extremely comfortable and at home. I would 1000% recommend this dance studio to ANYONE. The owners mother is very sweet as well. Perfection is an understatement!"
-Ciera
"I am taking my first class here and both Erin and the studio are warm and inviting. There is no expectation of having experience. Erin is patient and knowledgeable. She is more concerned about how you are doing than getting through the steps. I was immediately comfortable there. I highly recommend Erin and her staff!"
-Lori
"Erin and her staff go above and beyond. They are all so passionate about dance and it shows in their classes. As someone with NO experience in the dance field, I feel so welcomed every time I come to class. Highly recommend for anyone and everyone! "
-Jessica
"Walking into The Barre Dance Fit studio is a great feeling and something I look forward to several times a week. It's wonderful to have a place in Rochester that offers dance instruction for adults regardless of past experience. I'm currently taking beginner tap, ballet barre, beginner ballet, and also enjoy the yoga classes. At 55 with little prior experience I am not only enjoying life by learning something new, I'm doing my best to keep fit. The instructors are kind, knowledgable, encouraging, which makes everyone feel right at home."
-Wendy
"I love The Barre Dance and Fitness! I don’t have a formal dance background, but ballet was something I’ve always wanted to try. I feel so comfortable in class, and love that I can have fun and get in-shape through ballet without feeling pressure to be a perfect dancer. Looking forward to trying out a bunch of the other classes too!"
-Laura
It's much more than just a class...
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Find us in the Walmart Plaza in Greece to the left of Empire School of Beauty: