One year ago today I taught my first Pure Barre class… actually I taught three in a row. I was a nervous mess who was terrified to fail in front of my peers. I had been a client at Pure Barre Bozeman for many years before I became a teacher and the reality of that weighed heavy on my heart. I am not sure how those classes truly went, but I remember leaving the studio that Sunday feeling calm and confident. I had achieved a goal I had aspired towards for a long time…. I was officially a teacher at Pure Barre Bozeman.
Before becoming an instructor I remember how much I looked up to all the other teachers. They were all such kind and encouraging women… who seemed to do it all in a super cute crop top and leggings. I truly believed I was nothing like them and could never amount to what they were.
Rewind to 14 months ago when I made the tough decision to try out to become an instructor. I was a shit show and I will happily admit it! I wanted to be chosen so badly and the wait to find out excruciating. After 10 or so days I learned I had been chosen and would go on to training in Denver. This is where the hard work actually began. I went to training with two other girls, Brittany and Becky, who I adore to this day and will always consider lifetime friends.
Since then I have been lucky enough to get sent to Empower and Reform training… all challenging, but pushed me to become a better teacher. I wanted to become a Pure Barre teacher originally to encourage other women in fitness, but the truth is I have never been more encouraged myself. The clients at Pure Barre Bozeman pour into me in a way that I could never imagine. Most days I feel like I am learning more from them than I could ever teach them. These women (and men) have taught me about strength, love, and determination…. I am so impressed with everything they bring to the barre. As most of you know, I recently went through a divorce. It was one of my life’s biggest heartbreaks. However, these women pushed me through, showed me how to be strong, and brought a smile to my face every single day!
I am so grateful for May 13thof last year… the day I chose to be taught by so many at Pure Barre Bozeman!