Empowerment through movement

Elena realised that she wanted to share her love for Barre with others when she recognised just how fun and empowering Barre had become in her own life. Over the years, she has also come to appreciate how healing movement and music can be. “Sometimes it’s easy to get bogged down by things out of your control, but sometimes all you need is a good sweat sesh with a catchy playlist to recharge and you’ll feel strong enough to take on the world,” Elena shares.

Teaching at Lab has become much more than just sharing a workout. It’s about building connections. “The teachers here at Lab have been such an inspiring bunch, and the students who show up week after week are a huge part of why I love being here,” she says. Being able to connect with like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about movement as she is has been a highlight of her journey. "When students tell me they had fun or that they feel stronger after class, it’s incredibly rewarding."

Even as a teacher, Elena still practices what she preaches, finding strength and joy in Lab’s Barre Signature classes. "I love how the classes flow seamlessly, from one move to the next, and before you know it, you’ve had an awesome 55-minute workout,” she says. It’s that perfect blend of movement, music, and community that keeps Elena coming back, week after week—both as a teacher and a student.