Grace & Grit Barre Classes

18/06/2026

A little re-introduction, because there are a few new faces!

I’m Beth, the face behind Grace & Grit Barre.

I teach low-impact barre classes across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, combining elements of ballet, Pilates and strength training. Expect plenty of shakes, lots of encouragement and to leave feeling like you’ve worked hard.

My aim has always been to create classes that are challenging, welcoming and enjoyable, whether it’s your first class or your fiftieth.

The messages in this post are from people who’ve come along over the last few months, and reading them never gets old. Thank you to everyone who’s trusted me enough to give barre a try.

You’ll find me teaching every week in:
• Hitchin
• Flitwick
• Caddington
• Stevenage
• Shefford

Messages are always open for questions, and if you’ve been thinking about trying barre, I’d love to see you in class!

09/06/2026

No judgement here… unless you picked D 🤣

08/06/2026

✨ SLOW DOWN SESSIONS ✨
What if your Friday night looked like this instead?

Join Grace & Grit Barre x Untethered Yoga for an evening designed to help you slow down, switch off from the week and take a little time for yourself.

We’ll begin with a candlelit barre class to strengthen and energise the body, before easing into a gentle stretch and unwind. From there, settle into stillness and allow yourself to fully relax during a soothing guided sound bath, leaving you feeling calm, grounded and refreshed.

✨ Candlelit Barre
✨ Stretch & Unwind
✨ Guided Sound Bath
✨ Refreshments & Raw Chocolate
✨ Community & Connection

Whether you’re a regular at barre or completely new to it, this evening is for anyone looking to move their body, quiet their mind and head into the weekend feeling restored.

Come solo or bring a friend! Bring-a-friend discount available when you book together.

📍 Sophie May School of Dance, Haynes West End
📅 3rd July
⏰ 7 - 8:30pm
🎟️ Limited spaces available

DM to book or secure your place via the link in our bio x

04/06/2026

One of the most common corrections I make in class…
✨ Plié vs Squat ✨

One of the biggest things I see in class is people turning a plié into a squat.

In a squat, we naturally send our hips back. In a plié, we want to keep our hips underneath our shoulders as we lower down. If the hips drift back, the lower back can start to arch, which may lead to discomfort over time.

Think about gently tucking your pelvis, engaging your core, keeping your chest lifted and your shoulders stacked over your hips. Your spine should feel long and supported throughout the movement.

Gym girls, I see you 🙋‍♀️ Rewiring your brain from squat posture to barre posture isn’t easy, but once it clicks, you’ll feel such a difference!

21/05/2026

Morning!
As a few of you know I don't really like to film you guys during classes for various reasons

That being said, I would like to get some photos/ videos of a few classes to use to show newcomers what to expect etc...

I was thinking of setting up some "content" sessions which would run as a normal (free!) class but I'd just have someone there to record some bits, mostly just me teaching!

Would anyone be interested in taking part? Drop me a message and I'll contact you with more info/ details etc when I've got them xx

18/05/2026

PSA: Nobody is watching you in a barre class, we’re all too busy fighting for our lives during the pulses💪🏻👏🏼

15/05/2026

08/05/2026

Set up a no equipment class with me! (I strategically left out the singing and dancing to my own playlist, you see enough of that in class 🌚) 🤣