Become a Founding Ballet Fusion Instructor
Applications are now open for 10 instructors to join our pilot certification programme and help shape the future of Ballet Fusion.
Ballet Fusion Certification Programme
We're looking for 10 experienced movement professionals to join our founding instructor pilot programme and bring Ballet Fusion to their communities.
Refine your technique, master our method online, and introduce a premium, high-demand format to your current clients.
We're intentionally starting with a small group of founding instructors so we can refine the programme, gather feedback and build a supportive community before opening applications more widely.
Built on technique. Designed for fitness.
Since 2019, Ballet Fusion has been helping women build strength, mobility, balance and confidence through ballet-inspired fitness.
We're now developing a certified instructor programme and are inviting a small group of founding instructors to help us shape the next stage of the journey.
As a founding instructor, you'll receive training in the Ballet Fusion Method, direct access to the founder, and the opportunity to influence how the programme develops before public launch.
The Ballet Fusion Method isn’t a commercial gym trend. It is a precise methodology that marries the core stability of Pilates and the serenity of yoga with the authentic lines, grace and strength of classical ballet.
Because technical precision is at the heart of what we do, this certification is exclusively for those with existing ballet fundamentals. You don’t need to have danced professionally, but you do need to know your first position from your second, understand proper alignment, and feel confident cueing basic turnout.
By joining our founding cohort, you’ll learn how to safely translate your dance foundation into a gorgeous group fitness format that packs out studios with happy clients.
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a good fit if you are:
✓ A ballet teacher
✓ A former dancer
✓ A Pilates instructor with ballet training
✓ A yoga teacher with ballet experience
✓ A fitness professional with a background in dance
✓ Passionate about helping women improve strength, mobility and wellbeing
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
Be aged 18+
Hold valid public liability insurance before teaching
Have previous ballet training or a solid understanding of ballet fundamentals
Have experience leading groups or teaching movement
Be enthusiastic about working with adult women of all abilities
This programme is not suitable for:
Complete beginners with no ballet experience
Individuals seeking to teach personal fitness training only
Applicants with no teaching or coaching experience
What is the Ballet Fusion Method?
The Ballet Fusion Method combines:
Ballet fundamentals
Functional strength training
Mobility work
Balance training
Flexibility
Mindful movement
Designed to embrace women from all walks of life, classes focus on feeling stronger, moving better and building confidence in a welcoming environment.
The Digital Training Package
During the pilot programme, you'll receive comprehensive training in the Ballet Fusion Method, including access to an instructor handbook, pilot class plans and teaching resources designed to help you confidently deliver classes. You'll also benefit from ongoing support from founder Rhea Sheedy, opportunities to connect with fellow founding instructors, and the chance to provide feedback that helps shape the future of the programme. As a founding instructor, you'll receive early access to future certification pathways and be recognised as one of the first professionals to bring the Ballet Fusion Method to women in your local community.
01The Video Academy
Complete access to our online training platform, covering safety guidelines, anatomical cueing, and progression structures.
02Class Plans
Fully mapped exercises, choreography and structure for your first signature classes
03Curated Playlists
Seamlessly timed music lists designed to drive the pace and energy of the movement.
04Marketing Toolkit
Professionally designed assets, imagery, and logos to introduce the brand to your network.
Why Join the Pilot Programme?
Preferential Rates:
Secure your certification as a founding member at a highly discounted rate.
Fixed Subscription:
Lock in your ongoing monthly choreography drops at our lowest ever rate.
Direct Mentorship:
Weekly online check-ins with Founder, Rhea as you progress through the modules.
Influence the Future:
Your feedback will help refine the final curriculum before our global launch.
How it Works
1
Apply
Submit a brief application detailing your fitness and dance background.
2
Complete Training
Fully mapped exercises, choreography and structure for your first signature classes
3
Assessment
Submit 3 15-minute videos of yourself teaching a block of the method to gain your official certification.
“Strength and grace aren't opposites - they belong together.”
“I created Ballet Fusion because I wanted to offer women a different approach to fitness - one that combines strength with grace, challenge with encouragement, and movement with genuine enjoyment.”
Rhea created Ballet Fusion to help women discover strength, confidence and joy through movement. Combining the grace of ballet with modern fitness principles, Ballet Fusion welcomes women of all backgrounds and experience levels.
With over 20 years of experience in the world of dance and ballet teaching, Rhea has spent thousands of hours at the barre and in a teaching environment.
Over the years, Rhea has seen first-hand the physical and mental benefits that ballet-inspired movement can bring. The Ballet Fusion Method has been developed to make those benefits accessible to more women, regardless of age, experience or fitness level. As a founding instructor, you'll be helping to shape the future of Ballet Fusion and bringing this unique approach to movement, strength and wellbeing to women in your own community.
Created by Rhea
Pricing
Founding Instructor
(Pilot 10 Places)
£250
£29 p/month
for life
Upfront Certification Fee
Phase
Monthly Subscription
£495
Early Adopter Programme
£49 p/month
£795
Public Launch
£59 p/month
Founding Instructor Benefits:
✓ Only 10 places available
✓ Locked-in £29/month membership
✓ Direct access to Rhea during programme development
✓ Founding Instructor recognitionan
Applications Close When All 10 Places Are Filled
We're looking for a small group of passionate instructors with ballet experience who want to help shape the future of Ballet Fusion.
FAQs
Do I need to be a professional dancer or have a Dance Degree?
No. However, applicants must have previous ballet training or a solid understanding of ballet fundamentals. You must be comfortable with basic ballet vocabulary and technique.
How long do I have to complete the course?
While the content is entirely self-paced, we encourage our founding cohort to complete their assessment within 4 weeks so we can launch together.
Do I need a fitness qualification?
Not necessarily, although teaching experience is strongly preferred.
How much does the pilot programme cost?
Founding instructors will receive preferential pilot pricing before public launch.
Can I teach online?
Potentially. We're interested in instructors teaching both in-person and online environments.
Is this a franchise?
No. This is a licensed methodology and instructor certification programme.
Applications Close When All 10 Places Are Filled
We're looking for a small group of passionate instructors with ballet experience who want to help shape the future of Ballet Fusion.
Who We Work With
Throughout her career, Rhea has had the privilege of working alongside professional dancers, ballet teachers and movement specialists, drawing inspiration from a wide range of approaches to training, technique and wellbeing.
Her work has also been featured on ITV, where she has shared ballet-inspired fitness, posture and movement techniques with a wider audience. Appearances have included The Oti Mabuse Breakfast Show, Katie Piper's Breakfast Show, and guest segments alongside respected names from the worlds of dance, health and entertainment, including Shirley Ballas, Dame Arlene Phillips, Dr Alex George and Adam Garcia.
Today, Rhea brings together her experience in dance, teaching and fitness through Ballet Fusion, helping women build strength, confidence and mobility through a welcoming, ballet-inspired approach to movement.
