Online + In-PersonBallet Privates
Personalized one-on-one training
Private Ballet · Pointe · Ballet-Fitness · Greater Denver Area
Private ballet, pointe & ballet-fitness coaching with Bean Shindell — greater Denver area and online
With years of experience on stage and in the studio, Bean Shindell offers exclusive private ballet instruction — bringing the grace, strength, and discipline of ballet to dancers and fitness enthusiasts alike. In person across the greater Denver area, or online via Zoom.
The Studio
Where artistry meets athleticism.
Barre & Beyond is the private studio of Bean Shindell — a place for serious training and graceful movement, tailored entirely to you. Whether you are seeking personalized ballet coaching, ballet-inspired fitness, stretch and mobility, or nutrition guidance, every session is built around your goals.
Private lessons take place in person at studios across the greater Denver area — with travel as far as Vail, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins — or anywhere via Zoom. Step into a world where discipline becomes artistry — your journey starts here.
Ballet Training
Classical training, individually coached.
Online + In-Person
Online + In-PersonPointe Privates
Improve technique and build strength
Online + In-PersonVariation Privates
Competition & performance coaching
OnlineGroup Classes
Online, multi-level group training
Fitness & Wellness
The strength and ease of a dancer.
Online + In-PersonBallet Fitness
Cross-training for dancers & non-dancers
OnlinePersonal Nutrition Counseling
Performance & a healthy lifestyle
Online + In-PersonStretch & Mobility
Flexibility, posture & injury prevention
An excellent teacher! She pays attention to all the details that matter and makes sure you understand the corrections she makes — all while having a great time!
About Bean
Bean Shindell
Dancer · Instructor · Founder
Bean Shindell is a ballet dancer, instructor, and founder of Barre & Beyond, bringing a lifetime of passion and professional experience to her work.
She began dancing at 18 months at Dancers' Workshop in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, training under Ahita Ardalan Bergman of the Paris Opera Ballet. Bean has trained with renowned companies including Alonzo King's Lines Ballet, New York City Ballet, Eugene Ballet, and San Diego Ballet, where she held a full-time contract for three seasons.
Her repertoire spans leading roles in classics like Giselle, Coppélia, and The Nutcracker. With over a decade of teaching experience, Bean blends Vaganova and French techniques to develop placement, musicality, and artistry — integrating fitness and nutrition to help dancers refine technique, prepare for auditions, and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
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Where Bean Teaches
Across the Front Range, and online.
Bean teaches privately at studios throughout the greater Denver area, and travels for lessons as far as Vail, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. Prefer to train from home? Every offering is also available live online via Zoom.
- Greater Denver area
- Vail · Colorado Springs · Fort Collins
- Online via Zoom
- Pointe shoe fitting
Kind Words
“Thank you Bean, you are a talented and knowledgeable instructor! Your guidance has helped me improve my flexibility and core strength. I walk away from each session feeling accomplished and energized!”
Get in Touch
Let’s DanceTogether
Tell Bean what you're working toward and she'll help you plan the right path — private, group, or online.
Where
In person across the greater Denver area — plus Vail, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins — or online via Zoom. Drivetime fees apply beyond the metro.