Online + In-PersonBallet Privates
Personalized one-on-one training
Focused, fully customized coaching for beginners through pre-professionals — building strength, flexibility, placement, and confident artistry.
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
Beginner and advanced pointe work with careful attention to strength, alignment, and injury prevention — including readiness assessments.
Online + In-PersonVariation Privates
Competition & performance coaching
Refine a classical or contemporary solo from the repertoire with detailed technical and artistic feedback for auditions, competitions, and stage.
OnlineGroup Classes
Online, multi-level group training
Live classes streamed via Zoom in a warm, supportive setting — classical fundamentals, placement, and musicality for every level.
Fitness & Wellness
The strength and ease of a dancer.
Online + In-PersonBallet Fitness
Cross-training for dancers & non-dancers
Barre work and high-intensity sequences that sculpt long, lean muscle — strength and conditioning, flexibility, and injury prevention. No equipment required.
OnlinePersonal Nutrition Counseling
Performance & a healthy lifestyle
Fully customized plans with meals, snacks, shopping lists, and recipes — plus recovery and performance nutrition, with ongoing check-ins available.
Online + In-PersonStretch & Mobility
Flexibility, posture & injury prevention
Active and passive stretching to build control, stability, and range of motion — for dancers, athletes, and anyone seeking graceful, balanced movement.
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.
Trained with
- Lines Ballet
- New York City Ballet
- Eugene Ballet
- San Diego Ballet
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
- In-person private & group sessions
- Vail · Colorado Springs · Fort Collins
- Drivetime fees apply
- Online via Zoom
- Train from anywhere
- Pointe shoe fitting
- Bean attends your fitting — $90
Pricing
Simple, transparent rates.
In-person sessions take place at studios across the greater Denver area; travel to Vail, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins is available with drivetime fees. Pointe shoe fitting attendance is $90.
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.