Dancers in motion, captured in warm low light.

Private Ballet · Pointe · Ballet-Fitness · Evergreen, Colorado

Poise.Precision.Passion.

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 in Evergreen, Colorado, 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 are available in person at a home studio in Evergreen, Colorado, via Zoom, or within a 40-mile radius of Evergreen. Step into a world where discipline becomes artistry — your journey starts here.

Ballet Training

Classical training, individually coached.

All ballet training
Dancer at the barre during a private ballet lesson.Online + In-Person

Ballet Privates

Personalized one-on-one training

Focused, fully customized coaching for beginners through pre-professionals — building strength, flexibility, placement, and confident artistry.

Pointe shoes and ankles during a pointe technique lesson.Online + In-Person

Pointe Privates

Improve technique and build strength

Beginner and advanced pointe work with careful attention to strength, alignment, and injury prevention — including readiness assessments.

Dancer performing a classical variation on stage.Online + In-Person

Variation Privates

Competition & performance coaching

Refine a classical or contemporary solo from the repertoire with detailed technical and artistic feedback for auditions, competitions, and stage.

Ballet group class in session.Online

Group 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.

All fitness & wellness
Ballet-inspired fitness session.Online + In-Person

Ballet 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.

Fresh, balanced meal for nutrition counseling.Online

Personal 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.

Dancer in a deep stretch during a mobility session.Online + In-Person

Stretch & 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.

Bean Shindell performing a classical variation on pointe.
Portrait of Bean Shindell, founder of Barre & Beyond.

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

The Evergreen Studio

A beautiful in-home studio in the mountains.

Private in-person classes are offered in a beautiful in-home studio in Evergreen, Colorado. Have a latte and a snack before your class from the espresso bar and global snack selection, then relax with a shower and hot tub soak after.

Espresso bar & global snacks
Before every in-person session
Shower & hot tub
Unwind after class
Travel within 40 miles
Time + distance surcharges apply
Pointe shoe fitting
Bean attends your fitting — $90
Warm, light-filled studio interior.

Pricing

Simple, transparent rates.

Private Ballet

One-on-one · online or in-person

  • Single sessionBallet, pointe, or variations$100
  • 5-session passSave with a package$400
  • 10-session passBest value$800

Private Fitness

One-on-one · online or in-person

  • Single sessionBallet fitness or stretch & mobility$50
  • 5-session passSave with a package$200
  • 10-session passBest value$400

Group & Nutrition

Online group classes + nutrition

  • Group classBallet or fitness · online$25
  • Nutrition sessionSingle counseling session$95
  • Nutrition weeklyOne session per week$50

Private in-person classes are held in the Evergreen studio. Bean also travels within 40 miles (time + distance surcharges apply). Pointe shoe fitting attendance is $90.

Book with Bean

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!
Kim Olson

Get in Touch

Let's Dance Together

Tell Bean what you're working toward and she'll help you plan the right path — private, group, or online.

Where

In person in Evergreen, within 40 miles, or online via Zoom