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Jan 17
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Stunning Barre Retreats Worth Registering For in 2024

By Barre Culture, Barre3, Lotte Berk, Pure Barre 3 Comments

Despite inflation, demand for travel is not slowing down. People are looking to get away, and many want to add wellness to their vacation. Whether you’re looking for a beach retreat or somewhere on land, somewhere abroad or something close by, all-inclusive or pay your own way, there’s a barre retreat for everybody on this list.

Here are some must-do barre retreats for 2024 and beyond.

 

Lab Studios’ Barre Training Retreat 2024

Host: Lab Studios

Location: Bali, Komune Resort, Keramas
Dates: July 19-25, 2024 (6 nights/7 days)
The accommodations: Komune Resort, Keramas
Price: Twin Room – $3088 each, single – $4188

What’s Included:

  • Welcome dinner on the first day
  • Breakfast on the last day
  • Daily barre classes
  • Delicious and hearty meals that cater to all dietary needs
  • Barre Lab Teacher Training course and manual
  • Post-training class observations and practice-teaching
  • Goodie bag
  • Use of resort facilities, including the gym and beach

What’s Not Included: 

  • Airfare and airport transfers
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Optional day trips, spa services, surfing
  • Extra meals and room service
  • Flights
  • Tips

What to expect:

If you’re going to take an instructional barre course, why not do it in an idyllic tropical setting. Singapore’s Barre Lab has assembled a retreat that marries the best of both worlds: instructor training and a fabulous getaway. You can expect daily barre classes in addition to the training, which includes post-training feedback and teaching practice. You’ll also receive a Barre Lab Teacher Training course, manual, and goodie bag.

 

Women stretching at the barre in Bali

Source: labstudios.com/barrelabacademy

 

Source: labstudios.com/barrelabacademy

 

The Barre + Yoga Experience Luxury Wellness Retreat

Host: The Barre + Yoga Experience

Location: Sapodilla Bay on Turks and Caicos Island
Dates: October 10-14, 2024 – 4 nights/5 days
The accommodations: La Mer Villas
Price: CAD $5,088.10 pp or approximately US $3,772

What’s Included:

  • Daily meals prepared by an in-house private chef
  • Daily wellness workshops
  • Daily barre, yoga and Pilates classes overlooking Sapodilla Bay with The Barre + Yoga Experience instructors.
  • Morning group meditations and journaling
  • OFYR Grill Dinner Soiree
  • Complimentary use of paddle boards and kayaks
  • Snacks and refreshments offered throughout the day
  • Round trip transfers from/to Providenciales Airport to/from La Mer Villas
  • Gratuities included

What’s Not Included: 

  • Optional activities: half-day catamaran & snorkelling tour, bodywork session, wakeboard and waterskiing.

What to expect:

The Barre + Yoga Experience is back at it again with the 2024 version of their luxury retreat. The New England-based fitness brand, a Barre Fitness Alliance-recognized company, is pulling out all the stops for its guests. Leave your worries behind because this retreat takes care of just about everything for you, including gratuities.

The itinerary for the 2024 edition is very similar to last year’s, with the addition of Pilates classes.

Turks and Caicos resort

Photo courtesy of retreat.thebarreandyogaexperience.com

Enjoy daily barre, yoga and Pilates classes overlooking Sapodilla Bay, wellness workshops, morning meditations, and other planned activities such as a grill night soiree. The villa even has a private in-house chef with Michelin Star restaurant experience. Last year’s retreat sold out, so reserve your spot early.

 

TLM Spring 2024 Long Beach Retreat

Host: theLONDONmethod

Location: Long Beach, California
Dates: April 21-26, with optional instructor training April 26-28
Price: TBD

Email hello@thelondonmethod.net with LB RETREAT as the subject line to reserve your spot. Registration opens in early February.

What to expect:

California’s theLONDONmethod has been hosting twice-annual retreats for a few years. Side note: I finally went on a retreat after many pandemic delays. I must say my expectations were quite high, thanks to years of built-up Instagram FOMO. It was even better than I had hoped, thanks to a great itinerary in the most idyllic country setting and an amazing group of women who felt like great gal pals after a few days.

Here’s some sad news: with the announced closure of their Hungerford outpost, it’s not known if future retreats will be held in the beautiful English countryside again. However, the tLm crew are hosting their inaugural Long Beach retreat, where their home studio is and who wouldn’t enjoy a few days in sunny California?

Though details about this retreat are still unknown, you can expect daily classes taught by theLONDONmethod instructors. Known for their teaching of the “original” Lotte Berk technique as taught to them by Lotte’s daughter, Esther, tLm is carrying on the Lotte/Esther legacy by sharing the origins of the barre workout with the world.

If you want to learn more about the theLONDONmethod, you can tack on an optional training weekend from April 26-28. Follow theLONDONmethod on Instagram for more updates.

The Barre Blog in front of theLondonMethod's Hungerford Studio

In front of tLm’s Hungerford studio.

 

Pure Barre at Sea: A Tropical Retreat

Host: Pure Barre (Xponential Fitness)

Location: Sailing to the private Bahamian resort of Princess Cays, St. Thomas, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Dates: June 8-15, 2024 (8 days/7 nights)
The Accommodations: Princess Cruises’ Enchanted Princess cruise ship
Price: Prices range from double occupancy in an interior room for $1,554 to $2,152 for double occupancy in a Mini Suite.

A $100 deposit is required to reserve a spot. The final payment is due March 10th, 2024.

What’s Included:

  • Daily Pure Barre classes (Classic, Define and Pure Barre Align)
  • Excursion credit to use for on-shore experiences or your own adventure
  • Taxes and Port fees
  • Welcome event
  • Barre on the Beach
  • Pure Barre on the Piazza
  • Sunrise and sunset outdoor classes
  • Mixology and themed dining events
  • Other on and off-ship Pure Barre group activities

What’s Not Included: 

  • Additional optional activities

What to expect:

Mega franchise Pure Barre is hosting its inaugural Pure Barre cruise, following the success of fellow Xponential Fitness brand Club Pilates’ first-ever branded cruise in 2023. This is also after the parent company announced a partnership with Princess Cruises in 2022, giving Princess Cruises an exclusive licensing arrangement for the use of their brands’ content aboard their fleet of ships.

Announcement video

The weeklong cruise will leave from Fort Lauderdale and travel to three ports, including the private Bahamian resort of Princess Cays, St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Guests can take daily Pure Barre classes that feature a mix of their branded offerings, including Classic, Define, and Pure Barre Align. When not doing these on-board low-impact, full-body workouts, other planned activities include Pure Barre-themed group events and excursions, Barre on the Beach, Pure Barre on the Piazza, sunrise and sunset outdoor classes, mixology and themed dining events.

 

Barre + Buti in Tulum

Host: Barre Centric

Location: Tulum, Mexico
Dates: November 13-17, 2024 (5 days/4 nights)
The Accommodations: Maya Tulum
Price: Prices range from $2150 per person for a triple room to $2950 for a single.

A $1000 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot. The final payment is due no later than August 13, 2024.

What’s Included:

  • 1-2 daily workout classes
  • Cenotes and ruins adventure day
  • Daily nutritious breakfast
  • Three group dinners plus one free night
  • Roundtrip transportation from Cancun (CUN) airport to/from the hotel
  • Daily resort and environmental fees are included

What’s Not Included: 

  • Additional optional activities like the Temazcal ceremony or spa services
  • Offsite dinner at Kin-Toh

What to expect:

Buffalo-based businesses Barre Centric and Raw Renewal Yoga have been teaming up for a few years, retreating to sunny destinations like Costa Rica, Belize, the Bahamas and Spain. Now, they’re heading to the beachside town of Tulum, Mexico, for their 4-night/5-day 2024 retreat.

Women on the Barre + Buti retreat eating at a dining table.

Photo: ketangafitness.com

 

Women sipping drinks out of a pineapple on the beach.

Photo: ketangafitness.com

 

This retreat will balance physical activity with fun adventures, all while making sure you have time for relaxation and restoration. You can expect daily classes featuring a mix of barre and yoga. When you’re not in class, you can snorkel the turquoise waters, explore the local shops and cafes in Tulum, sign up for a spa treatment, or experience a traditional Temazcal ceremony. Planned excursions include visiting the well-preserved ancient ruins of Coba and swimming through natural sinkholes.

 

Barre Studio’s Key Largo Retreat

Host: barre.studio

Location: Key Largo, Florida
Dates: April 26-28, 2024 (3 days/2 nights)
The Accommodations:  Reefhouse Resort & Marina 
Price: TBD. Prices will be based on double occupancy.

Registration opens on January 24, 2024. Follow @barrestudio4u on Instagram for more updates.

What’s Included:

  • Daily barre classes
  • Beach walks
  • Digital “detox”
  • journalling and self-growth opportunities
  • Hawaiian “talk story time”
  • Core strength test paddle boarding
  • Full resort access
  • Daily breakfast

What’s Not Included: 

  • Optional swim with dolphins activity

What to expect:

Here’s another inaugural retreat to tell you about. The business simply known as the Barre.Studio hosts barre and Pilates classes in two southwest Florida locations throughout the year, and now you can join them for a weekend retreat. The 3-day/2-night event will be just a few hours south of their home base, down in the beautiful Florida Keys.

There will be 10 spots available for the retreat, making it nice and intimate if that’s your jam. You’ll also do barre classes on the beach and by the pool with their new Sound Off Experience headsets. Since the owner Andrea is also trained in theLONDONmethod, she infuses the “original” Lotte Berk classes into her repertoire of offerings which means you always get the best of the American barre and original Lotte Berk/Esther Fairfax classes.

 

Reefhouse Key Largo promotional images

Photo: instagram.com/reefhousekeylargo

 

 

 

Escape to Tuscany with Barrefly London

Host: BarreFly London

Location: Tuscany, Italy
Dates: May 12-18, 2024 (7 days/6 nights)
The Accommodations: Villa Cecconi
Price: Standard single occupancy: £3200, shared: £2400, suite upgrade – single: £300, or shared: £150. All prices quoted are per person.​

What’s Included:

  • Sunrise and sunset barre and yoga classes
  • Wine tour and tasting
  • Day trips to Siena and to Radda in Chianti
  • Daily continental breakfast with fresh juices and healthy smoothies
  • Meals and snacks throughout the day
  • Airport transfer – see website for details

What’s Not Included: 

  • Optional personal training sessions with nutritional consultant Nesse

What to expect:

The sweeping hills of Tuscany are where you’ll find this retreat hosted by BarreFly London. If you like your fitness classes with savoury meals, wine, art, history and exploration that only a retreat in an Italian villa could bring, then this 5-star retreat is for you.

 

Villa Cecconi in Italy

Photo: Villa Cecconi (via Barrefly London)

Villa Cecconi dining area

Photo: Villa Cecconi (via Barrefly London)

Villa Cecconi pool

Photo: Villa Cecconi (via Barrefly London)

 

 

 

NRG Retreat

Host: NRG Barrebody

Location: El Goute, Marrakech
Dates: May 16-19, 2024 (4 days/3 nights)
The Accommodations: Villa El Goute
Price: TBD​

  • Details are limited as of the time this post is being published, but you can email the owner through the website to get more information about registering. Also, visit their Instagram page to see what past retreats looked like.

What to expect:

UK-based Fitness trainer Nathalie Errandonea and her NRG Barrebody business are returning to Marrakech after a successful 2023 event. From the looks of it, last year’s event looked dreamy. The location, the home-cooked food, and not to mention the fitness. Also, look out for their Sevilla NRG Retreat, which will take place from October 7-10, 2024.

Villa El Goute

Photo: retreats.nrgbarrebody.com

 

 

More Upcoming Retreats

Barre3’s Annual Retreat

No details have been announced as of today, but check back in May for exciting updates on where they’re headed next.

 

 

Do you know of any barre retreats planned for 2024 that we don’t have on our radar? Drop a comment below to let us know.

Jun 22
Heavy weights on the shelf at barre3

Beyond Signature Classes: How Barre Franchises Are Expanding Their Offerings

By Barre News, Barre3, Pure Barre, The Bar Method 2 Comments

A few months ago, when taking a class at my local barre3 studio, I noticed heavier weights on the shelf. Now this franchise has, since its inception, been offering clients comparatively lighter weights for their signature barre classes. That’s because traditionally, barre classes use lighter weights to help you focus on toning the right muscle groups more precisely. We’re talking about in the two to 5-pound range generally.

Sitting on the shelf were 12 and 15-pound weights, a considerable jump from those lighter sets. I also started noticing specialty mats around the perimeter of the room. The owner announced over the speaker that they are getting ready to roll out a new class format and to stay tuned for more details. I couldn’t help but wonder what it might be.

It turns out that those heavier sets of weights are for a brand new class format called b3 Strength, and the company has been testing out the format through their online platform since 2021. According to the official class description, it is designed to build strength in mind and body while moving slowly and with intention.

 

Heavy weights on a shelf at barre3

Weights sit on a shelf at a barre3 studio.

It’s not just at barre3. Major players in the barre franchise world, like Pure Barre and The Bar Method, have been adopting new class formats that cater to strength, cardio, stretching and other modalities.

Even though fitness franchises like Orange Theory and F45 Training are in different lanes, there are many clients I know who complement their barre activities with an additional modality or two on the side, so it came as no surprise to me when I heard Pure Barre announce earlier this year a new strength-based barre class called Pure Barre Define™ was going to be joining the suite of offerings. Similarly, The Bar Method announced they would be rolling out Bar Strength, which according to their Brand President Stephanie Schon, is an amplification of their signature barre exercises with weight work and circuit training.

For reference, when I refer to signature classes, I’m talking about the classic barre classes. Some franchises like Pure Barre consider their suite of offerings to include 5 signature classes, with their classic barre class being one of them.

 

barre3 strength class

Photo credit: Jenn Byrne

The History of Expansion Barre Classes

Let’s dig a little deeper into how these barre brands began to offer more than just signature barre classes.

The Bar Method

The Bar Method has been around since 2001, and so has their signature Bar Method class, followed two years later by Bar Advanced. A decade later, Bar Move was introduced, designed to keep clients moving with larger ranges of motion. In recent years we’ve seen the introduction of Bar Restore (2018), a 30-60-minute Bar Method class followed by a 15-60-minute Restore class and Barre Flow (2022) that incorporates Vinyasa Flow sequences.

That brings us to 2023. After a 10-year run, Bar Move was replaced with Bar Method Cardio earlier in the year. This class is designed to increase your heart rate and calorie burn.

The newest class in The Bar Method family is Bar Strength, a circuit training class with weights. Some classes might consist of exercises like weighted planks, rows, shoulder walks and lat pulls. They let you know when to go with the lighter and heavier set of weights.

Students at The Bar Method's Wayne, PA location exercising.

barre3

Launched in Portland, Oregon, barre3’s signature class has been their, shall you say, pièce de résistance since the beginning. The signature barre3 class has been combining strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness into a full-body balanced workout since 2008.

barre3 is somewhat unique in that their core product has mostly carried them through its 15-year history, and they haven’t ventured far from the Signature class much, at least in terms of in-studio offerings.

With the recent announcement of b3 Strength and b3 Cardio, we’re seeing a new era of barre3. b3 Strength is intended to focus on slow, intentional movement to help move safely with heavier weights while b3 Cardio is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance while increasing stamina and improving overall heart health.

“We designed this class to be accessible and safe for all, focusing on working in the mid-range heart rate zones where most health benefits are realized,” said barre3’s Subject Matter Expert: Body Mechanics and Training, Lisa Schale-Drake. “In this class we focus on the importance of internal measures of breath vs. technology readouts and how to move safely with impact and speed.”

 

barre3 strength class

Photo credit: Jenn Byrne

Pure Barre

Pure Barre launched onto the scene around the same time as The Bar Method with their signature barre class, now simply referred to as Classic™. You can read all about it here.

In 2015 Pure Barre brought out the platform props to offer clients bigger ranges of motion with the added element of cardio. Pure Barre Platform lasted a couple of years before being shelved. It was eventually replaced with a new signature class called Pure Barre Empower™ which is still on the schedule today.

A few years later, Refom came on the scene with the use of sliders and resistance bands. Reform has disappeared from some locations’ schedules as of late, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t return. It’s quite possible we may see their newest offering Pure Barre Define™ take its place since the classes have similar resistance training goals. Pure Barre declined to comment for this article when asked about Pure Barre Define™.

We can’t forget about Pure Barre Foundations™, which sounds like their classic class but is actually an introductory class that was brought in a few years ago to help new clients get familiar with the technique and is offered for free as a way of incentivizing people to try a Pure Barre class.

In the earlier part of 2022, they announced Pure Barre Align™ would be added to the roster. This was after they offered the stretch and restore-type format through special intensives, like pop-up classes. Pure Barre Align™ is an iteration of the Stretch and Restore classes.

That brings us to the latest Pure Barre offering, rolling out in the summer of 2023, Pure Barre Define™. This is their weight-based strength training class. Using heavier weights, clients will move through resistance training exercises using the principle of progressive overload.

 

What’s Behind the Evolution?

In my opinion, a few factors contribute to the diversity of classes. Firstly, client feedback plays an important part in dictating what gets on the schedule. Listening to clients was part of why you’re seeing new class offerings at barre3.

B3 Strength was an instant hit on our digital platform when it launched in 2021. Clients commented that b3 Strength was not only building their knowledge and confidence in lifting heavy weights but that they were feeling the results in their everyday lives. With excitement to try something new with a brand they trust, we knew that b3 Strength would be a success in the studio and an ideal complement to the barre3 Signature class.

– Lisa Schale-Drake, Subject Matter Expert: Body Mechanics and Training at barre3

The Bar Method was also paying close attention to what clients wanted. “Client feedback suggested that we needed to diversify our class format, so we introduced Bar Method Cardio,” said Brand President Stephanie Schon. “We learned from consumer data that our clients were unaware of the cardio workouts available to them in our barre programs. Despite offering Bar Move, we learned we needed to optimize the cardio class format to change this mindset.”

In my opinion, market trends also play a significant role in what gets rolled out. Stephanie Schon partially attributed market trends to why Bar Strength is now on their schedule. “Our market trend research led to the introduction of Bar Strength,” she said.

Exercise trends come and go; if clients can’t find what they’re looking for at your studio, they’ll go somewhere else. I believe we’re seeing more weight and resistance-training-infused barre classes because there is a lot of demand for those classes. In order to facilitate clients who might turn to other boutique studios for complimentary workouts, barre studios are trying to keep clients within their franchise by offering alternative classes to a straight-up classic barre class.

“Many clients informed us they had workout routines outside of The Bar Method and were looking for more variety in their classes.”

– Stephanie Schon, Brand President, The Bar Method

 

Clients taking a Bar Method class

Photo courtesy of The Bar Method

 

 

How Do Signature Barre Classes Fit Into The Mix?

Don’t panic! When I spoke to representatives from The Bar Method and barre3, they assured me that signature classes aren’t going anywhere. After all, it’s their bread and butter. Lisa Schale-Drake had this to say. “While barre3 Signature is a mainstay class offered at every barre3 studio, b3 Strength and b3 Cardio are optional classes for studio owners to add to their schedule as desired by their specific client base.”

She also added that the Signature class is always evolving. “For the past 15 years, we have continued to evolve the Signature class to meet our client’s needs and implement the latest scientific research in body mechanics. Our objective has and will always be to pursue clients’ needs and not fitness trends.”

Stephanie Schon of The Bar Method commented about how important it is to root all their classes in barre. “While we offer a diverse range of class formats at The Bar Method, it’s imperative all our offerings have a foundation in barre. Barre is the basis of everything we do – we not only incorporate real elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates into our workout techniques, but test our formats to ensure they’re both safe and effective before introducing them to clients.”

The Bar Method Charleston exterior

Final Impressions

Over the last few years, my observations have shown that the barre landscape is changing. Boutique studios that once had a narrow niche focus on one signature class or modality are branching out. Though we looked at the big three barre franchises in North America, if you look at other barre chains like The Barre Code, Neighborhood Barre and Physique 57, they’ve been offering classes like HIIT, Bootcamp and strength classes for years.

For the most part, these classes still incorporate barre exercises to some degree, maybe some more than others. The Barre Code’s Brawl class is a standalone cardio class that doesn’t have any barre elements in it.

I predict we will continue to see the landscape evolve and react to client feedback and market trends. I don’t believe signature classes are going anywhere. So long as there is demand for barre, studios will continue to offer their signature classes.

Do you think these barre franchises are heading in the right direction with these new class formats or will trying to appeal to everyone’s taste water down the brand? Are there any formats you miss that you wish would return from the barre class graveyard? Let me know in the comments.

Oct 12
Lovers at sunset

These Former Bachelor Contestants Love Barre! Find Out Why

By Barre Culture, Barre3, Pure Barre, The Bar Method No Comments

If you’re a fan of The Bachelor franchise like I am, you’ll definitely appreciate that a new season of The Bachelorette is set to hit the air on October 13. It’s no secret that most people who appear on the show are toned, so I wondered if any of them do barre workouts to stay in shape.

As I found out there were quite a few. Here are some of the women who consider barre a part of their fitness routine and what they like about it.

 

Tenley Leopold

Tenley Leopold (Molzahn at the time of filming) has made a few appearances on The Bachelor franchise throughout the years including on Jake Pavelka’s season of The Bachelor when she was the runner-up. She also appeared on the first season of Bachelor Pad and the second season of Bachelor in Paradise.

Tenley, a lifelong dancer calls barre “one of her favorite activities” and says “being at the barre feels like home.” From her Instagram account, we know that she has been attending Studio Barre Encinitas since at least 2016 and taught there for a period of time.

 

Tenley Leopold signing the barre at Studio Barre Encinitas

Source: instagram.com/tenleymolzahn

Tenley in the Studio Barre retail section.

Source: instagram.com/tenleymolzahn

Tenley Leopold barre selfie

Photo source: instagram.com/tenleymolzahn

 

Here’s what she told us about why she loves barre just before she had her baby.

“As a former professional dancer, Barre is a favorite workout of mine. I love how it targets different muscle groups, but keeps your body lean and strong like that dancers body! I especially love my Studio Barre workouts, I actually taught for quite awhile! The format of the class gets you straight to work, and still helps you reach cardio goals! Anybody can do it from home now too, with Studio Barre on Demand and every single class has so much energy and leaves you feeling it! I also love that Barre workouts are great for pregnancy, and can easily be modified for the season of life you’re in. I’m currently pregnant and cannot wait to be back to Barre full force!”

 

Amanda Stanton

Amanda appeared on Ben Higgins’ season of The Bachelor as well as Bachelor in Paradise twice. She’s an ambassador for Openfit which includes an at-home barre program led by Xtend Barre’s Andrea Rogers.

 

Amanda Stanton in athletic wear.

Source: instagram.com/amanda_stantonn

I love that they have Pilates and barre and it’s a celebrity trainer. These workouts are only 30 minutes long so they’re super quick but really effective and I love that you can do everything at home so you don’t really need any equipment. It’s literally like having a personal trainer and nutritionist at home.

 

Sydney Lotuaco

Sydney is a Bachelor in Paradise alum was a contestant on Colton’s season of The Bachelor. The former New York Knicks dancer was also most recently a Physique 57 teacher in New York City. She was often featured in their marketing materials and in their video content.

Sydney Lotuaco

Source: instagram.com/sydneylotuaco

Sydney Lotuaco at Physique 57

Source: instagram.com/sydneylotuaco

Sydney Lotuaco at Physique 57

Photo source: instagram.com/sydneylotuaco

I was a Senior trainer at Physique 57, teaching both in-studio and for our online platform. I love barre classes, but also love to incorporate all types of fitness in order to cross-train my body. Ultimately, I think it’s just best to move with efficiency while maintaining form and the easiest way to do that is when you love and are having fun while you’re doing it.

Upon leaving Physique 57 after 5 years of sculpting bodies and changing lives, she thanked the brand for making her stronger, giving her a voice and for those who trusted her with their own journey in fitness.

 

Tia Booth

The Bachelor in Paradise and Bachelor Season 22 contestant, is known to dabble in barre. Tia uses the Openfit app to take classes on occasion.

Tia Booth

Source: instagram.com/tiarachel91

“I can’t go to the gym right now and this is something for me that is doable,” says Tia, who uses the Openfit app to take barre and Pilates classes.

 

Molly Mesnick

Bellevue-based Molly Mesnick was the runner-up and then eventual fiancé and wife of Bachelor Jason Mesnick on his season of The Bachelor. She counts barre as a go-to workout among an assortment of other fitness modalities. She’s been known to make an appearance at Pure Barre Bellevue.

 

Molly Mesnick at Pure Barre

Source: instagram.com/mollymesnick

Molly Mesnick and friends at Pure Barre

Source: instagram.com/mollymesnick

 

Molly credits barre with helping her get toned while also being a nice compliment to other cardio workouts she likes doing, like SoulCycle.

 

Alayah Benavidez

The former Miss Texas USA was a contestant on Peter Weber’s season of The Bachelor. Though she doesn’t go anymore, she was known to frequent Pure Barre in Huebner Commons, before competing in Miss America.

 

Alayah Benavidez at Pure Barre

Source: instagram.com/alayahbenavidez

I don’t go to Barre anymore but I did love it when I would go. It was a great low impact workout that was always super challenging and worked muscles that I wouldn’t normally think to target while helping me get leaner and stronger! I loved it.

 

Desiree Siegfried

The Bachelorette from Season 9 has been doing barre for years. When she lived in Seattle she would frequent the now-shuttered Bar Method – Eastside location, especially in the lead up to her wedding to contestant Chris Siegfried. Since the lockdown, she has been doing more online classes, and Barre3’s online program is part of her fitness routine.

Working with a trainer to get wedding-ready pushed her to lift heavier weights and to go longer on workouts she has said.

 

Desiree and Lindzi

Former Bachelor contestants Lindzi Cox (left) and Desiree Siegfried (center) at The Bar Method in Seattle back in 2014. Photo by Andria Lindquist

 

Desiree Siegfried

Source: instagram.com/desireesiegfried

 

Annaliese Puccini

The two-time Bachelor in Paradise contestant was on Arie’s season of The Bachelor. On several occasions, she was spotted with her mom at Barre3 San Mateo.

 

Annaliese Puccini with friends

Source: instagram.com/annaliesep

Mar 12

The Definitive Guide to Online Barre Workouts

By Barre Culture, Barre franchise information, Barre3, Exercises, Most requested, Pure Barre, The Bar Method 24 Comments

The workout DVD, compared to live streaming workouts seems like an ancient artifact that is collecting more dust than dollars for studios these days. Like every industry that has been impacted by the digital revolution, the fitness industry is indeed not immune to disruption. Though the DVD is undoubtedly still being promoted in studios and online, it is slowly being pushed aside to make way for the more popular monthly subscription-based model and streaming workouts.

On-demand workouts are a dime a dozen these days, as many barre studios are wising up to the idea that their clients for many reasons can’t always make it to a live workout.

 

Why online barre?

Whether you are travelling for business, on vacation, a new mom, or just would prefer to workout in the comfort of your living room, there a many advantages to remote classes.

For one, all you need is an internet connection, a reasonable amount of floor space and some comfortable clothes to workout in. You decide when your workout begins, so you are not at the mercy of the studio schedule.

On the flip side, it takes a lot of discipline to commit to at-home fitness classes. For me, I find I don’t push myself as much when I don’t have an instructor in front of me to go through the workout together with.

Use the list below to find an online-based workout that is right for you.

Also, a heads up that there are one or two affiliate links on the page, so if you do happen to make a purchase after clicking on them, I will make a small commission from the sale. It helps pay for the cost to run the site and is not necessarily an endorsement for the product(s).

 

Pure Barre GO

Where: purebarre.com/go

What: Über popular franchise Pure Barre has recently updated and rebranded their online portal from Pure Barre On Demand to Pure Barre GO. They have online workouts for diehards who can’t make it to any of their over 500 locations across North America. The videos are packaged in several different increments, from 10 minutes to a full hour with live classes streaming throughout the month. They also have pre/postnatal workouts. 

You can sign up through your local Pure Barre, or through the corporate site, just search Pure Barre GO in the locations section. If you’re a Pure Lifestyle member, Pure Barre GO will replace your Pure Barre On Demand access and remain as a grandfathered perk of your membership.

Price: Contact your local studio for membership options.



 

 

 

The Bar Method Online

Where: barmethod.com/bar-online

What: The Bar Method offers an alternative to their popular in-studio workouts with a vast collection of videos to choose from. A number of their top instructors lead various workouts, so you can stick to your favourite class or mix things up with creative and challenging sequences. Class lengths vary from 20 to 60 minutes. Take advantage of their 14-day trial before committing to a monthly subscription plan.

Price: $19/month.

 

The Dailey Method Online

Where: thedaileymethod.com/online

What: The Dailey Method‘s subscription service offers clients an ever-expanding library in a variety of lengths and Dailey class formats with new content being added weekly. From Dailey Barre to interval workouts and restorative classes, there’s something for every speed. For more on The Dailey Method, you can read my interview with Jill Dailey.

Price: $20.00 month allows you to select from pre-recorded or live classes, depending on your preference. There’s a free 14-day trial if you would like to sample the workouts before you commit.

 

The Dailey Method

 

 

Barre Variations

Where: barrevariations.com

What: Entrepreneur Michelle DuVall’s impressive library of at-home workout videos appeals to both students and barre instructors. You can purchase a monthly subscription or rent the workouts of your choice à la carte. New videos are added monthly, plus workshops to further your knowledge and training are scheduled regularly.

Price: VIP Monthly Memberships go for $15/month

 

Michelle DuVall of Barre Variations at the barre.
Photo courtesy of Barre Variations.

 

 

Physique 57 On Demand

Where: ondemand.physique57.com

What: No equipment is necessary for Physique 57‘s 80+ videos and programs that come in various intervals of 10, 15, 30, 45 and 57 minutes. Browse workouts in their library based on your goals and create playlists for different exercises.

Price: $29.95/month but the price comes down to $19.95/month if you commit to a multi-month plan.

 

Physique 57 On Demand Survey


Physique 57’s On Demand service surveys people when they sign up so they can be matched with videos that meet their workout goals.

 

Barre3 Online Workouts

Where: barre3.com/online-workouts

What: Yoga-inspired barre brand, Barre3 has a vast collection of classes as part of their on-demand service. New videos are uploaded every week, so the content remains current and fresh. Their video library may be large, but it comes with a steeper price tag. Barre3’s on-demand service is also one of the most expensive on the list. Take advantage of their 15-day trial before committing to a subscription.

Price: $29/month.

 

Barre3 Online Workouts
Source: Youtube

 

 

Exhale On Demand

Where: ondemand.exhalespa.com

What: Mind/body company Exhale Spa has Exhale On Demand, which features new barre, yoga and cardio workouts each week. They have a generous 30-day free trial, so you can test out their service.

Price: $26.45/month or $264.64/year

 

Exhale On Demand barre class
Exhale On Demand

 

 

Xtend Barre Online

Where: videos.xtendbarre.com

What: Xtend Barre has successfully franchised their business from London, England to Sydney, Australia and has been part of the at-home workout game for many years now. Their videos are more compact, with videos ranging from 10 to 20 minutes, so if you feel like you just need smaller cardio bursts, this might be the right subscription for you.

Price: $19/month, $85/6 months or $145/year.

 


Forme Barre Fitness

Where: Forme Barre Fitness Virtual Studio

What: East Coast barre brand Forme Barre Fitness just launched its own virtual studio featuring a mixture of on-demand and live-streaming classes after having teamed up with NEOU in the past. Now you can take a variety of their alignment-focused classes including their full-length, 60-minute Forme Method classes, their Forme Focus classes, which are shorter in length and focus on specific body parts, and their Forme Blend classes which feature a combination of ballet and cardio. New content is added multiple times per week.

Price: $49.99 per month, with a free 7-day trial.

 

Facebook Image for Forme Barre Fitness

Source: formebarre.com

 

 

Barre Where You Are

Where: barrewhereyouaresc.com

What: Online-based video streaming service Barre Where You Are will make you feel like your instructor is right there with you! A subscription includes access to signature (full-length) and express classes, plus modification options, a breakdown of barre form and terminology and a mixture of different yoga classes. New classes are added monthly.

Price: A monthly subscription is $14.99 and a yearly subscription goes for $164.99. BWYA has a free 7-day trial so you can test out the workouts before committing to a subscription. 

A woman doing an online barre workout at home

Photo: barrewhereyouaresc.com

 

 

Silhouette by Alexis 

Where: silhouettebyalexis.com

What: If you’re craving a full-body barre workout that has more of a cardio lean, then Silhouette by Alexis gives members access to over 50 hours of workouts with new content posted weekly. The Silhouette Slick Library includes videos organized by arms, legs, abs, planks, dance cardio, and back strengthening workouts. The Silhouette Signature Library consists of full 40-minute classes. Your subscription allows you to also receive access to meditations, and soon-to-be-released pre and postnatal classes and information. Members can access video content anytime and on multiple devices, as the workouts are optimized for any laptop or phone. 

Need a little guidance? Alexis releases her personal schedule each week, so if you need some inspiration, take a page out of her playbook and follow her suggested routine, which usually consists of a combination of low impact and high-intensity workouts. 

Price: The monthly price is $9.99 or if you opt for the yearly subscription of $95.00, you’ll shave off a bit of money. A 7-day free trial at both the monthly and yearly level is available if you would like to try before you buy.

 

Promotional images for Silhouette by Alexis

Source: silhouettebyalexis.com

 

 

The Barrecore Method On Demand

Where: barrecore.com/onlineworkouts

What: London-based Barrecore has lots of video content via their on-demand service. Options available include: BarreSIGNATURE, BarreASANA, BarreFORM, BarreEXPRESS and BarreSWEAT among others. You’ll find workouts in various lengths from 5 minutes to a full hour. 

Price: £25/month. There’s a 2-week free trial available.

 

Source: barrecore.com

 

 

theLONDONmethod

Where: theLONDONmethod

What: The ladies of theLONDONmethod are champions of Lotte Berk and her method, which was really the catalyst for many Americanized barre methods you know and love today. Having been taught by Lotte’s daughter Esther Fairfax directly, they are on a mission to pass on all they know and love about this original technique. 

They have two online options. The first is TLM TV. This is an online subscription service where you can get access to pre-recorded videos. It’s also a great way to get a history lesson on the original method. 

Price: Prices will range, depending on whether you want to pay for TLM TV or their live-streaming classes. TLM TV goes for $29.99/month or $330.00 for the year. If you’d like to get access to their live classes, membership options range from a $50 2-week unlimited “tourist” option to an unlimited autopay option for $175/month, with other options at varying levels of commitment in between.


 

Y2B Fit Online

Where: y2bfit.com

What: Y2B Fit has a number of online options available for purchase. Most are time-based, so you can decide how long you would like access to the content. Options available include yoga and barre, postnatal barre and core, a live streaming option and an online fitness coaching option among other products.

Price: Prices range from $2.99 for one day of access to a 90-day option at $119.99.

 

Crystal Widmann of Y2BFit

Photo: Y2B Fit

 

The Ballet Spot

Where: theballetspot.com

What: NYC and LA-based adult ballet fitness studio, The Ballet Spot is now completely online with a mix of live-streaming and on-demand options. They offer 30 weekly interactive live stream classes over Zoom ranging from Cardio Ballet to Total Body Barre, Ballet Stretch, Ballet Sculpt, and more, all taught by knowledgeable and experienced professional dancers. No prior dance or barre experience is needed for any of their classes.

Price: New clients can try two live stream classes for the price of one – $5/class, $10 total, or three days of unlimited live streams for only $21. On-demand rentals of class recordings are also available for $5/class or $25/week for unlimited access to over 40 classes.

 

The Ballet Spot barre class

Source: Viciedo Photography via theballetspot.com

 
 

Studio Barre On Demand

Where: studiobarreondemand.com

What: California-based Studio Barre just launched its on-demand service. Workouts vary in length from 25-minute “quickie” workouts to 60-minute full-length workouts. Memberships come with access to their private Facebook group.

Price: $29 for the month, with a pay-as-you-go membership or pay $299 for the year outright and save the equivalent of 2 months worth of fees. For anyone who wants to try it out first, there’s a 7-day free trial. 

 

Studio Barre On Demand promotional image

Source: instagram.com/studiobarreondemand

 

 

barreALLEY

Where: barrealley.com

What: Touted as “your virtual barre studio” barreALLEY is always updating its online library. Notably, they delete their older content after a few days to ensure the content is always fresh. There are 7 programs to choose from, depending on your level of commitment. Access to the private Facebook group is complimentary with all packages.

Price: Prices will range, depending on whether you want to pay a one-time fee, or sign up for a monthly subscription. The basic product is a one-time fee of $20.00 for one month of access, all the way to a yearly subscription which costs $40/month or an annual fee of $480. For anyone who wants to try it out first, there’s a 7-day free trial. 

 

WildHeart Canmore

Where: wildheartcanmore.com

What: Situated in Canmore, Alberta in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, WildHeart Canmore is a yoga and barre studio that offers over 100 on-demand classes, with new content being added each week. Clients receive access to a variety of yoga and barre classes that vary in length from 5 – 60 minutes, with options ranging from upper and lower body workouts to cardio-based classes and stretch and restore, among others.

Price: $24.99 per month. There is a 7-day free trial available.

The exterior of WildHeart Canmore, a yoga and barre studio in the Rocky Mountains of Canada.

Source: Kelly Schovanek for WildHeart Canmore


The Barre Code On-Demand

Where: thebarrecode.com/on-demand

What: Fast-growing fitness brand The Barre Code is extending its offering by taking its popular classes online, including their Barre, HIIT, Strength and Restorative workouts. 

Classes are available via SweatWorking, a third-party app that will house their workouts that vary in length from 5 to 55 minutes.

Price: $9.99 to $19.99/month + tax (depending on location) for non-members to access 80+ digital workouts with new content being added each month.

 

 

Barre Life

Where: barrelife.intelivideo.com

What: The Southern Ontario fitness studio offers clients 24/7 access to a variety of workouts including Barre Fusion, Mat Pilates, Classic Barre and Sculpt & Barre. There’s no trial, but there’s a 22-minute preview that you can watch to get a feel for the type of workouts they offer.

Price: $29.99 CAD/month

 

Neighborhood Barre Online

Where: neighborhoodbarreonline.vhx.tv

What: The Tennessee-based franchise has a library of online workouts that are frequently updated. 

Price: $18.55/month or $210.63/year after the 14-day free trial.

Screenshot of a Neighborhood Barre Online class

Photo: neighborhoodbarre.com

 

 

Vibe Barre

Where: vibebarrestudio.com

What: Mesa, Arizona’s Vibe Barre hadn’t even had a chance to open before the state shut down again, but that hasn’t stopped Victoria and the team from offering live stream options to her new clientele. Class options include Barre Burn, Barre Control and High Fitness, a cardio-infused, high-intensity workout.

Price: Any packages purchased during the shutdown can be used for in-studio classes once they open up. Prices range from a single drop-in at $18 to $139/month for unlimited classes ($119 autopay). Check out their newbie 3 classes for $20 special. Your first class is also complimentary.

 

Vibe barre staff pose for a photo during a pre-opening celebration.

The Vibe Barre crew pose for a photo during a pre-opening celebration.
Source: instagram.com/vibe_barre

 

 

TriTone Triple Barre Online

Where: tritonefit.com

What: A combination of on-demand and live streaming options are now available from Naples, Florida-based TriTone Triple Barre, who are best known for their Triple Barre Toning System and aquamarine and silver colour scheme. On-demand options include full 60-minute classes and 20-minute sculpts. Alternatively, if you are into live-streaming workouts, you can join their in-studio classes virtually, 6 days a week. 

Price: Access to the virtual on-demand platform goes for $39 per month or $339 annually. Live-streaming classes can be purchased separately. Single classes go for $25 each. Other class package options are available. There’s a 7-day free trial for anyone who wants to test before they buy.

 

TriTone Triple Barre in Naples, Florida

Source: instagram.com/tritone.triple.barre

 

 

Leah Sarago

Where: leahsaragofitness.vhx.tv

What: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Leah Sarag has over 300 workouts in Ballet Body® and Iron Barre® available to stream. Subscribers also receive access to new workouts and training plans, designed for all levels.

Price: $14 per month after a free 7-day trial.

 

Leah Sarago instructing a barre class

Source: instagram.com/leahsaragofitness

 

 

Fluidity Barre On Demand

Where: online.fluidity.com

What: Touted as the only studio-quality barre workout for the home, this on-demand service is part of the larger Fluidity program that was launched by Michelle Austin. The online workouts are intended to be used alongside their Fluidity Barre product, which is comprised of a barre made of wood and a cushioned mat that is upheld by double beams. The on-demand service can be purchased as part of their full suite product offering (barre + mat, ball, pump, DVDs, bands, and healthy eating guide), or on its own.

Price: $30 per month, or $300 for the year.  

 

 

The Ballet Physique

Where: streaming.theballetphysique.com

What: The Ballet Physique may just have a one-room barre studio in Littleton, Colorado but they have quite a comprehensive library of content through their online streaming service. Subscribe to their on-demand service and you’ll receive unlimited access to over 100 workouts, with new content added each Monday.

You can choose from a variety of lengths depending on whether you want to fit in a quickie workout or a full-length studio class. Their content can be streamed from your platform of choice, computer, tablet, smartphone, or tv streaming device.

Price: $19.99 – $24.99 per month, depending on your level of commitment. There is a free 14-day trial for newcomers.

 

A woman stretches on the floor of The Ballet Physique studio in Littleton, Colorado

Source: instagram.com/theballetphysique

 


Red Relevé

Where: redreleve.com

What: Ballet meets burlesque in this steamy signature workout from professional dancer and choreographer Byron Quiros.

Price: Get your inner Fosse on with $11.oo workouts. 

 

Women from the Red Relevé program, do a ballet meets burlesque workout.

Source: instagram.com/redreleve

 

The Charlie Barre

Where: thecharliebarre.com

What: The West Virginia-based studio has ramped up their online video efforts, and are providing clients with various subscription-based options. 


Price: Online memberships are available to view their virtual classes at several price points.
$70 for one month, or $60/month for 6 months, or $50/month for one year of access.

 

Killed By Kiki

Where: killedbykiki.com

What: Don’t be intimidated by the name, Killed By Kiki is a warm and inviting online option hosted by Kyra (Kiki) Christopher, a New York City-based fitness instructor whose CV includes time spent teaching at Exhale and Pop Physique among other places. 

A self-professed purveyor of bad jokes, Kiki will have you smiling during class which may or may not help you forget just how hard she is working you.

Price: Rates vary depending on your commitment, from $15 for a drop-in class to $135 for a 10-class pack. Both group and private classes are available.

 

 

Killed By Kiki Instagram Image

Source: instagram.com/killed.by.kiki

 

 

Barre Body Studio On Demand

Where: barrebodystudio.com/ondemand

What: Calgary, Alberta’s Barre Body Studio offers on-demand classes through their online site. Classes range from low-impact to high-intensity and are available at varying lengths from quick 10-minute workouts to full 60-minute classes. Membership comes with access to their Facebook group for additional support and motivation. A sample 15-minute workout is available on their site. 


Price: 19.99 per month or $199.99 per year. A 7-day free trial is available.

 

 

Ballet Beats

Where: balletbeats.com

What: This fun, energetic workout was created to break down barriers, and make ballet fitness accessible to everyone. Their online subscription service offers unlimited access to video content that consists of 30-40 minute Ballet Beats® videos, 20-25 minute cardio videos, and “in-studio” workouts which are refreshed monthly. Specialty classes and ongoing technique videos are occasionally added. 


Price: Online memberships are $24.99 per month or $250.00 per year. You can try out their service for free, for 7 days. They are also currently offering 50% off your first month with the code: FEELGOODATHOME

 

UpBeat Barre

Where: upbeatbarre.com

What: Designed for instructors but open to everybody, the online portal houses pre-recorded and live-streaming options. New choreography and Spotify playlists are released each week and are intended to help inspire moves and format options for your own workouts. In addition to the video content, notes, tips, modifications, and online support are available if you need assistance with designing classes.

Price: For $12.95/month or $119.95 for an annual subscription, you’ll receive unlimited access to their entire library. They also currently have a great founders rate of $9.95/month, or $99.95/year.

Four women doing a barre workout, with green bender balls behind their knees.

Source: upbeatbarre.com

 

CarmelBarre

Where: carmelbarrelive.com

What: California’s CarmelBarre has a subscription-based video service that allows users to workout along with live and pre-recorded videos. Multiple classes are added weekly. 


Price: Access to their online library is $20/month. There is a complimentary 7-day trial, and you can cancel anytime.

 

Barre Beautiful

Where: barrebeautiful.com

What: If you’re looking for a workout with more of a traditional ballet focus, then Toronto’s Barre Beautiful‘s newly-launched online service might be right for you.  

Price: Their video subscription is currently priced at $40/month, and the drop-in rate is only $5/class.

 

Youpila

Where: youpila.de

What: German-based fitness brand Youpila has YOUPILA® WORKOUTS ON DEMAND that includes barre, Pilates, yoga, stretching and pre and post-natal classes to choose from. Classes are taught in German, FYI, however if you’re not fluent in the language, it’s still easy to follow along with their fun classes. 

Price: Rates are based on the length of subscription you commit to. One month is €59, 3 months is €49 per month, and 6 months is €39 per month. 

 

The Belle Bod

Where: ondemand.thebellebod.com

What: The popular Canadian brand Barre Belle that has taken Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto by storm, has an equally sweat-friendly version of their workouts online through their on-demand service. Expect a bit of dance-infused barre and interval training-based workouts to get your heart rate up and your body toned. 

Price: Access to their online library starts at $20.00/month with a free 7-day trial. 

 

Free Resources

Barre Fitness’ YouTube Channel

Canada’s largest barre brand, Barre Fitness has a tonne of free online workouts via its YouTube channel. 

MOVE with michelle

Fitness trainer Michelle Carrillo has an assortment of workouts in varying lengths on her YouTube channel.

 

Additional Resources

Not necessarily paid and not necessarily free, this is where I’m listing additional resources and content that has become available to consume as part of the response to COVID-19.

The Barre Standard

Based out of Arvada, Colorado, the independent studio has been producing online classes for anyone to participate in. Book through Mindbody via their website. There’s also complimentary live-streaming workouts on their Instagram profile.

Barre Centric

Western New York-based Barre Centric host live-stream classes and also regularly update content on their YouTube channel. 

 

 

Disclaimer: This article uses an affiliate link. 

Jul 16
Denver

Barre City: Denver, Colorado

By Barre City Spotlight, Barre3, Pure Barre, The Bar Method No Comments

When you’re a city that’s surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, there’s no shortage of gorgeous ski resorts, golf courses and hiking trails. However, as much as there is an abundance of outdoor activity to keep you occupied, people in Denver head into any of the two dozen barre studios in Denver and the surrounding area.

From familiar chains like Pure Barre, The Bar Method and Barre3 to local favourites like Barre Forte and The Ballet Physique, Denver offers residents more than two dozen options to choose from.

So what makes Denver a barre-loving city? Let’s explore what Denver has to offer.

Why is Denver Considered a Barre City?

It’s (partly) home to Pure Barre

Not only will you find a handful of Pure Barre studios throughout the Denver area, but the city is also the home to their corporate headquarters. The head office is where they run operations for the company, for the nearly 500 locations across North America.

Though there is a corporate training facility in Spartanburg, SC, Denver is also home to a training center for instructors and studio owners.

ure Barre Training Facility Denver

Photo via Instagram: @nmallmendinger

 

The studio is like a second home for regulars

When I went out to Denver in early February, I got to see first-hand how passionate locals are for the barre workout. At every studio I stopped into you could see how connected the community was with their local studios. It wasn’t just the workout that was drawing people in. Regulars were gabbing with each other before class and were hanging around the studio up to 30 minutes after a class ended to connect with the owners, instructors and other students. Classes were full and some even had wait lists.

There’s a studio on every corner

Okay, I’m exaggerating a little but boutique fitness studios are everywhere in Denver and barre is right up there in popularity with yoga, pilates and crossfit. No matter which part of the city you are in, you are most likely a stone’s throw away from a studio. The high concentration of studios is even more obvious in the suburbs. In Highlands Ranch alone, there are four different studios within a few miles of each other. When I visited, Studio Barre was just about to open their doors in Highlands Ranch.

Barre Studios in Denver

 

 

Barre Forte's LoHi location.

Barre Forte’s LoHi location.

 

Barre Forte's LoHi location.

Barre Forte’s LoHi location.

 

Barre Forte's Southmoor/Cherry Hills location.

Barre Forte’s Southmoor/Cherry Hills location.

 

Barre Forte's Southmoor/Cherry Hills location.

Barre Forte’s Southmoor/Cherry Hills location.

 

The exterior and interior of The Barre Code Downtown Denver location.

The Barre Code Downtown Denver location.

 

The interior of The Barre Code Downtown Denver location.

The interior of The Barre Code Downtown Denver location.

 

The Bar Method's Denver-Stapleton location featuring exterior and interior shots.

The Bar Method’s Denver-Stapleton location.

 

Barre Forte's Highlands Ranch location featuring exterior and interior shots.

Barre Forte’s Highlands Ranch location

 

Barre Forte's Highlands Ranch location

Barre Forte’s Highlands Ranch location

 

Dec 06

Barre City: Portland, Oregon

By Barre City Spotlight, Barre3, Pure Barre No Comments

Portland, Oregon, a city of just 640,000 seems like it has more barre studios per capita than larger cities like Manhattan, LA or London. When I visited last summer, I couldn’t get over the number of barre businesses in town. You have all of the major players like Pure Barre, Barre3, The Bar Method and at the time Xtend Barre. As well as some local favourites like Industrial Barre. Side note: I wrote a whole article about how I was convinced that Portland, Oregon is the barre capital of the world. If you’re interested in some related reading, check this out.

Portland Pearl District

 

So what makes this city standout as a barre-friendly town? First of all Barre3 was founded here in 2008 and also has their headquarters in Portland. They are by far the biggest player in town, with 5 of their 123 locations in the city and surrounding area.

Their flagship location is a beautiful space outfitted with two studios. Upon walking up to the entrance I was instantly drawn to their floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around the studio. Their reception area has the latest in athletic wear along with a large play lounge where parents can drop off their children while they workout.

Not only can you find Barre3’s flagship in the Pearl District but they have a handful of other locations in the surrounding area, which include: SE 22nd Avenue and Division Street, Kruse Village, Cedar Mill and North Williams Avenue near the corner of North Shaver. This also happens to be the company headquarters.

An image of the Barre3 flagship studio in Portland, Oregon.

The Barre3 flagship studio in Portland, Oregon.

Barre 3 in the Park

With an average 280 classes taught per week, Barre3 definitely has the largest presence in the city in terms of brand awareness. When I was there, they were hosting a Barre3 in the Park event. It literally took over the entire Fields Park, a nearby green space a few blocks from their Pearl District location. Hundreds of people came out to watch Barre3 founder Sadie Lincoln teach a class.

Trailing behind Barre3 in terms of popularity is Portland’s Industrial Barre, which has all three of their locations in the city. It has one of the more beautifully appointed interiors, with its exposed beams, branded wallpaper and recycled construction materials. You can read more about that in my post about the most stylish barre studios in the world.

An exterior shot of Industrial Barre in Portland, Oregon

The lobby at Industrial Barre in Portland, Oregon

The entrance at Industrial Barre in Portland, Oregon

Industrial Barre studio interior at the NE Broadway location in Portland, Oregon.

Source: Industrial Barre

Just down the road from Industrial Barre on NE Broadway Street is Pure Barre, a staple of most American cities, so no surprise they have two studios in this mid-size city. Their other location is in the popular Pearl District, along with The Bar Method which has a presence along NW Hoyt Street.

Pure Barre exterior Portland

Other notable local studios include: The Pilates Barre and Mod Physique.

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