Pure Barre

Reviews

• DD

  Dhammadīpā

  Jul 31, 2025
  5.0
  The instructors, staff, and participants are friendly, engaging, and supportive of one another. The facility is always clean. I always leave with a smile on my face and feeling that I did something good for my health and wellbeing. I'm glad that I'm a part of this community, who know me as Melissa, and I highly recommend it.
• IE

  Ivana Escobar

  Jul 23, 2025
  5.0
  I recently got a class pass, and it’s been such a wonderful experience to explore different studios. I must say, this one has truly captured my heart. The staff here are incredibly kind, and the atmosphere is uplifting and supportive. Every class is a delightful experience! I always leave feeling both zen and empowered, which is such a beautiful combination. It’s a place that really nurtures both the body and spirit.
• SS

  Shelley Shadron

  Sep 16, 2018
  5.0
  Great studio! Clean and friendly—definitely recommend
• MM

  Maria

  Nov 1, 2017
  5.0
  I love Pure Barre. It's done wonders for my body and self esteem. The instructors at the Alexandria studio are great, hands on, and helpful in making sure your practice is getting you closer to your goals!
• AW

  Alice Wang

  Oct 8, 2014
  4.0
  My overall experience with Pure Barre exercise is probably a 3/3.5 at best; however, the instructor, staff, and location are definitely a 4. Lately, I'm been trying to explore different forms of exercise and barre has exploded in the last couple of years. Just like yoga and pilates did years ago, barre has introduced people to a form of exercise that can help you achieve a strong, sculpted body. And just like yoga and pilates, barre has a huge loyal fan base even in the celebrity world. So of course, everyone and their mother, sister, and coworker flocked to barre and whether it's big fitness studios like Pure Barre or smaller boutiques, barre has dominated. So I thought, "If you can't beat them, join them." And I did. I bought my first class for $15. But then a week later, Gilt City offered a promotion package for unlimited two weeks of classes at half the cost. I bought that package as well. Now, I should have read the fine print more carefully because I thought the two weeks would be activated when I took my first class. However, it was actually activated the day it was applied to my account. Therefore, it was activated prior to my trip abroad and I just got back, took one class, and found out the package expires in a few days. Not great. Anyways, that sidebar aside, I took my first class last night and my instructor was Amanda D. The studio is new and very clean. When you walk in, the reception is immediately to your right, bathrooms to the left, and some cubbies to the left of reception along with a few items for sale like t-shirts and water bottles with the Pure Barre logo. The studio is directly in front, a large open space with mirrors on three sides and barres fixed to the wall. It's carpeted and the studio requires wearing special "grippy" socks. You can purchase these socks at the front desk ($12) if you don't have any of your own. I arrived about 10 minutes before class started and because I was new, I had to fill out a waiver and Amanda spoke to me and another newcomer before class began. She was friendly and helpful before and throughout class. Everyone around me were regulars so as soon as the music started, they knew what to do. I followed a step behind but the moves weren't too complicated. No less than 5 minutes in, my abs were already starting to get sore. Wow. That's never happened before. We used weights, balls, and stretch bands. Class is 55 minutes long and includes upper body (using weights), lower body (barre exercises), and floor work (using stretch bands and includes abdominal exercises). Amanda walked around and corrected people's stances throughout class. Even though the movements involved in barre are quite small, the impact they have on my abs, thighs, and everywhere else is significant. I could feel every muscle working even in the smallest rotations made. Less is more never applied more than in this studio. This barre class combined elements of pilates into the workout. The exercises and moves challenged stability and balance. I can see why people swear by barre exercises to get the ultimate dancer's body. My body ached after class but it was a good kind of ache. If it wasn't for the fact that my two weeks of unlimited classes are more or less gone and I still have zumba classes I need to go to, I would sign up for another barre class or two. Amanda was very helpful and welcoming. I appreciated her helping me out with some of the positions. If you're in the market for a workout that gives you a slender, strong dancer's body, then I recommend trying Pure Barre. I've heard from regulars that by going 3x a week, they see results pretty fast. It's a good 55-minute workout and this studio is new, clean, and full of great instructors. Sign up early because classes become full fast!

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