Find a barre class in Washington, DC

Find barre classes in Washington, DC

Find barre classes in Washington, DC

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Top 10 barre classes in Washington, DC

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Pago Management Llc Eva Lasante Fitness

Pago Management Llc Eva Lasante Fitness

New on Lessons
Offers online services
5+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
La Sante’ Fitness offers private (1:1) and semi-private (group) training for students of all ages (5 years and up) and all fitness levels. We offer a positive fitness experience with customized programming based on each student’s fitness goals and needs. La Sante’ Fitness has also partnered with a holistic weight loss physician to meet the overall health and fitness needs of each student. At La Sante Fitness we enjoy helping our students achieve their health and fitness goals in a positive environment. We also enjoy seeing our students exceed their expectations and reaching their health and fitness goals. Their success is our success....
B. Fit

B. Fit

New on Lessons
19+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Founded in 2006, B Fit is Washington, D.C.'s original barre studio. B Fit offers a challenging and fast-paced ballet barre workout, driven by music and personal guidance. Their technique focuses on targeted muscle isolation and muscle-exhausting repetitions. B Fit's mission is to empower its clients to be strong, focused, and energized. Serving the District of Columbia and surrounding areas, B Fit is committed to providing a unique and dynamic fitness experience.
Fuse Pilates Foxhall

Fuse Pilates Foxhall

New on Lessons
14+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Fuse Pilates, established in 2005 and located in Washington, D.C., offers an innovative approach to Pilates that combines elements of yoga, cardio, and barre. Known for its unique Fuse Ladder workout, the studio also provides mat Pilates classes, private and semi-private training, and rehabilitation work. Fuse Pilates is driven by customer requests, ensuring a tailored workout experience that aims to build functional strength, flexibility, and a beautifully toned physique. Rated as the Best Pilates Studio in DC in 2016 and 2017, Fuse Pilates promises a fun, challenging workout atmosphere that caters to both beginners and fitness enthusiasts.
Fuel Body Lab

Fuel Body Lab

New on Lessons
Serves Washington, DC
Fuel Body Lab, founded in 2011, is a Pilates studio located in Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas. They specialize in private sessions on the cadillac, reformer, chair & mat, as well as group Pilates, Barre, Sculpt, Tabata, and Trampoline classes. Their energetic and fun classes are designed to challenge you physically and mentally, with an emphasis on personal growth and improvement. Fuel Body Lab is more than a Pilates studio; they are a community where people can work hard, have fun, and become stronger versions of themselves.
Pure Barre

Pure Barre

New on Lessons
Serves Washington, DC
Pure Barre Arlington | Clarendon, located in Arlington, Virginia, offers a unique full-body workout inspired by yoga, Pilates, and ballet. Their comprehensive classes are designed to target various muscles using precise, small movements. With a range of modifications available, they cater to all fitness levels. The studio is part of a larger Pure Barre franchise with over 500 locations across North America, demonstrating their wide-reaching success and popularity. Join their supportive community and transform both physically and mentally.
Wanda Woman Enterprises, LLC

Wanda Woman Enterprises, LLC

New on Lessons
13+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Founded in 2012, Work It! Studio is situated in Washington, DC, and serves the surrounding areas. More than just a fitness studio, Work It! Studio is a community that promotes lifelong wellness for all family members. Offering an array of activities from popular group classes like Zumba Fitness, Piloxing, Yoga, to international dances like Belly Dance, Samba, Dancehall Fusion, and innovative classes like the signature WandaWoman Dance Aerobics. Work It! Studio also provides personalized wellness programs, including personal training and nutrition counselling, to help you reach your fitness and health goals. It's not just a place to workout, i
Pulse Fitness

Pulse Fitness

New on Lessons
13+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Whether it's living life to the fullest, overcoming pain or injury, or reaching your peak performance. Pulse is dedicated to getting you there intact. Our instructors don't just lead classes-they take your wellness seriously and stand beside every individual who comes in our doors. Our passion is for making a positive difference in your life, according to your aims. Pulse is built on the principle that you can have it all in one place-top instructors who really care, the full range of equipment and classes, multiple fitness studios, and workouts on the cutting edge of exercise. It's my passion to make sure you always walk out with a smil...
Studio Body Logic

Studio Body Logic

New on Lessons
29+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Studio Body Logic, founded in 1996, serves the Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia areas. As Northern Virginia's first Authentic Pilates Studio, they offer private and group lessons on mat and apparatus. With over 50 mat classes designed to cater to both physical and scheduling needs, they also provide Barre Body classes and free Pilates lessons to men and women injured during military service through their non-profit, NextStep Pilates. The highly trained team, led by second-generation Pilates instructor Karen Garcia, upholds an unbroken legacy from Joseph Pilates to ensure quality and authenticity.
Mind The Mat Pilates & Yoga

Mind The Mat Pilates & Yoga

New on Lessons
18+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Founded in 2007, Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga is a premier yoga and pilates studio serving the Alexandria and Arlington areas of Virginia. The studio offers a variety of in-studio, virtual, and outdoor classes, including hot power flow, prenatal and postnatal, and deep stretch yoga. They also specialize in classes for clients with injuries and mobility limitations. With a team of experienced instructors, they offer comprehensive programs in yoga, pilates, and barre. The studio is women-owned and proud to be a cornerstone in their community for over a decade.
Grace Studios, LLC

Grace Studios, LLC

New on Lessons
11+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Grace Studios, founded in 1997, is a woman-owned yoga studio located in Silver Spring, MD, and caters to the surrounding areas. The studio, established by former corporate attorney Michelle Radecki, offers a variety of services including in-studio, outdoor, and live stream yoga classes, customized corporate sessions for stress management, and yin yoga workshops. Grace Studios also offers a 200-hour teaching training program for aspiring yoga instructors. Their mission is to help the community find peace and grace through the practice of yoga.

Your barre questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

How much do barre classes cost?

Barre classes cost $20 to $30 per class, depending on the studio, location, and the membership you choose. Classes purchased individually as a drop-in student have the highest costs. Purchasing a pre-paid class package or monthly membership will reduce the per-class price in most studios. Class packs of 5, 10 or 20 classes are common, with better value on the larger packages.

Monthly memberships are the best way to save on barre classes. A monthly membership of 1 class per week costs about $15 to $20 per class. A monthly membership with 2 classes per week saves even more, with the classes costing around $13 to $18 per class. If you plan to attend more than twice a week, consider an unlimited monthly membership costing $140 to $300 per month.

How can I save money on barre classes?

To save money on barre classes call around to studios in your area and ask about introductory offers and free introductory classes for new clients. Once you’ve found a studio with classes to fit your schedule, ask about class packages and monthly memberships that cost less than individual classes. If you are a student or military, ask about available discounts.

If your budget won’t stretch for an unlimited monthly membership, explore online barre classes or fitness apps, and try to work out from home a few times a week. Also, check community centers and libraries for free events or low-cost barre classes.

What is barre class?

Barre class is a fusion of ballet, Pilates, and yoga. Created by a ballet dancer during her rehab after a back injury, the exercise is low-impact and can be adapted to various fitness levels. The class typically involves performing small, isometric movements while using a stationary handrail (barre) for support. These movements target specific muscle groups, especially in the legs, core, and arms, aiming to improve strength, flexibility, and posture.

What happens in a barre class?

A classic barre class lasts 50 to 60 minutes and most follow the same structure:

  • Warm-Up (5-10 minutes): Begin with light cardiovascular exercises like marching in place or gentle jumping jacks to increase heart rate and warm up the body.
  • Barre Work for lower body (20-25 minutes): The core of the class focuses on leg exercises at the barre. This includes movements like pliés, leg lifts, and pulses that target the thighs, glutes, and calves. It's often a combination of isometric holds and dynamic movements.
  • Upper body exercises (10-15 minutes): Move on to exercises that target the arms, shoulders, and upper back. This often involves small, controlled movements using light weights or body resistance.
  • Mat work (10-15 minutes): Transition to the mat for exercises that work on the core, including abdominals and back muscles. This may involve Pilates-inspired moves and stretches.
  • Cool down and stretch (5-10 minutes): Finish with a cooldown to gradually lower the heart rate and increase flexibility. Stretching focuses on the major muscle groups worked during the class.

What are the benefits of barre exercise?

Barre exercise is a full-body workout designed to tone and sculpt muscles with low-impact exercise. The repetitive nature of barre movements with isometric holds improve your endurance and balance, while the incorporation of stretching exercises increase your flexibility. Additionally, focuses on proper alignment and core engagement throughout to improve your posture and core strength.

Barre exercise can also be mentally beneficial. Barre workouts often emphasize mindfulness and concentration. This mind-body connection can promote reduced stress and mental well-being. Finally, barre is intended to be a social class, with class members offering support and encouragement to each other.

What should I wear for barre class?

Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow you to move freely. Yoga pants or leggings with a sports bra or fitted top allow you to stretch, while giving the teacher a good view of your positioning for correction. Many students go barefoot, but some studios require non-slip grippy socks for safety.

In addition to your outfit, you should be equipped with a small towel for wiping sweat, a headband to keep your hair from getting in your way, and a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout class.

What questions should I ask a barre studio?

Ask these important questions to feel more comfortable and informed about the studio’s offerings:

  • What does the class schedule look like?
  • What levels of classes are available?
  • Are there options for drop-in rates, class packages, or monthly memberships?
  • Do you have trial classes or introductory offers for new members?
  • What safety measures are in place regarding cleanliness?
  • Is equipment provided, or should I bring my own?
  • Are online classes part of your offerings?
  • Does the studio have facilities like changing rooms, showers, or other amenities?
  • How does the studio build a sense of community? Are social events or activities planned?

How do I choose a barre studio?

Selecting the appropriate barre studio and class can significantly improve your overall experience. Consider these suggestions to help you make an informed decision based on your budget and fitness objectives:

  • Review feedback on barre classes in your area on Lessons.com and Google.
  • Choose a studio with a convenient location and class times that align with your schedule.
  • Verify the qualifications of the instructors to ensure they have the necessary training and certifications.
  • Inquire about trial classes, allowing you to participate in a class or two before committing to a membership.
  • If you enjoy the trial experience, ask about discounted packages tailored for new students.
  • Check out the studio's facilities, including the changing area, bathroom facilities, and equipment, to ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance.
  • Get information on the pricing structure and available membership options, considering drop-in rates, class packages, or monthly memberships.
  • Check if the studio provides online classes, offering flexibility for times when attending in-person sessions may be difficult.

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