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| - Situated in a "Loft Works" area, Barre Definitions can be found by heading left when you enter the parking lot. They are right next to a business called "Contagious". The studio space here is amazing - very high ceilings, a lot of natural light and a lot of space (which is important to me since I tend to feel stunted when working out so close to someone). The bathroom is very clean, there are a ton of cubbies and even a couch if you are waiting on a class to wrap up. The receptionists here are always friendly and the instructor is usually in the front there to greet you as well/check in to see if you have any injuries they should be aware of. The instructors are all very energetic and have their own style about them. Noelle is great at checking your form and adjusting your posture (she is definitely the most in-shape pregnant woman I've ever seen!). Angela is great at giving very clear directions and motivating you throughout the whole class. Nami is just a beast when it comes to getting you going (her mat and cardio barre classes are extremely challenging, but she does still manage to make you laugh/smile in class). I'm used to carpeted barre classes, but the studio actually has "performance flooring" and you need to use a yoga mat. I thought at first the flooring would be hard on my knees, but the flooring and yoga mat actually helps with your stability, prevents slips and generally is just a lot less gross than exercising on a carpet other people have sweat into. There are also 3 different ballet bar height levels, depending on how tall you are. I usually opt for the mirrored wall so I can check my form (standard bar height). They also have a wide variety of classes throughout the week, but I do hope they add a 4pm-ish class time throughout the week since I get off work early. The attendance in classes is never packed, which means instructors give you a lot of personalized attention. I had a 20-class Groupon that is almost depleted, but I really liked the fact that it didn't have a strict time period for use (i.e. use in a month only) since I frequently have to travel. I will definitely be back to the studio for more once I stop traveling back and forth to CA for work. Compared to other studio pricing I've seen, their $150 unlimited classes/month deal is very affordable. Thanks Barre Definitions for getting my workout routine going in Vegas!
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