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| - I won't lie, I am a bit of a barre snob. I have tried almost all of the major studios in Charlotte and two years later, I think I have finally found my perfect fit. I initially tried Pure Barre as a part of "Class Pass" and quickly converted to a full member.
Coming in to Pure Barre, I was very nervous that I would stand out. I am not the "stereotypical" barre student, ie: I am definitely not a size 4. The studio is very welcoming and made me feel totally comfortable. I came to class early and the studio owner and also class instructor Casie greeted me at the front desk. She is super sweet and a GREAT teacher! Casie gave me the low down on the lobby and briefly what to expect in class. I highly recommend getting to class early to ensure that you give yourself time to get prepared for class and settled into the studio. I've already claimed my favorite "spot" in the room.
A few things that stood out immediately to me - the room is carpeted, which I really like. Most barre studios feature hardwood floors and I find myself slipping around easily. The equipment that is used in class is different than what I have experienced, which I also liked. Pure Barre has a variety of elastic bands including a "double tube" that is killer for the exercise sequences.
The sequence of class is very traditional for barre - warm up, arms, thighs, seat, abs and then stretch. The exercises presented in these sequences are unique - their repertoire of movements is vast and the method is incredibly effective.
What I like the most about Pure Barre are the instructors. So far I have had class with Casie, Jessica, Brittnee and Carolyn. They are all ROCKSTARS. The teachers are constantly correcting form and adjusting you during class in a nurturing and private way. They turn off their mics when they come over to give advice, so they aren't shouting "CHELSEY, HEAVY TAILBONE" across the room. This gave me more confidence and didn't make me feel self conscious about my mistakes.
Overall, this is an A+++ studio. I am very excited to continue my progression in these classes. Even just a few weeks in to my membership, I am a bonafide LTB (lift tone burn) lover and I am already in love with Pure Barre.
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