Pure Barre Capitol Hill

Pure Barre is where I first took a barre class and I still think they are the best barre studio for beginners. Having taken barre classes at probably at least 10 other studios across the country since I started at Pure Barre I definitely have had harder classes elsewhere (notably at Flybarre, Xtende Barre, and the Refinery in Florida) but I was only able to do well at them because of the teaching I got at this location of Pure Barre. I think Pure Barre is probably the gold standard in terms of teaching barre because all of the teachers are really focused on correcting you during class and they have monthly free «Breaking down the Barre» classes where they will break down each move into like 100 steps to make sure you understand how to do it right (if you want to slack off and cheat during class that’s on you). The staff and the owner are super friendly and they regularly have holiday parties where you can hang with free food and drinks which is awesome. Some of my favorite teachers have since moved out of town which is a bummer and it can be hit or miss on whether the music in class is good or not. Classes are super pricy unless you want to get an unlimited membership and come practically everyday to make it worth it (I’m not interested in doing barre that much). Unless you’re an unlimited member a lot of the challenges won’t make any financial sense (they’re like, take 20 classes in a month and be registered to win a vacation or a tshirt — I understand that these sorts of challenges are probably pushed by the corporate HQ but it would be nice to have challenges that didn’t focus on spending tons of money to attend tons of classes). But if you’re a barre beginner and want to know how it works (or if you’re on classpass) I would recommend checking it out.

Pure Barre offers a 5 star workout. The exercises are unique and really help you to work muscles you didn’t know you had. The team is very friendly and motivated to help you get your best workout in. I do wish the space was bigger, and that they offered showers but I can’t complain much because they provide a fantastic workout. At $ 27 a class or $ 250 a month, I think the $ 250 a month is the way to go. Yes it is a very high price, but when you know you paid that much it will motivate you to get back to the studio and take several classes a month!

Huge fan of Pure Barre, and very happy they have a Capitol Hill location. They have a nice selection of class times, however I wish they had a class between the 1−4PM hours. The workout itself is the traditional Pure Barre experience. You will shake, you will burn, and you will start to see your body changing. Studio is very clean and welcoming. However it is located towards the Penn SE end of 8^th street before the fancy restaurants begin and A TON of homeless people hang outside the studio. You have to buzz in for the door to open.
If you are on ClassPass, this studio has different owners than the Pure Barre Arlington so if you don’t mind commuting, you can essentially do Pure Barre more than the three studio limit.

Pure awesome. This is a super addicting workout, and a great experience. I was skeptical about the price, but I’m a believer now. You’ll see results fast, and get a great workout while enjoying it. I never check which instructor is teaching — they’re all very good, helpful and professional. Highly recommend this place.

Such a great workout and such friendly staff and instructors!
While $ 27 per class ain’t cheap for a 55 min class, this is such a unique workout to target and tone your muscles. (They have some packages though that can save you some money if you plan on continuing!)
The studio itself is small, but warm, inviting and very clean. From the front desk staff to the instructors, everyone is warm and all experience levels are welcome. Although there were lots of people in my class that seemed to be consistent class attendees, the instructor was subtle and kindly approach each person to either correct form or explain the next form 1:1.
If you’ve never done barre before, it might be a tad intimidating. Even for myself, someone who is pretty athletic, fairly flexible and active in other ways, barre kicked my core’s core and my butt’s butt!
Definitely will be incorporating barre into my future rotation of workouts!

Pure Barre Capitol Hill is great, one of my favorite workouts in D.C.
The teachers are energetic and kind — always happy to help you get the most out of the class.
The studio is clean, bright, and has a welcoming ambiance.
The workout itself is challenging and exciting because you’ll never take the same class twice in a row. I noticed results just after the first 5 classes. I’ve recommended this studio to a number of friends, and they’ve had equally positive experiences at PB CH.

There’s not much that can drag me out of bed at 5:30 a.m., but I’ve found Pure Barre to be a great way to start the day. It’s been about 6 weeks since I started taking classes, and already my arms are looking toned. The staff are so friendly and helpful, too. Thanks for bringing Pure Barre to Capitol Hill!