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The best barre studios in North Carolina
Ranked by the members who actually step up to the barre — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 3,985 reviews of North Carolina studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true barre studios only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 E•MOTION Yoga | Pilates | Barre | Fitness Training
5 ★★★★★ 174 reviews · Wilmington, NC
Friendly workout studio (also gym) offering yoga, barre and pilates classes, plus personal training.
“Absolutely the most welcoming place for anyone new to Pilates! The desk staff to the instructors are so lovey and friendly. I feel like I'm seeing old friends the way they greet yo…” — Mariah
#2 YoBa Studio (QC) - Yoga, Barre, Strength & Cardio
4.9 ★★★★★ 156 reviews · Raleigh, NC
Welcoming studio featuring hot yoga and barre sessions, as well as strength training.
“Really split on my thoughts about YoBa - on one hand, I've loved all the classes I've taken there and all the instructors are fantastic. I discovered YoBa during the pandemic throu…” — Pierre
#3 barre3
4.9 ★★★★★ 121 reviews · Chapel Hill, NC
Workout studio offering cardio, strength training and barre classes.
“I have always struggled with feeling motivated to work out, and I'm always so happy when I find something fun to do as a workout. Not only are the barre3 workouts fun, they also ta…” — Huma
#4 Pure Barre
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews · Huntersville, NC
Instructors, inspired by yoga, Pilates and ballet, lead low-impact, high-intensity classes in this studio.
“Katie Moscovitch and her team have created a welcoming community. The classes, instructors and members are all great! I am new to PB and Cornelius. Everyone has been incredibly hel…” — Mhb
#5 Neighborhood Barre Greensboro
5 ★★★★★ 89 reviews · Greensboro, NC
“Neighborhood Barre is the BEST Barre in town!!! I started Barre in the Fall of 2022. I started with the unlimited month package and I was hooked. My education is in physical therap…” — Harsha
#6 Moxie Pilates and Barre
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews · Garner, NC
Friendly pilates studio offering reformer classes for all bodies and skill levels, with barre offerings.
“The best studio! I started my Pilates journey at Moxie over a year ago and it has changed not only my body, but my life. Melissa is not only knowledgeable, but supportive and encou…” — Caryn
#7 Barre For Life
5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews · Waxhaw, NC
“I hadn’t worked out in many years and was pretty nervous to get started. After my first class, I really felt at home in this studio. It’s not like a large chain atmosphere or click…” — Cheyenne
#8 Barre-Up Raleigh
5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews · Raleigh, NC
Welcoming studio featuring barre and yoga practices as well as classes focused on Pilates.
“I highly recommend this studio! From day one I felt welcomed and one of the best things about it is the community they have built. I had never done yoga before so I was a little ne…” — Mariana
#9 Downtown Barre
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews · Morehead City, NC
Spacious fitness studio offering barre, yoga, cycling and heated classes, plus a retail boutique.
“I’ve been taking barre classes throughout my time in NC, and overall I feel somewhat indifferent about this studio. I think the barre classes would benefit from mic’d-up instructor…” — Made
#10 ABOVE THE BARRE Dance & Gymnastics Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews · Lawndale, NC
“Both of my girls have learned new skills and improved on all skills since beginning at Above the Barre. The teachers are skilled in this profession and very friendly with making le…” — Stephanie