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Above Barre

4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Barre studio in Athens, Georgia

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  • Free first class or intro offer new members are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your first class
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  • Phone (706) 521-5188
  • Website & schedule abovebarre.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 8 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday 1–6 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on offer

Amenities members name in their reviews of Above Barre — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎯 Props Provided 2 mentions

“It provides total body training utilizing weights, resistance bands, and at times just your own body weight.”

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👶 Childcare

“They also offer free child care and membership to the Omni Club as part of their monthly membership.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what members have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, grip socks, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What members say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔥 great full-body burn 2 mentions

“You will still get a great workout and will definitely feel the burn!”

🤝 strong community vibe 6 mentions

“On top of all the classes and instructors being fabulous, the rest of the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming.”

💪 good results & toning 8 mentions

“I keep coming back because I can already see results after just 3 classes--I'm more toned than I was before starting, and I'm excited to see the results to come!”

🦵 low-impact & joint-friendly 2 mentions

From the reviews

Upon moving to the area I began researching local gyms. I was hoping to find a place that offered fitness classes that were low impact (due to my lower back troubles) but were challenging enough to provide total body results whie doing so in a friendly/warm environment.

★★★★★ — Anne, Jul 2015

I love the classes at Above Barre. I have been going 3 times per week for 4 months and have noticed a smaller waist line, toned legs, arms, and thighs, and increased energy and flexibility. The real upside is that the workouts are so fun and it's easy to ratchet up in skill as your strength and flexibility improves.

★★★★★ — Mumbi, Aug 2016

Love Above Barre! I've been going 2-3 times a week for a year now and notice a huge difference! The instructors make it fun and I love that they give you 3 levels to each exercise so you can push yourself however you feel that day.

★★★★★ — Lindsey, Aug 2016

Above Barre is great! I've been seven times the past three weeks and have only had awesome experiences. I can already feel my core has strengthened and my back is stronger.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Aug 2015

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 reviews →

Your first barre class at Above Barre

New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Barre is low-impact, so it suits most bodies and fitness levels — but if you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Above Barre

w 30606, 2361 W Broad St, Athens, GA30606

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