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Above the Barre Dance & Gymnastics

4.6 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Barre studio in Berea, Ohio

Barre studio Beginner-friendly

Gymnastics center offering dance classes, a ninja obstacle course, and other recreational programs.

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 PM
Tuesday 4–7:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–7:30 PM
Friday 4:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

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

The classes they teach

Barre formats on the schedule at Above the Barre Dance & Gymnastics, confirmed in members' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Barre 3 mentions

“My kids come here weekly for a "ninja warrior class, which is basically just a class where they run around and do very simplified, beginner gymnastics.”

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What members say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 80 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“My kids come here weekly for a "ninja warrior class, which is basically just a class where they run around and do very simplified, beginner gymnastics.”

🤝 strong community vibe 2 mentions

“All instructors we have come in contact are so great and friendly with our littles.”

From the reviews

It is very large inside with lots of activities to keep the kiddos busy. I've brought my kids here for birthday parties and they do have private party rooms. My kids come here weekly for a "ninja warrior class, which is basically just a class where they run around and do very simplified, beginner gymnastics.

★★★★☆ — Francessca, Dec 2025

My daughter started beginners gymnastics and beginners dance earlier this year. Every single coach has been nothing but encouraging, uplifting and been a blessing in our lives. My daughter began her classes with separation anxiety and is now stress free and full of joy. She admires her coaches and looks up to them!!!

★★★★★ — Chelsea, Sep 2022

Above the Barre is the best child activity center in the Berea area. 3rd Level Consulting Group recommends Above the Barre based on our decades of working with children's education, entertainment, arts and sports instruction programs in multiple industries and counties, we are confident in our recommendation.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Sep 2025

I especially appreciate having options for boys that they really enjoy and that aren't just adapted versions of the girls' classes. It's also really good having male coaches who are excellent role models. Nice facility, great teachers, small classes.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Oct 2024

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Your first barre class at Above the Barre Dance & Gymnastics

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 the Barre Dance & Gymnastics

1087 Berea Industrial Pkwy, Berea, OH44017

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