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City Barre
5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Barre studio in Richmond, Virginia
Barre studio offering group fitness classes designed to build strength and flexibility. Clean and welcoming space featuring instructors who are motivating and friendly.
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 804-999-4227
- Website & schedule city-barre.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30–10:30 am |
| Sunday | 8:30–10:30 am |
The classes they teach
“Even now, 6 years and ~950 classes later, I still have to take multiple breaks each class—the movements are small, the weights are light, but the work is very real.”
What's on offer
“Even now, 6 years and ~950 classes later, I still have to take multiple breaks each class—the movements are small, the weights are light, but the work is very real.”
“Modifications and challenges are shared throughout so whether you are brand new to barre or have endurance for days, you are going to get a great workout.”
What members say again and again
“Gretchen has brought together an amazing group of instructors, with the best playlists, in a space that is beautifully clean and decorated.”
“The owner, Gretchen, is so welcoming to everyone and puts an amazing amount of effort into training great instructors and planning fun events for members.”
“Modifications and challenges are shared throughout so whether you are brand new to barre or have endurance for days, you are going to get a great workout.”
“I’d never been a group fitness person, but the studio and instructors are so welcoming, friendly, and approachable that I’ve always felt comfortable and at ease.”
“I have been a member of City Barre for a month, and each class has left me feeling stronger and motivated to take on the day.”
From the reviews
I started coming to City Barre in January 2020 after a stress fracture made running impossible. I needed a low impact workout that was still challenging, and I found it.
I first went to a few classes at City Barre with work friends a couple of years ago. I remember thinking how hard the classes were but how nice the instructors were and how fun they made the workouts. Fast forward three or so years, I am a few months post-knee surgery and pregnant with my second child.
I started going to City Barre about a year and a half ago due to a recommendation from physical therapy. I have some lower back issues and have found that barre exercises help manage the situation.
I am a 78 year old woman, in good health and reasonably good shape, thanks to many years of exercising and walking for fun. I started at City Barre because my daughter attends and is very excited about how great it is. She's right!
Your first barre class at City 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.
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