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Move ME Pilates and Barre
5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Barre studio in Portland, Maine
Plan your first class
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (207) 550-7423
- Website & schedule movemepilates.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30–10:30 AM |
The classes they teach
“I find the classes engaging and enjoy the variety the studio offers- including the different kinds of barre, mat Pilates, reformer and EXO chair options.”
“I find the classes engaging and enjoy the variety the studio offers- including the different kinds of barre, mat Pilates, reformer and EXO chair options.”
What's on offer
“I find the classes engaging and enjoy the variety the studio offers- including the different kinds of barre, mat Pilates, reformer and EXO chair options.”
“The teachers and community at MoveME are so welcoming and love what they do, it makes exercising fun!”
What members say again and again
“The space is beautiful and very well maintained, can’t recommend it enough!”
“We are fortunate to have Melissa Connolly with all her experience and knowledge as a premier Pilates instructor in Portland, she is the best of the best!”
“If you want a great workout, from well educated instructors who will keep you safe from injury while getting stronger than this is the place!”
“They have a wide variety of classes for different types of workouts and skill levels, and the instructors and other guests are very friendly.”
“If you want a great workout, from well educated instructors who will keep you safe from injury while getting stronger than this is the place!”
From the reviews
I've had some of the best fitness experiences of my life at Move ME. I'm usually uncomfortable going to a fitness class, but not at Move ME. The culture at the studio is top notch, from the amazing instructors to the other clients. The instructors are outstanding.
I am so grateful I found this studio. I started in January of 2025 doing 2 mat Pilates and 1 barre class a week. I have become stronger, and more flexible. My anxiety has improved and I just feel good overall. Recently I organized a barre party with my friends and we had soooo much fun.
So greatful for this studio! Wonderful teachers, supportive community, and it feels so good to be strong 💪!!!! A great environment to try new things - I started with reformer classes and am now enjoying Pilates, Barre, and starting strength training! Love feeling connected with my body and with this community.
I went to a group Pilates class for a bachelorette party and it was so much fun! I scheduled everything with Shannon who answered all of my emails promptly and was incredibly helpful with planning a big group class. Melissa was an awesome instructor and made everyone feel very comfortable.
Teacher training at Move ME Pilates and Barre
Move ME Pilates and Barre comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at Move ME Pilates and 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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