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Pure Barre

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Barre studio in Ankeny, Iowa

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Hours

Monday 5 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 5 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 5 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 7–10 AM
Sunday 8 AM–1 PM

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 Pure Barre, confirmed in members' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🩰 Classic Barre 12 mentions

“The Ankeny Pure Barre studio is run by Katie, a business owner who is passionate about empowering women and building a strong community of support for members.”

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What's on offer

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

🤝 Community Events 10 mentions

“The Ankeny Pure Barre studio is run by Katie, a business owner who is passionate about empowering women and building a strong community of support for members.”

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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 41 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“A very professional group of coaches who make you feel comfortable regardless of whether you are a beginner or experienced.”

🔥 great full-body burn 2 mentions

“You come for the amazing workout but stay for the community that holds you accountable.”

🤝 strong community vibe 9 mentions

“The Ankeny Pure Barre studio is run by Katie, a business owner who is passionate about empowering women and building a strong community of support for members.”

💪 good results & toning 4 mentions

“I have just the right amount of activity so that I am not stronger, putting on muscle, managing hormones more efficiently and NOT burning out.”

From the reviews

I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 25 years and these are THE BEST classes in Ankeny. They are a bit pricey BUT it’s well worth the price because they make sure you are doing everything correct as far as form. I’ve taken classes before and needed either physical therapy or chiro afterwards.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Oct 2023

I love how strong and energized I feel after a Pure Barre workout with Katie! Pure Barre Ankeny has amazing instructors, and a fun and supportive community!

★★★★★ — Amy, Dec 2025

A very professional group of coaches who make you feel comfortable regardless of whether you are a beginner or experienced. A criticism I had of other gym memberships or classes I had attended in the past was the lack of attention the coaches gave to correcting form and technique.

★★★★★ — Anna, Mar 2021

Katie as an owner of PB Ankeny is amazing. She surrounds herself with an excellent staff from the front desk to the studio. The instructors are talented, patient, kind & fun. The community of women is a wide-range of ages & backgrounds with the common thread kindness & encouragement.

★★★★★ — Joanne, Jan 2026

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Your first barre class at Pure 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 Pure Barre

1450 SW Vintage Pkwy Ste 140, Ankeny, IA50023

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