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Pure Barre

4.8 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Barre studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Part of Pure Barre

Barre studio Beginner-friendly

Yoga, Pilates and ballet-inspired classes for the low-impact, high-intensity fitness training of barre workouts.

Plan your first class

  • Grip socks grip socks required — sold on-site or bring your own; the grippy soles keep you steady through the pulses at the barre
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 617-354-6000
  • Website & schedule purebarre.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 7:10 am–1:15 pm, 4:15–7:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–1:15 pm, 4:15–7:45 pm
Wednesday 6 am–1:15 pm, 4:15–7:45 pm
Thursday 6 am–1:15 pm, 4:15–7:45 pm
Friday 7:10 am–1:15 pm, 4:15–6:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–1 pm
Sunday 9:30 am–1 pm, 4–5 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 18 mentions

“Then I started Pure Barre at Harvard Square & Assembly Row and I’ve never felt better.”

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🌱 Beginner Barre 2 mentions

“The space is inviting and I felt comfortable being a beginner in class.”

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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.

🧦 Grip Socks Sold

“Grab a friend and a pair of sticky socks and try it out!”

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👶 Childcare

“As a single mother of a newly 4yr old and a full time over 40 hrs child care provider .”

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🤝 Community Events 4 mentions

“What’s more, the community is warm and affirming while still supporting you challenging yourself, and the instructors are truly top notch.”

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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 58 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 4 mentions

“Started coming here after having my kid and the instructors have been amazingly thoughtful at modifications!”

🔥 great full-body burn 2 mentions

“I depend on their support for a full body workout!”

🤝 strong community vibe 9 mentions

“The instructors are funny, friendly and extremely helpful - they really work hard to ensure everyone succeeds in their goals - especially at this studio.”

💪 good results & toning 13 mentions

“The workouts are challenging in the best way, and I always leave feeling stronger, refreshed, and accomplished!”

From the reviews

I ❤️ PBHSQ! I’ve taken almost 450 classes here, and I cannot get enough. I leave every workout feeling stronger & empowered. The instructors and staff are so kind and you can tell they really care about every single person in the class!

★★★★★ — Abby, Oct 2025

I LOVE PB Harvard Square. The instructors are all incredible and lead hard workouts every single time I go. My favorite instructor is Raquel. She is the bomb dot com - super challenging and energetic!!

★★★★★ — Summer, Feb 2025

I’ve been a regular at PBHSQ for about eight months now but wanted to post a review near the start of the year so that folks considering a new fitness program could be sure to see it. If you’re thinking about trying barre, definitely do it, and especially here! Make no mistake: it is challenging.

★★★★★ — Katherine, Dec 2025

Unfortunately, as you get older the medical diagnoses are “it’s part of the aging process.” For the past six months osteoporosis and thoracic arthritis have been part of my life. Last September I found I could not lie flat on my back on a yoga mat and do floor exercises, but I could still golf, ski, walk and live!

★★★★★ — Ruth, Apr 2024

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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: required here, and sold on-site if you don’t have a pair; 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

114 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA02138

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