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Pure Barre

4.8 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Barre studio in Chicago, Illinois

Part of Pure Barre

Barre studio Beginner-friendly

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 5:15 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 5:15 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–1 PM
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 22 mentions

“I am still in the early stages of Pure Barre so started off with a little fear and uncertainty as I've never done dance and would not classify myself as flexible.”

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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 9 mentions

“The studio is adorable, the staff and teachers are incredible, and the community is unmatched!”

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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 70 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 4 mentions

“I am so grateful that I get to attend both PB RN and PB SV here in Chicago--both studios are warm, welcoming, clean, and stacked with incredible instructors.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“The instructors are great, the classes are always a workout and they switch them up regularly so you don’t get bored or complacent in your progress.”

🔥 great full-body burn 5 mentions

“They are warm, supportive, friendly and deliver a killer workout with a focus on form/technique and helping clients move beyond their comfort zones.”

🤝 strong community vibe 13 mentions

“The instructors and staff are very friendly and will work to make sure your form is correct so that you can avoid injury and push yourself harder.”

💪 good results & toning 2 mentions

“The classes are challenging in the best way possible :) If you are looking to improve your balance, posture, core strength, well-being, this is the place to go!”

From the reviews

Pure Barre is a challenging, low/no impact, full body workout that I highly recommend to everyone. The instructors at this location are phenomenal- they explain each move specifically to help you achieve better form, they're encouraging and motivate you to work your hardest.

★★★★★ — Margaret, Aug 2019

Pure Barre Chicago River North is an amazing fitness community with fantastic teachers! The workout is incredibly challenging and there are three different class types, all of which strengthen your body in different ways. I have become immeasurably stronger since I joined this studio over four years ago.

★★★★★ — Taejah, Aug 2019

I love the new River North Pure Barre location! I recently started going with my girlfriend (who is a pure barre fanatic) and I thoroughly enjoy the workouts. They are an excellent compliment to my regular strength training.

★★★★★ — Morgan, Mar 2025

I've been a regular at PBRN for a few years and even until this day the classes are challenging every time I go! You'll never get bored from the workouts. I highly recommend if you want a low impact exercise that will overtime help tone your muscles and build strength; it's a great compliment to any additional cardio…

★★★★★ — Winona, Aug 2019

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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

330 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL60654

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