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Pure Barre

4.7 ★★★★★ 140 Google reviews · Barre studio in Washington, District of Columbia

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Barre studio Free first class Beginner-friendly ClassPass

Barre studio where low-impact, high-intensity movements and clean premises make for a challenging workout.

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new members are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book 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
  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (202) 847-3708
  • Website & schedule purebarre.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 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 would say Pure Barre is somewhere in between Bar Method (I found boring and repetitive) and Barre3 (more difficult and nicer, more modern studios).”

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🌱 Beginner Barre 2 mentions

“I started my free trial week with a foundations class, and it was great to have that as an introduction before moving on to the classic and empower classes.”

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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.

🚿 Showers

“- it would be so nice if the studio had a shower”

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🧦 Grip Socks Sold

“I do have two pieces of constructive criticism: - sticky socks shouldn't be required if the studio floor is carpeted!”

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🎯 Props Provided

“Each format has a different combination of weights & equipment.”

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📲 ClassPass

“I tried out the studio as part of my class pass membership, and I loved it!”

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🤝 Community Events 5 mentions

“No matter how many times you have taken a class or how regularly you go, there is always a way to continue to challenge yourself and to see results.”

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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 140 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 3 mentions

“The studio is clean and well-kept and street parking in Eastern Market is easy or you can use the metro!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The teachers are lovely and take time to introduce themselves to new clients and be sure that they feel comfortable before the first class - this is what drew me in originally!”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“The instructors are great when helping with form and their encouragement in class helps me keep going.”

🔥 great full-body burn 2 mentions

“Great workout and staff are always friendly, welcoming and encouraging.”

🤝 strong community vibe 9 mentions

“I was looking for a studio that made me feel at home: remembered my name, had friendly instructors, and gave me a consistent, challenging workout.”

From the reviews

My favorite workout studio I’ve been to! I was looking for a studio that made me feel at home: remembered my name, had friendly instructors, and gave me a consistent, challenging workout.

★★★★★ — Lizzie, May 2025

PB Capitol Hill is an amazing and inviting studio. The teachers are lovely and attentive. This is a five star studio for sure. The pure barre classic is my class of choice but all classes are great and Challenging but in a good way. I always feel great leaving the studio after a workout.

★★★★★ — Asabi, Mar 2019

I’ve been coming to the Capitol Hill studio for almost a year now and am in love with the various workout formats, the kind instructors, and the encouraging environment! I’ve struggled finding a workout that I enjoy, and Pure Barre is the only one I look forward to going to! Great community!

★★★★★ — Christine, Dec 2023

I've recently started going back to barre after several months off and I have to say, Pure Barre has kicked my behind in the best possible way. The class is fantastic; fast paced, intensive, and provides an all-over-body work out. All of which I desperately need to get back into shape.

★★★★★ — Nirvana, Jul 2018

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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

407 8th St SE 2nd floor, Washington, DC20003

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