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Studio A Pilates

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Barre studio in Dana Point, California

Workout spot specializing in yoga and Pilates classes, plus barre and MELT options.

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 7 am–6 pm
Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7 am–6 pm
Thursday 11 am–6 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 10:30 am–6 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 Studio A Pilates, confirmed in members' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛗 Reformer Barre

“I really enjoyed her pushing my wife and I to our limits on the reformer.”

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🤰 Prenatal Barre 2 mentions

“Wonderful prenatal yoga classes that foster a great community!”

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What's on offer

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

🛗 Reformers

“I really enjoyed her pushing my wife and I to our limits on the reformer.”

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🛍️ Retail Boutique

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💻 Livestream & On-Demand

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🤝 Community Events 3 mentions

“I am there 3-4 days a week and I also enjoy the community of like-minded people Studio A has created.”

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🤱 New-Mom Programs 2 mentions

“Wonderful prenatal yoga classes that foster a great community!”

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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 52 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 7 mentions

“The ambiance is perfect to relax, it is very clean, and the lady who sits in the front desk is so helpful and polite.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 7 mentions

“Studio A is a beautiful well equipped studio with excellent, friendly and knowledgeable instructors.They have a wide variety of great classes, yoga, Pilates, Barre and Melt.”

🤝 strong community vibe 7 mentions

“I am there 3-4 days a week and I also enjoy the community of like-minded people Studio A has created.”

💪 good results & toning 2 mentions

“Thanks to Andrea and her skilled instructors at Studio A, I am in the best shape of my life!”

beautiful boutique space 6 mentions

“I cannot say enough WONDERFUL things about this beautiful studio and the amazing instructors.”

From the reviews

My Pilates teacher in Virginia recommended trying Studio A Pilates while I was in California for 6 weeks.....she had looked up studios in Dana Point. She thought Studio A would be a very good fit for me. I was very comfortable and impressed with the studio.

★★★★★ — Karen, Mar 2018

I'm new to Pilates and wasn't sure I would be able to keep up. My first class was made up of both experienced and non. Andrea kept everyone on point regardless of their level of experience. Adjusting for each person. The studio is beautiful has a huge range of equipment and most important, expertise.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Sep 2019

I cannot say enough WONDERFUL things about this beautiful studio and the amazing instructors. Andrea, Beatrice, and the whole gang are so knowledgeable, thorough, and sensitive to each persons body and situation. You will always have a great workout and walk out stress free!

★★★★★ — Kayla, Feb 2018

I took my daughter here as her Yoga teacher in school had recommended this place. I’ve been in many yoga places before but this place is amazing. The ambiance is perfect to relax, it is very clean, and the lady who sits in the front desk is so helpful and polite.

★★★★★ — Lili, Jan 2018

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Your first barre class at Studio A Pilates

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 Studio A Pilates

34071 La Plaza Ste 140, Dana Point, CA92629

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