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The Bar Method Bernardsville
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Barre studio in Bernardsville, New Jersey
Part of Bar Method
Ballet-inspired barre workouts offered in a modern exercise studio with on-site childcare.
Plan your first class
- Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
- Showers showers on site — handy if you're heading somewhere after class, so bring a change of clothes
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 908-766-4433
- Website & schedule barmethod.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–12 pm, 5–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–1 pm, 5–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–12 pm, 5–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–1 pm, 5–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7–11 am |
| Sunday | 8 am–1 pm |
The classes they teach
“If you're looking for a barre studio that will challenge your body and tone your muscles but wont strain/tear your joints, Bar Method is your studio!”
What's on offer
“The studio is bright and clean with amenities like lockers, showers and towels.”
“The studio is bright and clean with amenities like lockers, showers and towels.”
“The studio itself is spotless and has a welcoming, boutique feel.”
“They have a nice verity of classes to choose from, if your a beginner or an advanced ballierina, you'll definitely find your challenge.”
What members say again and again
“Besides the meticulously clean environment and wonderful owners and teachers , it’s an amazing full body workout.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and encouraging.”
“Congrats to lovely Catherine Gilbert to become the new owner, I am sure the Bar will continue to be a great workout place!”
“Owners and all the staff are very nice, warm and friendly, a studio that makes me want to be there!”
“It took only a few weeks for me to start seeing results, and I notice Bar is a great stabilizing form of exercise which is helping me heal from hip surgery.”
From the reviews
Why I love this place: - I started to see results after just 3 weeks of daily workouts in the Bernardsville Bar Method Studio! My legs, back and arms looked more toned and I've lost inches (you could really see it when wearing your old pair of jeans).
I’ve been taking classes at The Bar Method in Bernardsville for a few months now, and I can’t say enough good things about this studio! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and encouraging.
I’ve been coming to bar for 3 years and it has changed my life completely!! All the instructors are amazing in their own way!! There’s never a dull moment … The energy is amazing each and every time .. I love it there !! I came 3 years ago ..
I have noticed a lot of changes in my personal wellness after joining The Bar Method of Bernardsville in 2014. With the help of motivating and encouraging owners and instructors, I feel strong, lean and toned. I’m very happy with the result! All the instructors at The Bar Method of Bernardsville are very helpful.
Teacher training at The Bar Method Bernardsville
The Bar Method Bernardsville comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at The Bar Method Bernardsville
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 — there are showers on site if you need one after. 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.
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