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The Bar Method Houston - Montrose
4.9 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · Barre studio in Houston, Texas
Part of Bar Method
Industrial-chic workout facility with low-impact, muscle-sculpting sessions using the ballet barre.
Plan your first class
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $16 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-member rate
- 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
- ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (713) 485-5399
- Website & schedule barmethod.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7 AM, 8–10 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5:30–7 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:45 AM, 8–9:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11 AM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
The classes they teach
“I absolutely loved both of the classes (Bar method & Bar express) I’m signed up for next week and plan to keep adding them to my weekly workout routine.”
What's on offer
“The studio is always clean and the bathrooms/showers are stocked with everything you could need!”
“I originally found the studio through class pass, where I had the opportunity to try every barre studio that had partnered with class pass in the area.”
“I have adhd and Bar Method has the perfect balance of challenge and ease, familiarity and variety that keeps me going back week after week!”
What members say again and again
“The studio is always clean and the bathrooms/showers are stocked with everything you could need!”
“I just wanted to come on here to highly recommend this studio, because their class formats have so many options especially for beginners, and the customer service is the best!”
“The instructors are knowledgeable and encouraging and there are different formats of classes focusing on cardio or strength, among others, to suit your needs and preferences.”
“The owners are amazing women who you can tell deeply care about the environment, the classes and the community, they teach themselves too (which I love)!”
“But when I started to see the results in strength and flexibility in a short amount of time, I quit all other places and am hooked (for life?”
From the reviews
I love both the Bar Method and this studio in particular! The workouts are challenging but fun. While I appreciate many things, I really value the emphasis on form. The corrections offered by the instructors are intended to help you maximize the workout but also keep your body safe and prevent injury.
I can’t say enough good things about this barre studio! I have finally found a way to move my body that is perfect not just for my body but for my brain too! I have adhd and Bar Method has the perfect balance of challenge and ease, familiarity and variety that keeps me going back week after week!!
Update: With 5+ years being a member and 1,550 classes taken, I continue to find the workouts challenging and the community inspiring. The instructors are knowledgeable and encouraging and there are different formats of classes focusing on cardio or strength, among others, to suit your needs and preferences.
It's truly the best place ever. The Bar Method has become an essential part of my routine. I'm willing to work hard to fit it into my schedule, and my favorite weeks are when I can attend multiple classes. The instructors are amazing, providing excellent guidance and support throughout the sessions.
Teacher training at The Bar Method Houston - Montrose
The Bar Method Houston - Montrose 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 Houston - Montrose
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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