Find a Barre class or instructor near you

MoveMentors lists Barre classes from independent instructors and small studios, in person and online. Barre mixes small, repeated movements at a ballet barre with mat work, and you don't need any dance experience. Each class page shows the price, time, place and cancellation policy before you book.

1 teacher teaches Barre on MoveMentors, in 1 city. MoveMentors adds no booking fee.

Teachers who offer Barre

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How to choose your first Barre class

A Barre class usually starts with a warm-up, then works through arms, legs and core using light weights, a mat and the barre for balance. The movements are small and repeated many times. Classic Barre has no jumps and no choreography to learn.

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Cardio and Power Barre move faster, Sculpt Barre adds more weights, and Barre Pilates fusion mixes in Pilates exercises. If you're new, look for a class described as classic or beginner.

At home, a sturdy chair or a kitchen counter can stand in for the barre, so Barre is easy to do in a private session or an online class.

Who these Barre classes suit

  • Beginners with no dance background
  • People who want a class without running or jumping
  • Former dancers who miss working at a barre
  • Anyone who would like a private session at home, with a chair as the barre
  • Regular students looking for a new instructor or a different style

What to expect in a Barre class

What to wear
Close-fitting, comfortable clothes and grip socks. The class page lists anything else you need to bring.
Equipment
Studios usually provide the barre, mats and light weights. For an online class, a sturdy chair and two water bottles are enough to start.
The pace
Classic Barre is steady and controlled. Cardio and Power Barre move faster. The class description tells you which one you're booking.

How booking works

It works the same with every teacher and studio. You see the price and the cancellation policy before you pay.

  • No account needed

    Book as a guest with your name and email. Your confirmation goes to that address.

  • Pay the way the class accepts

    Card payments hold your spot for 30 minutes while you pay, and the booking confirms when the payment clears. Cash, other direct payments and free classes confirm straight away.

  • Clear cancellation rules

    Each class uses a flexible, moderate or strict policy, shown on the class page. No policy refunds a cancellation made less than 24 hours before the class.

  • No booking fees

    MoveMentors adds nothing on top of the price the teacher or studio sets.

Common questions about Barre

Do I need dance experience for Barre?

No. Barre borrows ballet positions, but there's no choreography to learn. The instructor explains each position, and you can hold the barre for balance the whole time.

What should I bring to a Barre class?

Comfortable, close-fitting clothes, grip socks and water. Studios usually have mats and weights, and if the instructor wants you to bring anything, the class page says so.

Can I book a private Barre session?

Yes, if the instructor offers private sessions. They last 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes, and the instructor's profile shows the price for each length. The booking page shows where the session takes place.

Can I take Barre online?

Yes, when the instructor teaches online. Online classes run on Google Meet or Zoom, and you get the meeting link when your booking confirms. Online classes are paid by card.

Do I need an account to book?

No. You can book as a guest with your name and email, and the confirmation goes to that address. If you pay by card, your spot is held for 30 minutes while you pay, and the booking confirms when the payment clears. If you pay another way, such as cash, or the class is free, it confirms straight away.

What if I need to cancel?

Each class shows its cancellation policy before you book. With Flexible, you get a full refund up to 24 hours before the class. With Moderate, a full refund up to 48 hours before, then 50% until 24 hours before. With Strict, a full refund up to 7 days before, then 50% until 24 hours before. Whatever the policy, there's no refund if you cancel less than 24 hours before.

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