VITAL STATSLocations: Washington, DC & Bethesda, MD
Classes Offered: Level 1, Level 2 and Mixed Bar Method classes
Owner: Kate Arnold
Why You Should Check It Out: Winner of the Washington Post Express "Best Barre/Pilates Studio", The Bar Method DC-Bethesda offers over 110 classes per week and has 15 certified instructors who train for 4-6 months before certification so that [...]
Founded by celebrity trainer Sadie Lincoln, barre3's unique 3-step sequence evolves the dancer’s workout by combining the grace of the ballet barre with the wisdom of yoga and the strength of Pilates. barre3 workouts are set to an upbeat soundtrack and follow a vigorous pace moving through a sequence of postures designed to shape and lift the entire body. Whether you are near one of barre3's 40+ [...]
Reina Offutt Pratt is both the creative mind and owner of Potomac Pilates Inc. and its three locations: The Shops at Wisconsin Place, The Palisades, and Potomac Tennis Club. For the past seven years, Reina has worked continuously to create the perfect environment where fun meets fitness for both her employees and clients, while also actively giving back to the community. Proud mother of two [...]
Studio: Owner of Nalini Method, NYC
Background: Rupa’s entrepreneurial vision, Nalini Method, was born at New York University’s Stern School of Business. After receiving her MBA, Rupa further cultivated her teaching style and passion through intense fitness training, most notably at the Lotte Berk Studio, Yoga Works, Yin Yoga, and Baron Baptiste.
Called a “pint-sized guru” by VOGUE Magazine and [...]
Owners: Jane Brodsky & Katie Fouts
Types of classes offered: Biker Barre has indoor cycling and barre classes. The signature bike class, called the Bike:Ride is a 45-minute cardio party on an indoor cycling bike. The signature barre class, Open Barre, is an hour-long full-body ballet-inspired toning class.
What makes Biker Barre's approach to fitness unique and why should someone try your classes? [...]
