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    Anna G.

    I'm noticing a pattern here: I really wanted to like Bikeorbar, but felt underwhelmed by my experience. There were certainly many good points, but the facility is too small to achieve their communal goals. Again, I won't rule out a return to Bikeorbar in the future, but I'm not feeling an overwhelming desire to return. Maybe someday, but not now. I'll start with an overwhelming positive: the Surf-Barred class on Tuesdays and Saturdays, though I preferred the Tuesday class. For those of you not familiar with Surfset boards, they are balance boards in the style of surfboards and can be challenging but effective in your workouts. On Tuesday, the class is taught by Brit, and the Saturday class is taught by Tay. Brit is a phenomenal instructor, she breaks down each set with modifications at various levels, and is encouraging, especially for new students. Tay is also a good instructor, but I was turned off by her drill sergeant, food shaming, minimal modification style. You may find that effective, and many people do, but I didn't. Everyone is different. Spinning, typically a favorite of mine, is the most popular option at Bikeorbar. I am extremely picky about my spin classes and tried a few different instructors, but none of them really stood out for me. The class uses those heart monitor trackers and throws your numbers up on a giant screen for the whole class to see. Again, some people find this effective, but I found it flawed and in need of refining. Do yourself a favor and don't look at your numbers, the number will drop and you'll be surprised because you feel like your muscles are going to explode, but the numbers make it look like you aren't even trying at all. Again, good for some, not for me. Bikeorbar does have a serious issue in the capacity. The facility is small: there's no room between the bikes and you're often stepping on people on your way to the bathroom. No locker room here, change at home before you arrive. No off-street parking, I battled my way for spots along Elmwood. I didn't usually have any issues, but everyone knows I prefer a dedicated parking lot and make few exceptions. What I'm more concerned about is that classes are often filled over capacity and the studio is packed to the gills with regularity. I hope there's never an issue where you'd have to evacuate because you are already packed in like sardines and the exits are narrow. Finally, on a more superficial level, Bikeorbar seems preoccupied with being the "hot girl in the video". There are screens playing music videos during classes, which is good for having something to look at, but the music selections are of the same top 40 songs that represent the adage, commonly attributed to Voltaire, that "anything too stupid to be said is sung". You know what I mean. The screens should offer opportunities for theme classes, like 80s spin or boy bands or Michael Jackson or something, but instead, it's nothing but Jason Derulo, Ariana Grande, and a whole smattering of twerking thongs that speak for themselves. Wasted opportunity indeed. It stands to reason that Bikeorbar will eventually outgrow the space on Elmwood, and maybe I'll return when they do. But until then, I'll have to find a spin class where the girl in the video wants to do something with her life besides demonstrate how tightly her thong fits.

    Brian P.

    Great place with high energy. If the workout doesn't challenge you then you're not pushing hard enough. I think I'll be back, gotta find a way to make this a regular part of my routine

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    5.0(6 reviews)
    0.9 miMain Street

    The downtown Barre Centric might be the second location out of the current three, but it's where I…read moretook my first official Barre Centric class (my true first class was at Wilkeson Pointe Park, and I liked what I saw, and here we are). Now that the new year has started, I'll be spending plenty of time at the location that kicked off my experience. This location is at the corner of Main and West Ferry, so it's easy to get to from most directions. There is off street parking, which can fill up quickly, but I've never had an issue with street parking and finding a spot right in front of the building. It's easiest to enter through the back entrance in the parking lot, that door is closer to the storage area and restroom, and there's more room to switch out of your shoes and into those grippy socks. If you forget your socks, never fear, there are socks and other gear for sale, just like the other locations. Downtown is definitely the smallest of the three locations, so classes fill up early here. Do yourself a favor and sign up in advance, especially if you're trying to go to Barre Resist. As always, the taller barre is in the front. Don't fear the tall barre, some moves are just easier on it. I promise, you'll be fine. This studio has all four classes on the schedule, although as of this review, there aren't any Barre Bounce classes at Downtown. I tend to go for standard Barre Centric (also in 45 minute express format) and Barre Resist (for those PT friendly stretches). Barre Bounce originally debuted here, and I preferred it here with the high ceiling, although the chances of actually hitting the ceiling were low. If it's your first time, consider choosing a class with either co-owner, Gia or Rachael. Both ladies are wonderful teachers and truly enjoy what they do, and it's obvious to anyone watching. Now that I'm in the middle of a barre challenge, I know I'll be spending lots of additional time at the Downtown location. Barre Centric is a great place to make big changes with small moves. Take it up an inch and down an inch downtown!

    This may be the best run studio business in Buffalo (2 locations, one Buffalo, one Clarence). Ive…read morebeen coming back to the Buffalo location since they offered a special with Revolution, just down the road on Main. If you don't know what Barre is, here's a layman's explanation: Ballerinas are the result of hours, days, months, years of practicing the art over and over. At Barre the instructors are all ballet trained, and the classes are based on the moves they did millions of times in the past. Anyone can do the moves, which is great. You see people of all shapes and sizes here, its friendly to all. No matter your past ballet experience, you will see results here from day one, and you'll see improvement over time if you stick with it. I know this from personal experience. You arrive here to a clean and well lit studio and parking lot. Even when its dark, the parking isn't. Gotta love that in the winter. You can come in either the front or back doors, but the "changing area" is in the back. They do ask that your outside shoes come off right at either door, don't track that salt and other wet stuff in. You wear socks or Barre socks (which many wear for yoga too, those footies with little grippy things on the bottom). I wear regular gym type socks and they work just fine. But you can buy the other kind here, and I think that's what most people do. At this location they offer 4 classes - Barre Express - 45 minute Barre class Barre Centric - 60 minute Barre class Barre Bouce - Barre on the trampoline. Yep, on a trampoline. Everyone has their own small, low to the ground, trampoline. There are various moves done on it, interspersed with some other floor work. Its a whole new ballgame from Barre, but lots of fun and challenging in a different way. Barre Cardio - Barre at a faster pace with some different moves The class most people take is Barre Centric, and its offered the most as a result. The Barre Express is often offered at lunchtime I have found. The classes remain more or less the same for a few weeks at a time, so you are not spending each class trying to figure out what's going on. For someone like me, that's great. If I had ballet training it might not matter as much, but I appreciate the consistency. The other location in Clarence doesn't have Barre Bounce, but does have Barre Stick, which uses Pilates sticks in class. You can go to either studio, and I gather that many do mix it up depending on where they will be that day. Classes here start right on time. As a result, its rare for anyone to arrive late, so everyone is pretty focused on the class from the start. I love that they start and end on time. Makes things easier to plan. There is a changing room here with cubbies for your things. Its got plenty of hooks for the winter coats too. The rest room is large with a shower that's fully stocked with shampoos and lotions etc.. Some people do use the shower and facilities Ive found. They must bring their own towels as none are available here. But the facilities are very nice and always so clean. There are even some men who are taking Barre here these days. Nice to see that in the mix. ** The reasons I think its the best run studio in Buffalo - The owners have created a schedule and color patterns that's consistent with the two studios. They have the same themes running throughout. The owners teach tons of classes themselves, but they also hire women who are well trained and consistent in temperament with each other. There is no visible drama here in the workplace. Its a fun place to be as well. As a studio junkie, I have plenty of experience with studios, and this is a well run, well organized, very pleasant place to "get your exercise on".

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    4.4(24 reviews)
    2.9 miDowntown

    EVERY-body??! More like NO-body!…read more The order preachers are inclusivity and acceptance, and without even knowing me personally told me to my face that I was not allowed to sign up for a class. I believe I'm being shaved for a disability and the fact that I had a service dog she told me I was not allowed to have my service dog with me and I was not allowed to take a class in her studio that claims to be for women feeling apart of everything and that all bodies shapes forms and disabilities are accepted. I'm extremely dumbfounded and disappointed at the lack of tact class and businesses that Cristy Karinna Orozco demonstrated after I attempted to be friendly, cordial, inquisitive and supportive of her business, which I had hoped would be anything but what it was! I wish I could give zero stars because choosing one star is the only option I have. This person and what they're doing and how they're acting is not only offensive offputting and hurtful, but actually illegal!

    Magical. As soon as you walk into this beautiful space, you feel an immediate sense of peace and…read moresafety. The only female Latina owned studio in Buffalo, Everybody+ exudes warmth, empathy, and empowerment. From the incredible classes lead by experienced and dedicated instructors, to the amazing energy that surrounds you in love and acceptance, to the owner, Cristy, who has created a space of inclusion and compassion... Everybody+ is a magical studio.

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    Neglia Conservatory of Ballet - Creative Movement with Angela Hastings. Photo Credit: Gene Witkowski

    Neglia Conservatory of Ballet

    5.0(3 reviews)
    2.0 miMain Street, Eastside

    Five years ago, my son enrolled in Neglia's free summer "Boys Dance, Too" 2-week program. He had…read morepreviously taken jazz, tap, and 4 months of ballet. He fell HARD for the discipline and artistry there and was offered a scholarship at the end of the two weeks. Despite living an hour and a half south of the city, we decided to give it a try twice a week. Fast forward to this year: he has completed his fifth summer intensive at Neglia and attends class 6 days a week. Yes, we still live 1.5 hours away. My son has discovered -under his excellent teachers at Neglia- that he wants to dance professionally, and there is no one anywhere near us that matches the quality of instruction he gets there. Besides that, the close knit studio environment has made them feel like family at this point! Each dancer gets excellent personalized instruction and honest appraisals of their abilities and potential. I highly recommend them!

    Neglia is the best ballet studio in Buffalo. My daughter has grown so much as a dancer since…read morestarting at Neglia. She loves the girls in her class. Neglia is not for everyone. It is for committed individuals who are serious about ballet. The program is rigorous and demanding, but my daughter thrives under these circumstances. Sergio and Heidi are real professionals. They know ballet. They love ballet and they know how to make great dancers. I was skeptical about Neglia being a "family" environment because most dance studios are not, but our experience at Neglia is that it is like family for these girls. They expect a lot , but they give everything thing they have in return. Girls are expected to go above and beyond, but in our family, we live by that rule everyday.

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