The front staff was friendly and the instructor was amazing. I'm trying the whole New Year New Me and this exercise seems like the perfect place for me to socialize and learn a new skill read more

I have nothing against barre. The workouts in and of themselves are fun and challenging. However, before taking classes or entering a membership at this Pure Barre, I'd like to warn you all against a few things. 1) I signed up for a 3 month commitment membership, which came with a set of extra classes. What I was not told, however, was that the extra classes expired after 30 days. Luckily, the studio manager gifted those extra classes back to me - all the same, it would've been nice to know ahead of time. Second of all, I was not made aware that there was a 30 day cancellation notification requirement. So, despite the fact I cancelled 28 DAYS in advance, I was still charged $99 for a membership the next month that I have no intention of using. Please be aware of both of these policies. In my time as a fitness instructor, I've never seen studio so clearly exploitative. 2) While the instructors are nice, many of them give the impression that they don't want to be there. Again, from a fitness instructor perspective, the energy that the instructors bring to class is critical, and when I can tell an instructor doesn't want to be there, it can make the class substantially less enjoyable. If you're considering barre, I'd honestly encourage you to try a different studio than Pure Barre. read more

False Advertising and Shady Policies - Stay Away! I am extremely disappointed with Pure Barre. Their website is completely misleading. They advertise "no commitment - Cancellation will be effective at the end of the current period for which you have paid" and make it seem like you can cancel anytime--this is NOT true. Once you sign up, you find out there is actually a 30-day cancellation period, which is nowhere clearly stated during sign-up. This is blatant false advertising and completely dishonest. When I reached out to cancel, I was told I had to continue paying for another full month, even though I no longer wanted the service. It feels like a scam designed to trap people into paying more. I expected better from a fitness brand that claims to empower people. Instead, I felt tricked and taken advantage of. If you value honesty and transparency, do yourself a favor and avoid this location. read more

Pure Barre - Screenshot of the website - Barre Classes Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Excellent instructors, rigorous workout. I always leave feeling better than when I walked in.

I started at another Pure Barre location in May 2023 - wanting to strengthen my core before my spine surgery. The Silver Spring location is within walking distance of where I live, so I transferred my membership. What an amazing studio! The ownership creates the vibe of the studio, and Carmel, along with the studio manager, Ashley, create a wonderfully inclusive and welcoming vibe. All four class formats have their benefits to any student, and it is really a fantastic low-impact workout for anyone. Full disclosure - I loved it so much that I also started teaching after nearly two years of Pure Barre (one at Silver Spring). Any negative reviews are from people who do not listen and do not read the terms and conditions of membership. Carmel and Ashley do everything they can to work with people, but sometimes there are things they cannot change, as they are driven by Pure Barre Corporate. Carmel and Ashley communicate very clearly what the package and membership options are. read more

I've been going to pure barre for 4 years. The class leaders are very knowledgeable, helpful and encouraging. The receptionist is always very welcoming and knows everyone's name. There is a real feeling of camaraderie amongst the members. I recommend this most highly for those who want to get in shape and have fun while doing so! read more

I like the vibe of this place. It's a newer studio, right next door to the (similarly new) Orange Theory fitness studio in Silver Spring. The studio is small and the queuing area can get a bit crowded during the 10 minutes between classes when people are both leaving and arriving. There is a coat rack and lockers with built-in locks (no need to BYO padlock). I attended a Sunday morning class with Courtney. She was friendly and learned my name right away. I have attended some barre-eque classes (I'll go ahead and call them "barre fusion" classes) at other fitness studios before, but this was my first time at Pure Barre. The class was fast-paced and I see how it might be intimidating if you are new to barre or to working out in general. I found it to be a great low-impact workout, which is perfect for me as I have previously had knee surgery and am currently healing two herniated discs in my lower back. Courtney offered helpful hands-on corrections and checked in with me at the end of class to see if I had any questions. I like to change up my workouts frequently, so I am too fickle to commit to a membership here, but I will continue to drop in when my cross-training schedule allows. read more

One of the best studios I have been to in the DMV area! The front desk staff is polite and accommodating when I have to make a last minute change. The instructors are dedicated to everyone's success and frequently corrects and improves my form. If you are new to Pure Barre, this is the place to be! read more

I have never enjoyed a workout as much as Pure Barre and I have been very pleased with how welcoming this studio is to all ages, genders, sizes, and abilities. I've tried gym memberships and personal trainers before but this style feels much more managable with group classes, flexible scheduling, some individual attention to technique and modifications, and a great sense of community. I would definitely recommend this studio and the Pure Barre workout to anyone looking for a good exercise routine for weight loss, increased strength and toning, or general fitness. Pros: - High energy workout that just about anyone can do. The first few classes are challenging but once you understand the moves it becomes very effective. I always feel like I get a great full body workout and I have feel much stronger in just 6 months. - Very friendly instructors. Breanna and Mallory are my favorite instructors. They always welcome every client and know everyone's name. - Every exercise can be modified for ability, injury, or pregnancy. - Having an instructor directing the class is so helpful if you are not inclined to exercise on your own or you need demonstration to feel motivated. I have a gym in my building but I need guidance and a schedule to stay accountable. - Easy to sign up for classes on the app. - Frequent challenges to keep you motivated with prizes or discounts for taking 40 classes in 60 days, for example. -Great location in downtown Silver Spring with easy access to a nearby parking garage. Cons: - This is a VERY small studio. There is a tiny waiting area and the studio itself only holds 15 clients per class. In the ten minutes between classes it gets very crowded as new clients arrive and the previous class lets out. - With the small studio space only one class is available at a time, with a maximum of 7 class slots per day. -With the unlimited annual membership you can only take one classic barre class per day. You may only double up on a "classic" class and an "empower" class in the same day. - Very expensive. $28 per class without a membership. $240 for 10 classes. $225 for one month unlimited. $179/month with an annual membership. Areas for improvement: - The shop could offer a wider selection of large and XL sizes. - The girls running the desk are very friendly but sometimes come across as unprofessional. They are sometimes overly personal with long-time clients and when anyone comes in off the street to ask about the studio they don't seem comfortable talking to potential new clients. - One of the instructors, Maria, does not stay on beat with the music, which makes it challenging and frustrating to follow along. She does not correct technique as often as other instructors. - Class availbility in the evening and on weekends can be limited. On weekends there are only 4 classes. Saturday classes only run from 7:30-10:30am. I would love to see more weekend afternoon classes. - In the winter there is not enough space to hang up bulky coats. The single coat rack gets overloaded and falls over and takes up a large part of the very small waiting area. read more