All About Local Barre

Local Barre® is inspired by the underground dance scene in the 1920s and 1930s, during a time when the dance profession was regarded as just as disapproving as prostitution. Fully influenced by the life of a famous Russian dancer, Local Barre® uses techniques that were created through a new exercise method based on her experience with dance.

Brought to New York, the first barre studio was the best-kept secret of the most elite women for decades. Local Barre's design is a balance of the vintage elements mixed with modern touches that undoubtedly creates a unique, luxurious fitness experience.  Most of all, Local Barre® was designed to be an escape for women where they can experience top level barre classes and feel like they are treating themselves to a spa-like environment with high-end amenities and concierge level service from staff.

 
 

The Workout

All Local Barre® classes are carefully constructed to challenge all levels (Barre Virgin to Top Shelf Advanced) and are completely customizable for all bodies. Our signature class, Open Barre℠ is a fusion of ballet fundamentals, core conditioning, and stretching for a total body workout. Our barre-based classes offer the benefits of core exercise throughout, aerobic fitness, strength training and flexibility/mobility focus.   

While class structure always remains consistent, your body will benefit from a new “weighted series” every month to maximize muscle usage and definition. As well as the unique movements our Barretenders will bring to each class. Our top-level Barretenders℠ are there to guide your form and encourage each client to get the most out of their class.

Local Barre® and the workout experience is designed to be an escape for all females, including moms and moms-to-be. Barretenders℠ are well educated to provide modifications for all pre & post natal Locals. Our BYOBaby® class is the perfect addition for all new moms and once the little one is old enough we offer Mini Barre so mom can truly focus on herself.

Our Barretenders℠

Local Barre® offers the ultimate barre experience with top-level instructors (Barretenders℠) to carry that vision through. Each Barretender℠ has undergone extensive training before leading classes - plus bringing their varied backgrounds in dance and fitness. They are committed to giving you an inspiring workout through a high-energy, unique, and authentic barre class. They know proper form is key to an effective workout, and they guide our Locals throughout every class to achieve it.

 

Signature Classes

 

“Signature” Open Barre℠

Open Barre℠ is our signature class that combines a fusion of ballet technique fundamentals, core conditioning, pilates, yoga and stretching for a 60-minute total body workout. We use lightly weighted yoga balls, stretching strap, playground ball, and ring to achieve a strong, toned, and flexible body.

Open Barre℠ “Quickie”

This is one Quickie that won’t disappoint! We wrap all of our favorite Signature Open Barre℠ moves into a 45-minute total body workout that will leave you feeling breathless, toned, conditioned and strengthened.

 

Specialty Classes

 

Triple Shot℠

These shots are so strong they could make your body (and booty) shake. Our three shots is a culmination of Arms, A$$, and Abs that will do just that. Add in a splash of our booty bands, sliders and our signature props - you’ve got the perfect mixture!

HIIT the Barre℠

We combine High Intensity Aerobic Exercise with our Signature Open Barre℠ technique for a class that will leave you sweating, breathless, and wanting more.

Nightcap℠

Last call - finish your night with this specialty class! This full bodied and smooth blend provides a focus on lengthening and stretching. Always a perfect compliment to your Local Barre weekly routine.

Shirley Temple℠

Geared for ages 7-12, this class provides a healthy introduction to exercise and a mindfulness to overall physical well being. We also offer this as a private option for you and your “mini me”.

The 30-Minute High℠

This is your Quick Shot when you can’t commit, but need to get it in. Saddle up and get ready for all of those Local Barre shakes. Barretender’s prop choice, but we promise a good time.

BYOBaby®

Same 45-Minute Quickie - bring your own baby optional. Car seats and babies 6-months and under are welcome to all classes listed as BYOB.

 

Meet Your Barretenders

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The History of Local Barre…

2010

Opened Local Barre Uptown

2012

Opened Local Barre Downtown

2013

Opened Local Barre West as a Pop-Up

2014

Opened Local Barre West & Wheelhaus Bikegarten

2015

Partnered with an illustrious franchise development group, known for bringing CycleBar to market and selling over 200 franchise licenses) to franchise Local Barre concept

2016

Opened franchise flagship in Cincinnati, OH

2017

Converted Wheelhaus Bikegarten to CycleBar to assuage the relationship with Franchise Development Group; sold 37 @The LB franchise licenses; Closed Local Barre Downtown as space restrictions did not lend itself to @The LB franchise model, capitalizing on the buildout investment and lease assignment, while giving opportunity to another local startup business

2018

Dissolved partnership with Franchise Development Group to appease their acquisition by A Leading Global Alternative Asset Manager

2019

Expanded CycleBar franchises

2020

Closed six months for global pandemic

2021

Reopened Local Barre Uptown

2022

Exited CycleBar brand

2023

Introduced Local Barre Social Club, consolidating locations in Hoboken