Svelte: Barre, Fitness, Fusion

I took a signature barre class last night and it was one of the best workouts I’ve ever had. My entire body is aching. This class targets muscles that are difficult to target on your own in the gym, or even with a personal trainer. For new clients, they offer a free class pass! So take advantage of the pass and jumpstart your health and wellness journey.

Let me start off by saying that I’ve bounced around the Atlanta barre scene (pun intended) a good bit, and SVELTE is the best in town. Period. As a beginner I didn’t realize how some of the other gyms skimp on education, meaning the «shake» you hear about isn’t happening consistently. The instructors at SVELTE go the extra mile when it comes to form (shout out to Hillary who always kicks my ass) and I feel challenged in every class. Aside from the workout, the space is lovely, clean, and has substantial parking. Big fan!!!

I have been going to Svelte for a couple months now and have recommended it to several friends. The variety of class times, easy online class sign-​up and friendly instructors all have been huge pluses to the fact that the workouts are consistently challenging and fun.

The owner/​manager emailed me to say the instructor accidentally taught the wrong class & offered a free pass to try again… Then never followed up. I’ll continue going to Fit: To Be for my barre classes.

I LOVE Svelte! Everyone is super nice, helpful, and encouraging. Classes are tough, but that’s what I’m there for! I’ve taken a signature barre class (with Celia) as well as a barre boot camp class with Shelby at 6 AM (which was a GREAT way to start my day!), and both were fantastic. I was definitely shaking the entire time, which is a good thing!

Ok all is forgiven

I attended my first barre class at Svelte and really was surprised that barre is a good workout! I didn’t really know what to expect when from a barre class because typically I do more boot camp type style classes but I was pleasantly surprised that while you only use minimal equipment and very light weights I still felt like I got a good workout in. Very different than what I’m used to but the high reps, low weights really is a good mix up for me. The studio is very nice, clean, and in a great location. All the instructors I have had are very friendly and want to help you be your best barre student. Despite what many of the reviews say, I had the instructor come up to me on multiple occasions to help me with form. With it being a group class I was very satisfied with the number of times she came up to me. What I really like about these classes is I get well stretched, challenge muscles I don’t usually do, and I don’t break a huge swear to where I feel gross afterwards. I would recommend Svelte to anyone who is looking to give barre classes a try!

FABULOUS studio! Barre, Pilates & yoga for an affordable price with a flexible schedule. Favorite instructors are Elizabeth, Shelby & Morgan E.

I REALLY want to love this place. I really do. It’s literally down the street from me and I love barre classes. However, I just can’t. I’ve gone to the studio many, many times since its opening and keep waiting for it to get better. Improvements have been made– they added a microphone and have very convenient class times. But, instructors hardly ever correct form, and while I’m no expert, I’ve seen people doing things that are WAY off with no comments made. I think instructors are required to use the same playlist, which means each set of exercises isn’t timed to the music like it is at other barre studios. As other commenters have said, instructors also count the entire time which is not motivating or very exciting. Smiles are also a rarity amongst the instructors. I even took a class a few weeks ago where the instructor ended class a whole 10 minutes early! This was kind of appalling since I clearly signed up for a 60 minute workout. I also recently took a «barre bootcamp» class thinking the moves would be more challenging or different and it honestly was just more of the same. Again, I am DYING to love this studio and have given it so many chances, but I’m beginning to lose hope.

Recently tried out Svelte for the second time ever! Signed up for Signature Barre class at Svelte. Elizabeth, the owner of Svelte, was our instructor for the class Sunday morning. No pressure, right?! Wrong. The class starts once you walk into the studio. You grab a set of one or two pound weights, a ball and a mat (eventually). The resistance band is already at your «station.» Once you find your place at the barre (a lot easier than finding a spot at Ivy), the class begins with a brief warm-​up. Once you are warm (trust me it doesn’t take long), you get right to work toning each muscle group. From arms to legs to abs, Svelte’s Signature Barre class, you hit it all! The class is 60 minutes, but with Elizabeth’s encouraging words and Rihanna’s killer new song in the background you will be on your way in no time!

After several years of regular strength training, I did not think barre would give me the workout I needed… I was wrong! I lost noticeable inches within the first month (attending several time per week) and renewing my membership was an easy decision. The studio is friendly and the instructors are all great. I have also taken a few yoga and pilates classes since they are offered at the same location. I have taken a few other barre classes and definitely prefer Svelte because of the instructors and the convenience of class offerings and times.

I’ve done barre for years now and this is by far the worst studio in town. The instructors count for you the entire time and stop the workout to give instruction. I felt like the instructor was a drill Sargent barking at you. She never smiled nor gave positive feedback to any of the participants. Very negative vibe in class. I will not go back. All of my money will be spent at the amazing Barre 3 and Buckhead Pure Barre.

Svelte Yoga with Melissa — best yoga class I’ve had so far!
Seriously body envy/​girl crush on the instructor. She was so helpful, amazingly flexible and gave me great advice about other classes to take and ways to improve my practice. She made sure to tailor each pose to the individual levels of everyone in the class, while still challenging us. I was able to go into a headstand for the first time, and it wasn’t at all difficult.
The class is also attended by a regular group of older women, who are great examples of what frequent yoga practice can do for you. Great inspiration!

Came here for the first time for the classic barre class. I’ve tried barre classes at other studios before, and I thought this one was pretty similar to the other ones I’ve taken.
I agree there is a very welcoming and friendly environment here. The instructor was really friendly and helped explain to me what the class was about and how to set everything up. She also recommended that if I like the workout that I should buy grippy socks, but wearing my regular socks were okay for the first time.
I love that there is a parking lot here, even though I was there for the 6am class.

Nice enough teachers — classes are better for beginners.
I have taken a barre class and a pilates class at Svelte. Both instructors were nice and had calm, relaxed demeanors. The pace of each class was a bit slow for me and seemed bettered suited for those new to barre/​pilates or who haven’t been in a while.
The studio is located in an empty shopping center across from the Brookhaven MARTA station. The studio itself is nice on the inside and the equipment is in good condition.
The only major complaint I have is that the studio floors are wooden and even in my grippy socks, I kept slipping during the barre class. I prefer barre studios with carpeted floors. Also, neither teacher offered much in the way of corrections even though the classes were very small.
The price per class is slightly cheaper here than other barre studios around town. I’d rather spend a few dollars more somewhere else, but I would definitely recommend this studio to friends who are just starting to get in shape or who are looking for a close by option in Brookhaven.

Nice studio, but classes are just ok. Like a previous reviewer said, it is like doing a Jane Fonda video – the instructor does the exercises with you and does not offer corrections. Not a serious yoga or Pilates studio (think jazzercise), but you can ‘feel a burn’. Good place to do some sort of exercise vs nothing. Staff is very nice. Great location. The Brookhaven area could use a ‘real’ Pilates/​yoga studio, I remain hopeful.

I can only review the barre class. It seemed like an overpriced workout video from the 80’s. I’m sure you can a little toned from the leg lifts and squats, but don’t go here and expect a complete body transformation. This class is good for your «trouble spots». I didn’t feel any of the ballet inspiration that the barre classes are said to incorporate. Honestly, there wasn’t much of a pilates or yoga feeling either. I would suggest taking the $ 25 and buying a band, 2lb weight and workout video. If you don’t need the motivation from the instructors, then you can do this stuff at home.

LOCATION. STATE OF THE ART STUDIO. AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE. TOP NOTCH INSTRUCTORS.
Not only is this brand new studio attractive and clean, all of the equip is brand new and the instructors are so helpful/​skilled. I LOVE that this studio is located in Brookhaven too, eliminating my need to drive all the way to Buckhead in awful traffic for barre. Lifetime customer:)