The Dailey Method

I love everything about this studio. The atmosphere (very laid back), the studio (clean and comfortable), the clientele (casual and friendly), and especially the staff and instructors. I have tried every barre studio in this area and this is my favorite. I always feel better after I take class — my body feels strong and my mind feels clear and more positive than when I walked in. I can not recommend DM Lafayette highly enough. The hour I spend there is often the best one of my entire day. If you’re new to barre classes, I recommend taking class from Christine, Lindy, or Kerry, but all of the instructors are amazing! You can’t go wrong, especially with the $ 89 first month unlimited! You will see changes in your body in those first 30 days, guaranteed!

Kindest women that work and teach there. Such a great work out. Clean studio! Everyone is so supportive there, no matter where you are physically. I always leave feeling uplifted and happy.

New Year, New Me. Most people say that when they set a new year resolution to exercise, eat better, etc. I don’t believe in new year resolutions. I mean, if you want to do something, do it today, now, don’t wait for some time in the future to take action.
I got a one month unlimited deal on Living Social months ago but had some knee pains that held me back from utilizing it before it expired. I emailed the owner, Christine, and she was super nice and accomodating and said she’d put my voucher on hold until I was ready to come in. Thumbs up right there!
Dec 29, 2014, I made my first step into this studio. The facility was clean with a small locker room/​change room, shower and restrooms. My instructor, Annie, gave a great first class! She was also gentle with her instructions and corrections and didn’t make me feel like a doofus for not cinching my ribs tightly enough or doing the moves all wrong haha. Since then, I’ve really come to like coming here (I just completed my 6^th visit). The instructors: Annie, Gayle, Kelli, Ashley, Robin are all great ladies that will kick your butt in the best way possible. After the third class, I started to feel stronger and less sore and feel that my body actually craved coming here. Not to mention the endorphin high after!
Get off that couch and get in here. Your thighs might hate you for a while but you are gonna love the way they look in just a few weeks.

Professional and friendly staff, they even remember your name and ask if you’re okay being touched during the class for postural feedback.
Facility is beautiful, they have child-​care and parking.
The exercise itself is tough and effective.
Even got a follow-​up email!
Kerry is an excellent instructor!

I’m a huge fan of barre classes. I’ve tried one other local studio and definitely love Christine and the Dailey Method! The workout is hard but the concentration on good form and posture gives me confidence that I’m working hard but also safely. I feel tired but awesome after each workout. I can’t wait to get back in there!

TDM Lafayette is such a nice facility. Locker rooms/​bathrooms are super clean, new, and stylish. Nice ladies running this place plus they have a kids play area. Christine is an awesome instructor. She was trained under Jill Dailey herself! Extremely sociable staff and great place to tone up!

Clean, bright facility. One large workout room that can hold maybe 20 people comfortably. Locker room, but a nice playroom for child care (awesome!).
I did the Unilocal class here and it is NOT an easy workout. I workout regularly and this one literally kicked my butt. It’s not about the cardio. It’s all about muscles. Great for toning legs, thighs, butt, stomach. Even the arms get a good workout. Coming from somebody who regularly lifts weights.
The instructors were great, encouraging and really fun. Made me wish I had more time to take classes here.

I wanted to update my review since the Dailey Method in Lafayette is a new studio under new ownership.
Kerry & Christine are fantastic and I’m so glad they brought TDM back to Lafayette! They are both great instructors, as are all the women who teach at this studio. The instructors make a big effort to get to know the students and can modify the workout in light of any injuries or physical issues and encourage greater challenge for experienced clients TDM is a great workout! The classes are super hard, but are always fun and kind of addicting.
Before trying TDM I had severe hip pain. It was so bad at times I’d army crawl to my bed. Turns out I have damage to my sacrum from a twin pregnancy followed by a 10 lb singleton. I was going to a chiropractor for adjustments weekly with little benefit. I also had knee pain. After a a few months of TDM, the pain in my knees and my hip is gone. If I go to TDM 3 to 4 times a week I just feel better. While TDM is not cheap, it is certainly less expensive than chiropractic care and physical therapy. And it’s a lot more fun.
TDM Lafayette is a very welcoming environment and is a great place to meet your fitness goals.
I almost forgot — they have child care! My son always has fun in the Kids Room while I am exercising and is sometimes reluctant to leave.

This is now NextBarre, great Barre classes. Free daycare forever! More new & exciting things to come! «Give it a go!»

I absolutely love this workout. Its a combination of Pilates, Yoga and some very light weights. I have been coming to The Daily Method in Lafayette for almost two years now. I find this work out to be the only one I have stuck with. All of the instructors are all amazing Diana, Heather, Gayle, Amanda, Luci, Angie, and I miss a few that have left Wendy and Tanya… The classes are always varied and we never get bored with the same routine… which is the reason I still keep coming. I am challenged in every class and know I will get an amazing workout.
I am starting to get my body back. It is fun to watch my body transform. I am stronger, firmer, leaner and get toned in areas that going to a gym … just won’t do. I no longer have the dreaded muffing top on top of my jeans. My arms and shoulders are firming up. My legs are slimming down and my butt is firm.
If your looking for an amazing workout that will never bore you, the best of the best teachers, a comfortable inviting studio all geared to help you achieve your goals… then this might be the class for you. It’s a serious workout and who knows you might meet some amazing new friends too.

By month five I lost a total 20 lbs. Vacationing and a case of the blahs meant I back slid a bit. I regained my mojo once I tried on a couple old belts and realized that I moved down three notches on each.
It’s now month seven and I’m losing weight again with 3 – 4 workouts a week. I’ve hit a few classes by instructors I’m not as familiar with to keep me honest — Diana, Heather, and Angie know how to kick butt. I aim to knock off at least another 10 lbs. by the end of the year, even through the holidays.
P. S. Ask for the vacation exercise plan — it’s a one-​page list of 13 moves you can do on-​the-​go, without a ballet barre =)

This place has changed my body after just one month– I can’t wait to see what a few more months will do! Without having ever done a single class of ballet, yoga or pilates I was very intimidated by the idea of trying TDM; however, with the help of the amazing instructors I’m getting the hang of it.
The studio is beautiful and clean. Membership is pricey, but if you commit to giving it your all, it’s worth it.

I do the dailey method several times a week, and although I still don’t do everything perfect my strength and flexibility have improved so much! In one hour I get a complete workout and sometimes it is even a little cardio. I recommend this to everyone, especially women as it targets thighs, butt, abs, and arms! Love it!

I LOVE The Dailey Method, Lafayette! All of the instructors are highly skilled, friendly, and encouraging. I have been taking classes there for about 6 months and have been hooked since day one.
I had a gym membership that hadn’t been used in months. While I care about my health and want to be fit, I can only stand the treadmill and elliptical for so long… usually about a month of working out until I’m totally bored. Then, my friend asked me to come to a class with her. I have been attending regularly, generally 3 – 4 times per week, ever since.
The reason I love this workout so much is simple… I get results without getting bored. I literally saw changes in my body within 2 weeks. I am 31 years old and have never been so strong and lean (not even when I was a dedicated dancer). The workout is still extremely challenging but I actually look forward to going to class.
The Dailey Method workout is great because all of the movements and positions can be modified for any level of fitness. I am always able to push myself beyond what I think I am capable of, or take it a bit easier when I need to. The environment is always encouraging and never competitive.
This may say crazy but TDM has truly become a way of life for me. I highly recommend trying it. The first class you may feel a little awkward because the positions are unfamiliar and you will be sore for a day or two after. DON’T GIVE UP! Take a few more classes and you will get the hang of it. If you stick with it you will truly be amazed by the results.

Update: I’ve been going to The Dailey Method in Lafayette for several months now. One thing I forgot to mention in my original review is how it has helped my chronic hip pain (from a ski injury from my early 20s). This pain was at times so bad I couldn’t sleep on my right side, I couldn’t wear heels, and it would throb at night seemingly for no reason. I suffered with it for almost 10 years! I once noticed relief when I became obsessed with Pilates, but that was years ago and I haven’t found anything that offered the same relief, until I started this class. Now I sometimes forget about my hip — this was impossible for so long it’s truly amazing. I sleep with no pain, I can sleep in any position, and it never throbs. I really have to focus to even remember where the pain was. I still have some sensitivity, but I suspect after several more months even that will be gone. This method of exercise will strengthen you and make you so flexible I think it’s truly an excellent form of physical therapy on top of being great exercise.

My goodness — I don’t know what happened to the previous reviewer but I have found this to be an extremely supportive non-​judgemental environment. I lost 2″ off my waist in 6 weeks and love going there. It isn’t easy but it works. All the instructors have been helpful and friendly.

I honestly have to fully disagree with the previous review. Diana as well as every other instructer is amazing, caring and motivational. This is the first workout class that I have been IN LOVE with. My first day I was so nervous, Diana, the owner showed me the studio and gave me a brief explanation of the class. I am now addicted! This is such an amazing full body workout. Every class is different and as I am about to collapse on the floor Diana comes by with a «this feels so good» that I have to smile and keep pushing myself. This is a butt kicking workout!

Diana, she is the owner, is a judgmental, rude, non-​supportive, nasty instructor and person. I would not recommend anyone to attend her classes. She is unprofessional and extremely rude. Is really too bad because all the other instructors I had were great and supportive but because of my interactions with her I will NEVER go back and will NEVER recommend any of my clients to participate in her business.