Pure Barre Columbus Circle

Pure Barre is a great establishment and I have been going to the one on Broadway and 60^th and the one on 79^th and Broadway. Both places are clean and have a good vibe as soon as you walk in. Every instructor that I have had has been nice and given excellent instruction and adjustments. I could see a change in my body just after 4 classes. I definitely recommend doing Pure Barre. The only downside is that it is very expensive and I wish there were more special rates for packages. It definitely changes your body.

Pure Barre is one of my favorite barre studios in the city. You really get a good workout but, more importantly, the majority of the instructors are incredibly hands on and great about giving form corrections. I have only ever run into like one or two less-​than-​stellar instructors. The classes can be a bit cramped but I’ve been in worse cramped studios. Wish there could be a bit more stretching etc, but I understand they’re trying to give people the bang for their buck. Generally love their classes.

I’ve been coming here through ClassPass about two or three times a month for almost a year. I have only been to Pure Barre’s Columbus Circle location so I can’t speak to how it compares with the other locations of Pure Barre.
Facilities: Pretty minimal facilities as far as barre studios go. There is one studio, some cubbies to store your stuff during class, and two changing rooms, and that’s pretty much it. The room’s carpet is a bit hard and scratchy to the touch. There’s several bathrooms available for use in the hallway. If you are looking for a barre studio with nice facilities, I would go to Exhale or The Bar Method.
Classes: The classes here are usually pretty good, though the instructors could be hit or miss. Most instructors are pretty attentive, but I took a class once with Liz and she provided absolutely no corrections at all. I wouldn’t recommend Liz’s classes. That said, most of the other classes I have taken left me slightly sore in a good way afterwards. I felt I got a well rounded toning workout and enjoyed them.

Pure barre is my favorite barre workout in the city. The teachers truly make sure you come away quivery, toned, and feeling great knowing you had a whole body workout.

Its a great studio! I have been to Pure Barre classes in 4 different states and this studio is by far my favorite. All of the instructors are wonderful and full of information. If you have any questions about technique, modifications for injuries, or just general inquiries they are always extremely helpful. I haven’t had an instructor that I dislike. I definitely recommend signing up ahead of time because their classes do fill up, especially the evening classes around 6:30. There is usually a waitlist for the high demand classes but for the most part, the chances for getting pulled from the waitlist are pretty good. Overall, its a great experience and its a wonderful way to work out!

This is my most favorite place to take class in the city. I’ve been going here for almost 3 years. The staff and instructors are wonderful. It’s a friendly, encouraging environment and I always leave happy.
My only wish is that they had showers and I could take class before work and get ready at the studio. Other than that, I wouldn’t change a thing! Highly recommend!

This review is probably more of 3.5 than a 4. I took my first class at Pure Barre, it’s a small space but not tight. There is a cubby area and bathroom in the back through the studio. If you needed to change you would need to wait until the previous class wrapped up. The room is carpeted as many mentioned; if you don’t have sticky socks it’s tough to do planks without sliding all over. The carpet also is scratchy on the arms during planks but you’re not there a lot.
I thought it was a nicely arranged barre class; it had a good flow from muscle group to muscle group. At times it was hard to follow along with verbal instructions, luckily, I had another instructor from the studio taking a class a few people down from me so I would just try and copy her movements and hope it was something close. I was expecting more adjustments with this being my first class here. The instructor had her phone in her hand the whole class, I’m not sure if she was following along with the workout or adjusting music but that seemed a little odd to me. The music choices were great though, very upbeat.
Overall it was a good toning workout and I’ll go back again.

Great barre workout.
This is now one of my favorite workouts and I have now purchased a monthly plan after being introduced to the studio via classpass. I like the fast paced nature of class and how the instructors have different choreography so classes don’t get repetitive after a while. I have had Christina P and Emily as instructors and try to book classes with them as I have enjoyed my classes with them. They are both friendly, warm and walk around to adjust students throughout the class. I appreciate this since I have issues with my core after some surgeries. I am relatively new to barre but am seeing myself get stronger and making progress with each class.
My only complaint about pure is that this location does not have shower facilities so you really need to plan around that. That said, the friendly vibe of the studio and challenging nature of classes keep me coming back.

I must confess I am an addict, but I’m far from alone. Pure Barre is intelligent exercise that carefully targets key muscle groups through small, isometric movements that work the muscles to fatigue. And fatigue it is. The first class (es) you take can be overwhelming, so I recommend trying a new client special (1 month unlimited at a discount) or at least a handful of classes over a week or two to get used to the movements.
Fortunately the instructors here are the best in the business and know how to acclimate new clients and push even the most advanced students to maximize the effects of the workout. Having done professional ballet training growing up, I am a stickler for form in exercise — both for the results and to avoid injury. The instructors here are well-​versed in modifications to accommodate existing injuries, and the best ones (most of them here and at Union Square) are constantly providing hands-​on adjustments throughout class, which makes a huge difference. They also take the time to learn names, adding a personal touch and sense of community, reinforced by loyalty programs like the 100-​club, and the significant social media presence that connects Pure Barre fans across the country with extra challenges and tips.
All of this, but especially the results, has kept me coming back for more for over 3 years. There is always something new on the horizon, like the recently-​introduced Platform cardio class or forthcoming Upper East Side studio, but I also appreciate the reliability of knowing I can always come here for a great workout.
Pure Barre has started opening new franchises around the city, which is great for expanding access, but a little awkward in setting up competition between studios. Columbus Circle, Union Square, and the new UES studio are part of the same franchise, so class packages allow you to visit all three. I’ve been to eight different Pure Barre studios around the country, including two others in this area, and the original PB NYC is by far the best because of the quality and experience level of instructors, which directly translates into the effectiveness of the workout.

Loved this location– it’s so convenient and a beautiful and clean space inside. The pure barr method is a fantastic workout whether you’re a professional dancer or just want to look like one. I loved the attention to detail and individual attention each person received!

Sara is one of the best Barre instructors I’ve ever come across. She’s always patient and encouraging and is ready and willing to answer any questions. Great class and I look forward to taking it again soon.

Edit: I took two stars off for the lack of changing space at this location. More specifically: There are only two changing stalls, and no mirrors or other areas to freshen up if you have to go somewhere after class. I looked past this issue for a few weeks, but at my last visit, a woman took TWENTY MINUTES in one of the two stalls. While it’s tough to blame a studio for the behavior of their client, the incident really highlighted a weakness of this location. They should figure out some small-​space solutions (toiletry shower caddies for the bathrooms down the hall? mirrors on the wall outside of the changing station? signs reminding people to be polite and not act like they are getting ready for prom when there are 5 other women waiting?).
Original review:
I just wrapped up my second class at Pure Barre Columbus Circle, and they have both been excellent. I’m coming off of a long break from exercising so I’m very out of shape, but both instructors encouraged me to work at my own pace. I have also really appreciated the in-​class pointers when I am not quite getting the moves right. I’m pretty sore after two sessions, but looking forward to getting better.
On a more logistical note, the studio is nice and clean, and very well located. A huge perk is that I can go to two of the other pure barre locations in the city and use my new member month there as well. I’m definitely excited to see where the rest of my first month takes me!

Always an amazing workout. I’ve done barre off and on in the past, but for almost 2 months I’ve been going 5 – 6 times per week. What a difference in my shape! It picks away at those hard to reach places. inner thighs and butt… arms…I’m so much stronger and tone.
During my last class, Sara did a great job with a packed class!!!

Instructors and staff are friendly and welcoming. I like that it’s a small studio and feels cozy without feeling crowded. I took one class with Teresa and appreciated how she made adjustments to my form during class. Pure Barre is one workout I actually look forward to!

i know when people think barre, they generally think of a cute, super in shape instructor saying «up an inch, down an inch, a little up, and little down.» ok fine, that’s what they do, but these isometric movements may seem like they’re not doing much to your body, but trust me when i say it burns when you do it right.
one of the major differences between pure barre and exhale/​the bar method/​physique 57/​bfx, etc is that they emphasize the motion of tucking. for every movement that you make, you’re supposed to kind of subtlety thrust your hips forward to work the abs. if you’re just starting out, i assure you that you’re going get confused at first, but you’ll catch on soon enough! the space and the staff are all awesome, and i’ve never had a bad experience. they even have apparel sales sometimes that are worth checking out, so keep your eyes open for that.
love pure barre, and can’t wait to go back!

I have been a client for years and will continue for more to come! I just love the PB workout! The NYC teachers I take classes with are all amazing — providing a tough workout, amazing corrections, and positive vibes!
I’ve read through some Unilocal reviews and see some «cold» reviews about some of the instructors. I think that there is an instructor that suits each type of person — try a new one before giving up, Unilocal

Such a great barre studio. Welcoming and helpful! I had tried one pure barre studio when I first started ClassPass and didn’t feel like I fit in. About a year later I started coming to the Columbus Circle location and couldn’t be happier! I absolutely recommend this studio to anyone who does barre or is interested in trying it out!

I have been a client for just over a year now. This studio may be small, but it builds a great community.
The classes are challenging and diverse, meaning I have ‘good’ days and ‘bad’ days in terms of how I feel I do which, for me, is very motivating. The instructors are meticulous on form and I am always grateful to the close attention they give me with their corrections. They have created an encouraging and honest atmosphere for my work out routine.
I probably attend class between 4−6x a week and I don’t see that changing any time soon.

Out of all the barre classes I have done, Pure Barre is likely my least favorite. The reason for this is probably because of the instructors. I find the Pure Barre instructors to be the least friendly and upbeat of any of the barre studios I have attended. I did not have a great experience my first class. I left very frustrated by how I was treated and I did not really love the studio in general as I did not feel a welcoming connection as I had with some other barre studios.
Despite my less than stellar first experience with Pure Barre, I decided to return. My second instructor was a little bit more friendly and sympathetic and I guess I started to get use to the carpet that annoyed me during my first visit. The instructors are very hit or miss, with most of them being misses. There have been several times where I have felt picked on by the instructors, which really takes away from the workout. I appreciate when instructors come around and give corrections, but there is a polite and non-​intrusive way to do so when you can see I am trying my best to follow along with the class.
The facility itself is pretty sparse. There are no showers or bathrooms. I also find the studio to be pretty dark. I often ask myself why I continue to go to Pure Barre and I guess the answer is because I like the class times and the overall concept.

I had heard great things about pure barre and was excited to finally try it out via Classpass. It surprisingly hasn’t been too good. Compared to other barre studios (physique, exhale, fly barre) it just doesn’t add up.
1. The workout: not that good. The movements are very hard to follow, especially compared to the ease of other barre places. I found it impossible to feel that signature barre «burn» (with the exception of the original opening series of movies, which includes planks, etc.) It shouldn’t be that hard for a workout like this to work. I’ve stayed after multiple times and gone over my form with the instructors, but it hasn’t made a difference. Quite disappointing. I still sometimes go because it’s on Classpass and why not, but I don’t feel like I get much from the class.
2. The studio: it’s a pretty small space and the room is ridiculously hot. They use carpeting and lights and require socks. The room is unnecessarily hot to begin with, so this just adds to it.