Barre Forte

Denver, United States

4.7

20 reviews

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+1 720-773-4676
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www.barreforte.com
Address:
6895 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO, 80224
Southeast
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
360 ftE Hampden Ave & S Oneida Way
0.2 miS Monaco Pkwy & E Hampden Ave
0.2 miE Hampden Ave & S Monaco Pkwy
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The benefits of barre go beyond sculpting a rockin’ bod. What you accomplish in our barre studios will give you inner strength and bold outer confidence to tackle everything else important in your life. From family, to friendships, to work — balancing it all can be a challenge. Our challenging workouts and encouraging instructors will help you discover and flaunt your hidden strengths — enabling you to live a healthy, happy, empowered life.

History

Established in 2012.

When two strangers met on the track at a local gym, little did they know where their budding friendship would soon lead them. Jen, a mother of five with a passion for all things fitness, and Nadia, a mother of one whom loathed working out but grew up with a love and talent for dance, became instant friends. Both with a desire to live healthy lives, they were always looking for new ways to get an effective workout, with one key ingredient — fun!

Jen soon persuaded Nadia into trying their first barre class together, and it was love at first releve. They left the studio that day and set plans in motion to take their new found love and business acumen to open their own high energy barre studio to help other women look and feel their best.

Barre Forte arrived on the Denver fitness scene, and hasn’t looked back.

Meet the Business Owner

Jen R.

Business Owner

A fitness enthusiast, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, former women’s boot camp instructor and mother of four, Jen has trained with men and women of all ages and abilities. Jen began her fitness career as a Silver Sneakers instructor at a local YMCA and quickly began to teach additional classes and formats, including willPower & Grace, Pilates, Women on Weights, Cardio Sculpt, Total Body Conditioning and Core and More. Shortly after becoming a group fitness instructor, Jen gained an additional certification as a personal trainer and began teaching women’s boot camps for Code Pink Boot Camp. Later, she formed Fit Kids Colorado, which offers on-​site, after school fitness classes for students ages seven to 12. Prior to her foray into the fitness industry, Jen spent 15 years in marketing and sales for the multi-​family housing and healthcare industries. Barre Forte offers the perfect opportunity for Jen to merge her passion for both business and fitness. Jen holds several special

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20 reviews of Barre Forte

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Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I haven’t found a better workout! Out of any régime/​workout modality I’ve tried, I seen the greatest results with these barre classes and I don’t feel like it drains my adrenals like cross-​fit or boot-​camp.
Place rating: 4
Englewood, CO
I really love The Body Barre workouts. I’ve been going for about a year to this location. All of the teachers lead really challenging and different workouts and exercises, so you never know exactly what you’ll be doing, and I’m always challenged. Also, they offer modifications to some of the exercises if you need them. Their pricing is a little expensive, but I really love the classes and it is worth the money you pay.
The one thing that prevents me from giving five stars is that the classes are always so crowded. My understanding is that the max for each class is 18 people, but with that number of people in the studio it feels so crowded (at least for me), especially when doing exercises at the barre (no room to move if you need a little extra). Sometimes I find myself bumping into others because it is so crowded. My understanding is that changes are coming to the studios… maybe a little more room for everyone? Otherwise, a great company with friendly staff who are always asking for feedback.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I’ve been coming to Body Barre for now 4 months, and wow does it transform your body! This is the only workout that I have stuck to. Each class is different to keep it interesting and the instructors are amazing, every single one of them. This is not your typical Pure Barre where the instructors are unprofessional and lacking a lot. Everyone here is super kind! I can’t say enough about this wonderful business. If you want quick results along with awesome energy this is your place. Keep in mind, these classes are not easy, no pain no gain… Everyone should try a class, you’ll be convinced!
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, WA
Words can’t express how amazing every instructor is at the body barre. Even when I took a few months off, I came in and was greeted by Laura-​one of the instructors, who was just taking one of the classes that evening, not teaching it. I instantly felt welcomed and didn’t feel like a stranger coming back after a little break. Laura and every instructor is so genuine, sweet and caring. Their passion for what they do is conveyed in every class. I love the body barre not just because the classes are so great (and challenging!), but the instructors are great people to be around.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
My first barre experience and the place has me coming back for more!
When you think you are «fit» because you still fit into your skinny pants but you refuse to work out (me)…you (I) realize how absolutely out of shape and inflexible you (I) have become at age 31 when experience your first barre class. Holy Moly. They are not joking when they suggest you start with a light (1, 2 or 3 lb) weight during your first class. I think I made it about 8 seconds into the arm routine before I realized what level of intensity this type of training will do to your muscles utilizing «tiny» movements.
Fab things that I would like to share:
–lots of classes at varying times to fit into any schedule.
–first week free for new students (awesome)
–mobile friendly website makes selecting classes, learning about class styles/​instructors, pricing all very easy to access and manage. I get emails reminding me that I signed up for the specific class –this is helpful!
–they host a «bring a boy» night maybe once a month… it is entertaining and a great workout.
–grippy socks are very helpful… no joke. If you can’t figure out where to purchase these lifesavers, they do sell them at the check in desk. I picked up a pair at wal-​mart (random) in the exercise/​yoga isle. I have also seen them at Sprouts.(also random).
They help more than you would think – I went regular socks on my 4th class… I was envisioning a high speed face plant the entire time I was trying my best to be a graceful ballerina (this is also a joke because my muscles were shaking, I was sweating, and I have not mastered the «graceful» nature of the barre class.
–great music
–great teachers/​learning environment/​encouraging
–Join me ladies!!! We will get hot together!
–THIS CLASS WILL WORK YOUR THIGHS OFF AND PERK YOUR BUTT UP!
—I FOUND A FEW AB MUSCLES THAT HAD BEEN DORMANT SINCE THE EARLY 90’S.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
This is the story of a girl who, a few years ago, had a Groupon for a certain Highlands barre workout place. The studio was upstairs (read: HOT AS HECK), no one said anything to me but the barest minimum sign-​in information, and I ended up attending just one of the three classes I purchased.
Last year I started going to a downtown studio that I ADORED, but I moved to Aurora and just couldn’t sit an hour in hot rush-​hour traffic anymore for a one-​hour workout.
Fortunately a coworker saved me by recommending Body Barre, which is one third the distance and comparable pricewise. After my experience with the other barre place I put it off for a few weeks but my pants started feeling snug so I signed up for their generous offer of an unlimited free week.
I took three classes with two different instructors, and only have raves:.
The décor is nice enough to want to live there
The workout area is roomy and sparkling clean
All workout accessories are provided.
It’s in the basement so when you sweat, it’s for the right reasons.
The mix of music is diverse and fun without being corny.
Unlike snooty places, the staff is informative and inviting (the receptionist addressed me by name my second time there). The instructors are knowledgeable and encouraging.
The only thing «missing» at the Cherry Hills location is a chroeography class (I understand that the Highlands Ranch location has a Cardio Flirt class?) to put my new quicker, leaner body to work. (Is it stupid to think the three classes I went to loosened my pants a little!?)
Southeast Denver has nothing else like the Body Barre, and I am so grateful to have found it.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I took my first class last night and am going to do my best to go a few more times this week so I can try out a few more classes. Last night was the standard body barre class, and it was exactly what I expected — shaking and burning and wanting to throw a ball at the instructor but knowing that you’ll thank her after class :) I felt totally welcome and the instructor was great at correcting my form without making me feel like I was out of my element.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I have tried Barre Classes at the 3 main Companies in Denver. I honestly liked all of them, but this seems to be the one that is the most convenient for me as far as location and class times. The price is also a bit more affordable than the other two studios that I attended. I have only had good experiences here. The instructors all seem very experienced and helpful. It can be a bit tight when the class size is large, but it always seems to work once we all get to the barre.
Place rating: 5
Strasburg, CO
The Body Barre at Highlands Ranch is awesome! Clean, spacious, SUPER instructors. The classes give an EXCELLENT work out every time, and you are always made to feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. I have been to other barre classes. They are all good, but Body Barre is my favorite.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
Jen contacted me to resolve billing; she worked to make it right and I really appreciate it! I can’t wait to try another class.
Place rating: 5
Aurora, CO
I love this place. If you stick with it and focus, you will see results. I started there July 3rd and I’ve already lost 7 lbs. It’s hard work but it’s worth it. The space is really small and it is in a basement so it can be hot. The staff is very personable and friendly. Also very accommodating for injuries, and for beginners. No impact. I don’t like dancing so I haven’t done the dance classes, just the Barre, and look at the results. Don’t expect to come into class and not work your butt off (literally). No dance skills required (thank goodness).
Place rating: 5
Micanopy, FL
GREAT instructors and each class has kicked my tush. Everyone there has been very nice & helpful. It’s a good-​sized room with plenty of mirrors & barre space. I enjoy the fun cardio of Cardio Hip Hop class, and the WillPower & Grace & Body Barre classes left me sore for days. A great workout while having some fun… who knew!!!
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
As with any studio instructors matter. So if you didn’t like a certain instructor try another before discrediting the entire studio.
I had always wanted to try a barre class and thanks to Groupon was able to do so. I bought a 3 class package and admittedly took a while to use the 3 classes. The first class was so intense I honestly couldn’t walk for 2 days afterwards (my fault not the instructor’s since I clearly did not stretch enough). Because of this I was hesitant (and quite frankly embarrassed) to try another class. BUT I did and guess what — I made it through AND enjoyed myself.
It was my third class though, with the original instructor — and one of the owners, which has made me a fan and prompted me to purchase another package. I now plan to add this to my repetoire 3 days a week. The classes, if you have the right instructor, are intense (cross-​fit was the only other class I found this intense) and transforming. Jen, one of the owners, is Jillian Michaels tough. An hour class is 65 minutes and you are working the entire time! I’ve tried other barre instructors here and found them to be almost as tough — which thankfully depending on the day is a welcome half-​step down.
The ladies have created a friendly, challenging environment and I recommend anyone interested in barre classes to check it out!
Place rating: 2
Denver, CO
«Meh. I’ve experienced better» sums up my experience exactly, thus the 2 star rating. I have been doing barre workouts at a different studio for several months but wanted to give The Body Barre a try since it is much closer to my home. The studio is in the basement of the AfterOurs urgent care building. I was greeted by a very friendly employee who was checking in another person who was also there for their first visit. I was immediately a little turned off that the other new person was charged the regular first visit rate ($ 10) instead of the March Madness special price ($ 9.50) that was running for weekday morning classes. I know that isn’t a huge difference in price, but it rubbed me the wrong way.
Since the studio is in the basement, there is no ventilation. There were a couple floor fans running in the workout room, but it was really hot and stuffy during the entire class. Up to this point I was willing to overlook these issues if the workout was good since this studio is very conveniently located for me.
Unfortunately, this was the worst barre class I have ever attended (I attended The Body Barre class here). That sounds pretty harsh, but compared to the 30+ classes I have taken from 7+ different instructors at another studio, this was not a good class. If you do not have another barre studio to compare, then you probably won’t have the same complaints.
The class was very basic, but with not a lot of instruction. No guidance was given for weight selection or when to change from the heavy set of weights to the light set (many people in class only had 1 set of weights to start with). The instructor clearly had a fitness background, but not much barre experience. None of the normal ballet or yoga positions were called by their names (we were told to squat instead of plié, etc.). No modifications were offered on any position. The flow of the class also felt very disjointed to me and I didn’t feel like I got as good of an overall workout as I typically do with a barre class — some areas were overworked and some areas not worked at all. And last but not least, the instructor acted bored for most of the class.
Again, I had high expectations going into this class because I love my other barre studio. I personally did not enjoy my workout here at all and will stick to a different studio for my barre workouts.
Place rating: 4
Littleton, CO
Take this review with a grain of salt because I have only been to this studio once.
My friend swears by the Body Barre and so I thought it would be fun to try out a class with her. The body barre is even willing to comp your first class (normally $ 19)! I tried out Cardio Hip Hop. Overall, I have to say Zumba takes the win for me but it was nice to try out. I just wasn’t a fan of the moves or music but most of all I felt that there was no room! Only 13 people are allowed in a class, but I feel like with the space they should cap it at 10.
The studio is downstairs in a basement type surrounding, it’s a very small space but their business seems to be booming. I don’t think I will go back to a Hip Hop class but I do want to try some of the bar classes since that seems to be the hip thing is working out right now.
My suggestion is to definitely give this place a try, its a non-​intimidating female only class setting. After one class if you want to dip your feet in a little more the have a couple of membership deals $ 40 for 10 days of unlimited classes or $ 100 for one month of unlimited classes.
The staff were super nice and seemed to make a point to personally get to know all of their clientele. That’s a huge change from the commercial chains like 24hour fitness.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
After many, many years of searching I finally found out the workout I have been looking for at the Body Barre. I did a month unlimited trial and lost 17 lbs in that first month with an average of 4 classes a week! And I was not on some crazy crash diet either. I was eating healthier, but not on any form of a diet by any means. The most amazing part to me was the weight dropped first in places that are usually the toughest and LAST places to go.
I tried another Barre gym that was closer to my house and quickly realized that all Barre classes are not created equal. The other place did not even compare! Every class was the exact same and felt like I was doing the same workout tape at home over and over again. The instructors did not have the same passion and I never got excited to go to class like at the Body Barre. And because of the same class every time 0the results slowed down as well. I am very happy to be going back to the Body Barre again!
The Body Barre has the exact formula of amazing instructors who care about each and every person in the class, never making you feel less then if you can’t finish all of the reps, but just pushing you hard enough. The variety of classes are so fun and all so different you can take two classes in a row and love them both with out even realizing till you are walking to your car how bad you got your butt kicked. I would suggest THIS Barre studio to ANYONE who is bored, in a rut, or just looking for something fun and new. I KNOW you will not regret it!
Place rating: 5
Castle Rock, CO
i am still in love :)
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
The Body Barre Studio can be summed up in several words for me: amazing, empowering, inviting, and energizing! This has, by far, been one of the best workout studios for me. Prior to trying Body Barre, I would go to 24 Hour frequently and thought I was in relatively good shape; however, the workout classes at Body Barre have kicked my booty into gear! I feel strong and more confident (and isn’t that what it’s all about!!!) The variety of classes spice up my workouts as well so I am NEVER bored! Lastly, I cannot say enough about the instructors — Jen, Stephanie, Brena, Cathy, and Laura have all been phenomenal. They are encouraging and, at the same time, push you so you get the best possible workout. I have heard other barre studios can present as stuffy and pretentious — not this one at all! I couldn’t be happier with my experience and will continue to be a devoted member!
Place rating: 5
Englewood, CO
It’s been three months since I started taking classes at The Body Barre. I think it’s safe to say that I am officially hooked. The workouts are amazing… From cardio hip hop to cardio/​barre and classic barre classes– I have NEVER left the basement unhappy. The Body Barre is unlike any gym I have been to because the instructors and owners care about each member. They make it easy to want to come to class AND easy to make friends. Overall, I have never been happier with any recreational activity.
Whether you are a barre newbie or a veteran dancer… Try it out. You won’t be disappointed!
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
So let me just say I’ve only been to one class so far, and I mean both at this studio and ever for Barre fitness but I was impressed! Both staff and classmates were friendly and welcoming. The studio was easy to find, even though its tucked away into the basement. I couldn’t help but notice the incredibly plush carpeting, making when you work out on the floor very comfortable.
The work out… whoa. I will be sore tomorrow I can promise that. Even the ladies who frequented the class (I was in the Body Barre class) were shaking a little from the workout. The instructor (I’m bad with names!) was incredibly helpful during the work out. She gave frequent «good jobs!» and knew us all by names. She even recognized me from Facebook when I came in. She also gave great direction during the class, and would often walk around to help correct poses and postures when you didn’t quite have it.
Overall I had a great time, even though I got my butt kicked. The prices here are cheaper than other studios I’ve seen. The only bad thing would be the location, and really that’s my problem, not the studios. They’re quite a ways away from where I live, but being so close to I-​25 makes a long trip convenient. This place has excellent customer service and if you’ve been looking to try Barre I’d say this is the place to go!