Pure Barre — Local services in Houston

I love Pure Barre but I was disappointed with the overall experience at this studio. Not worth the price tag for unlimited access. I would recommend going to a more updated studio for cozier-full Pure Barre experience. I started Barre in ‘18 at the River Oaks Studio then ‘22 at the Lubbock Studio (unlimited). I had an unlimited membership at this studio starting July ‘24 cancelling a couple months ago after dissatisfaction with the facility. I came in with high hopes from other barre studios and this was also close to my house. The reasons I rated this studio (2/5) are as follows:

(1) Offstreet parking - only 10ish spots on a good day, 1 is handicap, 1 you have to drive around yellow safety posts. If the class is “full” you will have to parallel park in the neighborhood if you can avoid the trash cans and zoned parking. (2) Limited workout space - starts to feel crowded at 15 people where other studios comfortably fit 25 with 28 being capacity. A little too quaint of a space for me. (3) Small storefront - limited workout clothes as options. Previous studio had sitting lounge along with food merchandise such as water bottles, protein shakes or protein bars. This studio offers a coffee machine & water fountain (?). (4) More male presence than other studios which is fine but only few were for the girls The others I think were bfs/husbands or sus single men who were staring a lot when they thought no one noticed which got uncomfortable. (5) Not reflective of the Houston / Heights demographic (limited diversity). They tend to use POC for promo or photo ops. (6) On my first 10 challenge I was told I could choose my socks. I also saw people before and after me select theirs from a bin. When I completed mine the Studio Instructor laughed to herself and said she knew the perfect socks for me. She returned with a full grin and tacky red/green watermelon socks. I’m afro-latina it just felt like a micro-aggression. I think which speaks to the whole vibe of the studio. Yes there were other socks available to choose from and no I was not given a choice even after asking for something else (i was a bit shocked) (7) Everyone seems to know everyone which is normally okay but with limited space it’s an inconvenience. Groups of like 3-5 would overtake a corner or section limiting spots that would otherwise be open if each attended individually. If you attend on your own make sure to get there early as groups of people will not budge or create space.

I love pure barre & would still continue but the studio - vibes are off. Hopefully a modern take with updated facilities opens in...

I won’t be going back to this location from negative treatment from one employee and a general lack of comfort. A few of the employees here are friendly. Kat and Lauren are very warm and supportive. The studio space is tiny, not sure if this is by design but most classes are on a waitlist. There was a position that opened up at the front desk they announced for anyone interested to inquire w the front desk. The instructor Zoey was always extremely cold and unfriendly. There had been multiple occasions where she intentionally tried to make me feel uncomfortable or out of place which is fine considering she thought i had just moved to the neighborhood from Portland and that I didn’t know ppl in the area or was not from the same socioeconomic background as most of the other clients. When in fact I lived in Houston for 15 years before and am friends w multiple business owners in the heights. After hearing about my experience they have urged me to write this review and email the management at this location. They know me as a genuine kind person and hated that I was made to feel demoralized by the typical “mean girl” at a business where i am expected to spend money. When I inquired about the position w her she was extremely demeaning like in a terribly judgmental encounter. I mentioned that I lived nearby and loved the program and that I had other means of making money and it would be the perfect part time supplemental income then she pressed me for details about that (which wasn’t relevant) and I disclosed it was from Only Fans after which her demeanor went even colder and she clearly was trying to make me feel so shamed and embarrassed about it that I wouldn’t continue showing interest in working there. I never went back after that day which was sad bc I grew up w dance and had recently suffered an assault on my body and I was benefiting from the strength I was gaining and healing from the camaraderie of working towards something healthy w a group of powerful women. outside of the negative encounters w Zoey there i can say some of the ladies were trying to cultivate a warm environment and but they could maybe work on having a better dynamic w all of their students and making them feel appreciated/comfortable no matter their background, race, or sexual...

I have always wanted to give Pure Barre a try and finally did three months ago at the Heights studio. I have never been athletic or had great coordination and balance but after just a couple of months of Pure Barre I could see and feel a difference in my performance during the classes and in my overall strength.  I still have a long way to get to my "ideal" body, but I already receive compliments from friends and family.  The results seem noticeable just after a few weeks, and I usually attend 3-4 times a week.

The instructors at the studio are very friendly and always try their best to remember everyone's name. They are very welcoming and their encouragement during the hardest parts of the class helps you to get through. Every instructor has their style of leading the class: some like to show most complicated forms right before the class, some are very strict on tucking the tailbone in, and others may joke around a bit which makes them even more personable.

The studio is very clean and the girls sanitize everything after each class.  The equipment used is very minimal: a couple of exercise sliders, resistance tubes, some light weights (optional), a mat, and clearly, the Barre.

The fairness of the price is subjective, of course. But Pure Barre offers different payment options that depend on your commitment and the number of classes you take that month. My commitment is month to month with an unlimited number of classes and I pay $179.00 plus grip socks ($15-20 a pair). You can purchase the socks at the studio and if you think you may do okay without them, just a little note, those really help during planks and asymmetrical holds. And while $179.00 a month may sound like a lot, this workout is the only workout that has shown me quick results and it’s something I have stuck with so far. If I were to do this with a personal trainer I know I would be paying a similar fee a session, just something to think about.

I love it so far and definitely...