Pure Barre Scottsdale

This place is horrible. It is very disorganized. Classes never start or finish on time. The instructors are a joke. They speak in a microphone and are so muffled you can’t hear the instruction. Not that you can hear it over the loud music. When you can hear them the instruction is very poor and no one seems to care that no one is doing the exercises correctly. Almost all of the classes are exactly that same. I would be better off doing a DVD at home for the variety. Finally the people at the front desk could not be less friendly and need to get off their phone to address the people in the studio. There are so many great places to work out in Scottsdale but this is no not one of them.

Wow. In Scottsdale for the week and scouting out different barre classes. Become a devotee of barre after 9 marathons did their damage. Barre ended up replacing my physical therapy post various knee and hip surgeries. Any barre is great — but Pure Barre is über great. Why? Mindy taught the class — full of positive mojo, extremely attentive to everyone’s form, making adjustments (thank you!!) where we needed them, very clear directions, great cuing, motivating music. She made full use of weights, bands and balls — using exercises that I’ve never seen before in a barre class. (I can barely move today from the lactic acid –a «hurt so good» feeling!) Some instructors aren’t so willing to personally touch/​adjust you — or don’t personally critique your form. Mindy did. In fact, I feel like she upped my game — in just one class. Mindy stands by the weights at the end of class, making sure she meets everyone. Nice touch. An even nicer touch — we all wiped down our mats and weights with anti-​bacterial wipes at the end of class. Some of these studios and their equipment can get quite gross — this was a nice little touch. Upon leaving, the desk staff couldn’t have been nicer — asking how I liked the class, how did it compare versus other barre classes, etc… They didn’t slam the other studios I’ve patronaged — adding to the great mojo of this place.
Another nice touch about this place: during some of the more intense exercises, right when I felt like I couldn’t last another second, a few women would yell out a «whoop.» I know it sounds weird, but those whoops pulled me back to reality — they made me feel like we were all in it together — and those whoops were responsible for me lasting another second or three. Thank you ladies. I needed that!
If you have never done barre — this is a great studio to try it out. But don’t just go to one class. It will take you a few to feel like you are getting the form down. I hated my first 3 classes — but my body was so sore — that I knew it was working muscles I didn’t know I had (and I am an athlete who was active in many sports — before running destroyed my bones!)
Barre classes — anywhere — aren’t cheap. However, if you stay committed (3 times/​week for a few months), you will see changes in your body that you just won’t get with any other form of exercise. I’m a former marathon runner, spent a lifetime lifting in gyms, snowboarded down many a mountain, have my own pilates reformer machine, cycled competitively years ago, attempted yoga…) nothing compares to barre in terms of achieving a longer, leaner, more balanced and flexible body. I am too clumsy and uncoordinated to be a dancer — but barre has made me feel like one — and certainly look like one. No other exercise has done that.

I was visiting Scottsdale for the weekend but have attended many Pure Barre classes in Indiana previously. Many of my old sorority sisters take classes at the local Pure Barres in the Phoenix/​Scottsdale area so I wanted to take class while I was in town.
Located in a fitness focused strip mall, the space is very well decorated but I didn’t prefer having to walk through the studio to get to the cubbies to place my purse down. My class was instructed by one of the owners who was very nice but I did not meet her until after class even though I was there fairly early. Maybe the Pure Barre in Carmel, IN is just a little different but they make an effort to meet any new comers so they can evaluate their level of understanding of the techniques. She did introduce herself to me after the class and was ver personable.
Not as friendly as I would have hoped but a fine studio all the same.

I started going to Pure Barre about 5 weeks ago and absolutely love it! I’ve visited the Scottsdale, North Scottsdale and Phoenix location and love them all. The teachers are great and so friendly and helpful, especially making sure you have the right form in class. I kept expecting it to get easier, but the classes are always different and challenging, which I love! Thanks PB!

I have been going for almost 2 years. It will be 2 years come this December 2015. I wanted something that would help my arthritis. Nothing will help my arthritis I know other than me attempting to keep my body in motion. So I started exercising again after my sister asked me to try Pure Barre wth her. It wasn’t easy my first time but I loved it. I love this location but that is partly because it is close to home. I did try the Phoenix location but it seems smaller somehow. I love the instructors. They are kind and encourging and push you to work harder when they think they can push you and you are open to it. The owners are great and Mari-​Rose is also fun and kind. She knows just what workout we all need and I swear she glances at who and what body types are in her class and tailors it on the spot to a certain degree. I love our old instuctors, Abby, Jasmine and Allie, but we have some new ones now and they are quite good too. The instructors take pride in their classes and I feel they really want us to succeed. I have noticed I am gaining more strength and muscle tone. I go almost everyday. It is for all shapes and sizes and you really get a great workout. You can get as much or as little as you put into it. It changes daily for me with what I can and cannot do based on my arthritis and pain level. We use bands (resistance), weights and some cardio and incorporate stretches after some sets. I truly love it. If anyone had a bad experience or has suggestions I feel the instructors and owners are open to listening to concerns. The front office staff truly deserve a medal and are all so kind, helpful and accomodating. Love you girls at the front and the occasional male front office staffers!!! The only downside is the price. It is pricey so that’s why I go so often to make it worthwhile. Also, some classes get pretty full but they always make room for everyone and I feel give indiviualized instruction and correction when needed and welcomed. P. S. the people I have met there are incredible men and women. I love it!
Oh, and I would not have posted a complete review if I failed to mention the front office staff, without whom, Pure Barre Scottsdale would not thrive! Brit, Megan, Gaby, Alex, Sam, etc etc (forgive me for others I didn’t name) make the whole experience truly wonderful. I love these guys. They deserve a raise but also kudos for all the help they give at the front and they always have a smile on their faces. Great ladies, thank you so much.
Candice Grotsky

My favorite workout of all time! I have always had trouble sticking with at routine but Pure Barre has been different for me! I have been taking classes for over a year and it keeps challenging me!

I haven’t been to PB Scottsdale in about 9 months, however before that I went for about a year on and off. The reason for the review, I didn’t realize how awful my experience was at PB Scottsdale until I went to 2 other Barre studios, one also being a Pure Barre. PB Scottsdale has a large following, however if you’re not one of the regulars, you’re made to feel like an outsider, by teachers and classmates alike: think high school/​mean girls. After comparing my experiences, PB Scottsdale seems to take class so seriously, not uplifting and fun. Yeah, the music is upbeat and fun, but again if you’re new or needing modifications I didn’t find the tips and tricks given without asking. Needless to say, I’m glad I found studios that are uplifting and that care about me and my personal experience.

First off these 5 star reviews are written by instructors that work there. The owner Veronica needs to check her attitude (putting it nicely) and her sister should not be business owners. It is the most stuck up group and it stems from the owners. There is a Barre studio on every street corner and this is one I don’t recommend!!! The talk garbage about everyone… Really? They run it like a group of catty high school girls. Don’t even get me started on the classes. If you have taken classes for a month they ask you if you want to be an instructor. Most of the instructors absolutely blow. Take $ 200 a month to any other barre studio but this one. This place SU — !!!

Well the proof is in the pudding folks. By «pudding» of course I mean arms, abs and booty plus a whole lot of comments such as «so where did you get those pipes?» I have been to a few other barre studios with plenty of mixed feelings — some workouts too intense to focus on form, others not intense enough to feel like you’re working. Pure Barre is the pefect balance between intensity and form and actually produces visible change in your body which is hard to argue with.
After the first couple of classes, I really questioned whether I could keep up with this as a regular exercise habit. So much burning going on! It also took me a bit to get used to what we were actually supposed to be working in some parts of the class. But the instructors are awesome, give verbal cues of where you should feel your muscles working, and provide plenty of adjustments to help you get there. I love the upbeat music, it provides for good distraction when you’re holding on for dear life during those last few pulses. I also like that there is periodic stretching between muscle groups, it’s a good reset before you go into the next ass kicking. It’d an addicting routine, really.
The price is certainly steeper than other alternatives out there, but considering how effective the workout is and how great the studio vibe is — to me, it’s worth the cost if you want a seriously toned bod. Let’s be real — you’ll spend the same amount of money by the time you combine cheaper classes with supplement scams or a gym membership with a kale smoothie habit. Just get to barre already!

This place is awesome! The music is great, instructors are motivating and the workouts are perfectly planned as well! I really like the instructors because they are always walking around the class correcting form and positively motivating everyone! Great place!

I’ve been working out at Pure Barre for a month and a half, about 3 – 5 times per week between this location and Phoenix, and I absolutely love it. The Scottsdale location is not as busy as Phoenix, and it’s tucked away in a shopping center. I have noticed a huge difference in my body in the month and a half I’ve been going, but have a long way to go before I can wear a fitted tee to class :) But what’s great is that I can feel my abs again — something I thought disappeared when I had my baby!
The first few classes are super-​difficult, but it eventually clicks. Don’t mix that up thinking it gets «easy» — every class is a challenge — but my body felt like I was in the correct «form» most of the time. This studio has a clock in the room. In the beginning you might look at that clock over and over throughout class, (I know I did) but now I don’t even notice it.
Most of the instructors are on the same level, but there are a couple that are probably for more advanced levels. All of them are helpful and encouraging.
Veronica and Marirose — the owners — are two hard-​working women. They teach classes, too. I’ve taken Veronica’s classes and have spoken to Marirose a couple times on the phone. Kudos to them for being so involved in their business.
You can take classes between Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler. I’ve never been to the Chandler location but both Scottsdale and Phoenix are great studios.

So I bought a LivingSocial to this place because I’ve always heard people saying how amazing it is. The deal was for two weeks unlimited and I went to 8 classes in those two weeks and I can say I definitely noticed a difference.
I love this place. Let’s be honest here, I HATE working out. But I actually enjoy these classes. They go by quickly and the music is great. The classes in the evenings are usually pretty full and you have to register in advance but the waitlist moves pretty quickly. My favorite instructors are Abby, Jasmine, and Shayla. I think I’ve only ever had two or three other instructors but I make it a point to choose these ladies because I feel like they’re the best at helping with your form and motivating you to keep going when your thighs are shaking and you think you’re gonna give up.
This studio is connected with the Arcadia and Chandler locations too so if you purchase a membership, you can go to all three studios which is convenient if you have friends in other parts of the Valley.
I did the new client month unlimited after my LivingSocial expired and I’ve done a total of 18 or so classes now and I can totes tell a difference. I’ve been super busy and haven’t gone to class in a week and I feel like a slob. These classes are addicting. They’re super pricey so get ready to shell out $ 23 for a drop in class or pony up $ 175 for the month unlimited. It’s worth it.

Well, it’s been one month to the day since I started at Pure Barre, and I feel confident in giving it an overwhelmingly positive recommendation. That being said, this review is closer to a 4.5 star review, solely because of the price (which I’ll address in a minute).
To sum up, Pure Barre is an incredibly effective, challenging, and fun workout with fabulous instructors and a great atmosphere, but, sadly, it’s very expensive.
The Workout: If you’re currently out of shape and take a class, you will be sore for days after your first few workouts. If you’re currently in shape and take a class, you will STILL be sore for days after your first few workouts. I’m talking full-​body soreness, the kind that makes mere walking difficult… but in a good way. I’ve taken a variety of group classes, ranging from yoga to pole dancing to Zumba to pilates, and none of them compare to Pure Barre. Before I started Pure Barre, I had gone through an extended period where I was working out very minimally and had gained more weight than I was comfortable with. A month later, I’m already in much better shape, and I’m significantly more toned. It’s an extremely difficult workout-​your muscles will shake and quiver and you’ll swear you’re on the verge of fainting and/​or dying, which might sound unpleasant, but it really isn’t. It’s a good burn, and you’ll keep coming back for more. You’d never think that such tiny movements would fatigue your muscles so thoroughly, but they really do. I like that Pure Barre focuses on building long, lean muscles, and targets the typical «trouble areas» for women-​thighs, butt («seat»), abs, and arms. It’s also very low-​impact, so it’s a good choice if you’ve had problems with injuries in the past. I personally have had foot and knee issues, and haven’t experienced any problems doing Pure Barre. If you are currently recovering from an injury and are limited in what you can do, tell the instructor before class, and they’ll give you modifications during potentially problematic exercises (I’ve seen a number of people do this, so don’t be shy!). Classes range from about 10 – 20 people, almost all women. I love that the classes are smaller, because the instructors will come over and correct your form (form is critical for these types of exercises).
The Instructors: Fabulous! Marirose and Erin are my favorites, and I also really like Abby and Jenny. Marirose will push you HARD, but in such a good way. Erin will also push you really hard, but she might be a little easier to keep up with if you’re just starting-​I had her for my second class, and she made things easier to follow than the instructor I had for my first class. Abby is also the officer manager, and is always extremely friendly, and has an uncanny ability to remember everyone’s name.
The Atmosphere: Great! Always manages to smell good, despite the many women sweating like crazy. The music is really good and matches the pace of the workouts well. They sell ridiculously cute clothing up front (mostly Lululemon, Beyond Yoga, and PB-​branded stuff), buuuut there’s absolutely nothing that I can afford. However, if you’ve got the budget, you can definitely pick up some workout swag here.
Class Times/​Availability: They have a good online signup system. YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE! If you want to get in to weekend, early morning, or afternoon/​evening classes, sign up at least a week in advance to ensure you get a spot. They have a good variety of times, and I LOVE that they’re always asking clients on Facebook what new times they’d like to see-they’ve added several just in the month I’ve been there.
The Price: Ahh… and therein lies the rub, so to speak. I adore Pure Barre, and absolutely want to keep coming back, but sadly, I’m currently unemployed, and the the normal monthly price of $ 175 is simply not doable for me at this time. I started with a two-​week Living Social deal, and then bought the one month new client special ($ 100 unlimited). They do have other package deals, and drop-​in classes are around $ 23. I will say that $ 175 is the same price as an unlimited month at Sumits Yoga, so it’s not an unprecedented price-it’s just not in my personal budget.
I have two weeks left in my new client month, and I’ll be extremely sad to say goodbye to Pure Barre. However, I’ve got my fingers crossed that I’ll soon find a high-​paying job that will allow me to continue LTBing (LTB=“lift, tone, and burn”) my heart out, because Pure Barre truly is far and away my favorite workout of all time.

This workout will change your body! Small movements set to AMAZING music equals great results! Veronica and Marirose have the friendliest and knowledgeable staff. They offer 3 great locations in the valley to choose from. I am amazed at how my body has changed and I’m loving all the compliments I have been receiving. If you want to get a jump on your swim suit body, check out Pure Barre. In two weeks you will see a serious difference!!! Thanks ladies!

I love the amazing environment and work outs. The people who go are understanding and encouraging, and its really a family of women just wanting to be healthy and strong. The workouts have amazing music that really gets you pumped. My only complaint is that the prices are high, and they don’t offer student or teacher discounts for those of us who want to continue after our one-​month trial.

I could not have more love for PB. The concept is genius, and I love how it is geared towards women and the parts we want to tone: abs, butt, thighs, arms. The class is fast paced and the instructors are fantastic. I really like Jasmin at the Scottsdale location, she physically corrects form and explains technique well. Before I went to a PB class, I thought I was in good shape– I run half marathons, work out a few times a week– but it is a HARD workout. Like, HAAARRRDD. I never thought using such small movements and hardly any weight could tone and burn so much (and leave you so sore). It’s expensive but definitely something that’s a treat, try it out!

I generally avoid group exercise classes because I have so many joint issues (knee, hips, neck, shoulder) that need accommodating. Pure Barre, however, is the exception to the rule. Despite working out most days of the week for many years (cardio machines, weights, pilates, hiking, even the P90X DVD series), I never experienced such noticeable results until I started going to Pure Barre 4−5x/week. Pure Barre is completely low-​impact, and you are only moving in increments of an inch or two. But your legs will shake and the sweat will drip down your back. For the first time in my life, I can see the muscle definition in my abs. My quads have become lean and defined, and my butt has become a lot firmer.
I recommend that newbies sign up for the 1 month intro special ($ 100 for unlimited visits) and then go as often as possible, because it does take some time to learn how to do the moves correctly and this is a FAST-​paced class. I’ve never found myself staring at the clock and wishing the class would be over because the positions and exercises change so quickly. The music is loud and fun and carefully chosen work with the moves. The instructors shout out encouraging comments when you are doing something right (how they remember everyone’s name is beyond me!) and quietly come over to you and correct your form when necessary. They will also show you how to accommodate any injuries you might have.
In one hour, I achieve a complete workout. And I always leave with a smile on my face. I am completely addicted. The only thing I wish they would do differently is add more classes on the weekends. Those classes are always PACKED, and if you don’t sign up early enough during the week, you will find yourself on the wait-​list!

Pure Barre Scottsdale has changed the way I work out. I’ve always thought if you want to look fit and lean you need to bust your butt in bootcamps, crossfits, or at a gym. That is SO not the case!
Pure Barre has taught me that. After my first class I was completely hooked!!! Its fun, upbeat, and extremely challenging to the body. I have never seen results the way I see the results from my pure barre classes. My posture is better, abs are tighter, and FINALLY my legs are showing some definition!
The instructors are so supportive as well. No intimidation factor. They want you to succeed and make sure you are using correct form and keep pace with the rest of the class.
I give 5 stars to Pure Barre in Scottsdale and the fabulous ladies who dedicate their time to making us all look and feel amazing and sexy!

I have never experienced a more thorough, intense workout in my whole life! Pure barre is changing my arms, thighs and butt. Go now!
Each instructor is kind, enthusiastic and more than helpful. Love Pure Barre Scottsdale!!!

I wish I still lived in Scottsdale… only when I think about pure barre. I love the classes here and I really loved all the instructors. Women come here to work out. This isn’t a social class where you can chat a little bit when there’s down time to grab weights or mats etc. My boyfriend saw visible differences after I went three times (which is ridiculous, I know!) I have also never sweated so much from an indoor workout until I took pure barre classes. Literally, sweat pouring down my face (sorry for the visual) and sore for days after just one class. I’m actually signing up for a class in LA. It’s pricy but worth it. They’ve got classes from 6am — 7pm.
Tip: get the pure barre socks. They prevent you from slipping around and accidentally falling into a split that your legs and groin really can’t handle. Trust me. This advice comes from experience.
Tip 2: 70% of the women who attend these are super athletic, fit, probably used to be dancers or gymnasts. Don’t be embarrassed if you’re new and not as fit. Everyone is here to work out and the instructors are super kind and helpful.