Barre-Up

Rain or shine, we’re here. ☔️🤍

And on the days when getting out the door just isn’t happening? We’re there too.

Our virtual classes + on-demand library mean you can still move with us from home - on your time, in your space, no rainy commute required.

In studio or on your screen, Barre-Up is always here when you need us.

Stay dry. Keep moving. We’ve got you.
for in studio or virtual schedule

We truly are!🤍

Just here to get a little stronger. 🤍

One class at a time.

Yoga. Barre. Pilates. Sculpt. Strength. Mobility. Buti. Pound.

A little time for yourself goes a long way. 🤍

Thoughtful movement.
Strong bodies.
Really good energy.

You know where to find us!

Monday sets the tone.✨✨
So we’re choosing movement, good music, strong bodies + even better company.

See you in class this week!

Kinda chic…don’t you think?!

She’s no stranger to our studio, but we are THRILLED to officially welcome Erica to the BU Instructor Team! 🎉🎉

You can catch her every Thursday at 5:30p for Pilates Sculpt starting this week!

And now let’s officially get to know erica …

✨Coffee/Tea order?
- Mornings are for pourovers, afternoons are for dirty chai lattes.

✨How did you first fall in love with movement, fitness, or teaching?
- I have always loved moving. My first sport was all around gymnastics but it was the magic of dance that made me want to create and lead.

✨Favorite Pilates exercise to teach?
- I love teaching neckpull. It’s always hard, and there are so many ways to make it fun!

✨What’s one exercise that always humbles you?
- The classical pilates side kick series takes my breath away and my heart rate sky high

✨What’s one cue you find yourself saying in almost every class?
- inhale to lengthen, exhale to work

✨What’s one song guaranteed to get you moving?
- The Heat by Jungle 🎶

✨When you’re not at the studio, where can we usually find you?
- Running around town...literally! I love running the Raleigh parks+Greenways!

✨Favorite healthy snack or post-workout treat?
- I love an apple with peanut butter or a pastry from a local bake shop.

✨What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
- I am a world champion hip hop dancer.

✨Three words your friends would use to describe you.
- Delightfully chaotic, overly friendly, whimsically weird. That’s actually six words...maybe just say “doing too much” 😂

✨What’s one thing every client should know before taking your first class?
- You’re probably gonna want to follow my Spotify.

✨ “When you take my class, I hope you leave feeling ______.”
- like you laughed a little and surprised yourself a lot :)

✨What’s one thing you’re currently loving, learning, or looking forward to?
- I love highlighting functional movement patterns in every day life. Repetition helps us develop strength and it’s fun we can find it off the mat.

✨What’s one thing you’re most excited about as you officially join the Barre-Up team?
-Expanding back my own practice by learning from all the wonderful instructors at BU

Meet Shannon P - our August Member Spotlight! 🤍

1. How long have you been a member at Barre-Up, and what inspired you to take your first class? 

✨I’ve been a member since Jan 2017.  I had dabbled in yoga at some places downtown, but geography brought me to Barre-Up (I live about a mile away).  My first class was with Leah.  The vibe and music were so wonderful, and I loved the smaller class size.  With the exception of travel or health stuff, I’ve been pretty regular with my 3-4 classes every week.  I am the poster child for dedication to BU and tell everyone I know how wonderful it is.  

2. What’s one class or workout move you never thought you’d enjoy, but now love?

✨Honestly, I love them all, except the ones that hurt! 😂

3. What’s one song that instantly puts you in “let’s do this” mode? 

✨Always - always - Winter’s place list!  But I really appreciate how every instructor spends the time to put together a really good play list. This absolutely sets Barre-Up apart.  

4. What’s something you’ve learned about yourself since becoming part of the Barre-Up community?   

✨I’m competitive with myself, but I’ve learned to take what I need from an experience like yoga or exercise.  It’s not about always pushing yourself to get to the next level.  Stretch goals are awesome.  But a good stretch goal is to let go of ego enough to meet your body + mind “where it’s at” that day.  And that takes practice!

5. When you’re not at the studio, where can we usually find you? 

✨I used to work all the time, lately, I’m reading more, hiking/camping in the mountains, traveling + hanging out with my mom in downtown Raleigh.  

6. What’s a fun fact about you that most people at the studio probably don’t know? 

✨I am a profound critter lover.  From bugs to the big ones.  It’s really too much sometimes...

7. How has Barre-Up become part of your life beyond the workouts? 

✨I have met so many wonderful souls at Barre-Up.  I am always learning things from teachers + other students that I carry with me.  And I love how everyone goes out of their way to support each other.  So beautiful!

Shannon, we have BIG BIG love for you! And today makes your 1,280th class. 🤍🤍