Pure Barre - Bellevue (WA)

1 /5 Pegs OL: I’ve been attending Pure Barre classes since 2017 across both California and Washington, having visited more than five different studios. The workout itself is incredible—small, precise movements that are surprisingly effective and consistently challenging. Prior to the pandemic, the Bellevue studio had a different management team and fostered a welcoming, respectful, and professional environment. I truly hope it can return to that positive culture. A note to Katie, the current owner of several Pure Barre studios in the area: it may be helpful to visit other local fitness studios like Barre3, Club Pilates, or Orange Theory to see firsthand how compassion, inclusivity, and flexibility create stronger community engagement. Policies like denying entry for being a couple minutes late or prohibiting the use of a mat—despite a valid medical reason and years of precedent—feel unnecessarily rigid and lack empathy. Framing every new restriction as a “safety concern” misses the point. A little compassion can go a long way, especially for loyal clients who have supported your business for years.

1 /5 Addie Kuehner: I was excited to try a free intro class at Pure Barre with a friend, but unfortunately, our experience was really disappointing. We drove 40 minutes to get there, arrived early, filled out all the forms, and even had a friendly 20-minute conversation with the instructor. Just two minutes before class started, we were told we couldnt participate because were out-of-state students. This policy wasnt mentioned anywhere on the website when we signed up. The instructor was aware we had driven quite a distance to be there, but we were still asked to leave right before the class began. The studio itself seemed clean and welcoming, and the instructor was kind up until that point--but the lack of transparency and consideration left a bad impression. I hope they make this policy clearer online, so others dont have to go through a similar situation.

5 /5 Maddy Villa: Pure Barre is my home away from home! I came for the workout and stayed for the community. Katie is an amazing and involved owner with a passion for Pure Barre! If you’re looking for a group of strong & diverse women this is the place for you!!

5 /5 Becca Peters: Bellevue Pure Barre is amazing! The workouts are super challenging and the friendly atmosphere and lively music make it so fun! They have a great promo that finally got me to try a class, something I’ve wanted to do for years. It’s an incredible workout—I feel stronger, leaner, and love how firm my core and legs are getting. The instructors are awesome and push you to work hard while keeping it enjoyable. Highly recommend!

4 /5 Elizabeth P: Took an introductory class, which was challenging and fun. However, the classes and membership prices are steep, which makes it sort of inaccessible to do regularly. Definitely recommend taking advantage of a sale or deal when they have them because it was a great workout. It was low impact (great for my joints) but definitely (gently) pushed me with controlled muscle movements and flexibility. The staff all seems really lovely too.