BARRE AT RISE
Tiny movements. Big energy.
Where ballet meets Pilates, and your thighs write their own memoir.
Barre at Rise blends ballet-inspired movement with Pilates precision, core strength, and low-impact cardio. Set to music (and usually a few laughs), it’s a full-body workout that tones, sculpts, and challenges your endurance in the most surprisingly fun way.
Don’t worry, no dance background required. No tutus, no pressure. Just good vibes, great playlists, and a lot of tiny little pulses that somehow make you sweat like it’s leg day.
WHAT IS BARRE?
Barre is a hybrid workout inspired by ballet, Pilates, and strength training. It uses small, controlled movements and high-rep, low-weight exercises to sculpt muscles, improve posture, and boost balance and flexibility.
You’ll move through sequences at the barre (yep, a real one), on the mat, and standing - often using props like resistance bands, balls, and light weights to spice things up.
It’s graceful, gritty, and weirdly addictive.
THE BENEFITS OF BARRE
- Builds full-body strength and endurance
- Tones arms, glutes, and thighs (especially thighs 🔥)
- Improves balance, posture, and coordination
- Increases flexibility without needing to be bendy
- Boosts mood and energy with fun, music-led movement
- Strengthens the pelvic floor and deep stabiliser muscles
- Makes you feel powerful and elegant at the same time
It’s the shake that sculpts. And yes, we all shake.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A BARRE CLASS
You’ll join us in the mat room (with the infrared lights if we’re feeling spicy) for a flowing mix of standing barre sequences, mat core work, and gentle stretching to wrap it up. We’ll guide you through every pulse, hold, and squeeze with great tunes and even better cueing.
The moves are simple, the burn is not.
Expect your glutes to speak and your posture to thank you.
Barre is brilliant as a standalone class, or as a feel-good complement to reformer, mat, or hot Pilates.
BARRE LINGO: DECODED
First Position: Heels together, toes out, knees tracking over toes. Basic ballet stance - very beginner-friendly.
Plié: A bend of the knees. (You’ll feel this in your thighs. Trust us.)
Pulse: Tiny, controlled movements that keep the muscle under tension. This is where the shaking starts.
Tuck: A subtle pelvic tilt to engage your glutes and abs. You'll hear it. You'll feel it.
As always - no prior experience needed. We break everything down and keep it beginner-safe.
IS BARRE RIGHT FOR ME?
Barre is brilliant for:
- Beginners wanting a low-impact workout with high results
- Dancers-at-heart who want the grace without the pressure
- People who love a vibe-y class with music and flow
- Anyone wanting to sculpt, tone, and move with joy
- Pre/postnatal clients (with modifications)
-Literally anyone with legs
Barre is accessible, empowering, and a bit cheeky - just how we like it.
Georgie
“My legs were shaking… and I loved every second.
Barre at Rise is no joke. It’s fun, fierce, and makes you feel unstoppable.”
Paula
“It’s ballet vibes, but for real people. No pressure, just good tunes, great energy, and muscles I didn’t know I had working overtime.”
Eve
“Best. Burn. Ever.
It’s elegant chaos in the best way. I left feeling strong, elegant, and kind of smug.”
