Meghan Prout, right, works her arms during a mixed-level barre class at The Bar Method studio in Moiliili. A ballet barre and mirrors wrap around two sides of the 1,000-square-foot studio. Stacks of ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

The “barre boom” as we know it first took off in the early 2010s and had everyone from your sister-in-law to your best friend’s mom arabesque-ing like there was no tomorrow. But what exactly is barre, ...

Today's edition of LAist's Workout Wednesday series was submitted to us by Lori Allen. Need a fast fix to squeeze into those skinny jeans and show off a shapelier rear in time for summer? If so, sign ...

If you've ever been curious about trying a barre fitness workout, our guide below will explain the benefits of ballet barre and how to get started. Barre fitness is a hybrid workout class - combining ...

In ballet-inspired fitness classes, a little goes a long way, with small movements promising big results. Two new studios, Pure Barre in Cherry Creek and The Bar Method in downtown Boulder, offer ...

While the studio is circled in mirrors and a ballet barre, you don’t have to be a dancer to take a Pure Barre class. There are, however, a few other requirements. Sticky socks are required so you ...

The students take their spots at the barre. The mirrored wall reflects 21 dancers, elegant in their leotards, tights and ballet slippers, a few opting for gym shorts or sweats. Barres line up in ...