What we're doing to keep you safe at the barre!
Reduced Capacity and Social Distance Spacing
We are currently following the CDC’s recommendations to wear masks indoors regardless of your vaccination status. All clients must wear a mask to enter the studio and keep it on until you get to your spot for class. Masks must be worn in all common areas including the boutique and equipment/bathroom area.
Also the studio opens 10-15 minutes before class and closes 5 minutes after class to ensure we can thoroughly clean in between classes.
Studio and Equipment Sanitation
Our Force of Nature cleaning system is on the EPA’s list of disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. We are committed to constant and effective sanitization to help keep staff and clients as safe as possible! We are also using hospital grade MERV-13 rated air filters to filter out not only dust and daily pollution but also potential virus carriers.
Walk-ins & Late Cancellation/No Show Policy
You must sign up online for all classes and no walk-ins will be allowed to drop in for class. Please make sure you are signed up for all email and text notifications to receive reservation reminders as well as waitlist notifications. If you are added to any class from a waitlist, you must confirm back to the studio if you do or do not plan to attend class. All cancellations must be made at least 4 hours in advance of your class start time. Your early cancellation will ensure that someone from the waitlist can take your spot. Any cancellations not made within the 4-hour window will result in a $10 late cancel fee {for unlimited memberships} or a loss of one class from your class pack. If you do not cancel class online and do not show up for class, there is a $20 no-show fee regardless of unlimited membership or class pack.
Suspension of Amenities
Our restrooms will be available for your use before class. We do ask that, if at all possible, you use the restroom prior to coming to the studio to help avoid lines and waiting for restrooms. We also ask that you come to the studio dressed and ready for class as our changing room will not be available and we ask that you do not change in our restrooms.
Our towel service has been suspended so please feel free to bring a hand towel to class as well as a full water bottle as we have also suspended use of our water dispenser.
Kayla was born in Greenwood, SC and graduated from Clemson University where she became a state and nationally certified Pharmacy Technician. She loves the fact that she can be literally dying throughout the entire Studio Barre workout yet she feels like superwoman as soon as she hits that Final 10. She has found a second family with this barre tribe and she is incredibly blessed to have a small part in helping other people fall in love with barre and helping them to become the best version of themselves. Plus being an instructor is the perfect balance of work and being a full-time stay at home mom.
Born and raised in Charleston, she first held a tennis racket at age 3 and quickly fell in love with the sport. She both played competitively and taught tennis through college until she was forced to take a break due to a shoulder injury. After graduating from the College of Charleston, she kept trying different group fitness classes but could not find anything that she enjoyed…until she came to Studio Barre! Even though she could barely walk after taking her first class – it was love at first tuck! After being a frequent client for 18 months, she auditioned to become an instructor and loves being a part of the SBJI team. Her favorite thing about Studio Barre (besides the workouts) is the community and being around a great group of ladies every day. Her classes have been known to bring on the burn and nothing makes her happier than seeing everyone give it their all.
Born and raised in annapolis, md, finley has always found joy in being active. growing up she was a lacrosse player and continued her love of the sport as a coach. Finley found her way to charleston, sc after college and has made the lowcountry her home. She was referred to studio barre by a friend. after months of her friend asking her to take a class, finley walked into the studio on her own and was immediately drawn into the friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Although her first class was challenging, she was hooked. you can find finley working the desk on weekends and keeping sbji social. She loves that part of her job is continuing to create the welcoming atmosphere studio barre is known for.
Elena, born and raised outside of Boston, MA, spent her entire career in the health and fitness industry as a director, instructor, and consultant. She was a dance major at the Boston Conservatory of Music so when barre classes became popular, she was immediately drawn to this amazing workout. Elena first came to Studio Barre James Island as a client when she and her husband Greg relocated to SC to be closer to their daughter Carli attending the College of Charleston. They settled right into the charm of Charleston and now that Elena has retired from
Growing up swimming and playing water polo, in san diego, ca, Tara has always understood the importance of having an active and healthy lifestyle. Tara received her BA in psychology from California State University, San Marcos, and her MA in Psychological Research from California University, Long Beach. While she was in graduate school,Tara wanted to find a fun way to reduce stress while staying healthy and active. In 2010, Tara took her first barre class and instantly fell in love. After only a few months, Tara knew she would somehow find a way to open a studio of her own.
Ashley moved to Charleston from Greenville, SC in 2007 to attend College of Charleston and study Marine Biology. After graduating, she got a job as at the South Carolina Aquarium and teaches people about the ocean every day.
ashley moved to charleston from greenville, sc in 2007 to attend college of charleston and study marine biology. after graduating, she got a job as at the south carolina aquarium and teaches people about the ocean every day.