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Barre Nation

5 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Ballet school in Summerville, South Carolina

Free trial Kids & teens

Clean ballet-based studio offering toning classes as well as ballet for toddlers.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (843) 732-1591
  • Website & schedule barrenation.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 6 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–7 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Barre Nation, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“They also have ballet classes for kids and my 4 year old loves her ballet at barre.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 165 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“Nicole operates an outstanding operation - with amazing instructors, a great community, and so many fun and creative ways to make a hard workout a lot more enjoyable.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 16 mentions

“As soon as I walked in for the first time the studio was so beautiful and the people were so kind and accepting.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 15 mentions

“This woman-owned barre studio offers flexible class times, creative specialty classes like Broadway at the Barre, and the most encouraging environment.”

clean, beautiful studio 4 mentions

“The studio is clean, well run, and has a variety of workouts and different styles of Pilates and barre to meet everyone’s goals.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“The studio is clean, well run, and has a variety of workouts and different styles of Pilates and barre to meet everyone’s goals.”

From the reviews

By far the best experience I’ve ever had working out! I’ve been a member going on 5 months now and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. From the instructors to the environment, the atmosphere is very welcoming and encouraging!

★★★★★ — Amanda, Oct 2025

I've had such an incredible experience at Barre Nation. I was a complete newbie to Barre and was a little intimidated to begin. As soon as I walked in for the first time the studio was so beautiful and the people were so kind and accepting.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Feb 2026

I just took my first class at Barre Nation. The shopping center in Nexton was easy to get to and had plenty of parking. The owner Nicole was very sweet. She gave me a tour and explained how everything worked. The class was great and everyone was very welcoming. The studio was beautiful and clean.

★★★★★ — Malia, May 2026

I joined Barre Nation to return to barre style workouts after years since I last attended such classes regularly. Nicole operates an outstanding operation - with amazing instructors, a great community, and so many fun and creative ways to make a hard workout a lot more enjoyable.

★★★★★ — Wendy, Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 165 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Barre Nation

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Barre Nation

200 Brighton Park Blvd Ste B, Summerville, SC29483

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