ALL ABOUT US
OUR STORY
Hi, I’m Tess - the NEW owner of Spirit Barre Studios!
Barre has always been close to my heart. With a background in classical dance, it became the perfect way for me to stay connected to the movement I loved after stepping away from the ballet studio.
In 2015, I discovered barre and instantly fell in love. I earned my Barre Certification in 2019 and was overjoyed to return to teaching when Spirit Barre opened in 2021, by founders Dana & Torrey Short. Fast-forward to 5 years later - when the opportunity came up to step into ownership, it truly felt like a full-circle moment! My husband, Aidan, and I are so excited to be the new owners of Spirit Barre.
What makes Spirit special is our community. From our instructors to our clients, this studio is a place where people feel supported, challenged, and at home. It’s more than a workout—it’s a space to connect, grow, and feel your best.
We’re proud to keep the name Spirit Barre while continuing to raise the spirit: rising our community, our energy, and you - helping you reach your goals, one class at a time.
Spirit Barre is, and always will be - your neighborhood barre.
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— Tess with Aidan Kennedy
and Studio Dog Tater
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MISSION
Spirit Barre offers a warm & welcoming environment, with classes accessible to all, and is a community — not just a wellness studio. We work to make our community members healthy, strong, and to give them a feeling of "home." We offer diverse classes, and encourage our instructors to bring their own style, so that although all classes are accessible for every level, each one is unique and never cookie-cutter!
VISION
Spirit's vision is to be a growing, thriving, welcoming, and giving wellness community.
