Adam is normally a fun and goofy guy, but don’t be fooled, his cycling classes are grueling and intense! Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Adam grew up cycling and raced competitively while in high school. After a long hiatus, Adam attended a Biker Barre class in the dead of a D.C. winter and rediscovered his passion for the bike. Adam loves teaching an energetic class fueled by pop and classic rock beats. He encourages his clients to cheer, howl, and scream to build energy throughout class. Outside of teaching group cycling, Adam spends his days as a video producer for university-level educational media.
Alison McCubbin started at Biker Barre as a barre-obsessed student in the very first class in 2012, and found that classes here were different than anywhere else. They were not only amazing, but amazingly FUN! Born and raised in Oklahoma City, she moved to D.C. after graduating from The University of Georgia (GO DAWGS!). And while she appreciates her Southern roots, you probably won’t be hearing any country music in her class. She prefers to get you pulsing and tucking to what she likes to call “hipster dance music”…with a little bit of Whitney Houston (what kind of 80’s baby would she be if there was NO Whitney?!). Alison has tried everything – boxing, Pilates, Zumba, you name it – but found that barre transforms your body in a way that no other workout can – and she can’t wait to prove it to you! When she's not tucking left - right - left- right with you at the barre studio, she's busy selling houses as a Realtor in D.C.!
It didn’t take long for Allie to become a barre addict. It was a perfect way to de-stress and get strong at the end of a long day. She loved how even after months of classes she could still push herself mentally and physically in each class to improve her form or sink one inch lower to challenge herself. Allie finds the best way to keep engaged in exercise is to mix it up so you don’t get bored. Allie is always looking for new ways to keep pushing your limits and keep you on your toes! (Awful pun intended). Outside of teaching, Allie can be found keeping District Taco in business (yum!) or in Lincoln Park playing with stranger’s dogs -until she can get her own!
Allison's classes are full of tough love. She'll push you, guiding you through the workout using imagery, musicality, and energy. Her class is not just a workout; it's an experience. Her music selection will range from Michael Jackson to Eminem to Beyonce to Red Hot Chili Peppers to the Who. Anything - save for Country - is possible! If she isn't teaching, she is probably right next to you in another class at Biker Barre, whipping up some new recipe she found online, or out on the town soaking up every inch of DC.
If you're in need of a wake-up call, Allison P.'s class will take you from sleepyhead to bright-eyed and bushytailed. She loves a good mashup (Nelly and the Bee Gees, anyone?) and Top 40 that you can sing along to, and there's no wasting time in her class--your heart will pound from start to finish. When not spinning on the bike, Allison P.--a Washington-area native--is spinning the news as a press secretary on Capitol Hill.
One fateful summer morning, Billy was dragged to Barre class by Stephen and BAM!...he was hooked. Born and raised outside of Memphis, TN, Billy moved to DC to attend the George Washington University. Since graduating in 2012 with a degree in dance, Billy has always kept his eyes open for opportunities to use the skills he learned while at school (his roommates will tell you that they have to yell at him about prancing around the house, so barre has become a great outlet). With a love for a good stretch, he'll have you doing the splits in no time! Outside of teaching at Biker Barre, Billy spends his time working at the Kennedy Center, for a local dance company, and getting involved in various performances throughout the year.
Los Angeles native Charmaine Chan moved to DC five years ago after graduating from the University of Michigan. As a former cheerleader, choreo/hip hop dancer and even a rugby player, you can say Charmaine has a passion for sports and fitness. She has always been in pursuit of the perfect workout. From spinning to Bollywood dancing, she has done it all. However, the discovery of barre has transformed her workout routine. She loves that the method makes working out fun and is never the same. Charmaine enjoys barre so much, she wants to share it with the rest of DC. When she is not working out, you’ll find Charmaine planning her next big trip and seeking good food and wine with friends in the city. She can’t wait to see you all in class!
Chelsea discovered barre by accident after passing Red Bow Studio on the way to her office. Fast forward to today and she's given up the office job to freelance and attempt a writing career. She learned how to teach yoga in the process, but don't let her zen fool you. Her upbeat barre classes will challenge your core and her humor will keep you smiling. When she's not holding students forever in plank, she keeps busy parenting her two boys, finding new wines and working on her latest novel.
After competing in a few marathons, Christine went to her first spinning class to change things up, and was instantly hooked. A former college athlete, she channels her enthusiasm for cardio into a fun and intense workout for riders ready to take their fitness to the next level. Her cool moves mixed with hot beats will push you to your limits making you leave happy, sweaty, and ready for the next ride!
Christine is a new DC resident hailing from the Lone Star State. She found barre a little over a year ago when she was visiting her family in Texas and was instantly hooked! As a former pole vaulter, Christine understands that your core is your strongest asset and will be sure to have those abs screaming by the end of her class. Expect to hear a wide variety of upbeat songs in her classes, including country, oldies, and today's top hits. Teaching barre is a nice break for Christine, who is a second grade teacher by day. She says, "it's nice that the adults listen to what I tell them to do the first time...well, most of the time anyways." :)
Concetta Aires loves a good dance party and that’s exactly what she wants her classes to feel like. She’ll mix in music from across the spectrum as long as it gets her classes moving and having fun. When she’s not spinning, she’s hanging with her daughter, Kennedy, building her business, Well Dressed Mamma, decorating/redecorating her house or enjoying a glass of wine over a delicious dinner.
Danielle's barre classes reflect the forumla that got her hooked: an emphasis on form + having fun= visable results. Danielle began ballet barre in 2011. She hoped that it would be an effective and enjoyable way to get "bridal buff." Danielle quickly found that it was and became a regular at Red Bow, then Biker Barre. Wake up or wind down your day with her as you tuck and pulse to music ranging from Spanish pop (a nod to her college major), Motown's best (thanks, Dad), and the top 20 of yesterday and today. When not at the barre, Danielle can be found working on procurement law issues, traveling with her husband, or playing fetch with their puppy.
Devyn first started working at Biker Barre’s front desk to get in shape and to procrastinate from studying for grad school. Biker Barre's instructors and clients became an extended family and spin quickly became her sanctuary from full days of classes and studying. Devyn wants her spin students to find a similar escape through her classes. When she isn’t at Biker Barre, Devyn can be found providing speech therapy for elementary and middle school students at a Kipp school in Anacostia. If you hear the nae-nae in Devyn's class, you can bet that a student had a say in that week’s playlist.
Emily's motto is "You made it to class…now make it worth it!" Her class is a motivating and challenging group effort, and she will work her butt off right alongside you. Using resistance from the bike and rhythm from a beat-driven playlist, Emily guides riders as they “power through it." After pushing your physical and mental limits, you will leave class feeling accomplished and strong. Translation: you will leave class a sweaty mess and ready for more! Outside of the Biker Barre studio, Emily works in health care research & policy, and leads outdoor “burpee-thon” bootcamp classes as a NASM certified personal trainer around Cap Hill.
As one of the first front desk staff at Biker Barre in 2012, Grace immediately fell in love with both spin and barre. Originally teaching spin, she eventually found adult ballet and transitioned to full-time barre teaching. Grace teaches all variations of class - the breather, mini, cardio and open barre. Her classes are fast-paced, core-focused with an emphasis form and precision. Expect a variety of musical genres, most especially music you won't hear on the radio. When she's not teaching on Capitol Hill in the summer over the Christmas holidays, she is a full time student at the University of St Andrews Scotland studying International Relations.
Harry can't WAIT to have you join him and some of his favorite ladies - Britney, Kelly & Madonna, that is - in his bike class. His rides are sure to be as rowdy as that bar mitzvah you went to back in the 90s, or that night at Nellie's you're hoping to sweat out. His classes are energy packed and dancing heavy. When not spinning, Harry can be found organizing and advocating for international human rights at his day job, or checking out that newest iphone dating app.
Want a serious workout without all of the seriousness? Come to Jane'sclass. She'll (try to) make you laugh through the shaking using basic movements taken to an extreme. Expect lots of music you love, but haven't heard in a while (think 80s and 90s), music you don't admit you love but do (uh, basically the same), and stuff you don't even know you love yet (a potpourri). A reformed politico (politica?) and lawyer, Jane now spends her non-Biker Barre time buying clothes to dress her baby girl up in, dressing up her baby girl, and explaining to her husband why something so small needs so many different outfits.
Get ready to sweat. The harder the class, the better! Jessi promises a challenging workout, with lots of energy and bit of swag. After growing up on competitive hip hop teams and dancing in college, Jessi turned to barre as a way to stay in shape and indulge her music obsession. Originally from Seattle, Jessi lives in Navy Yard and spends her days working in international food security. Jessi can’t wait to see you in class!
Jordan fell in love with indoor cycling in college when she began teaching at UCONN after years of being a competitive athlete. Cranking up great tunes and working up a sweat with friendly faces? Yes, please. Don’t let Jordan’s sweet and cool demeanor fool you, this girl’s got endless and contagious levels of motivation that are certain to light a fire under you. Join her in the studio and she’ll get you moving while making sure you’re feeling good about yourself and your fitness. You’ll be sure to leave class sweaty and smiling.
An avid runner, Kathie just couldn't wrap her head around the appeal of a stationary bike for exercise. As favor to a friend she tried a Biker Barre bike class for the first time in 2012. Kathie only needed to experience the dark room, pumped music, and choreographed intense workout once before she was HOOKED!! She immediately became a Biker Barre regular. Kathie provides an intense class while encouraging you to push yourself past your mental wall. Her class is driven by hits from 80's, 90's, 00's and today. Kathie loves a good throwback song to get her classed pumped! Let's do this!
Ready to party? Join Katie G's Bike:Ride. Katie plays a mix of everything from blues to rock to pop, stringing the songs together in order to provide a guaranteed-challenging 45-minute cardio blast. Her classes are heavily influenced by the music and choreographed to the beat. Katie believes that nothing can be sustainable without being fun, and brings that philosophy to her Rides. Katie is the co-owner of Biker Barre.
A classically-trained ballerina with lime-green hipster headphones—have you seen this girl around the studio? That's Kelly H., and what you see is what you get in her classes: fast-paced, form-focused barre work to an indie rock soundtrack. Her teaching style is warm but tough, driven by the philosophy that we work best when we understand the why behind each little movement. Kelly teaches open and express barre classes, and is part of the creative force behind the barre breather. You'll find her at Biker Barre most days of the week, so drop in for a class that's one-part bunhead, two-parts Radiohead, and will get all your parts shaking!
Ready to raise the bar(re)? Kelly’s classes are positive, beat-driven, and challenging. With a background in dance and enthusiasm for heath and fitness, Kelly will help you get out of your own way and maximize your time in class. She believes that both in life and at the barre, when done right, the smallest things can make the biggest difference.
Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Lani moved to DC in 2006 after graduating from college. In 2009, she took her first barre class and instantly became a fan. With a background in ballet and modern dance, she was excited to finally find a workout that was fun, challenging, and never boring and is now ecstatic to be a part of the Biker Barre team. Outside of barre, Lani’s other interests include traveling internationally and back home to Hawaii with her husband.
After training for a half marathon and realizing she still hated running, Natalie was in search of a workout she actually liked doing--something fun and engaging that produced killer results. Natalie first became addicted to barre while studying for the bar exam. The fast-paced, intense workouts were an excellent way to get her mind off studying for an hour while having a great time. She hopes you will leave her class happy, energized, and sore. Natalie lives in NE DC with her two main men--her husband, Pete, and their dog, Sam.
Sarah started at Biker Barre as a student, and quickly became obsessed with toe points and shaking muscles! She started working at the front desk to further fuel her obsession and is excited to bring her upbeat and positive energy to a challenging, and form-focused class! As a life-long fitness enthusiast (and certified spinning instructor too) Sarah believes that the best way to get and stay healthy is to keep active, and finding a fitness routine that you love and constantly pushes you is key. When Sarah isn't tucking and pulsing, she can be found working in marketing for a data analytics company, going wine tasting with friends or globe-trotting with her husband!
Stewart is a Georgia girl at heart, who began spinning to get ready for her wedding. After a intense ride at Biker Barre, Stewart ventured into a barre class expecting to stretch. Boy was she wrong! She left sore and completely addicted to the intensity of barre. Stewart's classes are challenging and upbeat, she'll make sure you leave every class a little stronger. Expect to hear a range of music - Stewart loves anything with a good strong beat! When she isn't at the barre Stewart can be found planning her next trip overseas, hanging out with her husband and two younger sisters, or playing her golden retriever puppy, Cooper.
Is a good workout one where you leave it all on the floor? Susan has a spot at the barre for you. A longtime spinner and former triathlete, she took a barre class one day when the bike room was full. It was love at...well, fifth or sixth sight. Take her class and see what won her over. She wants you to tap into the strength that's been there all along. Susan brings the same tenacity to her life outside of Biker Barre doing ghostwriting and PR work, and volunteering for a group dedicated to helping LGBTQ youth.
Susie Q's barre classes are challenging, funny and uplifting. You'll walk out feeling like a superhero.A fitness enthusiast with a short attention span, Susie discovered Red Bow after giving up on marathons because after five of them she didn't get any faster, really.She became hooked on barre because of its focus on the really important parts of the human anatomy and the strength it builds from the core out. And, teaching is a break from the beltway drama and sure beats sitting at a desk.A student of Stephen’s playlist philosophy, her music selections have their own very special themes.Susie lives with her family, "the Toms", on Capitol Hill.
Get ready for an intense class with a fun, quirky twist. Thayer has abackground in dance and you can tell - she works the beat and keepsyou going even when you want to slow down. When she's not at working out, Thayer is probably enjoying sushi and red wine, scolding people who don't recycle, hitching a ride to the beach, or dancing like noone is watching...although she would like to warn everyone out therenot to tap dance in the shower...
