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Studio Owner Spotlight: Brittany Morse
Meet Brittany Morse, owner of barre3 Allentown. Today, this former dancer explains how barre3 gave her a sense of community when she needed it most. Here’s Brittany in her own words:
I’ve been dancing ever since I was three years old. After college, I performed on a cruise ship and with a contemporary jazz company. I even trained in aerial arts for a while. Eventually, I started choreographing and became a full-time dance teacher.
Then in 2011, my husband got a job in Oklahoma City. I was a little hesitant about relocating to a place where I had no family or friends—in fact, I kind of went kicking and screaming. Then one day, I drove by a barre3 studio and thought I’d give it a try. The minute I walked into the studio, I knew I had found my community. Everyone was so warm and inviting.
I had no idea what to expect from that first class. I showed up with my dance bag, ballet slippers, a yoga mat—I was ready for anything! I loved the way the workout felt and how the postures supported my dance background. After a few months of classes, I was ready to take it to the next level and headed to Portland for instructor training.
Fast forward a year or so. I had given birth to my daughter Vivian and we had moved again to Allentown, PA. With no barre3 studio nearby, I was commuting an hour each way to teach in Morristown, NJ. Even though it was totally worth it, it was tough to make the drive with my baby. So my husband and I had a long talk and decided it was time to bring barre3 to the Lehigh Valley. We opened the studio 5 months ago and I’m still floating!
As a studio owner, my clients inspire me every single day. They dive into everything with so much enthusiasm, like the barre3 Challenge we had last June. They took so many classes that we actually ran out of stickers for our tracker board! As a result, they saw some incredible transformations. So did I—not only is my body more toned, it’s motivated me to continue making smart choices all summer long and even into the rest of the year. That means sticking with loads of veggies, lean grass-fed meats and healthy fats. I no longer count calories and instead focus on whole foods that nourish my body.
Nutrition is a big part of my barre3 lifestyle outside the studio. I’ve recently gone gluten free, and there are tons of great barre3 recipes to support this way of eating. Right now, my family is loving the quinoa bowls—they’re a real go-to for us. Our favorite is the Turkey and Kale bowl with Coconut Sauce, which I found on the mobile app. I like how they constantly refresh the recipes to feature fresh, seasonal ingredients. And I love bringing the recipes to gatherings and hearing “this can’t be healthy—it is SO good!”.
This Fall, Vivian will be attending preschool so I’m starting to strategize about how to pack healthy lunches and snacks for her. I always recommend sticking with local whole foods—I’ll be taking advantage of fresh summer produce for as long as possible! She loves the Blueberry Ginger Smoothie, and she already prefers kale chips over potato chips.
Barre3 has truly become a family affair for us. My husband Adam is a regular in the studio and truly my teammate. The strength that he gains from barre3 makes such a difference in his other athletic activities—he’ll be the first to tell you that barre3 is definitely for men. Vivian comes to work with me all the time, where she’s surrounded by a community of really wonderful individuals. And I can say that I’m in much better shape than I ever was when I was dancing professionally.
I’ve loved every aspect of my barre3 journey, starting from that very first day when I stepped into the studio feeling unsure of what to expect. We’ve all been that new client at some point, and my goal is to make everyone who walks in feel as welcome as I did.
Are you dreaming of owning a barre3 studio? Learn more about becoming an owner by filling out the form.
Meet Brittany Morse, owner of barre3 Allentown. Today, this former dancer explains how barre3 gave her a sense of community when she needed it most. Here’s Brittany in her own words:
I’ve been dancing ever since I was three years old. After college, I performed on a cruise ship and with a contemporary jazz company. I even trained in aerial arts for a while. Eventually, I started choreographing and became a full-time dance teacher.
Then in 2011, my husband got a job in Oklahoma City. I was a little hesitant about relocating to a place where I had no family or friends—in fact, I kind of went kicking and screaming. Then one day, I drove by a barre3 studio and thought I’d give it a try. The minute I walked into the studio, I knew I had found my community. Everyone was so warm and inviting.
I had no idea what to expect from that first class. I showed up with my dance bag, ballet slippers, a yoga mat—I was ready for anything! I loved the way the workout felt and how the postures supported my dance background. After a few months of classes, I was ready to take it to the next level and headed to Portland for instructor training.
Fast forward a year or so. I had given birth to my daughter Vivian and we had moved again to Allentown, PA. With no barre3 studio nearby, I was commuting an hour each way to teach in Morristown, NJ. Even though it was totally worth it, it was tough to make the drive with my baby. So my husband and I had a long talk and decided it was time to bring barre3 to the Lehigh Valley. We opened the studio 5 months ago and I’m still floating!
As a studio owner, my clients inspire me every single day. They dive into everything with so much enthusiasm, like the barre3 Challenge we had last June. They took so many classes that we actually ran out of stickers for our tracker board! As a result, they saw some incredible transformations. So did I—not only is my body more toned, it’s motivated me to continue making smart choices all summer long and even into the rest of the year. That means sticking with loads of veggies, lean grass-fed meats and healthy fats. I no longer count calories and instead focus on whole foods that nourish my body.
Nutrition is a big part of my barre3 lifestyle outside the studio. I’ve recently gone gluten free, and there are tons of great barre3 recipes to support this way of eating. Right now, my family is loving the quinoa bowls—they’re a real go-to for us. Our favorite is the Turkey and Kale bowl with Coconut Sauce, which I found on the mobile app. I like how they constantly refresh the recipes to feature fresh, seasonal ingredients. And I love bringing the recipes to gatherings and hearing “this can’t be healthy—it is SO good!”.
This Fall, Vivian will be attending preschool so I’m starting to strategize about how to pack healthy lunches and snacks for her. I always recommend sticking with local whole foods—I’ll be taking advantage of fresh summer produce for as long as possible! She loves the Blueberry Ginger Smoothie, and she already prefers kale chips over potato chips.
Barre3 has truly become a family affair for us. My husband Adam is a regular in the studio and truly my teammate. The strength that he gains from barre3 makes such a difference in his other athletic activities—he’ll be the first to tell you that barre3 is definitely for men. Vivian comes to work with me all the time, where she’s surrounded by a community of really wonderful individuals. And I can say that I’m in much better shape than I ever was when I was dancing professionally.
I’ve loved every aspect of my barre3 journey, starting from that very first day when I stepped into the studio feeling unsure of what to expect. We’ve all been that new client at some point, and my goal is to make everyone who walks in feel as welcome as I did.
Are you dreaming of owning a barre3 studio? Learn more about becoming an owner by filling out the form.
