Claire DeSpain

Claire got hooked on barre when she attended her first Barre District class in 2022. She was immediately drawn in by the studio’s welcoming, down-to-earth community, and loves that Barre District’s methodology is inclusive to all body types and fitness levels—challenging and supporting her at every step of her journey from group fitness amateur to class instructor!

Outside of barre, Claire is a percussionist and plays steel drums in Madison’s own Panchromatic Steel, loves to read by the lakes, hang out with friends and her cat Leo, cycle, drink espresso martinis, catch live music shows, and shop for vintage fashion. You can expect to sweat, laugh, and jam out to music in Claire’s classes. She can’t wait to see you at the barre!