Empowering women & youth through dance, fitness & mindful movement
Barre Fitness in Pōkeno offers Ballet and Modern Theatre dance classes for children and teens, and small group fitness classes for women. Nurturing confidence, strength & joy at every stage.
With qualifications as an ISTD dance instructor, certified personal trainer & wellness coach, Samantha leads a holistic approach that blends movement, mindset & community. At last, a space in Pōkeno where movement is enjoyable and accessible for all.
Pōkeno home studio
Our classes
Our dance and fitness classes are designed for women and children of all abilities who want to move, build confidence, and enjoy staying active in a supportive environment.
A beautiful blend of jazz and contemporary, with the freedom of expressive movement.
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The ultimate strength class combining ballet-inspired techniques with functional fitness and weight training.
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The ultimate mashup of yoga’s chill vibes and Pilates’ core-burning precision.
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Enjoy one-on-one personal training from our private Pōkeno home studio.
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Class schedule
We run weekly classes from our boutique home studio in Pōkeno. They’re small by design, but more will be added as demand builds. Book online to secure your spot!
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I tried a cup of RUDE Organic Nootropics Coffee that Sam sells on her online shop. I was pleasantly surprised after trying this coffee. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the flavour was smooth, rich , and well balanced – not bitter at all. I would definitely recommend this product.
Liesl Hinkley
I love how it’s a boutique studio and so, Sam, our instructor, can really correct our poses, and provide almost individualized guidance, etc. I’m really glad we have these classes in Pokeno because I don’t have to travel to Pukekohe. It’s also great that there are now options for day-time classes, for those of us who work from home or just want to do their fitness regime earlier in the day. Sam is an excellent fitness instructor.
Lilia Sevillano
I cannot recommend Barre Fitness enough! Sam is a fantastic instructor — her classes are challenging but fun, and I always leave feeling stronger, energised, and motivated. My daughter also does her dance classes here and absolutely loves it! Sam creates such a positive, nurturing vibe that’s really helped her grow in confidence and just have fun with dance. If you’re looking to get fit, try something new, or give your child a great place to dance, give Barre Fitness a go!
Jeannie McCormack
I added the Hypee Electrolytes Watermelon flavor to my drinking water and really enjoyed it throughout my workout session. It tasted great and kept me feeling refreshed!
Isabelle Brewis
Love coming to Sam’s classes, its not just exercise, Sam makes it a lot of fun and ive learnt so much about myself.
Liz & Colin Haliday
My daughter loves her ballet classes and Sam is so caring and supportive.
Kanika Wadhera
My daughter loves her modern dance classes with Sam! She’s grown so much in confidence and technique. Sam is talented, supportive, and truly passionate about teaching. Highly recommend!
Maruschka Lange
Barre class has been a total game changer for me – I am fitter and more flexible than I have ever been thanks to Sam. As someone with the attention span of a flea, I also appreciate how every class is different, and ensures we work the entire body. I have harassed many of my friends into coming and they realised quickly how right I was about barre class! Highly recommend, we are so lucky to have Sam available to us in Pokeno.
Hayley Kirwan
My daughter and I both love Pokeno BARRE Fitness. The modern ballet classes for girls are fun and engaging and the adult exercise classes really help you to build muscle and get fit. Sam is an encouraging instructor and provides a supportive environment for achieving your dance or fitness goals.