Our Story
We are proud to offer the best barre instruction on Vancouver Island. We’re the only studio that solely focuses on barre fitness and our barre experts are committed to providing the safest possible workout for all body types & fitness levels.
I’m so excited to bring barreMADE to the community of Victoria! It’s been an interesting process, to say the least, but I am beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to support you along your health and fitness journey. Let me properly introduce myself. My name is Katharine Hampson and I am the owner of barreMade. I have an extensive background in dance and performance. My love for movement started at a very early age, so it was no surprise I became hooked on barre after my first experience participating in a class. I instantly fell in love with the intense workout because it brought me back to my dance days in the studio…and it was also fun! Over nine years later of teaching barre fitness I am now opening my first studio! BarreMade’s boutique style allows me to get to know you on a personal level and build a community of belonging. Having a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology, I have always enjoyed helping others. Motivating others and building a culture of acceptance is part of my DNA! hope to see you in class where we can stir up some fun and energy, while promoting your health.