Beyond Barre Fitness

Beyond Barre Fitness is a community-centered Pilates and barre studio in Kansas City focused on wellness, belonging, and representation. Identified as the first Black-owned Pilates and barre studio in the area, it offers an intentionally welcoming environment where people across fitness levels can build strength, confidence, and connection through movement and wellness. Led by founder and CEO Shania Samuels, who also serves as lead Pilates instructor, the studio emphasizes inclusion, encouragement, and community through classes and events that bring people together around well-being.