Gracie Mukayess
Owner & Instructor
Gracie, a native to Colorado, has been teaching barre since 2019. Before co-owning Pivot Barre, she spent four years as an instructor at The Bar Method, where she refined her teaching style and developed a strong appreciation for precise technique. She is a dedicated leader within the studio and takes pleasure in actively participating in the local community.
“Barre is my sanctuary where I discover tranquility and form cherished friendships.”
When she is not instructing barre classes, Gracie loves spending quality time with her family. Her husband, daughter, twin boys, and three dogs contribute to a bustling yet immensely joyful life. Whether engaging in board games, watching movies, or volunteering within the community, they strive to maximize their family bonding time.
Lindy
Instructor
Meet Lindy, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. As a technical editor and writer by day, she brings her precision and passion to the barre studio, encouraging students to meet and exceed their personal goals. She loves that barre is accessible to all fitness levels, with Pivot’s emphasis on form ensuring both safety and effectiveness.
Sarah S
Instructor
Sarah has been teaching barre for over 10 years and brings deep experience, energy, and encouragement to every class. She’s passionate about the power of small, precise movements and loves how barre continues to challenge both new and experienced clients.
Rachael
Instructor
Meet Rachael! She started teaching barre to deepen her own practice while helping others get the most out of their workouts—without sacrificing the fun. She loves that barre is low-impact and easy on the joints, yet still delivers a challenging workout every time.
Michayla
Instructor
Michayla fell in love with barre for its ability to strengthen both the body and mind. After being inspired by incredible instructors and experiencing the benefits firsthand, she knew she wanted to teach.
Merrill
Instructor
Originally from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Merrill is a barre instructor whose passion for fitness was reignited at Pivot Barre Studio. After experiencing the strength, energy, and mind-body connection that comes with each class, she felt inspired to deepen her practice.
Erin
Instructor
Erin is originally from Pueblo, Colorado, and has been with Lockheed Martin for six years, where she works as a recruiter and talent coordinator. She was drawn to teaching barre because of the positive, encouraging environment it fosters.
Nicole
Instructor
Originally from Chicago, Nicole moved to Denver 6 years ago. She has a love for the movement, connection, and community. As a barre instructor, Nicole is passionate about deepening her understanding for barre technique and helping others experience the workout.
Maggie
Instructor
Maggie’s background in Irish dance brings strong musicality and choreography to every class. Since 2021 she has been teaching barre and her experience shines when cueing exercises, making each movement easy to learn.
Alissah
Instructor
Alissah has been teaching barre since 2019 and considers it one of the most rewarding parts of her life. Moving to Denver over seven years ago, she quickly fell in love with the active lifestyle, the community, and the Colorado outdoors.
Tori
Instructor
Tori discovered her love for barre through the strength, challenge, and sense of community she found at Pivot. What started as a passion for the workout quickly grew into a desire to deepen her experience.