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.
Marz
Manager
Marz came to Denver from Albuquerque in 2021 and joined Pivot in 2024. A 2025 DU graduate setting sights on law school, she loves the welcoming environment and unwinding with a glass of wine.
Lindy
Instructor
A technical editor by day, Lindy brings precision to the barre, encouraging students to meet and exceed their personal goals.
Sarah S
Instructor
With over 10 years of experience, Sarah brings deep knowledge, energy, and encouragement to every class.
Rachael
Instructor
Rachael loves that barre is low-impact and easy on the joints, yet still delivers a challenging workout every time.
Michayla
Instructor
Originally from Pennsylvania, Michayla is a nurse who believes in the healing power of movement. For her, barre is a holistic practice that goes beyond building strength — it’s about fostering joint safety, flexibility, and mental clarity.
Merrill
Instructor
Originally from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Merrill rediscovered her passion for fitness right here at Pivot. Her journey from student to instructor was fueled by a desire to share the energized, strong, and supported feeling she gets from every class.
Erin
Instructor
Originally from Pueblo, Colorado, Erin was drawn to barre for the positive, encouraging environment it creates for everyone who walks through the door.
Maggie
Instructor
Maggie’s background in Irish dance brings strong musicality and choreography to every class she teaches.
Alissah
Instructor
By day, Alissah serves as an Accounting Director, but the barre studio is where she finds her creative spark. She is dedicated to helping students feel strong, confident, and physically connected.
Tori
Instructor
Originally from Connecticut, Tori spent four years as a travel nurse before the Colorado lifestyle won her over. She brings that same adventurous spirit to her barre classes.
Maggie O
Instructor
Maggie became a barre instructor in 2018 after falling in love with the workout and the community it brings. Outside of barre, she owns and operates her therapy practice and enjoys rock climbing, marathon running, scuba diving, powerlifting, and burlesque dancing. When it’s time to slow down, she enjoys baking, crochet, and reading historical fiction.