Jess D.

Jess's Pure Barre journey began in February 2011 with her very first class as a member in the Bellevue studio. As a lifelong dancer and mover, she was instantly drawn to the music, choreography, community, and challenging workout - and she was hooked. Over the years, as life took her to new cities, Jess always found her way to the closest Pure Barre studio and became her home base and safe space through seasons of change and growth. In 2016, Jess took the leap into teaching in Chicago, and from 2017 to 2023, she had the honor of owning a two studios in the Chicagoland area. She's trained in every format—Classic, Platform, Empower, Reform, Align, Define—and have loved being part of the brand’s evolution. Along the way, she's connected with some of the most inspiring people (members, owners and team members) and built friendships that will last a lifetime. In Jess's class, you can expect high energy, unapologetic challenge, and a whole lot of fun! She loves it all—To her, movement is medicine, and Pure Barre is her happy place. It’s where she feels strongest, most joyful, and most like herself. Fun fact: Jess's arms are longer than most of her friends’ legs, she's proudly Canadian, and her middle name is Silver!