The knowledgeable trainers especially Darcie and Joey. They are my favorites. Friendly environment. We make room for each other. It is cleaned. Parking is small but you can find a spot on the streets. A variety of classes to choose from. Love the Bucktown location.
Had an excellent experience in Bucktown. The instructors (confident, great practices, no small talk, true to the class description), the space (big studios, all windows, good heat that doesn’t get necessarily humid), the cleanliness (overall maintenance, mat cleaning machines). Didn’t have the same luck in NYC at the new Downtown Brooklyn location – it wasn’t bad, but my Chicago experience would probably keep me coming back in the long term.
I absolutely love the Bucktown CorePower location! Every teacher I've had is welcoming, funny, and clearly knows their stuff. The classes are challenging in the best way — hard enough to push you, but you always walk out feeling accomplished.
Special shoutout to Kayla, Darcie, and Elena; my three go-to instructors. With any of them, I know I'm getting a great workout and leaving on a high, even when I'm low-key dying halfway through (in the best way possible).
My only real gripe has nothing to do with the teachers, it's more of a corporate-level thing. For what we're paying monthly, the studios themselves aren't very nice. You have to pay extra for towels and water, and the showers and bathrooms feel pretty bare-bones, nothing that feels premium or worth the price point. Honestly, the amenities feel more like a $50-a-month neighborhood gym than what CorePower charges. I know that's not something the Bucktown team has any control over, and it seems to be a known thing across CorePower locations in general. The facilities aren't great, but the classes and teachers are what keep people coming back.
The teachers manning the front desk were incredibly kind and welcoming! Silvita’s class (C2) was absolutely lovely! Her sequencing, pacing, music and cueing were all perfect. Thank you for a wonderful experience!