Renee Kontos

Renee grew up dancing and later picked up running in grad school. After a minor hip injury, her PT suggested barre and Pilates for strength training, which reconnected her to dance. Taking classes at Lumos deepened that connection and inspired her to complete Lumos’ Barre Teacher Training in 2025. Barre has helped her build strength, balance, and joy through purposeful movement, and she’s excited to help others experience the same.

  • DESCRIBE YOUR TEACHING STYLE:  Dynamic, energetic, encouraging

  • MUSIC/SONGS ON ROTATION IN YOUR CLASS: at least one 90s pop song

  • FAVORITE BARRE MOVE: any pulse in relevé

  • FAVORITE PHILLY RESTAURANT: Her Place Supper Club

  • TWO THINGS STILL LEFT ON YOUR BUCKET LIST: Run the Athens Marathon and have coffee with Lauren Graham

  • IF YOU HAD ONE EXTRA HOUR OF FREE TIME A DAY, HOW WOULD YOU USE IT: call my grandparents

  • FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: @renkontos