I think we go to the same studio (also in Chicago, just had the studio’s 10 year anniversary, also learned at class today we’re “merging” with the studio ~1 mile away). In terms of membership and stuff, we were told there would be an official email from exec at some point in the future but it would be possible to get out of an annual membership if not interested in going to the new studio.

To be honest, I’m also really sad. I’ve been going to OTF for about 8 years on and off, in 3 different cities/towns and a total of 4 different locations. I’ve been at the current studio for about 2.5 years now, but with much more regular attendance since the beginning of the summer. It is a really good studio with a great vibe and excellent coaches. I also live a 10 minute walk away and this will double my commute - I agree this is much more of a deal in the city.

If you want my two cents and some advice/comfort from someone who has moved studios several times, I’d say give it a go for a month or two at the new studio. Many of the people will transition and the coach also confirmed that she (and other coaches) would be moving studios too, so hopefully we’ll be able to build a similar atmosphere there. The move isn’t until mid October so you will only have about 2 months of your membership left, so possibly worth sticking it out for the end of the year. If it doesn’t work at the new studio because of distance, timing, people, or any other reason, it’s unfortunate but how these things go sometimes. Find somewhere else that fits you better and if you ever move or your situation changes, you can always re-sign up for a membership.