I had a lovely experience here yesterday morning for a HIIT Pilates class…read more First, I want to say that the branding and social media of the studio is excellent and definitely gave me genuine and welcoming vibes before I even step foot inside. There seem to be a good variety of classes and I was excited to take this morning one. I was greeted warmly by the instructor who had me fill out a waiver, and showed me the cubbies where I could store my belongings and the free water station. I grew to feel even more welcomed, just being in the space as she was so friendly, and the aesthetics were very warm, lit by the yellow neon lights. I also noticed a kids play area which is a thoughtful touch. The studio itself was beautiful with a large mirror and windows for plenty of natural light. There were small cork blocks, 3lb weights, Pilates circles, and stretching straps available. The class moved rhythmically, with the instructor clearly demoing each move and sequence then going around the room to encourage and adjust. It was such a relaxing, yet engaging way to start my day, especially paired with afro beats like Kaytranada and ALUNA in the background. Afterwards, we could spray and clean our props used. Mats were free my first time but I believe are for rent afterwards so bring your own and come try a class here!

Julian is an amazing dance teacher and I always have fun whether it's hip hop or modern. The vibe…read moreis very loving and supportive. All types and levels of experience will feel comfortable. The professional dancer may not be challenged, but the choreography is set where you can add your flourishes if you want to spice it up. It's a very clean and serene space. It's currently on ClassPass but I'm sure you can book a drop in class. Not sure the price on that. I look forward to taking more classes as an amateur dancer who just wants to move and get some blood flowing.

We went to the New Beginner Salsa Class (101) on Monday at 6pm, and it was amazing! The class is…read morefree for first timers, no partner or experience needed, which made it really easy to try out. The instructor was clear, easy to follow, and kept things moving at a good pace. The class was well-organized, and everyone got a chance to dance with different partners throughout, which made it more interactive and comfortable, especially for beginners. The energy in the room was great--welcoming and relaxed. Everyone was friendly, and it didn't feel intimidating at all. Loved it!

Great date night activity! Came here for a beginner class on Monday at 6. So much fun! The class…read morebrings out so many different people!

My experience here is atypical: I take an adult Luigi technique jazz class on Wednesday nights, $15…read moreat 8PM, and I love it. Generally, the studio seems like a nice neighborhood dance studio for kids who like dance as a hobby. My instructor teaches a preteen ballet class before jazz, and the students seem nice and happy. I've met the owner, and I haven't seen her teach, but she did seem friendly and dedicated. Mostly, I wanted to alert people to the existence of the jazz class. Bill is a great teacher: he takes your development seriously, but creates an environment in which you're comfortable trying new things. And he has some great stories. The class itself is a good workout, and for combinations, Bill's choreography is accessible, but really stylish, so beginners can learn the same things as everyone else and look cool, and advanced students can push to get the lines and pacing exactly right and feel challenged while still having fun. The class size thus far has been TINY, so you have room to move, and you don't feel weird asking questions.

I train there and they are very welcoming. I wish they can give every student a chance to…read moreexperience competition because all they have is a hip-hop team. Otherwise this is an amazing place to show off you god given talent.

LA is an amazing quirky city with a lot of fun work outs, but nothing... I repeat, NOTHING has ever…read morecome close to Kristen's version of YBB. Trust me, I have done them all (except for Crossfit because that s--- looks like a good way to tear something and spend the next five years in pain before you have to have surgery) Anyway, I started Kristen's classes in 2011 and thought I was walking into a normal yoga class. NO! I WAS WRONG AND IT WAS THE BEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE!!! Kristen's class feels like going to a club and dancing all your stress out with your friends for hours (its actually like 1.5 hours) but you didn't have to buys crappy drinks with Red Bull to get the dance frenzy going. This class is great cardio. For my BFF's bachelorette party, all the bridesmaids went a YBB/ DISKQUO to get the party started! (Party ended with my face in some pumpkin flavored waffles, so it all balanced out) Going to a dance class sounds intimidating... But I have followed Kristen two three studios. Why? Because the moves are very easy to follow and you kinds just lose yourself. Also, no one in the class is a mini Baryshnikov, so I extol you... GO!!!! DANCE WITH THE SPIRIT OF MICHAEL FLATLY INSIDE YOU!* GET RID OF YOUR BLAHS! GET YOUR DANCE! ON DANCE! DAAAAHHHNCE! *Apparently, the lord of the dance had a few illegitimate children which were the subject of some interesting court cases. No pun was intended. DANCE!

This year will mark nearly 4 years of walking into Heartbeat House dance studio and taking…read moreKristen's Yoga Booty Ballet (YBB) class for the first time. And I have not stopped going ever since. For the second time this May, I had a YBB Birthday with Kristen and 11 of my friends. She let me customize the entire Missy Elliot-themed playlist. Nearly all of my friends were newbies to dance and at the end they all told me what a great workout it was and how much fun they had moving to the music! It's such a fun and different experience to share with your friends and loved ones. What inspires me most is that Kristen is both a teacher and student of life. She is always exploring new endeavors that inspire the spirit - which in turn enriches her classes. Lately she has been exploring sound therapy. So at the end of each YBB class she'll do a mini soundbath/sound healing. You leave feeling re-connected, refreshed and relaxed. It's one of those things you have to experience in person so I encourage you to check it out in person if you are curious. I am so grateful for the beautiful community she creates with her classes.It's a place to reflect and connect. A manifestation of that little piece of joy just waiting for you each week.

Recently took some private Swing/Lindy lessons from Jenny, the proprietor, and she was great! She…read morewas good at tailoring the lessons to my needs and getting me on the social dance floor quickly and confidently. I had studied some Lindy pre-pandemic but was only at the beginner level, and she's gotten me well on my way to some intermediate-ish level. I've also seen her teach some Blues Dance classes over the years and she has a great teaching style that's entertaining, fun, and informative. Their website has more details on their reopening scheme.

My husband and I had a private swing lesson with Jenny for my birthday yesterday, and it was the…read moremost amazing event! Jenny was friendly, fun, warm, engaging, and helpful, and we went from complete swing novices to being able to do six - seven? moves by the time our lesson was over. We laughed and we danced and we had the best time. I highly and hugely recommend Brooklyn Swings for any swing dance occasion - and ask for Jenny! She clearly knows what she's doing as well as how to teach.

I loved the class with Alicia. It was the dance cardio with arms on Saturday at 1pm. The class was…read morethrough ClassPass. There was a bachelorette group, and women of all shapes and sizes which was great to see. It's a little tricky if you're not used to the moves and aren't coordinated. I haven't danced in years so I definitely took me a second to get used to it. I love that the studio has full amenities after your workout. Showers, toiletries, a refresh area and there's also a bunch of discounts from nearby businesses. Would definitely want to come back and take another class.

A super fun class to take with my bestie. Within 15 minutes I was drenched in sweat! The breakdown…read morepart of the class was my favorite. You feel like you're in a music video. Too intense to have this is my regular routine, but would take a class again.

Really disappointing experience. We booked private lessons for our wedding first dance and paid…read more$180 per lesson for custom choreography. The first lesson was fine, but the second was extremely frustrating because Solange appeared to have done essentially no choreography preparation beforehand. She was figuring out the choreography during the lesson itself: listening to the song, suggesting a movement, trying it with us, realizing it didn't work, and then starting over with something else. There was no prepared choreography for us to learn and refine. After a full $180 lesson, we had learned about 28 seconds of choreography, and 23 of those seconds were literally a basic box step repeated for 48 counts. It was an extremely basic step, not something we expected to spend most of a private custom-choreography lesson learning. When we raised this with the owner, the explanations kept changing. First, we were told the lesson wasn't entered correctly in the system, so Solange couldn't prepare. Then we were told she had prepared in advance. Then we were told she couldn't prepare because we supposedly hadn't told her how long we wanted the song to be. That was simply not true. From the beginning, we repeatedly told Solange we wanted to use the song through the second drop, with a dramatic lift and fireworks at that point. She repeatedly pushed back on this during both lessons, saying first dances shouldn't be longer than a minute. We had also been very clear that we wanted modern, dramatic choreography with leans, dips, and lifts, yet very little of what we asked for was incorporated. The lack of preparation was disappointing enough, but the contradictory explanations afterward and claims about things we supposedly said that never happened made the experience much worse. We would not book here again.

Took the beginner-intermediate ballet class and it was so fun and such a good workout. I would…read moredefinitely go again just wish there were more time options. Highly recommend if you've been wanting to try ballet or get back into!

In the month that I practiced at Daya, it quickly became my favorite yoga studio. I enjoyed every…read moresingle teacher that I had, they are committed to providing yoga in a diverse and safe environment, they make it a space where you can practice freely and not only do they make sure you get a good work out, more importantly, they get that yoga is used as a tool for growth, relaxing, and just feeling better by the end of a class. They have fun! I was able to get 4 weeks of yoga for $40, which is an amazing deal. Many of the other studios in the area have the same deal. I mostly took evening classes, vinyasa, lunar vinyasa, candlelight lunar yoga with live music (highly recommend) and yin yoga. All of these classes were great! I did take one inversion workshop and a Hatha class. Each class is opened by going around the room, introducing yourself and saying how your day was or what you looking for. They also ask if you have injuries, which is important. Across the board, the classes start slowly with some deep breathing and warming up the breath but they do speed up. I liked how each teacher tried to focus on something, whether that be the core or grounding. It showed that the teachers and classes were diverse in their practice and was never bored, even after going to a class with the same teacher five times. I recommend the Hatha class. That was so challenging but I felt like my practice improved imensly after that class. I didn't get to go to a class with every teacher, but my favorite teachers were Carmina, Linnea, Kiersten, Lisette, Kevin, and Ania. I am sure all the other teachers are great too. Located on Jefferson, Daya takes up a warehouse space, which is huge. There is a seating area, where you can take off your shoes, check-in, get some water, or just chill until your next class. There is always tea and water available. The first studio, along with being for class, is also used as an office and little shop filled with holistic goods. The area where the class takes place is great with a shrine, plants, singing bowls, etc. There are plenty of props and you can rent a mat for $2. The bathroom is also located in this space. The second studio is way bigger and is where mats are stored, there is a bathroom, piano, plants, etc. Daya also seconds as an acupuncture clinic but this is separate from the yoga. If I didn't move, I would definitely get a membership to Daya!

I checked the dynamic flow class with linnea on Tuesday at 7 PM. We introduced ourselves and shared…read morewhere our heart, mind and body are that day. It was a nice icebreaker to get to know everyone. The class was not too intense but definitely strength exercises, breathing, and typical yoga moves. A great balance of everything. I haven't been to a yoga class in a couple years and I wasn't struggling. When you enter your right in the studio itself. Mats and anything you'll need is provided. I didn't use the bathroom, but I presume they have one. I'm not sure if I saw a water fountain so I would suggest bringing your own water bottle in case.