So far - and thanks to Yelp Elite Norine's recommendation, I've been to 3 Burn Bhangra Fitness…read moreclasses at Studio Bizz Mont-Royal. I love that the studio is located across the street from metro Mont-Royal so I don't have to walk too much to get there. It is annoying that there are around 5 flights of stairs to walk up to the studio (I lose count every time)!! I really love the energy that the instructors bring to each class but I do find that Harsh brings more energy and difficulty in terms of movements and choreography to the classes. The music is very loud and gets you pumped and there's usually between 15-20 people per class. I've been to the Thursday night and Saturday afternoon classes. The vibe is definitely more rushed on the Thursday. Today we didn't even get to work on a choreography!! Usually that's what the last 10 minutes are reserved for. From beginning to end, we work so hard that we are drenched in sweat by the end of it. Would love it if they could turn on fans though as it gets really stuffy. For $30, you get to sign up to 4 classes and I'm so happy I did! It's a great workout and way more motivating than the gym. Looking forward to the next class and I might even sign up for more!

I discovered this little studio with my purchase of a walk-in class for Burn Bhangra Fitness on a…read moreThursday evening.The studio was conveniently located right across metro Mont-Royal next to the Jean Cotu. It was annoying to walk 4 flights steep stairs to get to the studio- but hey I am here to burn calories through cardio- guess that's not a bad thing! The reception area was cute with a little resto lounge for food purchases and a seating area. The studios are located in the same vicinity. Each studio is equipped with benches and a nearby water fountain. The Burn bhangra class was HYPED! a 5 min warm-up, 25 min & 20 min bhangra session, 10 mins of choreography had me sweating my pores out! Intense cardio but great for level fitness enthusiasts beginning to advanced. Our instructor, Harsh, was fantastic in walking us through the moves and his energy was off the walls! It took me back to my days when i did bhangra during my university days! Great song selection especially the fusion between bhangra tracks and music ft. The Weekend and Bieber! They offer flexible packages 10$ walk in class, 4 for 30$ or 90$ for 12 sessions for first time attendees only. Looking forward to my next session!

This winter I decided I want to do some sort of intense physical activity, and I settled on zumba…read more It seemed fun, so I tried a free class and now I'm hooked! I settled on Bamboofit because of location and fee structure. Bamboofit works on a card system: you buy a certain number of classes and they are loaded into an account. You are given a key fob with bar code and you scan it whenever you go to a class. The cost is very reasonable when you buy a bunch of classes and you have a year to use them. Perfect for someone who travels often and/ or has a highly variable schedule. The studio is large and bright. A word of caution however: there is no locker room. There's a curtained changing area and bathrooms, but no lockers or showers. You arrive, take off your boots and coat, and then bring your valuables to class with you. It works fine, but is good to know ahead of time. Between the energetic instructors and upbeat music, I never fail to leave the class smiling. Zumba is a little different from traditional aerobic classes as the focus is less on getting the moves right and more on moving and having a good time. At my first class I was a bit confused and missed the frantic calling of moves I was used to. Now that I'm used to it I love it. I focus less on doing exactly what the teacher is doing and more on the movements themselves. I'm not the most coordinated person, so sometimes I just focus on moving in the same direction and not crashing into anyone. But I have a good time doing it! The clientele, while varied, is primarily young and fit. I am by no means a small person (short yes, small no), nor a particularly coordinated one and I have always felt welcome and comfortable. If you're thinking about trying it out, DO IT!

So I checked out the other location tonight (1088 Clark - on the second floor) (and did class) and…read moreit was big and spacious, and I really liked it! (It's much bigger than the St-Laurent studio) It's in the Chinese cultural centre and I think it's worth trying it out.

I tried 5 classes with them, with 4 different teachers. Teachers all happy, caring, smiling,…read moreenthusiastic, and energetic. (They must be getting so much endolphine from this work-out. Look really really happy, even during hard exercise) They have two categories of classes/clientele. First is for general public, and the second is top atheletes. I tried the first kind. The second kind looked like real dancers, so I didn't dare to try those classes. :-) It feels like mixture of ballet, modern dance, aerobics, and pilates. It's based on techniques developed by Miranda (Classical Stretch). The atmosphere is very supportive. The class size varies depending on hours. Studio holds any many as 10-15 I think. The bathroom clean and generous number (and size) of towels available for free. They give a free trial class. So come see it yourself. Gender ratio is a little higher on women-side, a few guys in each class, but it is a good atmosphere for everyone. Age varies from youth to silver.

The best pole dance studio in Montreal ! Whether you're practice pole regularly or want to discover…read morethe sport, you can find the perfect class with amazing and professional teachers. There are many different classes as pole fitness, flow, heels, but also hoop, flexibility, hammock, and chair dance, so it's the perfect place if you like discovering and learning new things with a lot of fun and in the best atmosphere possible ! All classes are designed to ensure safety, with an appropriate warm-up and cool-down, and also with the support and explanations of the teacher throughout the entire course, which is perfect to bring confidence ! If you want to try pole dancing in Montreal, it's definitely the place you have to go !

What does pole dancing mean to me? A new shot at life…read more Let me explain. (CW/TW: The following contains topics related to suicide, mental health and such.) I've been battling with suicidal thoughts and multiple mental illnesses for years. Prior discovering pole, I didn't see any value in life. Every night, I'd cry myself to sleep hoping that I could end my suffering. I was ready to give up. However, my friend made me join a pole class with him. To my surprise, for the first time in a very long time, I felt happy. All the dark thoughts disappeared, and I was mesmerized by my instructor's skills. I fell in love with how pretty and captivating she made all the moves look. After that one class, I told to myself that I wanted to become like my instructor. In a way, that class saved my life. I started taking better care of myself and picking up healthier lifestyle habits in order to be able to become as good as my pole instructors. I'd highly recommend this studio to anyone wanting to try or get into pole dancing! The instructors are very nice and supportive, and the community is very wholesome

Very disappointing in their lack of care for attendees with accessibility concerns…read more We bought tickets for our first show at the Wiggle room and arrived before the doors opened because my wife had busted her ankle the day before and was on crutches for the first time in her life. I dropper her off at the door because she couldn't go far on the crutches. This was super stressful because there was nowhere to safely pull over and she had to get out on the street side and try to navigate the traffic on her crutches. After I helped her get to the door, I left her there while I went to park the van we were driving. It's an unusually large accessibility van. So I quickly discovered I was too tall for any parking garage and too big for any street parking. There was apparently also a large event going on and it was crazy trying to find parking. I spent over an hour trying to find a place to park and couldn't find a place anywhere. During this time my wife kept calling and was in tears because of the steep stairs in the building. She said people offered to carry her up the stairs but it scared her too much. She tried calling the listed phone number to get some advice but no one answered the phone or returned her voicemail. After more than an hour of trying to find a way to make it work we gave up because it was so stressful on both of us. We called and emailed and asked for a refund given the circumstances but they never bothered to even respond in any way. I understand their are limitations to what they can do for customers with accessibility needs, but at least showing that you have some empathy would leave customers not feeling totally ignored.

OMG! Love The Wiggle Room! Found this place by chance when we were at Schwartz's across the…read morestreet and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Montreal! It was a great time on a Wednesday and we saw several different performers. One of them called us out and made up an impromptu song about us to celebrate our anniversary! So much fun, wish I had pics and video to post.

Great school, the teachers are first class,friendly and easy going. A great place for your child to…read morelearn to dance.

From the owner: Dance is my passion, my way of expressing myself. Dance it’s the most fun thing to do. Starting 3…read moreyears and up! We offer many styles from initiation , baladi, hiphop, latin dances, contemporary, zumba, bollywood and more! ALL LEVELS! Come join us!

I was visiting Montreal for a month and wanted to keep up my pole-dancing practice. Studio Phenix…read morewas one of two places I found. The studio itself is spacious and adorably decorated with burlesque touches like feather boas, which compensated for the rest of that floor being rather industrial-looking. I never had to share a pole, as I normally do in New York, and I had the option of working on spin or static pole. The instructors I had spoke both English and French; communication was perfect even though I only speak English. I'm sure I will never forget to point my toes again thanks to Zoe drilling that into my head! I also appreciated Payton for teaching a flexibility class that truly felt "all level" and not too advanced for me. Speaking of flexibility, I don't have much of it, so I do prefer the hour and 15 minute classes I have in NYC because I need extra time to thoroughly warm up. The classes at Studio Phenix are an hour, which I'm sure some people might prefer. I felt a great personal connection with both Zoe and Payton, and would definitely go back if I ever find myself in Montreal again.

I came here for the first time for the comedy fest in Montreal and I loved this theater! Extremely…read morespacious, there's helpful + friendly staff at every corner and staircase, and comfy seats. We were a group of 26 (you heard me) and we had no troubles finding our seat or grabbing something in the lobby bar before the show. It was so cool to be sitting watching rising stars doing their thing! Not to mention knowing all the iconic comedians who have been part of this very comedy fest in the past. Also it was nice to be sitting inside since some of the comedy shows were on the main stage outdoors.

The Place des Arts is an entire complex dedicated to visual and performing arts. Three great…read morecultural organizations make their home here. Place-des-Arts is a beautiful art venue nested in the middle of Montreal and a great spot to hang out as there is always something to see, do, or hear in there. It is the largest cultural and artistic complex in Canada. Place-des-Arts is Montreal's central entertainment complex. This fun entertainment area hosts many concerts, plays, festivals, parties, and many other events (Opera, theatre, or Broadway musicals).