I came here for my friends benchmark birthday and it was orisha teaching us. Oh my goodness what a…read morefantastic class. I really enjoyed the two hours and it went so quickly. And since it was a birthday party I love that they also brought the party favors for us to take pictures with at the end.

Took a private bj class this week, and I highly recommend it! My instructor KZ is very…read moreknowledgeable and has a lot of patience (she is just awesome!!!). The class was really fun, and I learned a lot of tips and tricks (got the wow reaction from my husband haha). Coming back for another private bj class again! It's really cute that they give you a certificate after you accomplished the bj class (post it on Facebook and got so many private messages about where to sign up for this class lol...). Personally I prefer a private class rather than a group class, because you can learn so much more and improve according to your own experience.

For someone who does not work out regularly I tried Dance Cardio as a great way to get my blood…read morepumping! This was not only a great workout, but the instructor (Elizabeth) made my experience that much better. Let me tell you, every muscle in my body was worked but I did not realize it as I was too busy jamming out to the music. Even someone with 2 left feet (like myself) could follow Elizabeth's instructions as they were thorough and encouraging. As a dancer you can tell she is so talented and loves what she does - her passion beams through this class. The only way someone wouldn't enjoy the energy of this class is if they don't pay attention or if they don't take this workout seriously . I wish I could give more stars, but I HIGHLY recommend taking this class if you want some fun as you sweat!

I tried this out because of the positive reviews and was more than disappointed…read more The class I took felt extremely thrown together last minute. The instructor was just screaming one word, ZERO instruction or encouragement. I left with a headache because of the instructor screaming "yep" over and over again. I also left filthy from rolling around on the dirty floor (literally dirt all over my body at the end of class). Extremely unhygienic!!!!! This is a shared space, not a studio. The only positive thing I took away from this class was a great workout, but I would have rather done it at home with a clean space, encouraging and instructive video. I would not come back nor would I recommend this to a friend.

Wonderful fun classes, he has an amazing teacher, teaches Senegalese dance and Drums. He is from…read moreMartinique.

My first pathetic experience in NYC…read more When I just moved in NYC, I was looking for belly Dance school for fun, keeping fit, sexy movement and making friends. My acquaintance recommended me the dance studio and take a try-out lesson if I would like it. As she said, I checked the schedule on the website while thinking which class I should take....etc..etc.... was so excited. Later, I got a free lesson pass via e-mail. HOWEVER, I realized that did not have any equipment to print it out, even roommates. Went to the Djoniba reception desk, explained to a male staff about my situation and what I am suppose to do for it. Even though I suggested what if I would bring the laptop and show the free pass, he insisted on PRINTED OUT pass.....and his attitude was totally cold.... Instead of getting angry, I felt so SAD. Because of not only for the rejection and his attitude, but also I felt myself pathetic: the Dance instructors might be great as far as I heard, but I missed it because of his attitude and No printer!! I should have gone to kinko's for it? (But I didn't know that at that time and he've never given such an idea. ) Now I got all-in-one printer. nobody's gonna refuse me! Remember, unfortunately, someone who doesn't have printer is NOT qualified for Djoniba Dance and Drum Center.

Vixen's a SUPER fun workout - although the class experience I've had using ClassPass does depend on…read morethe instructor. It's gotten harder to reserve these classes since most of their classes are now in the Harlem location. My fav instructor is Melissa - her playlist and instructions are perfect - I think it's a hit and miss with some of the other instructors though because the choreography gets a bit too confusing too follow and not as challenging. What I don't like about the class is that it gets REALLY full!! It's hard to "twerkout" or jump into a plank when others are just few inches away from you All in all - this is not really a workout to feel the burn but it's a decent calorie buster. I really just go because it helps me let loose and sweat at the same time!

Strike that "Hunger Pose" girl. Be fierce!…read more Vixen Workout is more than twerking and shaking what your mama gave you. This class is about self-confidence and feeling empowered as a woman, all while getting in a fun workout. My instructor was full of energy for the entire 60 minutes. She kept the class moving and grooving, even when we were all out of breath and in serious need of a water break. The playlist was upbeat (a mixture of hip hop, r&b and some electronic music). It's always fun to do these things with a friend, so I lugged my best friend along with me. But this is a friendly environment so if you want to try it out alone, no worries. You are bound to make a new friend, or two. I'm most likely going to purchase the 10 class package. I can't wait to go back!

We were visiting NYC from out of town and signed up for an adult hip hop class while we were there…read more At first I was nervous because the class was twice as long as the classes we do back home, but it really seemed to fly by. Our instructor (Slice) was very accommodating and went at a pace that was comfortable for the whole class. The building was large with multiple floors and studios. Class price was very reasonable, especially for NYC. There's a small merch area and some tables and chairs for lounging. It looked like there were some other out of towners there too so I'd definitely recommend it for anyone visiting or not.

I would say the overall 3.6 rating that this BDC has is pretty accurate, I am just rounding up to 4…read morefor this review. I came here recently to take a Burlesque Jazz dance class taught by Tony Guerrero. My friend brought me here with her, I probably never would think to come here if it weren't for her. My friend had been coming to this studio for years. I'll get the bad out of the way first. I am a bit of a germaphobe so having to touch the same floor that probably thousands of other feet have sweated on during the floor parts of the warm up routine, I was like NOoooOOOooOOOooOO inside anyway lol I still did it. I know it won't kill me but still I was like ew lol The pricing is pretty reasonable, it was $29 for an hour and a half long class. There's a hefty warm up routine that Tony leads you through before getting into the actual choreography. It's been two days since I took that class, and somehow I'm more sore today than yesterday LOL it had been a while since I last exercised to be fair. But this is a good thing though, you're basically getting a work out class and a dance class all in one! It's easy to why Tony does this for a living, he seems to really enjoy what he does. He was so energetic and was making funny jokes the whole time. I would definitely consider myself a beginner beginner, so I was slow to pick up the choreography but it really didn't matter, you just have to be close enough, you don't have to do everything perfectly! It was a lot of fun, I would totally go again with my friend if she invited me again. Also a tip, my friend told me that people don't usually wear sneakers to these things so she told me to either wear heeled dancing shoes or just dance in my socks, so I opted for the latter. I don't think this is really true because I saw other people in the class wear their sneakers so I wish I kept my shoes on haha but it's fine, it fun nonetheless! I would recommend a dance class here with your friends for a fun time. Also this way you have someone to take a video of you doing the choreo later instead of having to ask a stranger

I previously took both salsa and bachata private lessons at the Corona location, which has since…read moreclosed. The quality of instruction varied depending on the teacher--some were average, while others were excellent. It was really a matter of who you got. One instructor, unfortunately, had a habit of cutting my lesson time short if she was running late due to previous students. On one occasion, she even tried to delay giving me a receipt after I paid in cash, claiming she was short on time. I insisted on getting it immediately, which she reluctantly did. I suspect she felt she could get away with this behavior because I came in solo, without a partner. Thankfully, she no longer works there, so that shouldn't be a concern for future students. My next instructor, however, was fantastic. He often gave me extra time and his teaching was clear and effective. I really felt I got my money's worth with him. Overall, I'd say the studio is a great choice for salsa lessons. Bachata can be hit or miss, depending on which instructors are on staff. Lately, it's also been a bit more difficult to book private lessons. That said, I came in with two left feet and left with the confidence to dance the basics. If you find a good instructor, take full advantage and book as many lessons as you can--they might not be there forever.

It is a good studio, classes are structured such that you consistently improve. The instructors…read morewill explain things to you, but you also need to pay attention and follow their advice. The studio gets a little hot in the summer.

Writing a review for the 1.5 hour free virtual intro class with Laurel. Laurel has been nothing but…read morefriendly, and affable, creating a safe space for participants to explore their sensuality and get lost in the experience. First, we heard about the start of S Factor, the mission, and the available classes. Then we had a 40 minute warm up, which consisted of stretching and variations of yoga. Good to stretch all those dormant muscles. Have to agree with other Yelp reviewers about the pace being too slow, but I imagine for older participants, the tempo was just right. Since many participants don't have a pole at home and this was an intro class, for the remaining 20ish minutes we did moves that built off our warm-up. All were sensual, slow, and playful. Laurel was great at encouraging us and allowing us not to feel self-conscious repeating seductive moves that are typical to those you would do during a striptease. At home, I felt unmotivated to be rolling around on a floor, repeating moves that are more suitable for practicing with a pole. I would be bummed if I had to pay such hefty price tag for the class with a pace that is more appropriate for older women. The $70 per class price tag is not for broke MS students like myself, so I wouldn't have had the means to try the class if not for a free, digital intro in the times of covid-19.

I am definitely an S woman! Hear me roar! *insert cheers and gasps*…read more Sheila Kelley's S Factor is the original creator of the oh so sinfully seductive pole dance workout that has been taking the nation by storm over the past few years. I had heard about this movement from one of my friends at UCLA and she highly recommended it as being one of the best and appealing workouts she's ever done. When I moved to NYC, I needed something to jump start my exercise routine to curb weight gain and decided pole dancing might be just the thing. I was a little worried about it though since I did have an ACL repair in high school but I was assured that my knee would be fine with the movements. They were right! I signed up for an intro class last October and I've been indulging in my Erotic Creature ever since! I look forward to my 2 hour class every single week and that, my friends, is something you need in order to work out. It has to appeal to you and you must truly want to go otherwise you'll drop the routine and just sit home and do nothing. Doing S Factor also got me into signing up for a gym so now I am working out at least 4 times a week... which is what I needed in my new post-college life. You can also sign up for smaller, shorter classes if you want more workouts on the side. As you take more levels or specialty classes, you are rewarded points that you can then use to redeem for other classes. That's a great little reward for someone like me who has been taking the classes for a long period of time. Pole dancing has certainly changed my body and made me stronger and more powerful. You should see some of the things I can do now; I can defy gravity, haha! People often write off pole dancing as a sexual, stripper only type of act but really, strippers can not do what my teachers can do. They are true athletes that compare to the athletic abilities of Cirque du Soleil. They are such beautiful and strong women. Pole dancing is NOT about dancing for a man, or even a woman. It's about dancing for yourself. It gives you such confidence in your own sexy self and the woman-only environment is very warm and friendly. I've made some wonderful friends here and I look forward to another year as an S woman. My S Factor's New Year's resolution is to be able to do the splits and meet the lovely Sheila Kelley. I love S Factor! P.S.: S Factor is NOT cheap but if you have a financial situation, you can apply for scholarships or even partake in a work study to make it more than affordable. If you ever want to take a half-off intro class, just PM me and I can email you the offer; all current students have a referral program! Disclaimer though, do not blame me if you become addicted to the Movement... but you can thank me later ;) P.S.S.: As a fun note, in my first 8 week class (Level One) I had Kyra Sedgwick as my partner! How cool is that. She was so sweet and great on the pole!

Just finished my first class and man my body got a workout!…read more As mentioned in some reviews the room is a bit tight.. but hey I only hit someone twice while flailing my arms doing one or two of the steps. It's not the choreography.. it's my dance skills xP The class is high energy, no judgement and the choreography is fun fun fun and it really gets your heart rate up unlike some other Zumba classes I've been to. If you're looking for a fun Zumba class that really gets your heart rate going then this class is for you! P.s. There is a Groupon deal up right now (2/2/17) so snag a package before it's gone! Got myself a 5 class package.. so let's Zumba!

I took Kam's Zumba class last summer during the beginning stage of her fitness tutelage, and she…read morehad such a flair for Zumba; her class was sultry, sexy, and so full of life. I had such a great time dancing and the steps were fairly easy to follow. Kam was so sweet and inviting, and you can definitely see her drive for this. The only problem was how tight space was since we were in a very small room in the studio next to the ballroom and people dropped in several times to complain about the "loud" music. I've been to my share of Zumba classes and the music volume was nowhere near loud--they probably felt the music was clashing with theirs. Kam was such a trooper about it and continued to spread her infectious energy throughout the entire class. The class was very interactive and it's always nice to be able to incorporate some sort of teamwork in fitness classes!