Great place to take dance classes. They offer a variety of styles like Hip-Hop, Waacking, Vogue,…read moreHouse, Heels, Locking, Breaking, etc. All the instructors are talented and knowledgeable. They do monthly memberships, drop-in classes, and many different class packages. They also do shows throughout the year which you can sign up for to perform. I've been taking classes here for a few months now and everyone here comes in with different dance backgrounds/levels and they are all welcome here. This institution feels like a community!

Took a beginner class here with Robert Burden who was subbing for Alexis. He was super nice and…read morepatient and made everyone feel so welcomed. He made the class fun and there were a total of 10 dancers.

LADIESSSS. Danielle is on FIYA! If you are looking for a real workout that boosts your confidence…read moreand helps you discover your inner Beyonce...THIS IS IT. This workout truly is a full body, booty shaking, sweat dripping TWERK out class. Danielle makes this class so much fun with her music selection-I especially appreciate her throwback hiphop, dance hall and of course Queen Bey's tracks. She does a "follow the leader" type of instructing so she makes it easy to follow along. She is so helpful and very motivating! I love the set up of the studio- she keeps it dim, cool and lit up with colored LED lights. I bought these passes from a Groupon deal but I am thinking I will renew once my classes run out. I need some more gainz for da club.

LOVE this class! It's the bessst when you are sweating like a mofo from twerking (can i get a…read morehaayy)! The class is taught Zumba style (follow the leader) and you go through about 5-10 different recent, fun songs that you'll actually recognize so you can bust out the moves at da club. There is no official water break so you're just dancing the entire time. Half way through, we do an ab sequence and it is brutal to get through a plank after you've just danced your booty off for a half hour before. No technical experience needed, but I think you'll get a lot more out of the class if you can stay on beat & follow steps well. Some of the songs are more straight twerking, others are more technical hip hop. You can wear street clothes (kicks/sweats) or workout clothes, anything you can move in! The studio is a community studio, so don't expect anything fancy but its large!

I have been to this dance studio a couple of times now for the tap class and it's very fun! It's a…read morecute little studio with few rooms, but they're well air conditioned and clean. I felt very welcomed by both teachers I had and the classes are a good level of challenging while also being easy to keep up with.

For the past several months, I've been taking dance classes at Philly Dance Fitness to get myself…read moreback into the workout routine. Shedding the pandemic pounds isn't easy, so I'm glad the instructors here do an amazing job at masking the calorie-burning exercises in the disguise of dance routines. For personal favorites, I love the hip-hop classes with Maya and Ricky. With both instructors, you'll learn to move your body in the way you didn't know you could. I'm a fan of hip-hop choreography and both of these fine instructors are great at creating fresh routines to match with the good beats. Aside from hip-hop, Zumba classes here are also great. Regardless of the class you choose, you'll be leaving the studio drenching in sweats.

Movemakers is both fun and empowering to kids. It's focused on team building, strengthening both…read morethe physical body and mind, and run by a team of excellent artists. I would recommend this class for any and all kids to try at least once in their childhood to experience, boys and girls alike. FYI, they also have adult classes for those of us who missed hip hop dance in our earlier days and want to shine on any dance floor.

Movemakers is great. My son has been taking Hip Hop for 4 months and he just performed in his first…read moreshowcase. He even performed his routine for my entire family. Mr. Vince is a great teacher. He is patient, he pushes just enough and he is very talented. Looking forward to the next showcase!

I came here on a Saturday for the musical theater jazz class, and it was so much fun! The teacher…read morewas a sub since the regular teacher was out, but she definitely knew what she was talking about and was very sweet. We started with warm ups, then across the floors, and then into a fun combo. I liked that the class was an hour and a half, because it really gave us time to do everything and didn't feel rushed. The prices are not bad for drop in and the studio is very cute, though it does get a bit hot in there.

I stopped by Koresh for the first time to try out Noelle Martone's beginners adult musical theatre…read moreclass. I registered online (about 25 dollars per class) and headed over to the studio about 15 minutes for my class. While it's a bit nerve wracking walking into a studio for the first time, especially after not being in one for over a decade, the staff was so helpful and welcoming. The young woman at the front desk helped me check in and directed me to the studio. She gave me a heads up that another class was wrapping up and to hang out on the side and take a seat until my class started. Noelle's class was fantastic! She created such an inclusive and welcoming space. She encouraged making adjustments in the warmups and choreography to fit your abilities and comfort. The class started with stretches, then some across the floor warm ups, then learning the number and ended with an optional cool down. There was a nice mix of abilities throughout the class. The space is large and clean with room to leave your personal belongings in eyesight. Will definitely be doing this again soon!

We visited the Performance Garage for a private ballet lesson. I was able to take a quick tour of…read morethe venue to observe the performance room before we settled into the ballet room. The owner was there to teach a class and was cordial upon meeting us. I enjoyed the posters on the wall and hearing a bit of history about the facility. This is a great place for a private lesson, a group class, or a performance with a small audience. Parking, on the other hand, is on your own. Allow extra time to find a space.

I Love PG. As a performing artist, it's beyond comforting to know there's an affordable venue in…read morethe city for artist to utilize. You can book the space for practice, performances, plays, rehearsals and classes. Centrally located near CCP, off of 15th and spring garden. You can take the sub easily. Parking can be tough, so plan accordingly if you plan to park on the street. There are parking lots within walking di

Love Love Love this place & have nothing bad to say about it. New in Philly, I was looking for a…read morestudio that I would enjoy working out in. I was never a dancer as a child but always wanted to be. I've taken multiple classes here and have loved them all. The instructors are very kind and welcoming and the environment is very judgement free. Some of my favorite classes are Cardio Pop on Fridays @ 5:30 with Michelle, Jazz Tech on Tuesdays at 6pm with Beverly, Zumba on Thursdays with Mariana and Dance Party Boot Camp!

Philly Dance Fitness has been on my to-do list for a while because if you haven't noticed, I have…read morecommitment issues when it comes to gyms/fitness. (Life philosophy: Try ALL the things!) Went for Zumba with Jamie Wednesday, checked out their new studio, and had a great time! The studio is on the 2nd floor of nest (entrance on 13th street, not locust like the address says). Jamie was awesome and the class was a good workout, but 50 minutes felt so short! Also, the vibe of the class was a little womp womp, not as fun/exciting as other fitness classes I've been to, maybe because it's new and people are still getting to know each other. Hopefully that'll change. Also, right now it's carpeted and looks like a little kids play gym (which it is) but if there's interest, they'll put in hardwood floors and make it more legit. This is not a pretentious, super intense place. This class is definitely fine for people new to Zumba, but will still be a good workout for others. Having gone to Koresh a few days before, I will say that this place is more fitness than dance. The routines are simple, with more emphasis on workout than performance. As far as difficulty, I'd rank Jamie's class as slightly easier than the cardio classes I've taken at Thrive, but on par with Sweat (actually, Timaree teaches at Sweat and here and I love her!), the Sporting Club at the Bellevue, and 12th street gym (like I said, can't commit). $10 dropin is SUPER reasonable, and their class cards are only $40 for 5 and $70 for 10 and you can go to all their locations. Definitely great for people who like to mix it up! $5 off coupon if you sign up for their emails (so, $5 class!) Recommend checking them out! This location will only stay if there's interest.

Valerie is the best yoga / pilates teacher I ever had. She took the time to truly teach the art of…read moreyoga and pilates. I went to her classes religiously for 10 years while I lived in Philly. I haven't been able to find a teacher like this either in New York or Boston where I spend my time now. Her classes are not about the 'workout' but rather connecting with yourself and perfecting your technique. I can't say enough wonderful things!

I can't believe that no one has reviewed this place!!! I will only be reviewing the belly dance…read moreclasses, as I have not participated in the variety of other classes offered (including: different yogas, tribal belly dance, zumba, salsa, body conditioning, pilates, cardio kickboxing, and drumming.). Oh, and they also offer a multitude of messages, which I hope to be testing out soon! This studio is beyond compare! I've taken dance classes since I was three years old (at prestigious schools such as Point Park), and the belly dance classes I have taken here rival any and all in my experience. The instructors level of professionalism and knowledge is amazing, but what I like best is the "comfort" level. Classes are filled with beginners through experienced and professional dancers. I'm intermediate level, but am not deterred by the experienced or beginner dancers. I won't analyze it, I'm just going to say that it works! As for the atmosphere, cozy comes to mind. There are mirrors everywhere (like a real ballet studio), which are essential for gaging body position. Another great aspect is the price: $12 per class; $10 per class (10 class minimum); $9 per class (20 class minimum). You can't beat those prices anywhere!!! One great perk is that, if you buy 10 classes, you can use those however you want. For example, take 3 belly dance classes, 2 yoga classes, 2 pilates classes, and 3 fitness classes (or some other combo). And, if you miss a class, you don't have to pay for it. It really is the best deal around!

Before coming to Major Moment I hadn't done any ballet in about six years, and to be honest it had…read morenever really been my thing. Now I'm a total ballet addict, and it's all thanks to Beverly, the studio's owner and ballet teacher. Beverly does a wonderful job welcoming newcomers to the studio and making ballet accessible to those who haven't done it in years or have never tried it before. At the same time she manages to challenge her regulars. Classes are drop-in but she spends each month or two working on developing specific skills through drills and short choreography sequences. Every class is a little different. I constantly feel challenged, and I feel like my dancing is always improving. In addition to the regular ballet classes there is also BalletEXTREME, a high-intensity ballet fitness class, and small group pre-pointe lessons. Some women in the pointe class used to do pointe when they were younger and are returning to it years later. Many, like me, had never done it before (and probably thought they would never get the chance, like I did). If you ever wanted to try pointe I highly recommend these classes. Ballet isn't the only option at Major Moment. There are many great classes offered at the studio including Zumba, hip hop, and tap (all of which are offered through Philly Dance Fitness, reviewed separately). But ballet is my favorite!

I had been going to Philly Dance Fitness (previously reviewed) classes held at Major Moment Studio…read morefor a few months, and never thought to review the studio where the classes are held until now. I took a ballet class offered through PDF with Beverly (Beverly is the owner of Major Moment) this past Monday, and WOW! I had taken a few classes at Koresh to try to get myself back into the ballet game, but it was way too intense for me, a lowly "use to be a ballet dancer in high school". This class offered by Beverly was great - she went through the basics including the positions, tendus, degages, ronde de jambes, etc, with some barre work, then we moved to the center for the last half hour of class. I can't stress enough how amazing this class was - it seemed that most people around the room who were doing pretty well, and I know there were some beginners in the class. Beverly has a great personality, with absolutely no attitude - she is simply interested in furthering people's interest in dance while having fun! An added bonus - even though the class seemed slightly easy at the time, I woke up the next day feeling absolutely sore! It was an awesome feeling :) I can't wait to take another class with Beverly!

I have been coming here for the past two years and the staff is always kind & energetic. Good mix…read moreof beginner friendly and more challenging classes, so you can pick what's best for you! Great selection of yoga (heated & non), barre, mat pilates, core cardio & weight sculpt variations. From a regular - you won't regret trying out a class here

I visited Amrita for kitten yoga this afternoon. I don't know what I was expecting but the studio…read morewas large in size. Probably the biggest yoga studio I've been in. It was a 12:00 class. When we arrived at 11:50, the kittens were still not there. They were brought in by Morris Animal Refuge. All the proceeds from the class went directly towards the needs of the refuge. Once we were settled in and the kittens got acclimated, our instructor, Heather, gave some background about Morris Animal Refuge. She stated it was a beginner level class and there wouldn't be a need for props. The class was actually pretty fast paced for beginner level! Heather said she would conclude five minutes early to give us a chance to take photos and spend time with the cats. The cats were amazing, but I wish there were more of them. They mostly hung around at the front of the studio but the volunteers from Morris would grab them and bring them around so everyone had a chance to see them. There were a lot of people in attendance for just a few cats. Amrita provided a clean and pleasant environment and a comfortable temperature for the class.