30 minute dynamic fitness excercise is what you will get at Dance Dynamics. Located off the main…read morestrip of Malvern, Dance Dynamics has something for all people regardless of dance background. If you can move and kind of follow instructions then give this place a go, I attended Broadway Dance on a weekday using ClassPass thinking i'd learn how to do Spear Fingers. Not only did I get to do kicks and twirls, we worked our way to a mini routine and I got quite the workout! The classes are fast paced and focused on fitness rather than dance technique but the teacher was fun and they seemed to have a lot of regular students in class. There are change rooms and bathroom facilities and a flight of stairs to get to the studio.

This is a fantastic studio offering a variety of dance classes in the mornings and evenings. In…read moreaddition to weekly ongoing memberships, they do offer "casual" membership, which was perfect for me since I was only in town for a couple weeks. This is a large, light studio with plenty of fans and mirrors. There is a nice waiting area with seating, a place to stash your bag, and most importantly, cold water. (Bring your own bottle) Classes are 30 mins long so even the busiest people can squeeze them in. I did a couple Zumba classes with Tara which were fantastic, and am excited to go back and try Street Latin. They offer everything from more fitness-based toning to ballet barre to hip hop. They were very friendly and responsive over email, and other students and teachers were also very nice!

This company boasts that they make customer service a priority. They make money a priority. Their…read morefocus is on getting students to commit to the most private lessons per week possible. Their staff regularly commence lessons late, and finish early, spending a lot of time chatting instead of teaching. They permit, and look the other way regarding, the poor behaviour of high-spending students during 'social events.' Overall, the culture of this business is extremely poor, and their teaching of actual dance technique suffers accordingly.

From the owner: Forever Dance is an adult based Social Ballroom & Latin American Dance studio. Specializing in…read moreBeginners to Advanced dancers. Singles & Couples. Private lessons & Group classes are available every week with the added bonus of an active social calendar including Dance Parties, Competition events & Dinner Dance Balls. We teach all styles of social dance & Wedding Couples. Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Vienesse Waltz, Salsa, Rumba, Bachata, Tango Argentine, Cha Cha, Samba, Jive, Swing & Lindy Hop plus all New Vogue dances. Our first lesson is a FREE private lesson so you can try some different dances to see how you enjoy it. We have friendly instructors and a fabulous dance community.

This small dance school specialises in styles that don't require you to kick-ball-change or evoke…read morespirit in your fingers. What initially started out as a place to learn burlesque and pole dancing has now grown to include classes such as intermediate classical ballet, 80s-inspired dance exercise, cabaret, go-go, African-inspired 'booty' dance and stretch classes. Most classes are run as 8-week courses (prices vary but most are around the $170 mark) but you can also attend classes in burlesque and pole choreography as a casual. I've tried pole and burlesque here and they're both really fun classes led by teachers who are very experienced and seem to understand that people who come to their establishment do so not just to learn a skill, but also to have a few laughs. if you're shy, or you know your moves are too hot for most people to witness, you can book a private class, or you can get a group of friends together and book a 'party' class.

Melbourne Salsa are a city-wide dance network who primarily run out of St Kilda (Tuesday's) and…read moreSmith Street, Fitzroy (Sunday's). They offer classes for a range of dance styles at various levels. They also run some events at the Provincial bar on Brunswick Street. There's a big salsa scene in Melbourne and this is where Melbourne Salsa comes into its own (the clue is in the name). Beginners can buy a five-class starter card for $45 (at the time of writing this) which represents good value. The classes are manageable in number and take you through the basics. As somebody without any Latin dance experience at all, I was a bit anxious I'd be clumsy at starting this journey, and maybe I was, but I was made to feel accepted and welcomed and that makes me want to go back and keep improving! I'd wholeheartedly recommend this for anybody with an hour free on the night they're in town. Get your rhythm on and your steps down! See you on the dance floor!

This is my first time doing a samba class at Melbourne Salsa. They do a range of different Latin…read morestyles, just hop on their website for more information. For $15 per class (cash only; and $25 for two classes on the same day), you get a breakdown of the basic samba steps. I can't be the only one who liked Annika's teaching style, as can be attested by the other 20 or so ladies in attendance. Unlike other samba schools that build on a choreography each semester, the classes are designed so that you can attend any class at any point of the year and still learn the basics and learn a quick choreography without having had to go to the past 3+ classes. I shall be coming back to get my samba on!

OH GOD MY LEGS. Kaya…read morehas been kicking my ass for the past month and this is the only sentence I can utter after one of their killer pilates reformer classes. Kaya is part of that new breed of gym where you really feel like you should be dressed up when you go in - it's just that beautiful. Hardwood floors, geometric architecture, you could confuse this gym with a trendy new Northside cafe. I am addicted to their pilates reformer classes. They are touch but achievable and you honestly feel stronger the next day. They also host Barre classes, boxing classes and a variety of different yoga classes in temperature controlled rooms. One of the coolest things about Kaya (at least in my eyes) is the electronic lockers. At my last gym, I was given a beaten-up key to a grotty locker, but here the lockers are ready for you to input your very own 4-number code. Easy. Simple. Secure. If you work/live in the city and are looking for a decent gym, look no further.

Looking for a space to get your health kick on? Look no further then Kaya. With their range of…read moreclasses, people pop in and out straight from work and the daily grind, and into workout clothes for a session to get themselves back in order. Its a health club. You wouldn't come here for the gym, even though they have what you need here. But the classes? Oh yes. You may look into some of the rooms and think to yourself, what the heck are these machines? Why that is Reformer Pilates. Get on one and find out for yourself, cause it'll be your new friend. This session made me remember that I had a core. Who knew? And after those 45 minutes of intense not expecting to get sweaty -but I did, I was most definitely sore the next day. And I loved that. Yoga has always been my go-to. Nidra yoga with Ashleigh here is something everyone should do to get in touch with your inner peace. Its so soothing, almost like a grown up nap time. But it's so so much better than that, like mind out of body stuff. Plus, it's much more rewarding. Yin and meditation was with Derek; yin yoga really focuses on getting to know one pose and learning what is comfortable for you. Being someone who normally does vinyasa, yin is calming, and it's good to stretch yourself in one pose. I walked out feeling like a pigeon pose champ. The barre class. Holy cow, for anyone looking for that dancer-type body, this one's for you. I had zero idea of what I signed up for, except for Google pictures and making up some concept in my mind. The Monday night session with Kirby kicked my butt, well my legs actually. It was so different from what I imagined it'd be like, and a lot more strenuous. I was that person taking little intermittent breaks just to compose myself. Yep, not ashamed, I just was not used to that intensity in a workout. For days following this, my legs felt like straight up jello. Kirby was great, she was extremely motivating and fun, and mixes it up. Matt, the Membership Advisor, is a sweetheart and the perfect go-to person for enquiries and help. I mean, everyone is nice and friendly at Kaya, but Matt was welcoming as well. The location is ideal, convenient for any city folk as it's the top of the emporium and it feels like a sanctuary sitting up there. What better way to sweat yourself back into shape then on top of a mall?