Challenging, warm, and fun! And very reasonably priced. I had an intimate class with just two other…read morestudents last night for my introduction to momentum dance. I really enjoyed the owner and instructor Roberta Rothstein. The class moved at a quick pace, but there was absolutely no judgment. In fact Roberta and the students were very helpful. I got a good workout and a great mental challenge. This class was less expensive than most of the drop-in in yoga and dance classes in the city. I love the environment and I've been practicing my dance moves all day. Highly recommend!

I was in the Capitol Hill area for several months as an intern, and as a lifelong dancer, I wanted…read moreto find a studio that offered adult dance and/or dance-fitness classes. After finding other nearby exercise barre classes disappointing, I decided to try Momentum. I took Momentum Barre and Classical Jazz classes for the rest of my stay in D.C.! Roberta is not only a fantastic dance teacher but also super welcoming; she immediately made me feel at home in her studio. Every class was enjoyable thanks to the great rapport she develops with her students. I always left feeling like I had lots of fun and worked my body well. Strongly recommend this studio to all lifelong, new, and re-starting dancers!

I need a workout that is so much fun that I forget I'm working out - that's exactly what I found in…read moreDance Trance (DT). I joined a class through Class Pass two years ago, and quickly decided that this studio was the right fit for me. The instructors are warm and friendly, the environment is judgment-free and unpretentious, and the dances range from simple to complex. Two years of dance later and I'm now a regular. I'm so much more coordinated than when I began, and I know most of the choreography (although I keep coming back because there are always new dances to learn!). Like any workout, you get out what you put in. Commit to moving and having a good time and you'll sweat through your clothes and feel it in your legs. Like any class, it can be overwhelming at first. Come to three classes (at least a Tuesday and Saturday breakdown) and you'll feel like a regular in no time. After 90 minutes of energetic, sassy, high cardio dancing, I leave every class with a rush of confidence and endorphins. DT has become a regular part of my routine and I would be lost without it!

This place is named so accurately. I love that I can forget I'm working out because I'm focused on…read morelearning new routines or keeping time with everyone else. I always break a sweat and get my heart rate up, and I have a great time doing it. I love the music they choose - there's a variety of throwback, current hits, and genres. And, I appreciate the alternative times/days offered. The instructors are friendly and down to earth, and the regulars are super welcoming. I wish I could go more often!

I took a class with Diva Dance through Class Pass. The instructor was welcoming and explained the…read morechoreography really well. She did a good job of moving to different parts of the room to demonstrate the steps because the room was a little narrow and long so sometimes hard to see her with people in the way. I hadn't danced in a while so this class was good as a refresher If you are absolutely new to dance, the class might have been harder to follow. That being said, there were people of all levels in the class and it was really fun. Our choreo was to 50 cent " In Da Club". I plan to try another class and recommend this if you want to have a lot of fun and dance!

I LOVE divadance!! I danced for fun throughout college, and was missing it after moving a few…read moremonths ago to DC post-graduation. I found DivaDance in a random Google search of dance classes in the area, and my expectations have been absolutely surpassed in every sense. DivaDance is such a wonderful community, and every class is such a comfortable and judgement free zone (which is important when you are throwing it down and shamelessly trying new moves & choreo). DivaDance has been amazing for my work-life balance, and for pushing my homebody self to step away from my computer, get moving / trick my body into exercising, and meet new people!! As a side note, DivaDance classes always feature really amazing & wonderful women, as a woman in STEM I don't see a small number in my daily life, so dance has always been my favorite way to meet more diverse sets of people, and DivaDance has certainly been a great source of this in my life since they value empowerment and confidence.

Fun fact-- as a kid, I was a technically trained dancer. From 5th grade through 10th grade, I was a…read morestudent of modern, jazz, African, and ballet. Fast forward to 2023, I'm a 34-year-old 240lb MAN, and I decided to tap back into myself by spontaneously enrolling into a drop-in ballet class on a random cold Tuesday night, and I'm glad i did! The venue is clean and the staff is friendly and inclusive. The instructor, Rachel, was great. The class was packed and for all levels, but Rachel created an environment that made me feel comfortable and took all my nervousness (and low key embarrassment) away. i enjoyed it so much that i took my (clearly out of shape) behind to her Modern Dance class immediately after. And I paid for it... i was sore for days. It felt GREAT! :) Although both classes were for All Levels, I would've appreciated if the instructor showed movements full out instead of marking the steps and throwing us newbies to the wolves. Also I would love for Joy of Motion in general to host more adult beginning-level ballet classes or a flexibility, conditioning, and strengthening class using ballet techniques. Joy of Motion is a beautiful venue conveniently located in the up-and-coming H Street corridor. Overall, I had an amazing first-time experience and i will certainly return.

Had a really great time in Tyrone's Afro Jazz class. The stretching and conditioning portion was…read moreintense for sure, but I felt great afterwards. The choreography was just challenging enough to give me a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day, but still have something to work on at home. I was lucky to be able to take Afro Jazz that day because the class had been cancelled online (I just saw it listed on the paper schedule and decided to drop in). Fortunately, two other ladies missed the memo as well, and we ended up having a wonderful class experience. I had to ding the studio a star both because it was freezing cold in the studio and because it smelled awful when I entered. I understand that many classes share these spaces, but a hit of Febreeze air freshener before and after classes would work wonders!

City sized studio in downtown. Always grateful to try a new place and have the opportunity to take…read moreclasses while I'm traveling. They have several types of classes (even limited hoops). Poles are not spaced far enough that you won't tap feet (especially for taller folks) but they did have quite the number of poles in the larger room. I took the poletry intermediate/advanced and felt like the class was true to that level, the instructor paced the class nicely, broke down the choreo well, and was encouraging of any and all attempts! It was a fun time. First class is discounted. Easy to find the studio but not parking! Zero tolerance policy for tardiness.

Do Not Recommend: I did not feel welcomed at this studio or in Ceci's Intermediate Pole Class…read more She was very strict and did not provide modifications. Pole dancing is a body positive art form and her class felt tense and NOT FUN. In addition, it's a small, awkward space so if the energy is not welcoming it's clear. I have had excellent experiences at Pole studios in California and MD but this one wasn't it.

In my quest to find fun cardio dance classes, I found my way to Work It! Armed with a 7-day free…read moretrial, I signed up for 4 Zumba classes throughout the week to see if they fit with my schedule and if I liked the instructors and the studio. Here's what I found: --The Zumba instructors are great. I took classes with Margo and Tonya, and I really liked both of them. I signed up for a class with Petra, but they cancelled the class because they were having some event. I took a class with her at a different studio, though, and she is also great. Lots of energy and fun dance moves that make you forget that you're getting a workout. --The studio itself is wonderful. Located just a block from the Metro and a couple of bus stops, it is just upstairs from Lee's Flower Shop. The layout is perfect, although it is narrower at one end than the other. Tons of windows for light and fresh air, a nice waiting area and the nicest staff. They also have a water cooler so you can fill up your water bottle. The only thing I would add is a changing room. There are two bathrooms, but no space just for changing. --The price for a membership is probably the best deal in DC. About $40/month for an annual membership (and if you sign up by the end of May, they will waive the $40 enrollment fee) or about $50/month for a 6-month membership, and you can take unlimited classes. If you don't want the commitment, a 10-class pass is $130. But the membership is a total steal. I felt like I found the perfect place in DC, but there is one problem that I can't get over that is the only thing stopping me from becoming a member - the timing of their classes. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, their first evening class (the one I want to take) starts at 6pm. That is usually the time I leave the office, but sometimes I have to leave later than that. I wish their classes started just 30 minutes later. It would make it easier to actually make it to class. In all, Work it! is a great place to get your groove on and get a workout if you can make it to class on time. It's a little gem on U Street.

I'm interning in DC for the summer and was looking for a fun way to get fit and stay healthy. I…read morebought the Groupon with 10 classes for $29 and figured "why not"? I've taken six classes and now I wish the summer wouldn't end! I've tried WandaWoman dance (twice), tai chi, the weekend bootcamp, bollywood dance fitness, and pilates mat fusion. The WandaWoman dance class is my favorite, with its hip-hop dance party vibe. There is always a diverse crowd -- you can even find a fly 60+ year old (or three) giving the younger participants a run for their money! Overall I have really enjoyed my time at Work It! Studio. If I'm back in town next summer I will definitely buy another 10-class pass.

I love this community of dancers! That's what is so awesome about it. The people here are good…read morepeople that care about each other, they bring in amazing guests for workshops, they offer virtual classes too! I have also noticed that you will learn about the history and culture on the dance style, and it's very thorough. That is so important because it gives you more understanding and context of where the movement comes from and how it was used.

I'm blown away by the the classes and hospitality The…read morequality and devotion of the teachers amazes me.

Who knew you could dance at this historic location? Everyone knows about the flea market and…read moreactual market, but I think few know about the Tango lessons here on Thursdays and First Saturday Tango. If you want to just see what it's like, then just put on some comfy clothes or get all dressed up and try it out. The class can get pretty full, but really, don't feel intimidated. There are plenty of beginners that show up, you will get a surprising amount of personal attention from the instructors and some of their help. Chances are that you'll run into people as we did, and I'm sorry for that. Some folks don't mind that, but some others get really annoyed. That's not a reflection of the Tango at Eastern Market, but rather on them. While I'm sure we could be a little more graceful, it's a beginner class. Just chill out for an hour. Erin J (see other review) is my fiancée, and we've been to a few of these. There are some really good dancers there, and there are some people with two left feet. You get plenty of time to dance and practice. It's so much fun. If you're feeling adventurous, try swapping partners with a random person at some point. It'll give you a different view on the steps. There are the basic steps and then the advanced steps like the ocho. There are few places that you can get this instruction for such a low price (around $10). They have water, fruit and chocolate on a table if you want to grab a quick little bite. Definitely try this out. Get out of your comfort zone and stop being so self conscious. Go dance, have a good time and live. Maybe we'll see you there!

Take tango lessons or just go and dance at historic Eastern Market's north end. On Thursday nights…read moreat 9ish, the $12 cover includes dancing, wine, chocolate and other goodies. A dj (playing mostly traditional tango music) and rotating instructors keep things lively. The building is a little chilly in winter and can be blazing hot in summer. Most people are nice, and the majority are experienced dancers. I have been more than 10 times and recommend. More: Classes are $10 each. Basics class, 7-8pm. Intermediate class, 8-9pm. Advanced/Experienced class, 8-9pm. MILONGA 9pm-1am. The regular Milonga, with its accompanying food and drink, is $12, unless you take the class, in which case the milonga is $10. Organizer: tangobuddha@verizon.net or Bill Griffiths, 240-372-5134. Free Parking in the neighborhood; pretty easy to find a spot. Directions: Eastern Market Metro: exit the metro and cross Pennsylvania Avenue; walk two blocks north on 7th St. S.E. Cross C St. and it is at the end of the long brick market on the left, across from Tunnicliff's. Near Independence at 7th, SE.

For a gym charging a premium of $145 a month, my experience was a huge letdown. Day pass is $45…read more Steam room is out of service. I spent about five hours at the Yards location this week to thoroughly evaluate it before committing as I've been getting spammed in the mail, and I'm glad I did. The staff's attitude was consistently condescending, from the Senior Membership Advisor (Saad Siddiqui) upselling me, person trainers roaming around the facility, to the people at front desk. My main issue how the staff addressed my comment about the soft flooring in the free-weight area, which is completely unsuitable for barbell squats. When I brought this up, the staff condescendingly told me to just use the Smith machine or use the Olympic platform, completely dismissing a valid safety concern. There was a Titan Fitness safety squat bar (SSB) that I had no idea how much it weighed. I asked two person trainers (you'll see PT and their clients everywhere in the gym) how much the bar weighed. The PTs said they had no idea and left it at that. The front desk staff was equally apathetic. I've had better customer service at Planet Fitness for a tiny fraction of the cost. This place is motivated about locking you into their membership plan and signing you up to the many classes and services they offer. This place is not it and I highly recommend looking elsewhere in the DC area.

During the summer I loved the Aqua Burn classes at sunset in the rooftop pool! Joel teaches such a…read morefun class with reggae music. Shiloh teaches the best cardio kickbox class! So challenging to awesome music! She also does a challenging sunset rooftop step aerobics. I wish they also had aqua zumba! The fitness studio is so hot, you immediately feel the difference in temperatures when you walk in and feel like you're hit with a sauna. Speaking of which the sauna is super popular, they really need to build out a bigger one as its too small.