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!

J'ai assisté aux ateliers la semaine dernière mais mon français va pas très fort, donc j'écrirai en…read moreanglais :-) This review is related to my experience there last weekend at a workshop with Max Pitruzzella, Claudia and Annie Trudeau, which was a lucky coincidence since I was originally in Montréal for the UFC158 fight featuring Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz. The studio has a lot of space, even for a series of workshops where ~50 people showed up. Aside from being great teachers and bringing some humor to the classes, Max and Annie were nice enough to occasionally translate the key points to English for me if I couldn't understand the details. Another thing I noticed (culturally?) was that everyone was very comfortable with giving constructive criticism, not something that seems to be so easily flowing in NYC. Great value overall, especially compared to NYC prices. Pick up a water bottle for $5 CAD too while you're there. Side note: Check out the pizza place down the street (just northwest of the Jean-Talon station) too for freshly-made pizza with pepperoni and green peppers.

Great place to learn swing dancing in Montreal.read more

I went here a while back with friends and had an awesome time. I would highly recommend this to…read moreanyone that enjoys swing dancing and blues or jazz music. The instructors were energetic and bilingual for the most part. Don't worry about showing up with a dancing partner as everyone dances with everyone. Just be prepared to dance your sock off.

I think I'm hooked :) I first heard the concept of swing dancing from a friend who said it's really…read morea cool dance to learn. So with that seed planted in my head, it started to sprout. I had been search far and wide for "my dance" and tried cha cha cha, tango, salsa and watched bachata (definitely not my style) and nothing clicked. I was also looking for a dance where there aren't old creepy guys trying to dance with you. I was determined to find "my thing". So I Googled "swing dance Montreal" and they're the first option that comes up. They had a promo for Swing Level 1+2 so I said, "Why not?" and promptly signed up. I convinced a friend to switch over from samba to swing so we both took the 1+2 together. In the first class, we had 30-some people and it didn't matter that I went with my friend because the instructors make you switch partners every few minutes, there were some classes where I might not even have danced with my friend :p but the cool part is that everyone is young (20s-30s) and friendly (no creepy old guys here! yay). Warren and Kim were our instructors and I really enjoyed their easy-going approach to teaching. Watching them dance was like a light bulb turning on and I realized that I've found "my thing" :D It was fun and very accommodating environment for learning because no one is judging you for two left feet. The guided practice on Wednesday was only ok because the guy who was supposed to be coaching seemed more interested in eating his sandwich, drinking his coffee and chatting with people than to actually coach us. After taking the Level 1+2 courses, I still didn't "get" swing so I asked how to get good at swing and the instructors recommended going to the social dances on Friday nights. I had to summon 2 months worth of courage to actually go the first time early this year by myself and guess what? I had a BLAST!!! I'd go every Friday if I get the chance. They don't have lockers so you have to leave your stuff in the coat area. Also bring a bottle of water that is easily distinguishable in dim lighting. PLEASE put on a good antiperspirant or deodorant--nobody likes dancing with a smelly partner :p Don't dress too warm because all that dancing will make you sweat! You don't need a partner, just show up cause there's always enough friendly people to ask you to dance! Entry fee is $10 cash only and there's a beginner intro class at 8:30pm and an intermediate at 8:45pm. IMHO, if you're a beginner, it's better you take the Swing 1 and maybe even Swing 2 to really get into dancing. Try it!

As a child I wanted to be either a princess or a ballerina. Princess sounded like a lot of hard…read morework so I chose ballerina by default. Sadly, life got in the way of things and "perform Swan Lake" never got crossed off my bucket list. A couple of years back, ballet was the new yoga for a short while and I thought I should get back into the swing of things. I basically ran into a brick wall: no one wants to teach a geriatric teenager ballet! Think of all those stiff joints! So all the adults courses I found were a pale imitation of a ballet class or a mish-mash of ballet-latin dance-reaggaeton. This poor gringa can't do the "heat" of the latin dance, what I wanted was pure, hard ballet! Luckily I found the Academie de Ballet, which is actually in charge of training the future dancers of the Grand Ballets Canadiens. Their classes for adults are pleasantly tough and traditional: warm-ups, barre work, center work, diagonals and arms! Some teachers even prefer a dress code, now that's a great excuse to don those fuschia legwarmers! The price is reasonable and you can choose between 3 levels, between 1-3 times/ week. Classes are mainly taught in French but should the teacher be noticed, you can be given a parenthesis in English, since everything is physical work, you can pretty much rely on observation. I really enjoy that my teachers have always seemed genuinely interested in my progress and have never dismissed me as an adult (read: too old to dance). Plus, the school is attentive to the student's needs and schedules have evolved upon request. If you would like to send your children there, they also function as a full-blown sports-study school and do half-price rates for boys!

This is my yoga spot. I like this place for 1) it's location, close to me 2) the lovely little…read moreterrace outside and sitting area inside for (free) tea drinking and pre or post yoga relaxing. They do hot tea in the colder months and cold tea in the heat of the summer and it's truly lovely. 3) I like the yoga. I can be super picky about yoga - I want the right blend of a workout and relaxation and I have found it here. I have been regularily attending Saturday's hot yoga class with Mackenizie and I really like this instructor's style - he makes you WORK - but also encourages people taking his class to take a rest when they need it - There is nothing worse IMO than an instructor who makes you feel ashamed for not being able/willing to do a certain pose. 4) I just like the vibe in here, it's airy and pretty and there are plants and it takes me to my zen place. Thumbs up!

From the owner: We offer great yoga classes in the heart of the plateau mont-royal. Our teachers are qualified,…read moreattentive and present to your needs. We're the kind of studio who remembers your name when you come see us. We offer yoga flow (dynamic or slow), hot yoga (32°C), hatha yoga, yin and restorative yoga, a hip openers class and yoga matinal. We have a great schedule that you can take a peak at in our photo section. We are a small studio, with a maximum of 25 people in a class. We also offer hula hoop classes year round. We give beginners to advanced classes and even offer a teacher training every other year to help spread the hoop love! And last but not least, we have 4 massage therapist ready to help you take a break from your hectic life and give you a wonderful massage. They offer swedish massage, shiatsu massage, thai-yoga massage, deep tissue massage, hot stones massage. Visit our website and call the therapist of your choice to make an appointment with them. See you soon!

We hosted my friend's bachelorette here and we had a blast! Lady Josephine was a pure delight and…read moreshe made us feel comfortable and sexy! The class was really fun and my friend was delighted. I highly recommend it.

Booked a special Bachlorette private party/lesson. Lady Josephine was amazing. The bride and the…read morewedding party had so much fun. Totally recommend it!

African Tony Robbins in DA HOUSE!…read more I'm gonna have to admit I'm kinda a freak and love pushing myself to DA LIMIT. This guy got me pumped, punching and beating up the air in front of me, and even jumping so much I actually almost peed my pants. Ok maybe that's exaggerating but if you have bladder control issues this class might be challenging. Anyway, this guy what Tony Robbins would be if he were an African Zumba teacher. The venue itself meh.. run down church basement with no ventilation and wet sweat puddled floors. Kinda weird location and they let in (in my opinion) way too many people considering how low the stage is. So, if you're in the back you don't really get as pumped or see exactly what's going on but it's still worth going. Tip: Go dressed in tight workout clothes, sports bra is a must, and bring a towel. The cost is $10 cash drop-in or $40 cash for 8 classes (that must be used in 2 months time) Metro Jean Talon 7pm-9pm (he has other classes and venues but I am not really up to date on it) This guy has a Facebook page which links to all his videos. Check it out and you'll see exactly what his classes are like.

I've been with them for almost a year now. Tried other studios and honestly they're the best! Very…read moreprofessional, efficient and their equipments are amazing.

New Pilates studio in the Plateau. Had my first visit today - it's a lovely space on the second…read morefloor with a brand new equipment and large windows letting in lots of light. Owner (Denes) is an experienced Pilates instructor; he mentioned they are installing a ballet bar in a couple of weeks, that should be fun!