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Took Hip Hop Fit with Mike… it was simply amazing. The instructor does not work off of 8 counts. He simply demonstrates the move and you follow. Simple enough. I haven’t followed choreography in years but this was great. Recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and intense workout. O… and be ready for some serious pushups, planks and crunches.

$ 70 for 5 classes is a great deal. I very much enjoyed my belly dance classes with Melanie Lane. She’s exceptionally talented. Her body moves like water. The cost was worth it just to watch her dance! She’s also a great teacher. I do wish that they did shows with their students like some studios in NY do. They do have a variety of classes worth checking out.

I really wanted to like this place, I did. Its spacious with tons of classes, even the occasional free class.
But while the place is asthetically pleasing so many things on the customer service end were not. It started before the class. My friend and I noticed a «sample» class listed on the website and I called to inquire about it. I was told that it was a FREE class, and that taking it would not prevent me from using their first class 50% off in the future. What the woman failed to tell me was that the date for the sample class had passed, so when my friend and I got there were were super disappointed to learn that there was no free class that evening (which should have been communicated on the phone).
No big, we shrugged it off and went into the class. The class started late (the one before it ran long), fine, but about 15 minutes into the already late class a group of people walk into the class with no regard for where people are standing or dancing. I am all for the more the merrier but at a certain point the studio has an obligation to explain that the class has started and that the people missed their window of opportunity – or at least help them enter the class in a way that is not disruptive to the other students in the class. Not only did were people allowed to come in (now 20 minutes late) but they were allowed to come and go during the class which was super disruptive.
The final breaking point for me was that the class ended on time, which while great was not great since we paid for an hour class and only got 45 minutes.
I wanted to like this place – I danced, I sweat, the steps were easy to follow for me (not a dancer at all but love it as a workout), however these other things put such a damper on my experience that I will not be frequenting this studio again.

I’ve been coming to yoga booty ballet with my sister and the teacher Agatha is fantastic! She has the best energy and makes sure everyone has fun while moving to their own beat. I highly recommend taking this class with Agatha for a great time and great workout. Thanks girl!

I’ve been going to this studio for a few years and I’m totally in love with Agatha’s Yoga Booty Ballet class. It’s the perfect mix of energizing cardio dance, toning, and relaxing meditation. Agatha is so sweet and wonderful!!! And her playlists are perfect. I only wish this class was offered more often during the week.
The studio is very spacious and parking is super easy which are both huge bonuses when I consider the many other dance studios I’ve visited over the years. If you’re looking for a new dance studio, check out YNS for sure!

I’ve been to YNS several times. And every time I go, I remember why I like it so much. Why? Because the classes are great. It’s just that simple.
They offer a wide variety of classes for all levels, ages and tastes. My favorites so far have been West African, Barre and Dancehall.
The staff is friendly, the studio is cute and the teachers are awesome.
One of the best things about YNS is their annual open house. Once a year, you get to sample a bunch of their classes for free — all day long. How cool is that?!
YNS is one of my happy places in LA. I love it and I’m pretty sure that you will, too!

I love it here… Friendly environment. Jason is amazing, staff greets you with a friendly smile. The dances are simple steps, easy to remember and a fantastic workout. I’ve lost weight, feel great and will continue to check out more classes here.
Just an FYI… teachers are great… but things come up stolen. happened to me.

Sub par experience. I tried to take the Hip Hop Fit class but when I got there, I was told they had to switch up their schedule — without any kind of notification whatsoever. Total waste of time.

Love love love Jason’s Plyojam class! It is an intense cardio workout that goes by fast because it’s so fun.
It has really helped my cardio conditioning for running. Now I run faster and farther because his class has helped whip me into better shape!

I started going to YNS because of Jason’s plyojam class. Jason makes working out something to look forward to every week. I love that he has fun and easy to follow routines. He keeps coming up with new routines that keeps your heart rate up. I’ve seen amazing results from this class.
Plus, the music he plays is music I would want to dance to in my apartment. I go Sunday mornings at YNS. Jason’s class is one of few things that gets me up early on a Sunday morning!

This review is way overdue!
If you’re looking for that kind of «dance like no one’s watching» experience you have to check out Agatha’s Yoga Booty Ballet class on Monday nights. Since the moment I met Agatha in class, I fell in love with the fierce and feminine energy she brings to class and brings out in each of her students.
I’ve tried over 8 different classes at YNS and this is by far my favorite. My friend and I take this class most Monday nights (for about 8 months now) and it’s some of the best quality time I’ve had with a friend. You get to be silly. Smile and dance like crazy with each other. Feel sexy and… as stated above, dance like no one’s watching (and they really aren’t because they’re having too much fun to notice ;). I always leave smiling, feeling light, and absolutely worked out. Definitely recommend. Go and dance your heart out!
~Jessica (shared account with my husband)

YNS has changed my workout life — awesome classes, awesome teachers and at a great price. I’m not a dancer but I’ve been able to learn, have fun, get a great workout and gain confidence while doing it. There is really something for everyone here — all ages and experience levels — highly recommended!
Recommended Fitness Classes:
Plyojam — Plyojam: Where Zumba meets Plyometrics — the routines are fun and kick your butt each and every time! Jason is awesome and and extremely motivating — and with new routines each week, you’ll never be bored!
Hip Hop Fit — Giving you the cardio to burn calories paired with the strength training to build muscle — this high energy hour will wear you out while building both your confidence and your endurance. Mike is a phenomenal teacher with a huge heart for all his students and the results they are looking for.

This studio is great and has a ton of awesome classes. My favorite one is Yoga Booty Ballet taught by Agatha on Monday nights.
This class is the perfect mix of guided meditation and dancing like crazy to an always great playlist. It’s different from other dance classes because it combines a physical workout with meditation and yoga. Agatha really creates a space of no judgment where you can let go and dance like you’re alone in your room. It’s really inspiring and makes me happy to be in a place where people are coming together just to dance and have fun with no competition.
This class makes me look forward to Mondays every week. Agatha has magical powers that take away people’s self-​consciousness and turn Monday nights into the best dance party ever.

I’m not a trained dancer, just a regular ol’ person who needs to exercise and enjoys shaking my thang to hip hop. Sometimes I mark the moves and get winded. Sometimes I have a huge smile on my face and know what I’m doing. Either way, this studio is the perfect place to exercise in a fun way. I love the Hip Hop Fit class! So glad YNS is actually in my neighborhood.

I went on a day where there was a sub and it was… sadly, not good, but I really think that’s cause the sub wasn’t used to bringing the energy a normal instructor is. It’s a little pricier than my favorite dance studio in West LA, but it is more conveniently located, and my friend who goes every Sunday LOVES IT. I will probably give it another try, but the price is a tad high for my liking.

There are dancers, and then there are people who enjoy «Dance Fitness.» I am clearly and comfortably a member of the latter camp. What I love about YNS is that both occupy this space filled with good vibes with no judgement at all. That combo makes this my favorite of all the dance studios I’ve visited in LA.
I love to dance, and hate treadmills, running, and freaking burpees, So this is what I do for fun and for my cardio. Tor Campbell, Neha Patel and Mike Peele are my favorite instructors, but every one I’ve taken has been wonderful!
They have a full changing room, complete with backstage-​on-​Broadway looking mirrors with great lighting. There’s a shower, too. Hardly anyone uses them, so it’s always easy for me to come straight from work and change there, without trying to do it and avoid the toilet, and floor.
Street parking only, and it can be a bear at certain times of day, but it’s free. They have free Wifi. Ask at the desk and they will give you the password, as well as the code to the restroom /​changing room.
Your first class is ½ price, and they give you a FREE one on your birthday. Drop in rate is $ 16 per class, but it’s cheaper if you buy a package of classes or a pass. The passes go on sale only twice a year, at the very fun bi-​annual open house.

The only reason why I’m giving it 4 stars is because they no longer have a yoga class :(
Over all great environment, Denise really pulled it together to expand. I heard their dtla location shut down but the on in cc is sweet. I just wish I had more time to attend their classes and I hope and cross my fingers they bring back their yoga classes

Came here for a class taught by Chris Bautista and it was amazing. My friends and I took the Cardio Fit/​Hip hop fit class? that Chris was subbing for and man, was that a workout!
We really didn’t know what we were getting ourselves into, but everyone was super inviting. Chris is an amazing instructor, too bad he doesn’t teach this class regularly. Although the pace was quick, we were able to pick up the steps and choreography. It doesn’t really matter honestly if you get the moves down or not, just keep moving and dance! The class involved a simple dance piece with some fitness (pushups/​squats/​lunges) in the middle. I was sweating like cray and was sore the next day. Definitely a good workout.
Overall it was a very nice first experience. For your first class you get %50 off the class, so it came out to be $ 8. I would say though, if you’re planning on taking that particular class, make sure you bring your own yoga mat to use. They have some mats there. but i didn’t see any wipes or cleaning solutions to clean them off with after, making a bit unsanitary and kinda gross. That’s probably my only gripe. It also gets pretty hot in the class, no AC, but they have giant fans. Parking is mainly street.
I think they occasionally have groupons, so check that first. :)

You have to try the Island Groove dance class! The atmosphere is amazing! The teacher is such a fun spirit! And it’s just a fun experience overall. You forget you’re working out and feel like you’re at a dancehall. I would recommend it to anyone who loves to dance and groove and also loves to work out. It’s a little pricey at $ 16 a class unless you get the package for multiple classes at $ 14 each but totally worth it.

My review update after 7 months:
1.) You get a free class on your birthday
2.) You get a free class when you bring in three people.
3.) Top-​notch instructors! So far I have taken Groov3, hip house and dancehall and I LOOOOVE all of them.
4.) After awhile, you feel a sense of community and comraderie. Yah, dude.
5.) From time to time, they have free sample classes and if you are blessed to catch it, they have a weekend full of free sample classes. Take advantage of their class package specials!
My only qualm is parking which can fill up during afterwork hours. Other than that, I love this studio and can’t wait to take more classes!