Womack and Bowman

I love this studio, the instructors are fantastic. I almost always leave class feeling challenged and inspired. The students are all very warm and welcoming, the environment is very supportive and fun. It’s so good that I make my way from downtown to the valley for classes, and sometimes I make the trek during the week when traffic is bananas. But it is worth it!!!

I absolutely love the hang one class with Lena. Parking can be a challenge but if you park across the bike path (chandler) you can just walk across the open gate.

Really cute boutique studio. The workout is intense and challenging and you don’t need to be an aerialist to do it. Should be ok for anyone who works out regularly.

Womack & Bowman are an incredible performing duo (I’ve seen them at the Edison in DTLA and taken classes with each of them at The Loft, their studio class space) and their classes have been challenging, personal, and quite memorable. I’m not a dancer, nor do I have a very strong «core,» but the facilitation of the classes and the attention of the instructors gave me the courage to climb the silks and do some aerial moves I didn’t know I could do! It was a dream come true, really. I love how the class sizes accommodate the personal attention and therefore easy technique adjustments so it keeps a safe and fun environment for participants. Try out their newest workout class, Silkstreme! It’s a blend of barre, aerial, and pilates… an intense, one-​of-​a-​kind, full body work out you won’t regret!

This place is amazing. The Loft offers different classes, and just recently started brand new workout program — FlyBody. Amazing! This combination of TRX, aerial and some ballet — provides full body workout, while having fun. Time goes by quickly, and next day you will fell your muscles burning (in the places you did not know existed).
Go, sing up & try.

This is the place for all your aerial training. First timers to professional, the classes at the Loft are fantastic and taught by some of the best aerialists/​contortion/​handstand professionals in the business. They offer a variety of classes, silks, lyra, trapeze, rope, contortion, ballet barre, handstands, and even an acting class. I highly recommend taking classes here.

I am so lucky to have met Rachel Bowman. She’s an incredible aerialist, beautiful dancer and patient instructor. Naturally, it was an easy decision to follow her to her brand-​spanking-​new studio in North Hollywood.
Yes, I live in the South Bay and I drive waaaaay past the 10 freeway to take classes at The Loft.
Let’s go over the basics. The studio is located at the end of a residential street (it is narrow, so drive carefully). There is (easy) street parking which is a huge plus in my book. You can easily locate the studio’s name (Womack and Bowman) in the directory and get buzzed in. The studio itself has (about) 2-​story high ceilings.
The Loft offers a variety of classes — silks, lyra (hoop), dance trapeze, rope (corde lisse), straps, ballet, contortion and that’s just off my head. This is a circus/​creative dream space.
And the instructors! The Loft boasts an impressive roster of coaches with amazing resumes. The instructors will guide your practice from A to Z. Safety, proper form, strength building and performance stamina are all covered.
So far so good, right? Allow me to add — even your classmates want you to succeed. The Loft’s students are so positive and welcoming.
So in short, running away to the circus is only in North Hollywood.

The Loft is a beautiful training space that exemplifies its name. It utilizes the industrial elements of the building while creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere for dancers. The instructors are top notch — if I could live at this studio I probably would! Rachel and Brett are a powerful duo, and it’s motivating to work in an environment where you can learn from highly talented and established professionals. Jordann is an incredible instructor who can break down moves and observe nuances in a very effective way, and Rachel’s classes provide a lot of guidance on technique while emphasizing the artistic element of this amazing craft. Chris Hill’s acting class is also a great way to learn how to access another layer of depth to your work. Whatever level you are at, the instructors will guide you appropriately and encourage you to challenge yourself.

I would spend every waking moment here if I could! The teachers are amazing, patient, supportive, and encouraging. The other students are wonderful to work and workout with. I have achieved so much more than I ever thought I could and I’m so proud of myself for sticking with it. I am so grateful that the Loft exists and hope every gives it a try at least once. If you’re on the fence, I encourage you to come play!

I love The Loft as a workout/​aerial training facility! They have a wide array of classes with some of the best teachers in the country. Also, they are one of the few places in town that comprehensively breaks down classes into different levels to make sure that you aren’t bored and that you’re learning at the right pace! I particularly love the Hang Tough advanced silks classes and also Dance Trapeze with Sita… Hammock with Jordann is great, too! If you really want a challenge, take anything that Terry teaches!
All in all, it’s a great space for beginners or more advanced aerialists, and I would definitely recommend it to friends!

This is in response to the review posted by Em S regarding he beginning/​intermediate aerial silk class.
It is not entirely true that you have to have taken silk for at least a year if you want to join this class. I was in the particular class that you attended, and I have been doing silk with Rachael and Brett once a week for about 9 months, starting fresh. The rest of the students that were in that class got that good at this studio in relatively short order because they have a positive attitude and were willing to rise to the challenge and give it a try.
Womack and Bowman «the Loft» is a great place if you really want to get good at silk, get a great workout and have an artistic outlet.

I love training here, it’s a positive fun space and Brett is an amazing teacher! He’s great at knowing when to push you and when to step back as well as being incredibly supportive and a great spotter. He’s an incredible choreographer especially when it comes to personalizing performances to the student and bringing the performance aspect to a piece. He definitely brings the fun to class.
Rachel and Brett also have Kristina Nekyia teaching stretch/​contortion who’s also great at knowing when to push and when to ease up and has an incredibly depth of knowledge about how human bodies like to stretch in a safe supported way.
Plus I’m really excited about Rachel teaching ballet classes because body position is so important in aerial class.
Their studio is fun and supportive while also being taught by professional working aerialists (and contortionists.)

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