Where movement meets community in the heart of Los Angeles.
Introductory classes for new dancers, focusing on foundational moves in styles like hip-hop and vogue with supportive pacing.
Challenging sessions for experienced dancers, offering fast-paced choreography and advanced techniques across various styles.
Specialized classes that combine dance with self-love intentions, perfect for building confidence and skill in heels.
Interactive classes and activities designed to foster connections and make dance friends in a fun, social setting.
High-quality video recordings of classes provided to students for review and sharing, captured with clean, professional editing.
It’s a fun place but they staff way too many people in that class, people be kicking each other around when dancing, and also you can’t even see the teacher because there are so many people. Not even space to put your stuff. Also difficult to find parking. The teacher is a really good dancer, and the choreo is great, but even in the “beginer class” they move at a lightning speed, and everybody in the class are like pros with 10 years of dance experience, absolutely not for beginners. I guess it’ll be great for advanced dancers. Very clean floors which is nice. They have people wiping down the floor even during the class. However, out stuff on the floor were moved around and all got wet, Idk what happened. My friend’s clothes got wet and she had to go home in shorts and tank tops in the cold winter night.
I went once in March 2024 and bought a one time pass online. A year later I've been charged twice (once early May and once this month) without my authorization and it says it's a recurring subscription but I never signed up for a recurring subscription. Also it's slightly more amount wise than the one time pass was. Seems like a scam. I don't know how to make it stop and I've reported fraud and have gotten a new card and the second charge still occurred.
Tried their intro to Vogue class with a friend. It was soooo much fun! Our instructor Polina was a fantastic instructor. She went at a good pace and was so much fun to learn from. You get nice video footage from the class. We haven’t gotten ours yet but my friend got his last week and it was so professional and clean! If I lived in LA would 100000% come again for another class.
Everything about this studio truly makes me enjoy coming here a lot alone/with friends! The kindest staff, the location of the studio and the talented choreographers. The ambiance of this dance studio is truly one of kind and inclusive for anyone in their dance journey.
This is my favorite studio in LA! The community is so supportive, which is my favorite thing about it. I didn’t know anyone who went here and have been going by myself for about 2 years and ALWAYS end up having great conversations with people. I take at least one class a week here and am always mixing up what classes I take. Class leveling / specific classes: I’ve taken a few of my friends who aren’t dancers here with me and they have loved the beginner classes!! Some people in beginner classes here aren’t beginners - so just know that going in and definitely don’t be intimidated :) Dexter Carr’s classes are really fun for people trying to make dance friends - because he sprinkles in interactive chats and activities throughout the class. His beginner class is the best class in my opinion for true beginners. If you’ve danced before - I recommend taking his intermediate one at least! Marissa Heart’s heels classes is ALSO a super fun one for beginners and she has everyone set an intention before class - to help make it a self loving / supportive place. I primarily take intermediate and advanced classes and have been formally trained for about 20 years now and I find them always to be a GREAT workout and always learning something new. One more honorable mention to Shane Bruce’s intermediate hip hop class. I just absolutely love his dancing style, and he always has his partner as his co-teacher and the two of them are just so sweet and fun.
The Playground LA is a premier dance studio and community hub located on Melrose Ave, offering a wide range of classes from beginner to advanced levels. With a 4.5-star rating, we provide a supportive, inclusive environment for dancers of all backgrounds, featuring expert instructors, clean facilities, and professional video footage. Whether you're looking to learn new moves, make friends, or get a great workout, our studio is designed to inspire and elevate your dance journey in a vibrant, welcoming space.
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