As someone who grew up dancing, but then fell off in adulthood, this was the place I had been looking for! Adult classes that are welcoming, all about having fun, and not judging. I loved the instructor and vibe of studio. Definitely recommend whether you have a dance background or not! read more

BLOCK21 Fitness - Dance Studios Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Block21 is pure energy. It's part dance party, part workout. The atmosphere is welcoming, the community is incredible, and there's no pressure to be a pro dancer (or even amateur, every body can dance)! You'll walk out sweaty, smiling, and maybe with a few new friends in your corner. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

My favorite place, the community is unmatched. No one cares if you're good at dancing, everyone is just there to have a good time. Definitely recommended, all the teachers are amazing read more

Got to do my first class at Block 21 this week and it was a blast! Rating 4 stars since I haven't had much experience yet but planning to update to 5 if my future classes are as fun as the last (: My sister has been going to Block 21 for a while and brought me to class with one of her favorite instructors, Kenny. He had incredible Saturday morning energy that encouraged everyone in the class to let go of their self-consciousness to get a great and empowering workout. The playlist was full of throwbacks from my middle school era which was a blast and I loved having all different ages in the class. Overall it felt so welcoming and approachable which I don't often feel when going to a first class at a new gym. Can't wait to go back and try out classes with other instructors and take Kenny's class again! I'm seeing a punch pass in my future. read more

BLOCK21 Fitness is the most fun I've ever had working out! If you're someone who dreads the gym or gets bored with the usual fitness routine--this is your answer. BLOCK21 feels more like a dance party than a workout, and somehow you still leave sweaty, sore (in the best way), and absolutely glowing. The energy in the studio is electric, the instructors are incredibly welcoming and hype you up every step of the way, and there's zero pressure to be perfect--no rhythm? No problem. Everyone's just there to move, have fun, and feel good in their own skin. It's such an inclusive space, full of all types of people and all fitness levels. Whether it's your first class or your 100th, you'll feel like you belong. I honestly can't recommend it enough. Come for the workout, stay for the vibe read more

Had an amazing dance class today with Quiana! I absolutely love coming to this studio! I'm not the best dancer but I always feel so encouraged and confident in these classes because of the positive energy that the dance instructors bring! This is such a warm and loving environment and is a great class for people of all dance experiences to have fun! I cannot wait to come back! That has got to be the best dance workout I've ever experienced. read more

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Super fun dance - easy to follow and a great workout! Grab a class with Kenny if you can

Block21 is hands-down my favorite workout I've ever done. I never thought of myself as a good dancer, but that didn't matter at all here. The energy is welcoming, empowering, and fun--and since I started, my confidence, mental health, and physical health have all improved so much. I always leave class feeling stronger, happier, and more connected to myself & the community here. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Changed my life. Love all the instructors. Love the community. Do yourself a favor and sign up for a class, you won't regret it!

Beat place ever to shake you're booty while getting workout! The community is so welcoming and inclusive. Get in here ...

I had a great time at Block 21! I attended my first class with Fitness Dance Instructor Quiana. She was amazing!! Not only is she an expert dancer, she is also very encouraging, very friendly, full of energy, and makes you feel comfortable no matter what level you feel you're at. She wants everyone to have fun and created that welcoming atmosphere. I definitely felt like I had a good workout while also learning some new moves, having fun, and appreciating self. Everyone was kind! I definitely recommend! read more

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Oooohh this was a good one! The bf was out of town, so I decided on getting in on a good workout in the city. A cardio dance class? Definitely something he wouldn't mind missing and I'm a sucker for an awesome class workout. I used my OnTheHouseApp (awesome for the Denver area) and booked Sally's 50 minute 10am Block21 Signature class for free. The website claims this is 80% cardio and 20% strength - the perfect class to try for a newbie like me. And guess what? That site is absolutely right. The room isn't very big, but the 30 or so people in the class were not crowded either. We all had enough room to jump, shake, and shimmy all over. It's a cardio hip hop class, but the moves and steps were easy to follow and super fun! A great mix of music and moves for the entire 50 minutes. I absolutely loved the quick interval break in between - I always have time for a good wall-sit and mountain climbers. Sally also ended the class with a full song dedicated to nonstop arms that ALMOST killed me, but in the best way possible. Loved this class and wish it was a little closer to me so I could justify a membership or even coming a few times a month. If you're in the Denver area, I highly recommend stopping in for a class. Definitely a great way to break up my tried and true gym routine. read more

OH MY GOSH THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot say enough good things about this workout!! You know that feeling when you are all alone in your room and you are JAMMING out doing your own thing? That was this class!!!! No judgements, no one mocking you, you are just rocking out doing your own thing! I went to my first class last week and I have been thinking about it ever since then. I could not believe the high I got from feeling so free dancing and shaking it all out! All while getting a fantastic workout! My fitbit said I burned 450 calories from the class!!! There were so many times where I had my right hand up in the air and it was supposed to be the left, or I went left when we were supposed to go right... and NO ONE CARES!!!!!!! It was seriously the most freeing workout I've ever done! I cant wait to go to my next class!!! read more

This is a high-energy, fun, and freeing way to move your body. The music is great, the choreo is fun, and there's something for everyone. So glad I stumbled across this place! read more

High on life thanks to BLOCK21 Fitness! Dance cardio at Block 21 Fitness is like hip hop version of Zumba. So insanely fun if you like dancing. They have neon lights so you feel like you're on stage performing while working out. Instructor is high energy, so lovable, and fabulous. I look forward to the days of the week I go to this workout! read more

Tried block 21's free trial last night. We joined a dance workout class. They were very welcoming and made sure me and my friends felt comfortable as newbies. I was impressed by the workout we got from this! We left sweating but did not even feel like we worked out because we were having so much fun laughing and dancing. The prices on the website seem reasonable as well last nights class seems to run $14-16 if I did not have a free trial pass which is not bad for an hour workout. I definitely will be coming back again. read more

BLOCK21 Fitness - Studio - Dance Studios Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I am absolutely obsessed with Block21! I love that it feels more like a dance party than a workout, plus I'm burning close to 500 calories every time. Every instructor is amazing in their own right. The owner Sally is a gem, and I can tell it's more than a business for her. Her compassion and acceptance flow through the whole Block21 community. I love to be a part of it! Come check it out, you will not be disappointed! read more

BLOCK21 has been the greatest blessing to my health and mindset during the past 6 months. I am strangely grateful to Covid/the pandemic for forcing me to slow down and seek out positive new ventures for myself--which led to discovering this gem of a fitness family through one of their fabulous instructors, Emily. Never in my 33 years have I LOOKED FORWARD to a workout-- until now. I have always hated the boring grind of your typical gym. To me, hopping on a cardio machine has always felt like a chore... watching the time pass oh so slowly. What a drag, amirite?!? Not at BLOCK21!! The music gets you hype from the moment you walk in the door!! The dances are easy to catch on to, and the energy you feel from the amazing instructors and other clients is phenomenal. It is a no judgement zone. You can cut loose and dance like no ones watching and it feels SO GOOD. Before you know it--50 minutes is over. Bring a proud size 14, I also love to see that there are all shapes, sizes, and ages in BLOCK21 classes. Thank you to Sally and team for bringing such a wonderful, fresh new sweat sesh to the ppl of Denver, and creating a safe space to twerk it out together! read more

I come here almost everyday to workout! Since I moved here 2 months ago from CA I needed a kick start to my workouts and this place was the perfect match, since you get to dance and workout your body head to toe. This a safe fun filled place to dance.. beginner friendly! Every dance instructor is amazing!!!! I highly recommend. read more

I'm pretty new to Denver and am so grateful for BLOCK21! I have found family and community at this dance/fitness studio in addition to a fun way to blow off some steam. The teachers are all unique in their styles and approaches... but none fail to bring amazing energy. Every class feels like a party (yes you can party Mon - Sun at BLOCK21)! If you love it as much as I do you will get the Unlimited Membership... at first it seemed like a huge investment but it is honestly an amazing deal and well worth every penny. I really could go on and on... just know you don't need any dance background to come... all you need is some great energy, a willingness to shake your butt... maybe feel a little silly sometimes... Move over Planet Fitness BLOCK21 is truly a judgement free FUN zone. I promise you will NOT REGRET taking a class. Huge thank you to my BLOCK21 fam. read more

The workouts are so fun, the instructor was so friendly! I was nervous to go because I hadn't done a workout like this before, but it really was a judgement free zone. I'll be back! read more

Love this place! All the instructors are amazing and the songs are so fun. Everyone is kind and welcoming. I love going here

If you're scouring the internet for a fun new way to exercise, and you're reading this review--look no further--Block21 is the actual best. I've been going for about three months now, and I have never once dreaded it. I always have a blast, class is over in a snap, and I wish it wasn't! Classes are 50 minutes. The structure of "Signature" (the most popular class) is: warm-up, dancing, three 30-second intervals, more dancing, one strength/conditioning song (you typically isolate one muscle group like arms, abs, or legs), and cool-down. There are also two other types of classes: "Perform" (you learn one song's worth of more challenging choreo, rehearse the combination to a bunch of different songs, and then perform in small groups) and "Body" (basically the inverse of Signature--more focus on training with a couple of dance breaks). In terms of the style of dance, it basically just feels like you're at your favorite club! It's fun, sexy booty dancing that will make you sweat and leave you sore the next morning so you know you worked! Every instructor is fantastic, kind, and your biggest cheerleader. They tell you you're hot, and they mean it! The other people in class are so sweet, too. It's such a positive environment--no one is watching or judging you, we're all just there to have a good time and sweat! If in-person classes aren't for you, there are virtual options as well. You can live stream a class or choose from dozens of archived videos. If you're thinking about Block21 even a tiny bit, I highly encourage you to try it. You'll be hooked in no time! read more

I have been going to Block21 for years. The workout and staff are amazing. I highly recommend Block21.

I've been going to Block21 for about 7/8 months and it has completely changed my perspective on working out. I used to have to motivate myself to go to the gym and I very rarely looked forward to it. Going to Block21 is so fun and freeing and I always look forward to going there and letting loose on the dance floor. All of the instructors are so friendly and make a point to get to know you. Everyone is so supportive and it truly feels like a community. I feel more fit than I have in years and it's truly thanks to block21. I could not recommend it enough!!! read more

Took my first class this weekend, Perform with Quiana, and, OMG, I loved it. If you've ever done Ujam or BodyJam, this format is similar in that you learn choreography and build on it, and build speed. Everyone was so nice and so supportive of each other! They were rooting for us new kids, for sure, and even though we were all masked up, the room was filled with smiling eyes and pure joy. Dance experience is not required, but, at least for Perform, comes in handy. But, the room is pretty dark, so if you're not feeling like performing, per se, it's easy to blend in, dance, and have a great fun and energizing time. I'm sore as hell today, but caught myself practicing some of the moves in my kitchen. If you like dance cardio, do this - you'll love it! read more

BlOCK21 has been an absolute godsend to me! I went searching for something fun and challenging to add to my weekly routine and hit the ultimate jackpot. Each class is packed with energy that makes you feel empowered with every step, great music, and instructors that can only be described as badass. I could go on forever about all the incredible things BLOCK21 has to offer truly, but if you are looking for a way to release stress, channel your inner bad bitch energy and get a great workout in, in a judgement free zone, this is the spot!! read more

Top 3 things to know about BLOCK21: 1. You DO NOT have to be a *dancer* or someone with a dance background to love this class. 2. You'll blink and the 50 minute class will be done (and you'll be drenched in sweat!) 3. Sally (the instructor) is a badass. She keeps the energy going the entire time, and you can't help but feel it! Truly, this is the perfect group exercise class for me. I have been on the hunt for years for a class that I would want to keep coming back to (I even tried Class Pass once in hopes of trying ALLLL of the classes) and I'm telling you, THIS IS IT, PEOPLE! I danced my whole childhood, but have little to no rhythm these days. I'm also soooo out of shape and NEVER work out (because I hate working out). All of this DOES NOT MATTER one bit, and I get such a good workout every time I head to BLOCK21 (and can go at my own pace). I love that Sally plays the music I listen to on the reg, and that everyone is super low-key (no weird dance-studio-competitive-stuff that I experienced at my studio in high school). Do yourself a favor and go to this class. Seriously. read more

This is the best workout I've ever had!! The 50min class flies by and you get such an incredible workout while dancing and having a blast. Everyone is so nice and encouraging. You have to try it!! read more

Truly the best cardio classes in Denver. The B21 team keeps it interesting with a blend of new dances and old favorites. Everyone there encourages one another and I always leave with a smile. So. Much. Fun! read more

I've been coming to Block21 since 2017 when it was a pop up - and I still can't get enough!! This space is a confidence boosting community loving dance party!! I love it sooo much read more

I have been going to Block21 once a week for a bit over three months now, and I love it! I never really worked out before and would quickly abandon group exercise classes due to embarrassment or feeling as though I couldn't physically keep up. This class is hard, make no mistake, but it is so much fun, and Sally so encouraging, that before you know it you've made it through the hour and you're feeling accomplished. For my story, I was a dress size 8 the day I started Block21, I am a busy mother of two, and also just found out that my husband wanted to pursue a life with someone else. The fast pace of this class helped me to focus on the music and movement and not be in my head, which I am so grateful for! It really helped me to focus on myself a bit and get out of my pity party. It helps that with how fast it is you know that no-one has time to be looking at you :). But, there are no pity parties in that class! Sally makes averyone feels like they are nothing short of amazing. The bonus was that as of today I am a dress size 2 without any real diet changes, just taking this class. That's a big change in 3 months! It's a great class and I would recommend it to anyone. There are people of all shapes and sizes, all ages and circumstances, all levels of ability, all just wanting to have a fun, challenging workout in a dimly-lit environment. I hope that I see you there! read more

Block21 Fitness is an amazing place. I attended over 130 classes in about 9 months during the COVID pandemic, and it has changed my life and my relationship with my body. I still remember the nerves of walking into my first class, but I was welcomed by Sally so warmly, and she made me feel right at home in the studio. The coaches bring energy, and make it feel like one big dance party every class. I've never had more fun working out. Everyone should Block21!! read more

Block21 has changed my life in Denver. I absolutely LOVE the classes, instructors, studio, and fellow classmates. The classes are built for all levels of dancers. Their intro package is a great gift idea too!! read more

I love block21 fitness All of the instructors are great and the time goes by so quickly. There is a nice mix of classes and the energy is great. read more

This is the best workout ever! Not only is it so so much fun, but it's also actually a good workout that makes you sweat! I personally love the Signature class because you can really let yourself go and get into it. The dances are fun, it doesn't matter at alllll if you are a good dancer, and it's super easy to follow. It's worth it to get the unlimited membership because you will want to go all the time. read more

My favorite place to dance AND get a work out! I love how there are a variety of class options and instructors. They are all so unique and friendly, it gives every class its own unique vibe. I recommend this to EVERYONE! read more

Best place to workout! All the instructors are fun and helpful. They make it easy to pick up and learn so no worries if its your 1st time!

I did 10 classes before I left Denver and loved this studio. On my Fitbit, I average burned 450-600 calories a workout and Sally is such a great instructor! The choreography is well thought out and I felt myself just get better over time. She does a good job of mixing up stuff already done with new routines so I was never bored. Occasionally I attended another class with a different instructor and the choreography was consistent (which means they really take the time to plan). Both instructors were also very encouraging which helps continuing to dance hard despite being fatigued. The lights are also a fun addition to the class. I'd definitely recommend giving this studio a try if you're looking for dance workouts in Denver. read more

This is my favorite workout by far! I love coming here and just forgetting any stress that I have. The moves are easy to follow but super fun and she mixes pop and hip hop and changes up the tunes a lot to keep it fresh and fun. So happy I found block21!!!! Worth the drive that I make to go here. read more