I've been a BCBD participant for 3 years now. This class is lead by group fitness…read moreexpert/professional dancer, Eva Redpath. Eva's energy is contagious, her workouts are HARD, and going to class has become both a pleasure and agony. The sessions are 6 or 8 weeks. There is a routine for each session. We work each muscle group to exhaustion with pop and EDM blaring in the background, keeping us pumped. Eva's thought of it all, even syncing the moves with the lyrics to the songs! On top of being an amazing workout, BCBD is a community. Eva sends us motivational emails each week, plans events, and even has a facebook page where we can discuss the workout moves. This woman is truly dedicated to her participants. She genuinely wants us to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. BCBD caters to any female who wants to sculpt her body-- dancer or not. Trust me, I'm not a dancer and this is one of the best workouts I've ever had. I HIGHLY recommend Body Conditioning By Dancers. BCBD is as good as it gets!

I like the nightlife, I like to boogie - but sadly all those vodka waters and canapes add up over…read moretime making my middle resemble something more like a bowl of jell-o than a washboard. In addition to my love of hedonism, I do not like gyms. This my dear fellow Yelpers, is not a good combination. Enter Body Conditioning by Dancers, a once a week (or twice if you are really hardcore) conditioning class taught by this city's BEST fitness Guru Eva Redpath. Now I have taken a lot of classes a lot of different places and I have seen it all, the good, the bad and the ugly, so I can honestly say if you are looking for results THIS is the program for you. Part conditioning, part dance and part plyometrics, Eva keeps it engaging by choreographing the routine to kick-ass music that keeps you moving and her "Form Police" make sure you are performing the exercises safely and effectively. While Eva's energy and motivation help to keep you in check, it is her sincerity that motivates you to keep going - even when all your friends are out drinking ice cold pints on a glorious patio while you sweat like a man. And speaking of men, sorry gentlemen this is a ladies only program but that doesn't mean you can't reap the rewards by signing up your girlfriend or wife. :)

The bellydance classes are at the studio are great - I'm not very coordinated and Chemagne has a…read moreway of explaining things that makes sense, and of making me feel like I'm doing well, even when I'm not so sure. I've also tried the yogalates class, and it was a great core workout - far tougher than your average yoga class.

I came here with a small group of friends today for a private belly dancing class. Our instructor…read moreChemagne was very encouraging and explained all the moves and how to put them together to create a seductive belly dance. Its not as easy as it looks and for a beginners class (1hr) you work up a sweat. For first timers we were a bit rough in execution but did not let that take away from the fun we all had, both the music and positive attitude that come through in Chenagne's class makes me want to come back and try another style of dance. The studio is a bit small but can hold 5 - 10 people but any more and I feel it would be too crowded, there are change rooms upstairs and the studio is easy to get to as it is a 5 min walk from Ossington Station.

I had alot of fun here, the instructors are really patient and the dances are a good calory burner…read more I tried a few different lessons, my favourite is hip hop

Excellent place!!! Loved my first time there :) when you dance, you can take your mask off, so you…read morewon't pass out!

EM Barre 101 is more ballet moves than what I am accustom to. Barre3 & Physique 57 and Pure barre…read moreis what I was expecting or some variation to that. Nice space, but no a/c today... a very humid day. No cardio. Basically, coordination and a few balance moves with many plies. Let early. I suppose if you are used to this type of barre class it would be fine, but this was not want I had expected.

Love taking class here. This place is perfect for those who used to dance back in the day and still…read moremiss it! If you have taken a lot of dance in your youth, it can be tough to find the right fit amidst the whole ballet-fitness craze. There are a lot of adult beginner ballet classes out there (Extension Room actually offers some, so does the National Ballet School adult program, Dance Teq, City Dance Corps, InStudio) but if you have already done a lot of ballet before, the pace can be a bit slow/basic. Then there are intermediate ballet classes at serious ballet studios, but if you aren't dancing regularly anymore, it can be intimidating or too hard! Or the other students will all be really young! Finally, there are barre fitness studios like barre3, barreworks, barre beautiful, etc., which I enjoy for the workout, but they are not that "dance-y" if you are craving that. They are more like fitness classes that use the barre as a tool, but there isn't much choreography and most moves are done with feet in parallel, as opposed to proper ballet positions. Enter the Extension Room -- the barre 101 class is like a legit ballet barre but with weights for an added upper body challenge (think plies, tendus, degages, adage, grand battements in the same sequence one would expect from an "real" ballet class) and the allegro boot camp made me feel like I was really dancing for the first time in ages! I talked with some of the other students and many were like me, people who had studied dance recreationally and were looking for a way to keep dancing in an accessible and fun environment. It helps that all the instructors are/were dancers, often at major ballet/contemporary companies. Watching them demonstrate with beautiful technique is inspiring and they have good eyes for form and give useful corrections. I do think it would be really helpful to have some dance background for these classes, even though they are supposed to be for anyone. That being said, if you have no dance background at all, the barre 101 class is a good place to start (slower pace, barre helps with balance). I found the allegro bootcamp quite challenging (in a good way), and I think it would be hard to keep up for those less familiar with common ballet steps. It is also way harder to do certain steps without the support of the barre! I haven't tried their yoga, mat pilates, or bosu ball classes yet but it looks like there's quite a bit of variety in their schedule. Facilities are stunning and make it a pleasure to come here. High ceiling, chandeliers, nice sprung floors, etc. It's not a surprise that the space can be rented our for parties/weddings/corporate functions... I also like that they provide mats and weights, plus there are energy balls and juices/smoothies available for purchase. The change rooms have showers and small lockers. The location is a bit random, but actually easy to reach by the 504 streetcar and there is free street parking in the area too. Plus, for Yelper bonus points, it is in close proximity to a number of good snack/coffee spots like Roselle, Tandem Coffee, and Odin;) Very important!!

Booked the space for a bachelorette party and it was so much fun!…read more We booked for a party of 8 and got the entire space to ourselves. They have a check in table when you walk in, get your heels (if you want), get changed and head over to the studio where there were plenty of poles for you to choose from. The entire experience and our instructor was amazing. It's something that none of us have ever done before so it was brand new to the entire party. The entire experience was fun but very hard, as some moves were difficult to do as a newbie. I love that they had spray bottles for each station so that you can wipe your pole before and after your lesson, since there was another group before us. The entire space is also covered with mirrors for you to check yourself out/ see if you're doing the moves properly. Overall, such a great experience and fun activity to do with friends! Highly recommend this for a bachelorette party!

Disclaimer: This review is not based one of Brass Vixens' Pole Dancing class, that will be for…read moreanother review update. Came here to attend one of the restorative yoga class in the smaller room across from the main studio. I can only comment on the facilities since the classes I attended is not one of the class on the regular schedule and the class was excellent! The room is really small and can only fit 5 student comfortably. I do like small class size but the floor is just really dirty and dusty. There are though enough props to go around. Noise level is quite high as it is facing Queen Street and you can even feel the vibration while lying on the floor if there is a "party" or a class going on next door. I though interest in one of their regular Pole Dancing Class, I definitely would try to come back to take one soon. Or maybe even organize a bachelorette or a divorce party here!

I've been taking salsa lessons at Toronto Dance Salsa for about a year and it is the most welcoming…read moredance environment I've experienced. The culture Aleks cultivates is one of warmth and openness. If you're looking for a place that welcomes you enthusiastically and wholeheartedly then this is the place to go!

I took my first class here right before COVID, and the experience I had was so wonderful that I…read moredecided to start taking classes again recently. The instructor, Aleks, has an incredible energy, and both him and all the students help create a lovely sense of community. This is more than just a dance studio, it's a place to meet friends and call home.

I started taking the Body Blast and Boxfit classes at this studio back in September and I'm super…read morehappy with the experience. I've even signed up for their 6 Week Fitness Challenge that starts tomorrow. I'm pretty active on my own, but find it's easy as we head into winter to opt for the couch over the run outside. So, signing up for classes provides a little extra incentive for me to keep active. From my first visit at Cornerstone I felt comfortable, a key feeling for me when I'm working out. The owner, Lauren Cook, took time to explain pricing, the best deals, and introductory offers. Although I don't have kids, I noticed that the schedule's built to accommodate kids classes at the same time adults are working out. Supporting local community businesses is important to me and Lauren took the time to explain why she opened and what impact she hopes it has on the community. All a positive for me. I take body blast with Nick Robinson on Thursdays. It's a mix of functional exercises to build cardio and some strength training. The classes are small, so it's more like a personalized workout with a trainer rather than a class at say Goodlife. The max we've had so far in class is 4 people, so there's no hiding. The upside, is that after I injured myself running, he was able to give me modified exercises during the class at no additional cost and it didn't prevent me from going. This was awesome! The Boxfit class on Sundays is the best workout I've ever had. If you're looking for a cardio workout this is it. It's an hour and divided amongst skipping, jogging, aerobics, box jumping, and punching the bag so you never get bored. You work on 3 minute rounds with 30 second breaks the whole time. Jared is funny and makes sure everyone is working hard throughout the class. As for costs, I pay per session and find it reasonably priced. It's more expensive than Goodlife, but I feel more accountable given the smaller class sizes. And you can't beat the individual attention you're getting from a certified instructors/trainers without paying for one-on-one sessions. I've not taken any of the adult dance classes they offer, but I've ventured into both Yoga and Pilates now and continue to be impressed by the staff they have.

My kids have been taking dance classes at Cornerstone since shortly after it opened and I always…read morerecommend it to anyone looking for breakdancing, hip hop and contemporary/modern dance style classes, and it's also a great place for really little kids to get into dance for the first time. My daughter in particular has learned so much and been able to really explore her creativity, plus has boosted her self esteem. Wonderful staff, very caring and thoughtful, and overall a great vibe in the studio. Delighted to see how the studio has evolved and grown over the years.

Dance like an Egyptian!…read more I first started taking classes at Hannan's Belly Dance Studio (now Egyptian Dance Academy) back in 2005 and have made this my dance home ever since. Whether you just want to burn off some calories or become a professional dancer, the Academy has something to offer. The studio owner and artistic director, Nada El Masriya, grew up in Egypt, trained with the famous Reda troupe, and regularly returns to Egypt to stay in touch with what's current in the belly dance scene there. She makes sure to pass this knowledge on to all her instructors, so you know you're getting the real thing. If you want to push yourself further, the studio also offers lots of workshops and opportunities to perform. Above all, the classes are so much fun! Seriously, if you want to tone your arms, would you rather pump iron in a sweaty gym, or float around gracefully like a goddess while listening to fabulous music?

Went for several years pre-2018. All the instructors were great teachers and I enjoyed the classes…read moreuntil I the last time that I signed up for a regular weekly class. When I arrived for the first class, I was the only one so I was told by nada that the class was cancelled as she charges three times what I paid for private lessons. A friend had the exact same experience several years prior.