10 Dance Studios in Metro Manila to Get Your Groove On

(SPOT.ph) Let's face it: you're getting old. You need to start taking better care of yourself. Sure, you made a New Year's resolution to "get fit," but have you been doing it? Hitting the gym isn't always fun, but getting your groove on at dance studios is also a good way to get some exercise done.

Dance classes aren't just about mastering choreography and looking cool. They're a great alternative to traditional workouts, offering a fun and rhythmic way to stay fit. They don't only provide a full-body workout, but also bring an element of joy and self-expression. Plus, think of all the dancewear you can rock.  We've rounded up some of the best dance studios that offer classes for various styles and fitness levels.

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Here are 10 dance studios in Metro Manila where you can take lessons:

The Addlib Dance Studio

2/F New Frontier Theater Arcade, 7 Gen. Malvar Avenue, Araneta City,  Quezon City
www.facebook.com/TADSph
Rates start at P350. Book classes online.

The Addlib Dance Studio (TADS) is the home studio of Miss Joe Abuda's The Addlib Dance Company, so you know you're in good hands when you book a class here. There are various dance classes at this studio that can accommodate dancers of different skill levels, styles, and ages. Choose from a range of signature intermediate to advanced classes, beginner-friendly routines, femme-forward sessions, and even K-pop-inspired choreography.

Aside from busting a groove, the studio also offers occasional yoga classes, which you can avail to either warm up before your class or to cool down after your dance session.

G Force Dance Center

G Force Dance Center has several branches in Metro Manila and one in Cebu.
See a list of G Force Dance Centers online.
www.facebook.com/gdcqc
Rates start at P350. Book classes online.

If you like the dances and choreography you see in lots of local TV shows and concerts, then chances are you're going to love classes at the G Force Dance Center (GFDC). This dance studio is touted as "The Home of Celebrity Dance Choreographers" as it is the home studio of the famous dance group G Force. Don't get starstruck and intimidated to try it out. GFDC dance classes cover different genres like sexy, K-pop, hip-hop, etc., and are good for all ages and dance proficiencies. Unsure if G Force choreography is for you? You can check out some of their pre-recorded online dance classes to get a feel of their dance style. 

808 Studio

4/F The Podium Mall, 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
www.facebook.com/808studioph
Rates start at P950. Book classes online.

Dance isn't all about the choreography and looking cool. It can also be for fitness buffs who want to spice up their routines, and that's exactly what you're getting at 808 Studio. Here, you don't need any dance experience at all, as they offer follow-along dance fitness routines that focus more on keeping you moving and your heart rate up. Think of it as your usual cardio but with a soundtrack. But, if you're interested in learning the fundamentals of dance or learning specific choreography, you can also join their other classes specializing in these. 

Groove Central Dance Studio

Saguinsin-Gonzales Appartments, 104 13th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City
www.facebook.com/GrooveCentralDanceStudio
Rates start at P350. Book classes online.

More advanced dancers will appreciate Groove Central Dance Studio classes thanks to their wide array of specific intermediate choreography-based hip-hop classes. Here, you get to try different sub-genres to hip-hop and modern dances like femme, swag, dancehall, and more. But their real strength is in allowing their coaches to specialize in their style of dancing, which means it would be good to find a coach or instructor whose style closely fits yours.

Stardanz Fitness Studio

Landsdale Tower, 86 Mother Ignacia Street, Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City
www.facebook.com/StardanzFitnessStudio
Rates start at P300. Book classes online.

If you want to improve your core strength and upper body strength while simultaneously grooving to a sexy beat, then head over to Stardanz Fitness Studio. This dance studio specializes in the more risqué— er, contemporary— styles of pole and aerials. Learn everything here, from the basics of staying up on the pole or hoops and silk to specific choreography crafted to bring out the artistic and graceful side of being hoisted in the air on an apparatus. 

Beast House Pole and Aerial Dance Studio

2/F Pioneer Centre, United Street corner Pioneer Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City 
www.facebook.com/beasthousephilippines
Rates start at P600. Book classes online.

Ever wondered how aerial artists can be so graceful while dangling up in the air? Want to improve your core and upper body strength? If you said yes to those two questions, then this is the studio for you. If you're into the more thrilling types of dances like silk aerials, trapeze, and hoop, then your best bet is to take classes from Beast House Pole and Aerial Dance Studio. They have an array of classes ranging from your usual floorwork and hip-hop to sexy dances like burlesque, but you'll be missing out if you don't take part in their aerial classes, which, in our opinion, is really their strength. 

Zero Studio

37 Scout Borromeo Street, Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City
https://www.facebook.com/zerostudioph
Rates start at P350. Book classes online.

At Zero Studio, they don't see 0 as a bad thing. Instructors at Zero Studio believe that 0 is a starting point and an opportunity to move forward, so you can expect classes here to welcome all kinds of students, from the true beginners exploring a new craft to the dance masters looking for a new challenge. 

Full Out Studios

3/F, 180 A. Mabini, San Juan City
www.instagram.com/full_____out/
Rates start at P400.

If your end goal with all the dance lessons and workshops is to perform in front of a crowd, then best to head over to Full Out Studios. While there is always an option to take a one-off class, they also have month-long weekend workshops where participants get to perform in a recital afterward. Here, you will be taught the basics of movement and get an insider look into what it takes to perform in a show in front of a live audience. 

Krazy Legs Dance Studio 

3/F Vargas Building, 103 Kalayaan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
www.facebook.com/krazylegsph
Rates start at P300. Book classes online.

This low-key dance fitness studio in Quezon City features your usual choreography-based classes and Zumba fitness sessions to the beat of the most popular pop songs to date. But if you're looking for a more quirky dance class to spice up your fitness journey, you can join Krazy Legs Dance Studio's Bounce Fitness class, which is a choreographed dance workout performed on mini trampolines. Not only is Bounce Fitness a great way to improve stability and balance, but it's also a lot of fun bopping to the beat while jumping around a trampoline. 

Nude Floor

3/F Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati, Philippines
www.facebook.com/nudefloor
Rates start at P500. Book classes online.

Beyond being another dance studio, Nude Floor is a multidisciplinary platform and art space. Nude Floor has an array of artist education programs and workshops designed to serve as a space for innovative expression across a wide range of disciplines. Students can participate in either one-off classes or dance packages that include genres like contemporary dance, dancehall, hip-hop, vogue, and many more.

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