GROOV3

Ben, the creator of Groov3, is a genius!
It takes genuine artistic talent to create dance the way he does. Every week is completely different and the moves are always fun and fresh. His understanding of musicality is among the top that I have seen in my more than 25 years of dance experience and it shows every single week.
As a person, Ben is an endless source of fun, enthusiasm, warmth, and compassion. As an instructor, he really understands how people learn. The choreography is broken down into 4 counts and done at half time. It’s the perfect way to figure out how your weight is supposed to be distributed and how your body can work the moves before he picks up the pace and encourages you to «dance the s&$t out of it!»
Classes are accompanied by a live DJ that spins high energy pop/hip-hop/r&b stuff from as far back as the 90s to today. The music is mixed for the ENTIRE duration of the class, so his lead is composed of very clear non-​verbal cues which he always explains at the beginning of class.
Thankfully, Ben has a vision of bringing this experience to as many people as possible. To this end, he has a growing number of very talented dance instructors who teach the same choreography using the same method at different studios in a growing number of locations.
If you’re looking for a fun dance workout, THIS IS IT!!!
People with dance experience will be able to jump right in without a problem. The class is even fun for very advanced dancers. If you’re a beginner, be patient with yourself! As with any skill, dance takes time and everyone has their own baseline set of abilities. My recommendation for you would be to go to 2 or 3 classes in a week for the first few weeks. Since the choreography is the same wherever you go, you’ll be able to catch on a little more each time. Be patient with yourself and focus on having fun! The people who takes this class is a very non-​judgmental group of ordinary (yet awesome) folks just like you and range in age from teens to 60s (and maybe higher?), and there are all sorts of body types (it’s not just your stereotypical dancer body) so there’s nothing to worry about!

I’m obsessed! This place is fantastic! The location is great, easy to find, with a great vibe.
Zoe teaches on Tuesday nights and she is beyond fantastic! She is so welcoming, encouraging and exudes so much great energy! No matter your experience, shape, size, age… once you are in Zoe’s tribe, you’ll never want to leave!
The live DJ’s are awesome and you will get your sweat on. Big time!
This class is the real deal!

Love it, love Ben, love all the instructors, love the routines, love the people, love the feeling that comes after the class, but most love all love the dancing

I love groov3 Just imagine a super easy to follow along, high energy hip hop class WITH a live DJ. that’s right folks-​LIVE DJ! Now what this means is, the music is constantly changing so unlike other dance classes you may have attended where you dance to the same song over and over, there is always anticipation of what the next song will be. And when your jam comes on, you best believe you dance the shizz out of it!
In terms of groov3 instructors, I’ve only taken Zoe and Brandi, both are amazingly encouraging, have great energy and swagtastic moves. Even though I’ve personally only taken those two, I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about all of the other instructors as well.
The space itself is pretty roomy. Warehouse style with ²⁄₃ partitioned off with mirrors for the dance floor and lots of super cool graffiti along the wall. 1 Zoe-​Zoe the disco ball, 1 bathroom, 1 makeup/​green room and cubbies along the wall to hold your belongings.
Parking is all street. I can see if the classes in the space start to get bigger, it may become a little difficult, but if you don’t mind walking, then it shouldn’t be an issue. After all, we’re all there to get a workout, right?
The routines are always new, and typically average to about 5 counts of 8. When you start to attend the classes regularly, some of the moves may start to feel familiar, but it’s always fun to add your own style to each routine. Since the music is loud most of the time, the instructor uses hand gestures to signal what is happening. They’re really simple and easy to follow along.
If you’re looking to get some cardio in while learning a great dance routine in a truly supportive environment, I definitely recommend groov3. Did I mention there’s a live DJ? :)