Ballet Bodies

I absolutely love this studio! I have taken several ballet basic classes with Romi as well as ballet stretch and they have all been great. I have been on Classpass for a little over a year now and have been regularly beating up my body with bootcamp style classes and finding myself with chronic injuries unfortunately. While I love the workout I get from bootcamp classes and still go regularly I don’t feel amazing afterwards like I do after ballet. Its a challenging class both mentally and physically and I feel like it is really helping me with recovery from my more high impact classes. I am so excited to have re-​ignited my childhood love of the art. Romi’s class is fast-​paced and she plays awesome current music that her routines are perfectly choreographed to. She is wonderful with corrections as well. The studio is beautiful, open, clean and bright and the front desk staff has always been very friendly. Parking is not a problem on weeknights but a little more challenging on weekends, so allow for extra time for that.

You know those days when you just stretch for a few minutes and you feel good? How about for a full hour?!
I found this place via Classpass, and soooo glad I did. I tried the Ballet Basic class first, and it’s a nice challenge if you’re rusty like I am. I’m sure with a few more classes I’d be up to speed and could try other classes.
But their stretch class. It’s what starts off my week on Monday at 8 AM, and I feel so good all week long. I even end up sore in places I never do via my regular workouts. The teachers are so attentive, and come around with each stretch to make adjustments, push you harder, etc. but also know when you should stop before you hurt yourself. Plus, they play fun music so you’re not falling asleep the whole time (last time I stretched my sides to some Hotline Bling)
A week without stretch class is no week at all.

Lovely studio with a super clean and chic ambiance. I initially heard about this place as I was researching how celebrities keep such sick bodies, and the Ballet Bodies name kept coming up.
I came here for a Ballet Burn class at 8 am on a Saturday morning and there were only two students (me included!!). It was a wonderful change of pace to be doing real ballet moves (especially after all the Barre classes I’ve taken which really are not ballet) plus the trampoline was awesome!!!
I hope to come back for the «Jump» class one Saturday soon!!!
Definitely recommend and will be back.

I like the classes here, and I’ve taken 4 different classes, so I’ll try and give a little run down on what to expect. Also, just for a little info on me, I’m 42, I had NO ballet training until a couple of years ago, and I’m very much a ballet beginner. However, I’ve done way more than my fair share of barre classes over the past few years. Anyway, here is what to expect:
Ballet Stretch: This may be my favorite class here. I go to a lot of exercise classes, and after going to several days in a row, I am worn out. There is nothing better than being all sore and beaten down from the other physical nonsense I do, and just going in and stretching my broken down old body for an hour. I find it very helpful!
Ballet Sculpt: Basically, this is a Cardio Barre class, without the Cardio and without the Barre! :-) It’s almost entirely mat exercises, intended to build a little strength. There is ab work, leg work, arm work. It’s a good option if you want to get in some exercise, but you don’t have it in you to do any cardio.
Ballet Burn: This is a cardio class! You learn a little routine, of repeated ballet steps. Nothing advanced, only things anyone who has had just a few months of ballet would be familiar with, but I’m pretty sure that anyone who has decent coordination would be able to fake it through with no prior ballet knowledge. 45 minutes of the class is on the floor, and about 15 of it is on a mini trampoline.
Jump: Super fun cardio class! I went in expecting it to be ALL on the trampoline, but only about 30 minutes is on the trampoline… the first and last 15 minutes are on the floor, and much of that is basically old school aerobics. I actually wished that more of the class was on the trampolines! They are pretty fun!
Classes are all pretty small here and all of the instructors have made a point of really giving individual attention to all students, which is nice.

Took ballet basic today at 11 with Melissa. Was open minded to see what it would be like. I took ballet for several years as when I was much younger but am by no means an expert.
Here’s the run down:
First, this class is very unorganized. She was making up the routine as she goes along. I’ve been to many classes from pilates, cardio barre, kickboxing, piloxing, you name it, I’ve tried it. I’ve never had a teacher make up the routine in class. I found this to be irritating as it probably wasted a good 10 minutes of time overall and it slowed the class down because the music stopped and everyone waited on her to tell us what to do next, while she paused and thought it out in her head
Second, it’s very slow. There no cardio involved at all, no muscle burn, no warm up and no cool down. Honestly there was no need for either since we really didn’t work that hard.
Overall the idea is cool thinking as an adult maybe I can go back into ballet but it’s poorly executed. I would not return. Save your money ladies.

First off I wanted to say that I have been wanting to take this class for a while. I took this class last week and was completely unimpressed. As a trained ballet dancer who was recovering from ankle surgery I was looking for a ballet class that I could ease into but yet get a great workout.
As you enter the studio through a back alley you enter into a totally typical LA type workout studio. On the left wall there are multiple magazine articles framed about the company. Excited to get a good workout I looked for the studio… which you have to walk past multiple small rooms to get to. I was unimpressed to find a tiny room in the back with slippery wooden floors, barely big enough to hold 5 people. Anyone that owns a studio should always have marley floors…
The teacher took 2 minutes to come up with basic routines at the bar… plies, tendus, etc. She then made us repeat the combination 4 times on each side… in a normal class you do one time on each side. We ended the class with frappes… and if anyone is a dancer you know that you never end bar with frappes, at least grand battements! We didn’t even get to center, or developes… the list goes on. As I ended the class the girl I danced on the barre with insulted me by saying «You know this is a beginner class right, you ruined the class for me!» So not only did I barely sweat but I was insulted by a beginner who was envious of my training…
This studio is clearly very LA, from the magazine articles on the wall which were clearly acquired by the hiring of a PR person, to the pretty yet inefficient studios, to the catty la transplants that attend the studio.
As someone who works in the dance world I would never recommend this studio to anyone but instead to take Align Ballet method, a program that will actually train you in ballet with teachers that have danced with actual professional Ballet companies around the world,
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I will most definitely not be going back. I was expecting a little bit more of a workout and I was hoping it would be a little more welcoming. During class, there was two girls that continued to laugh at me. I’m not terrible. I have years of experience in ballet and but its been awhile and I’m rusty. Cardio Barre is a much better workout and a more welcoming space.

OMG LOVE the Ballet Stretch class. It’s like they went into my brain and downloaded exactly what I wanted a stretch class to be!
The space is cute and I came early to get street parking (not sure about the parking situation).
Classes are small and cozy and the room is bright.
Extra bonus? I loved the music selection!

Review is for the Jump class.
I came into the studio/​class as a newbie today. I have no ballet skills, but this class doesn’t require any. It’s mostly a lot of cardio, lifting limbs (a la barre classes), and a little bit of weights. The class (1 hour) played out like this: warm up session, about 30 minutes on the trampoline (as a new person, the instructor suggested I use the white/​rainbow trampoline), 20 minutes doing weights for arm toning, abs on the floor and some stretching cool down. The 30 continuous minutes of jumping was a serious workout… the whole class was sweating, and I felt it was great (if a bit scared of getting blisters).
Wear: any workout clothing + socks & sneakers
Parking: 2 tandem spaces are available in the back by the entrance in the alley. (4 cars total). If they are full, there are meters abound, but make sure to read all signs carefully. It seems the ‘free’ parking in the area is restricted to 8am-​6pm M-​F unless you have a permit.

I absolutely love the Ballet Sculpt (aka mat class) class they offer. A really incredible work out that really helps tone your entire body. The instructor was enthusiastic and supportive but also really pushed me in a positive way. Loved it. It’s a really beautiful studio and when I told the receptionist I was new she gave me a tour of the space and was so encouraging it made me want to go back every day.

I have been attending ballet bodies for about a month now, and I love it ! This ballet/​fitness studio is super private, which is one of my favorite features. When you are taking class in the group fitness/​ballet room, the windows are covered so no one from the street can see inside– great for comfort level. Jessica at the front desk is a total gem, ready and willing to answer any questions and offer suggestions for private or semi private sessions.
Jump is a great cardio work out ! The music is fun, and the instructors are encouraging and motivating. Lauren is more boot camp /​run based on Mondays and the Saturday am class is more dance based– it’s great to have a combination of both.
I look forward to Romi’s Thursday night ballet class all week! She’s a great instructor– always pushing for improvement and better form. The music is great, too. What’s more fun than doing ballet to pop and dance hits? I love it !
After all of that, I’ve noticed a lot of improvement physically. The jump class has really helped shake off that extra holiday weight, and tone my butt and thighs. Ballet along with lengthening my physique had helped improve my memory and mind/​body coordination.
I’m so thankful to have found this studio. I would recommend ballet bodies to anyone looking for a great work out in a friendly boutique atmosphere. You will not be disappointed.

I did the jump class and it was so fun. And I sweat like a pig I LOVED IT!!!

Beware of all of the positive reviews for Ballet Bodies! Ballet Bodies is offering a free class to anyone who leaves a Unilocal review. Just a warning. Now onto my experience…
I decided to try the «Jump» class at Ballet Bodies because I wanted to try a good cardio class and was curious about rebounder (mini trampoline) workouts. I arrived at the studio and got in through the back door. I was greeted by a young lady at the front desk. She was nice but fake-​nice (if you know what I mean). As I walked through the studio, I noticed two rooms (reserved for private sessions) containing Pilates and other exercise equipment. The studio also has one bathroom and shower room together which is pretty inconvenient if you think about it…(imagine holding in your pee while someone takes their sweet time showering)
The class took place in an open, hardwood floor room, which I assume is used for the group classes and barre/​cardio work. The instructor came in at the last minute and hurriedly proceeded to start the dance cardio routine without introducing herself or anything. I enjoyed the cardio dance somewhat. The music was way too loud (be prepared to have hearing loss after this class). I used to do the Tracy Anderson Method and I read that Andie Hecker (owner and founder of Ballet Bodies) is a former Tracy Anderson trainer. Well, it shows. She basically ripped off many of Tracy’s moves and concepts. The dance cardio was almost an exact replica of a Tracy dance cardio.
Next, we moved onto the «jumping on the mini trampoline» part of the workout. Without any safety explanations or information, the instructor handed out JumpSport rebounders. Then off we went, bouncing around like little monkeys. I had never set foot on a rebounder and it took some time to get used to it. After all, you are unstable at all times. The instructor launched herself into a series of complicated and fast moves like kicking out your leg to the side or in front of you. I tried to perform these moves but could not because I had only been on the freaking rebounder for 5 minutes! I had no stability and was afraid to harm myself since the instructor did not explain any instructions at all. Twice my foot almost fell through the bungee cords of the trampoline. Once again, the music was excruciatingly loud. Make no mistake, a rebounder may not look intimidating, but it can be quite dangerous if you do not know how to use it The workout was tough and I felt tired quickly. But I don’t appreciate the lack of an explanation or notion from the instructor, especially since there were several new people in class. Also, the instructor did not give variations of the exercises for newbies, which would’ve been helpful considering I had to improvise half of the moves I did on the rebounder because I did not feel stable enough to swing my feet from side to side.
After the rebounder class, we did some mat work which included butt work, abs, and arm movements. All of these moves were spitting images of the Tracy Anderson Method. A side note: the class description for «Jump» on the website of Ballet Bodies mentions jumping rope in the class which we did not do.
Overall, the workout was good but the lack of instruction for the rebounder and the overly loud music made the experience bitter for me. Time will tell if I will be back for more.

I have been going to the cardio classes at Ballet Bodies for about 2 years. In the past, I have gone to just about every other barre, bootcamp, and cardio class Los Angeles has to offer, but I have not found anything as challenging and fun at the same time as the cardio (Jump) classes at Ballet Bodies. The classes are small so it’s almost as if you are working with your own trainer. I highly encourage anyone who wants to increase their stamina and have fun (mini trampolines and great music are used in each class) to try Ballet Bodies!

I’ve taken group Ballet, Mat Ballet, and Jump classes and they’re all fantastic! As someone with no background in dance, I may not always look the most graceful, but I still feel like I’m getting a great workout and gaining flexibility. The classes are small and the studio has a great boutique feel, with very knowledgeable and experienced trainers. It’s a great place to try if you’re looking to tone up.

This studio is great for the people who like to have small classes and lots of individual attention. You can see results quickly– toning and weight loss — I did after my second class! Romi is an excellent teacher and makes it fun. Her music choices make the workout go really quickly, and if you haven’t tried it, you’re really missing out!

I did my first ballet class. Beginning ballet at Ballet Bodies. I always wished my parents forced me to take ballet when my five year old self was not interested. It’s hard to know what to expect because I have never done ballet before.
I met andie coming in. I didn’t realize it was her. I guess I wasn’t sure what to expect, since she was a big celebrity trainer. But she was so kind and humble. The front desk woman was extremely welcoming as well. It’s a beautiful little studio and so clean. It’s nicely hidden. The people taking the class also were all extremely friendly, which I really appreciate.
In the class, the repetitions seemed to go quickly but after a while it seems normal. Being naturally pigeon toed, the instructor was always apt to correct form, which was awesome. Extremely painful at times. But awesome. The class flew by insanely fast, especially for being something I struggled with. The class itself didn’t drench me in sweat like barrys bootcamp but I felt much more sore than I ever had the day after so, it definitely worked. I really enjoyed it. And will definitely be coming back to improv my nonexistent ballet skills.
I also had done the jump class. That was extremely fun and I definitely sweat. It kind of reminded me of the movements tracy Anderson would teach but on a trampoline. The only thing is I wish there were more jump classes during the week!
All in all I loved my experience and will definitely be back for more!

I AM NOT GRACEFUL AT ALL.
When attempting to take this class, I looked like a duck trying to walk on an ice skating rink and because of this, I really don’t think I will be going back to Ballet Bodies.
In Ballet Bodies defense, the instructor really did care that all of her students did the moves according to specifics (although she did seem kinda… well the word I am thinking of starts with a B and ends in itchy). She would come around and make sure we were all pointing are feet, squating, keeping our legs straight… and yeah, I would throw out some ballet jargon but to be honest, when she told us to do X Y & Z I thought I was back in the Chinese 101 class I took in college and failed. I almost DIDN’T LIKE that she went around correcting people, because, well, she basically called me out on everything… Again, it’s not my fault my gracefulness rivals that of a awkward new born giraffe.
The class did go by relatively quickly though; the music was energizingly amplifying and holy moly my buns were burning during that entire hour of making a mockery of myself. (In a bakery, buns burning is not a good thing, but here, that’s the whole point!)
Go to Ballet Bodies if you’re into ballet, used to be a little ballerina, always wanted to be in a snow globe or like making a fool out of yourself. Sadly, you won’t laugh the entire time though because I will not be there to entertain you!
*Parking: Terrible, on a weekend that is. The street parking on Saturday is completely nonexistent all thanks to the fact that this studio is across the way from Kings Road Café on Beverly Blvd. There is a «lot» behind (or I guess in the front of) the studio… But unless you feel like calling your insurance and explaining why you hit 5 different cars, yeah, try and find some street parking.
*First Class: $ 17.
*Will this class alone help you lose weight if that’s your goal: NO. You need other forms of exercise and you need to watch what you eat. Don’t go for the Chicken and Cheese Enchilades at Kings Road Café after the class.

I had a luke warm experience here. The space is beautiful and light. The front desk girl was friendly and gave me a little tour. The class was called Cardio Jazz.
1. There was no Jazz involved.
2. The instructor Lauren, did the same routines for 45 mins. to different songs (BORING)
3. She didn’t introduce herself to me until we were 40 mins into the class (there were two students), awkward…
4. The moves reminded me of 80’s aerobics classes with a couple ballet moves thrown in. All jogging and jumping. (STILL BORING).
5. First smile from Lauren at about 45 mins. into the class, probably happy it was almost over (I WAS).
Don’t think I’ll be back. I’ve never taken a class where the instructor does not engage the class, introduce him/​herself and if there are any new students or injuries.
Just a little disappointed…

I’ve enjoyed going to Ballet 101 as a return to taking class after many years away from ballet. The class size is super small so you get plenty of attention and the class seems to be catered (at least somewhat) to the level of the students in the class. Andie and Romi are both very nice and the class feels low-​stress and fun — although they definitely give corrections as needed! I would recommend it to any grownups thinking about starting up class again. There is minimal parking behind the building, but I’ve never had a problem finding street parking and the meters in this area take credit cards. Also, you can check out the schedule and reserve classes online, which is a nice feature. I’m glad I found this little studio!