Heartbeat House

I just started taking classes here and am loving it! New students get to take $ 5 classes for the first 7 days which is an awesome way to try out a bunch of classes. I tried 6 classes in those first 7 days and really enjoyed all of them. As a dancer my whole life and a dance instructor for over 10 years, I have always been picky about dance fitness classes because of my high expectations for what a good instructor should be. I have enjoyed all the classes and instructors I’ve taken from here. The classes are non-​judgmental and high energy. I especially enjoy Marilyn’s Muev8 class on Mondays and Thursday’s at 6:30pm. It’s a high energy class with good moves and nonstop cardio fun. I also like Michael’s Wednesday Zumba+strength training class. It’s good to do some weightlifting and dance too. Zumba on Saturdays with Shawnee is great too because she paces the dancing well so you’re not dying the whole time. I’m happy my friend told me about this place because it’s been such a struggle for me to find a place that offers great classes with great instructors and with great positive energy. I highly recommend it!

Everyone here is super friendly! I’ve been coming here for years and I’ve never had a bad experience. One time a class was cancelled and we all got credit for a free class! They have a little bit of everything here. Some favorites of mine are Rock N Soul Pilates, Zumba, and the Bollywood work out.

I’m a big fan of Zumba. It’s a good way to get some exercise in without feeling like a gym rat. A good way to «ditch the workout and join the party», indeed. I was looking for a good Zumba instructor and found Shawnee Rioles. She is talented. (Link —
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The only reason I’m rating this as 4 stars is because the dance floor at the studio is a little worn out.
Special:
$ 5 per class for the first 7 days for locals
$ 16 drop in
Other pricing packages listed on their website
Tip:
You can also book classes on the MindBody app for convenience.
Street parking is $ 1 an hour.
ENJOY!

Love this place! Good energy, no one is bitchy or judgmental. I’m always so scared to be in a class with a bunch of skinny fit professional dancers. Heartbeat House is for every woman as long as you wanna move and shake it and werk! My favorites are Hip Hop with Amy, Zumba with Hector, and I recently tried Dancehall with Atsuko and dug it. Their classes are always different and high energy. I don’t like dance classes that are too aerobic-​y. I want a class that actually has steps that challenge me, but no crazy choreography that just get me frustrated and in my head. It’s all movement, all energy, you just follow along and burn mad calories!

I wish I would have found out about their classes earlier. would have saved me a lot of money! so much fun and they offer $ 5 classes during your first week! so try everything!

Lovely dance studio. I enjoy working out here. It recently got added to ClassPass, and they offer a large variety of classes at all times of day. I’ve gone to a couple weekend and night classes. Cardio Groove and U-​Jam have fun music and go by so fast. I don’t have a ton of rhythm, but the classes have really inspired me to work on my moves. I worked up a sweat, so I was glad they offer towels. There’s metered parking on Glendale Blvd, and free street parking on side streets. There’s also a lot south of Glendale Blvd which is free for local businesses.

I bring my daughter here for the ballet classes. She loves them! Teacher Denise and teacher Harriet are amazing!

Small studio, good to decent classes, great price for intro week ($ 5/​class), not much in the way of infrastructure (only one bathroom, lobby is very small, no A/​C, etc.). But it’s got it’s heart in the right place, meaning they cater to their clientele and offer classes that are accessible to everyone.

Anna who does Friday 9 am and Sunday 7.30 pm candlelight yoga is probably the best yoga teacher I’ve ever come across.
Great flow, attention to detail, proper posture make her unique. I to never to miss a class if I can.
The studio is easy going. Plenty of meter street parking.

I’m not remotely a dancer and I’m awful at following steps. Bad coordination I guess. Anyway, the teacher is adorable and fit, but not particularly helpful for a novice. I’d rather do yoga or go to the gym.

The AfroFunk dance class with Tanita is the best thing you will ever add to your life! So, do yourself a favor and hit this class up! So much fun!

This studio has great quality classes. My favorites BY FAR are Afrofunk with Tanita and Yoga Booty Ballet (YBB) with Kristen. I am a big believer in finding a good teacher and following where that teacher wants to take you. Afrofunk is a class that blends many styles and is taught by the unstoppable Tanita. She brings so much energy and enthusiasm to that class that you can not help but feel infected by the beat and you have to, have to DANCE. Her class is one hour of cardio that keeps you smiling and lifts your mood for the rest of the evening. I am not a good dancer or a skilled dancer, but in this class, you are encouraged to just go for it. None of the moves are too difficult and it is a fun non-​competitive atmosphere. I never thought I would take and african based dance class but it is just too much fun.
YBB is an incredible class that is also non– competitive and so much fun. Kristen is a great teacher who will take you on a journey and make you shake your ass along the way. See my review of «Feels Pretty Awesome» for more. I live far away from this studio but make the trek just for these classes.
My only criticism is that he studio is a little too small and could use a changing room rather than just a bathroom. Also the floor is pretty torn up which has made me stop using bare feet and get dance slippers. Whatever. Follow good teachers and follow them here.

This is a great place to take night yoga classes! You do not need to buy a membership, and can pay as you go. This plan is perfect for the yoga commitment phobia person who just likes to dabble in fitness programs. The kickboxing aerobics class is a crazy workout, but you will leave feeling amazing.

I can’t say enough good things about AFROFUNK with TANITA! If you love to dance, take this class. If you’re scared to dance, take this class. If you’re looking to burn calories, feel incredible, be inspired, and surprise yourself — take this class. You will be welcomed & supported. You will leave joyful. Tanita’s class is more than dance. It is more that exercise. It is a celebration, a community. And if you’re like many of Tanita’s students, including myself, you’ll keep coming back each week for years — because it will become a beautiful, necessary part of your life, that changes you for the better.
As for the studio as a whole, I love this place, and have never taken a bad class over the years. I’m a yoga/​movement instructor and have been taking dance classes for over 25 years — I’m picky. I appreciate quality instruction in a friendly environment, and I have always found this to be true at HH.

First review of the new year!
I have been a fan of Heartbeat House since they opened years ago, before the studio expansion and the overwhelming variety of dance fitness classes. The instructors are topnotch, the studio is clean and they have a diverse selection of classes with a wide spectrum of skill levels and physical demands to satisfy pretty much anybody’s exercise needs. With everything from yoga to Zumba to pilates to classes that hone skills like Samba, Bellydance and Bollywood, there is an staggering variety to choose from. They even have classes for children and seniors. I have a background in dance while my mom has two left feet, but we both equally enjoy Zumba on Tuesday nights with Shawnee.
I just love the idea of dance fitness. I dread going to gym. I hate running. But I actually look forward to dance class. It’s fun, I forget myself for the hour I’m there and I leave dripping with sweat and in high spirits. It’s physically and emotionally fulfilling.
New students can take advantage of $ 5 classes for the first week to explore the schedule. And don’t forget classes are $ 5 during your birthday week! Parking can be tricky. There is limited metered parking in front of the studio which is free after 8PM and Sundays. There is residential parking available, but expect to walk a block or two, so time your visits appropriately! Heartbeat House is a neighborhood gem, and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for 2015!
Tip: Single drop-​in classes are now $ 16. Buy class packages (available in many options) to save a few bucks per class.

I have to credit Heatbeat House and one of their instructors, Jerod Williams, for helping me lose a few pounds over the summer and getting my two left feet to learn some fun dance moves. I do not come from any dance background even though I love going out dancing. The studio is excellent for cardio workouts. This place is a MUST to check out especially if you live in the Glendale, Downtown LA or Silverlake area. I started out going there on occasion and then they ran a great promotion over the summer. This really helped me get going regularly to classes. I LOVE this studio!
Parking — There is FREE two hour parking behind the block of stores across the street. Give yourself an extra 20 minutes to locate this place if you are not familiar with Atwater. It’s not easily seen but it is BEHIND the liquor store, subway and pilates place. This will ease anyone’s difficulty with the parking situation because I used to drive all around trying to find a spot.
I absolutely enjoy taking their U-​Jam class which is great for those looking for some urban flavor with some awesome cardio. It’s an urban world beats class taking you around the world doing dance fitness to Hip Hop, K-​Pop, Bollywood and some Salsa/​Cumbia. Jerod who teaches the class has great energy and is super supportive of his students. It is DEFINITELY worth dropping in the first week and trying out classes for only $ 5!
I have always had friendly service here. The owner is wonderful and always greets me with a smile and my first name. You just have to make sure you get there early (at least 15 minutes min) if you do have any questions because there are a ton of students who attend classes and it can get pretty busy. I read some people’s remarks on the waiting area and yes it is small. However, one tends to spend very little time there and most of it on their dance floor. It is the same situation at other studios that I have gone to such as Moore Dancing in Brentwood and Rock Star Dance in Burbank.

So far, I’ve taken three classes (Samba, Zumba & Muev8) with their pretty cool new student special! For $ 5 a class your first week, you can take 55 min classes. Afterwards, the price goes back up to $ 15 a class, which is a little pricey in my opinion. Both classes I’ve taken have been fun and tiring but they’ve also been very different…
Some of their classes are meant to teach a skill/​dance, these I felt were less cardio and more skill teaching. Pretty cool if that’s what you want.
The cardio classes like Zumba and Muev8 are more for those who want a total workout. I absolutely loved Muev8! Marilyn is great at what she does.
However! I do wish the were more welcoming towards new students, it would help a lot. I guess all the staff being more friendly would help. I also wish someone would have told me about the STUDENT ID DISCOUNT?

I LOVE THIS PLACE
Variety of dance classes
I’ve tried belly dancing & Bollywood & Zumba
–student discounts $ 10 classes
–regular price $ 15 each class
–1^st week classes are $ 5 each when you sign up.
–Discounted classes week of your BDAY
*Meter parking
*Friendly staff & teachers
*Great for kids 2

Small, friendly studio with a wide range of classes.
Depending on the class, it can get pretty crowded.
Non-​Competitive, fun.
Customer service could do better.
Waiting area could use a make-​over.
Street parking can be a pain.
Pre-​paid packages and $ 5 a class during your BD week.

Is it DANCE? Is it FITNESS? I can’t tell the difference, and that’s what makes HH a no brainer in the burning calories department.
It’s $ 5 for newbs for each class for the first week so you can try out different styles, times, teachers, etc. on the cheap to craft out your ideal workout/​dance schedule. From Bollywood to Latin to Yoga to Kickboxing to Zumba, you name it, they’ve probably got a class catering to those fancy foot moves.
I’m still in my first week and surprisingly really enjoy the Zumba classes (at one point I used to laugh hysterically at Zumba classes from afar because they looked so cheesy, which was a workout in itself, but aren’t I the fool!). I’ve only attended the late afternoon/​evening classes and get there about 10 – 15 minutes early with no issues. The class size is comfortable and they have water for sale in case you forgot some liquid refreshment, and complimentary towels to wipe your sweat off. And, there’s a whole lot of that happening! Metered parking in front (free after 8pm, all day on Sunday).
Not all classes are created equal, but that’s half the fun of HH, trying to figure out which ones you like busting a move to and which ones leave you busted up!