Swerve Fitness Dance Yoga

I’ve only taken Triple A at Swerve, but I have to say — it’s my favorite work out class in LA! I’m a Class Passer, so I’ve definitely taken my fair share of different instructors and various disciplines across the city. Triple A is the only class that I genuinely look forward to each week! Krista has amazing energy and I love how everyone checks their inhibitions at the door. She’s great about giving modifications and motivating you through the tough parts. Even though you’re getting a full body work out, it never feels like a chore. I’m so happy I found this class and I can’t wait to see what else Swerve has to offer.

What a find! Gillian’s Booty Kickin Sculpt is one of the best workouts in town — every class is challenging and fun, combining dance moves and strength training to great tunes. I feel so supported by her teaching and also by the peeps that take class. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a refreshing workout experience!

I had very similar experiences as some of the reviews below. They will charge you if you do not show up, and I also had issues with parking, called the front desk and they said they would charge me.
I am giving 3 stars because the instructors are very friendly and helpful and the energy in the classes is very welcoming. The people are very nice there.
My only issue is the cleanliness, they do book classes, one on top of another. The classes don’t let out until the next class is exactly suppose to begin. I wish there was a 15 minute grace period, because the room is unbearably sweaty and hot and the floor is wet. Some instructors leave the door open but none ever turn on the fan so I wonder if I am sweating from working out or because it is a hot box

Love the dance classes here. They are always fun and a great workout. Attentive and fun. Great workout !

I gave it four stars only because the parking is rather hard. Other then that the yoga was very relaxing and I got a nice workout. I would definitely go again if I’m in the area :) Gillian was my instructor she was very patient with my stiff butt haha

I do sweat a lot during the classes here and the teachers always keeps us moving which at the end of the day is the most important aspect of a workout for me however, the music choices are always disappointing – either because they’re dated songs or just plain boring.

My instructor Patty was lovely. The class was fun and had a great energy.
In addition to the good work out, I thought I had lost my phone at the studio and everyone was super helpful in helping me do some detective work and track my phone down… and we found it where I dropped it, the garbage!
Getting that support in a time of brain freeze was priceless. I am coming back to Swerve whenever I can for the workout and good vibes!

I recently took the Sweat-​N-​Sculpt class with Patty and it was… interesting. Some pros were that she was VERY energetic and her moves are easy to catch on. If you have ever taken Hot Cardio Barre at Hot Pilates with Cindy, it is totally different because Cindy is a dancer so her moves are a lot more complex/​choreographed and sexy when she does it (not so much when I attempt them ahaha). The moves in Patty’s class are more… dancing alone in your room/​Richard Simmons-​esque if that makes any sense haha. The class does get your heart rate up because you’re moving around a lot, but doesn’t really feel like it is as effective in terms of sculpting/​toning as other classes I have taken at other studios. My favorite part was on the floorwork where she actually did target some muscles of my butt that I don’t usually work out. Some big cons for me was that our class was right after another so once we walked in, the room was incredibly stuffy and I am skeptical of how clean everything is.

I never even knew this place was here! What a gem I have found.
I took the Yoga Booty Ballet class with Conisha and it was so great! I don’t think I have ever sweated so much while having so much fun. Conisha kept the class moving and had this electric energy that was infectious. It didn’t even matter if you weren’t doing the dance moves 100% correctly, as long as you were moving your body.
I will certainly be back. If all the teachers are like Conisha, then they have found a recipe for success. I’m exhausted and I can’t wait to be back.

Love Swerve. It’s been my workout home for 13 years. The classes are great, the teachers are wonderful, and the vibe is amazing. There is real community here. If you love movement, fitness, and dance, this is the place to be. I lived half a block from Swerve (on purpose) for six years, that’s how much I love this place. Yoga Booty Ballet, RaqShimmy, World Beat, Simply Sexy are just some of my favorites.

I love this place. The classes are really fun. I love taking Krista’s Triple A class. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening after a long workday. Great prices and welcoming studio. I rekindled my relationship with Swerve after joining ClassPass, but I like it so much I want to buy more (note to self: buy classes). Do yourself a favor and take a class here ASAP! See you there.

Gillion’s ab and meditation + yoga classes are must tries! She guides you into feeling every pose and adjustment so it’s a truly connected practice — something I only get from highly experienced instructors. Andy’s Lokanda Restorative Yoga class is also amazing! It’s an ancient tradition of aligning energy that actually works (it’s not just mental or surface level) and in one of his classes I had intense heat from one of my energy centers and a huge sense of relief (probably something from the past that I needed to let go). Plus I always find free parking in the residential area!

I have been to almost every studio/​gym in LA. From Equinox to Your Neighborhood Dance Studio to LA Dance Fit to Moore’s Dancing, etc. But I always end up back at Swerve where I’ve been going to on and off for 11 years! What I love most about Swerve is that it is a very friendly, welcoming studio that embraces all shapes and sizes. Some of the BEST classes in LA are at Swerve. Below are my fave instructors.
Krista Rameriz — Triple A and Bands and Barre — LOVE BOTH CLASSES! Amazing, hard and challenging. I can not say enough good things about Krista. She is one of the best instructors in LA as she actually teaches you and more importantly, she gives you modifications to build up your stamina and so you don’t get frustrated that you can’t do certain things because you are not at a certain fitness level
Jeffrey Larosa-​Adams — Kardio Krunk — I just started taking Kardio Krunk and am ADDICTED! This class has a HUGE following for a good reason. By far one of the BEST dance classes around. Jeffrey is an AMAZING dancer and his class is so fun and an incredible workout as it is a follow along class so for anyone who has two «left» feet like me, you can follow him and sweat like crazy. Plus his music is AWESOME. Jeffrey goes all out and is full of energy. He dances along side you and you really get motivated in his class
Jesse Sospirato — Rock N Roll and Sculpt & Burn — Jesse is AMAZING — she is an incredible instructor. She really knows fitness and always gives modifications and her classes are VERY challenging and a great workout. She used to teach at nights but only now teaches in the mornings which is a huge bummer
Gillian Clark — Co-​owner — YBB, Booty Kickin Sculpt — Gillian is AMAZING. She is very friendly, approachable and a GREAT instructor
Bottom line: Swerve is really a special studio. The only negative is that parking is HORRIBLE. It can be very very frustrating.

I had SO much fun here last night! I went to the 6:30 Yoga Booty Ballet with Danielle. At first it’s a bit awkward — so much jumping up and down, but if you really get into it than the whole experience really does end up feeling like you are dancing alone in your bedroom!
Danielle seemed so genuine, and she introduced herself to all of the new people in class one by one. The man behind the desk walked me through the check in process and showed me where the studio was, and even pointed out the bathrooms. Danielle’s energy was absolutely infectious. She seemed SO excited to be teaching this 6:30 PM class and it definitely rubbed off on me!
Another thing that I really liked about the class is that it really is for people of all shapes and sizes. Sometimes when you work out in Los Angeles you end up working out with a bunch of model looking people who clearly don’t have anything else going on except to work out all day. This class had all different types of body types, and it seemed like everyone was having a good time and keeping up with the moves.
The class isn’t necessarily all that challenging, but it is a lot of fun, and you do sweat a lot. It’s a great addition to the barre, spin and boxing classes I take. Sometimes we all just gotta dance, y’know? I’ll definitely be back, hopefully with a friend in tow!

They overbook. You may not get in even if you sign up.
I have attended uncomfortably full classes there and twice I have been asked, as they have overbooked the Saturday 10 am time slot many times, if I would like to skip the class as it is overcrowded and they would report me as attending to Classpass even though I was there, dressed, and trying to sign in. Classpass charges a no show fee.
I even took them up on their offer once. Passing on dancing in a 2 foot space.
Today I was unable to find parking after 35 minutes of circling Swerve and even called twice to get recommendations on parking, speaking to a Diana who was working the desk. After the 15 minute grace period was over and I was still circling, I called the desk again and asked if I could take another class today or have my absence excused as do I would not want a no show fee w classpass and be charged 20 bucks.
They put me on hold for 5 minutes so they could speak to the manager and then told me I would be reported a no show. They said «sorry unfortunately we have to report you a no show as you were unable to attend.»
This one way of doing business just to serve themselves has lost a client. This action shows greed and a lack of customer service. I will not be attending their classes in future. Too bad. I used to recommend them often to my girlfriends. Great teachers and classes but there is much else to choose from on that street and at least you will be getting what you pay for and won’t be turned away. Goodbye, swerve.

We had a very interesting experience at Swerve. My friend and I tried the Latin American Jam class through ClassPass expecting to do a lot of salsa, cha cha, and Latin inspired dances. Instead, we got a very bit of that, and a whole lot of cardio hip hop /​aerobics driven exercise routine. Don’t get me wrong, the instructor was having the time of her life and it was very inspiring to see her how much fun she was having, but it didn’t feel like anything I was expecting. I’ll probably go there to try another class, who knows. I might get yoga Jazz :)

Had Yoga Booty Ballet class today with Krista. She had so much energy and encourages everyone sweat!!! Playlist is great, had so much fun. Took one a weekday 11:30am, Parking lot is not too busy, got lucky to find one at their parking lot. It is a lot of fun, physically and mentally! The students are nice as well. Highly recommend to try! Four star for more newer equipments!

I really liked this class. Parking was a little tricky on a Saturday morning but worth the trouble. Class was encouraging and motivational and left me feeling ready to take on the world by the end of class. I took the YBB class but one of the instructors couldn’t make it. I would like to try t again with two instructors next time. Class was fun, it felt like a group of friends being silly together and dancing without a care in the world. Very friendly crowd! Three stars because of parking (not their fault) and not as much of a workout as I would have liked but that could be my own fault.
Bring sneakers!!!
I loved class and will be back for relaxation and workout combined.

I can’t believe it’s 3 years since my
initial review. Yes I still am a member and yes the classes are still kick ass. The thing I enjoy most are the friendships I’ve developed with the other exercise peeps. We’ve shared ups and downs (health issues and family highs and lows). Coming to Swerves is something I look forward to and miss when I can’t or even when on vacation. Since joining Swerves I have lost almost 30 lbs and have gained a new shape both physically and mentally. A shout out to Jesse S, Krista, Lauren, Amanda and, of course Gillian, for keeping Swerves open and available to all

I’m a Sorel fan. I saw her name and recognized it from Pilates Plus in Silverlake. She is GREAT. She’s been in fitness 8 years, I believe. Her body is banging, the kind of body that you strive for, but don’t actually achieve because genetically, I/​we are not that 1%.
I love the way she teaches though. Very direct. She demonstrates and verbalizes everything she wants you to do. And it’ll kick your @$$.
Personally, I don’t like Pilates mat classes, but Swerve has additional cushions/​mats. I can’t wait to take other classes because I hear great things. Looking forward to Yoga Booty Ballet.
BE AWARE, the studio is made up of a lot of little rooms next door to one another. You sign in at the first room which is half way down the corridor from the stairs/​elevator. Then you walk to the correct room for class.
There is a parking lot, but I am sure it gets full, so street parking is available.

I signed up for the 30 min Booty and Belly Burn class. The front desk guy was super friendly and welcoming, which I really appreciate when I’m new to a studio. Five stars for the front desk guy.
The instructor was 20 minutes late to a 30 minute class! Apparently she couldn’t find parking. Yes, parking on 3^rd street at 5:30 on a weeknight is hellish, which is why I left work early to make sure I’d be on time to this class. It was a major bummer to pay the meter, rush into class, and end up with only a 10 minute workout.
It would have been cool of them to invite me to stay for the next class, or ask if I wanted to use the gym facility to get in a little more of a workout.

This is my new love! i did today booty ballet barre with Krista, it was amazing the teacher had a great energy it made me dance like crazy and sweat, i left in the best mood that is possible
I think im back tomorrow
Ps.bring sport shoes so u dont get blisters at the cardio part as i did
Xx

I took my first class here today and had a blast! First off, the front desk girl was friendly during check in. The actual class is next door from the front desk.
For the class itself, I took Yoga Booty Ballet. I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. The instructor was super attentive and great at introducing what the class entailed to the newbies. The class starts off with a bit of meditation, moves onto some cardio dancing which was set to an awesome playlist, then there are some ballet moves and ends with a bit of yoga. The class definitely kicked my butt and was fun. I’m excited to go check it out again to get my flexibility back. Definitely bring sneakers as it is a mix of dancing and barefoot yoga.
For parking, there are limited spots in the complex, but tons of meter and street spots. I went during the day so it was pretty clear. I would think nighttime would be tough.

any dance-​y classes w/​Kim blank are rockin’, and YBB with conisha was an amazing & fun workout, with a killer playlist. REMEMBER TO BRING WATER. It can get steamy in that studio.

I love, love, love these dance classes and let’s just say typically there is nothing I love about working out! The booty ballet always plays the best music ever and I am officially hooked.

Yoga Booty Ballet with Conisha is so fun! I don’t think I’ve ever smiled so much during a workout.
Parking is definitely rough, so get there early.

I’ve taken two classes here: power yoga and yoga booty ballet. Both with Danielle Cuccio. It’s a super fun space and I absolutely dig Danielle’s classes.
Yoga Booty Ballet is part dance class part yoga. And as a person who lacks a lot of coordination: I still had a great time. Everyone that comes to this space is just real and there to enjoy themselves. Which I SO appreciate.
There’s nothing like a snotty clientele to kill my vibe during a class. Danielle is warm and welcoming and remembers her students. And her students are warm and welcoming to others.
I absolutely recommend taking any and all classes from Danielle. And I am sure the other instructors are super fun too!

I am the husband of a woman taking the worldbeat class. She gave the place a try because she lived in the neighborhood and she loved the class so much that she started going regularly.
Well she even brought her friend along. And was planning on bringing a lot of other friends. Between being a busy mother of two children and working, her time is precious. After her class today the teacher told her and her friend to practice in the back of the classroom because they were new to her class. My wife and her friend want to dance and workout where they please if it’s available and not be told where they should stand. I’m an attorney, and though not illegal, it clearly wasn’t nice and was inappropriate. It’s a place for fun and not a school. And, she doesn’t want to work out in the back of the class hitting a wall and not being able to see the teacher. It seems like she was driven away and it’s sad because she genuinely liked the class.

I was drawn to this studio because of their Yoga Booty Ballet class and this review is based solely on this class. The Yoga Booty class name is very misleading and should probably change its name. Unfortunately, the class left me really dissatisfied. The low-​impact class itself consisted of probably 5% yoga and the remaining 95% of choreographed dancing. The only yoga portions of the class was the beginning and cool down. There were some elements of ballet in it. Also, some people were barefoot and others wore shoes.
Aside from this class, Swerve is divided into two rooms. One room is the front desk and fitness equipment for personal training and another room is where the classes take place. Even though I was disappointed with the class, I have to admit here that everyone here is friendly and I can definitely see that there is a sense of community here.