Dancing Grounds

New Orleans, 3705 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 | β˜… 5 (88 Review)

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Dance school Learning center Non-profit organization

About the Club

We are a nonprofit organization and dance studio with adult fitness and dance classes on Monday-Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Youth classes are on Saturdays and our studio space is available for rentals. Visit our website for more information.

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Sarah T

β˜… 5

8/10 It was lovely, chanice energy flames. Was super sharing and caring . If it was a Google review score if give 10/10 for the algorithm

It's 8/10 personal because it's never gonna be for everyone. I am a nerd id love to know what exactly afrogrooves is about, what about the culture would be sacred or history, and expanding understanding of how moves fit my body. but the personal expression message of dancing grounds in this class may be more important than that

It feels like a "workout class" and we go through a choreo, so it's like a casual-fun-experimental-discover your special sauce vibe.

I would definitely come back myself and the way DG is celebrating of legacy and grassroots seems quite legit. Please be around next time I visit β™₯️

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Melanie Harness

β˜… 5

Dancing Ground (DG) leads with an outstanding foundation by allowing kids of various ages to explore their potential in the artistic framework of dance. They are a beautiful team to work with. The instructors teach with a sense of nurture and passion to engage students with developing their crafts. Music genres are introduced. Positive social interactions are embraced. They also create a safe space to promote social change through the lens of dance.

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Angela Aspiazu

β˜… 5

Josh for Contemporary was awesome! Loved how he described each movement in detail.

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Tara Sidhom

β˜… 5

Everyone there is so encouraging and kind as well as good humored. The selection and times of the classes are perfect. The teachers are all very clear about their instructions and come to class prepared. They also manage to give classes for all levels at once, which is amazing. Love love love it!

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Emily Carver

β˜… 5

I felt very welcome as a first timer, really liked the studio and the Work It Out class I took was great . Can't wait to go back. Thank you so much, Dancing Grounds!

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Kalindah Laveaux

β˜… 5

The space is clean, warm, and lovely. It accomadates my needs. The staff is friendly and helpful.

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Empalm10

β˜… 5

The Work It Out class was so fun and freeing. It was just what I didn't know I my body and spirit needed! Laura is a wonderful teacher, and if I lived in New Orleans, I'd be there every week. The Dancing Grounds studio was also very clean, which I appreciated, and just felt overall welcoming and supportive. Such a beautiful community space.

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DALAWNE THOMAS

β˜… 5

The staff and other students are always welcoming and polite. No matter what kind of day I have, Im always guaranteed a good sweat and laughs. Consistently a safe space for me over the last seven years and very beginner friendly while still challenging the more advanced dancers. I wish they had one in every city!

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Janna A. Zinzi

β˜… 5

Beautiful space and wonderful classes! Love the instructors and the vibes there.

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Mary Eugene

β˜… 5

The class was fun!

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Adaeze Emelogu

β˜… 5

Great place!

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Alia Albright

β˜… 5

For a first time dancer, it was very welcoming and enjoyable. I was definitely stumbling and not getting everything but no one made me feel bad about it and they were super helpful.

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Natalia Sandrine

β˜… 5

I love the intention and beauty of the space. I love the teachers that I met. I love the LOVE for dance and movement that is palpable. Can't wait to be back next time I'm in town. With love, from Boston

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boogi

β˜… 5

It was my first time coming to a dance class let alone coming alone from Ponchatoula, so I was a bit out of my comfort zone but once the class started I enjoyed my time from beginning to end. Tobias was also very welcoming and helped keep the energy and overall mood of the class positive. Despite it being a little bit of a drive I would for sure come again and bring some friends along if they're down for the ride

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Morgan Hambrick

β˜… 5

Dancing Grounds felt like a home! The people that attended and the instructor was inviting, intriguing and rewarded

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Catherine Hamilton

β˜… 5

Very welcoming environment, no judgement, any level can feel accomplished, also free parking, and affordable classes.

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Timothy Thompson

β˜… 5

I was welcomed and I align with the mission of Angels. The story of your journey and meeting your guardian angel really inspires me

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Ke’Ron Champagne

β˜… 5

Jasmine did a wonderful job steering the class. It was a safe space for my first time, her and others in the class with me made me feel welcomed.

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Chloe Salsich-Baird

β˜… 5

Great experience! Great staff and fun dance classes! Very welcoming environment. So excited to find a good dance studio. Also very affordable options! All around great spot! Go check it out!

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Mara Bartlett Asenjo

β˜… 5

Laura’s Work It Out class is not to be missed. I left feeling lighter and happier!

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Jenelle Anderson-Rosado

β˜… 5

Shae was great today, all the instructors give 110%. International intensity, and Werk it twerk it are 2 of my favorite classes offered during the lunch hour.

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Tina Wildberger

β˜… 5

My first time in a dance class in decades. Chanice was a terrific instructor. Inspiring, motivating, welcoming. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Michelle Simms

β˜… 5

Amazing space to reconnect with your body through movement, play and letting go. It's therapy! Highly recommend :)

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Lisa Williams

β˜… 5

Our team experienced dancing grounds as a group outing. Everyone was smiling. The instructor was amazing. Giving us background about dancing and the organization. My friends please visit Dancing grounds you won't regret

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Courtney Moten

β˜… 5

The purchase of a visit was clear and concise. The studio was well staffed and clean and the instructor was patient and through

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Iyla Rue

β˜… 5

I love Dancing Grounds kids program. It is the best dancing school I have ever gone to and also my first. I really love Mr. Randall.

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Desiree Stark

β˜… 5

I 1000% would recommend. I am a super beginner at dancing, and I felt so comfortable by the end of class. What a positive, inclusive environment. And Tobias was really good at getting us comfy with moving and breaking down the choreography. I'm obsessed with the routine we learned, I can't stop doing it! Love everything about my experience!

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Zane Ali

β˜… 5

I loved taking class with Chanice! She's an amazing teacher and I had a great time

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Anna Aldrete Springer

β˜… 5

Krystal was a fantastic teacher. I really enjoyed my Bounce class. Everyone was very welcoming.

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Carrie Craven

β˜… 5

Laura is such a warm and welcoming teacher, class was fun, great exercise, and affordable!

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Monserrat A.

β˜… 5

I found this location using my MINDBODY app. There were several other choices available to me.

I’m a transient visitor here for a month so I needed to keep my yoga flow.

I read the reviews I looked at the different offerings. I was so tempted by the salsa class :-)
But what I really needed was yoga on a regular being away from home for so long.

The establishment itself is very clean very peaceful.
The classroom itself was big in size.
The instructor was wonderful, very precise, helpful and available for modifications.

I will be signing up for a temporary monthly pass.

Give them a try. You won’t be disappointed.

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Shannon Odom

β˜… 5

I love everything the Dancing Grounds stands for. Love that there's a creative space like this for adults.

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Arianne Craig Jolla

β˜… 5

DG is a GEM in the community! There’s a wide variety of class options, class was fun, and the staff was super cool!

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Bria Armstrong

β˜… 5

Very welcoming environment. I went for the ballet barre class and Kendra is patient and knowledgeable. I will be returning and look forward to seeing my growth

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Mar Ehrlich

β˜… 5

I had a great contemporary class with Josh! Their teaching was great and I did things I didn’t know I could do!

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Essence Walker

β˜… 5

Great instructors, friendly staff, everything is timely and clean. Jasmine is always kind and Joshua’s salsa class is the first class I’ve really stuck with, learned, improved my skills with, and had a blast in, at any studio I’ve taken classes at around the country

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Nadia C

β˜… 5

Chrystal taught a super fun bounce n line dance fitness class. It felt judgement-free, positive and engaging! I would recommend it.

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Dubois Rene

β˜… 5

The experience was great. And the teacher was amazing. I will definitely be back for hip hop classes soon!

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Lauren Boudreaux

β˜… 5

Studio and instructor were both welcoming and approachable. Class was fun. Participants were all friendly. Seems to be a solid culture of positivity and the desire to share the world of dance. Looking forward to returning!

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Charlotte Steele

β˜… 5

Super nice people, fun class!!

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Ashlie Gray

β˜… 5

I took the hip hop class with Justine for the first time and I was impressed! It was fun, energizing and definitely had us all sweating. I will be going again.

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Rebecca Sillery

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Lance Penns

β˜… 5

My first visit was on a free Friday. The woman at the front desk made me feel welcome. She filled me in on what goes on, made me sign a waiver that makes perfect sense to sign, and let me go. The instructor was amazing. She practiced patience with the many different skill levels of students with her gentle yoga. If I had more time, I would have definitely stayed for that Pilates class. At some point, I'll be considering a membership there.

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Precious Diamond

β˜… 5

Great customer service, excellent teachers/instructors, and safe, inclusive environment.

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Megan Smith

β˜… 5

Very friendly and welcoming environment. Loved the deep connection to Spirit and learning the history of Afro Brazilian moves we learned in class with Ja'nese. Thank you!

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Jennifer Arnoult

β˜… 5

I had so much fun and loved learning from Nicole! She was a wonderful teacher and everyone there was so friendly!

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Callie Wise

β˜… 5

The teachers are great! The adult classes are welcoming and approachable and really fun. Love this place

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Candi Dugas

β˜… 5

early morning yoga was an incredibly beautiful way to begin GFF at DG - helping to set a grounded + flexible, connecting, smiling energy that flowed ALL day! πŸ€—

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Rhonda Broussard

β˜… 5

1) Warm, welcoming front desk staff

2) amazing teacher who created space for people to respond to their bodies' needs

3) great instruction for beginners and strong enough choreography for intermediate dancers

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Mee Dee

β˜… 5

Amazing group of people here. My son loves going and looks forward to Saturdays all week. I can't say enough positive things, all in all it has been a great experience.

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Elizabeth Quintero

β˜… 5

Jasmin held space for us all and invited us to be playful and really bring it at the same time. Amazing beautiful energy!

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Mares SΓ‘nchez

β˜… 5

Felt at home. Thank you!

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Sam Lyon

β˜… 5

Loved the teachers, music and met some great folks in class! Since I’m not trying to memorize and perform any routine, I really enjoyed that the teachers made some choreography up on the fly with what felt right for the tracks that came up

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Kristal J.

β˜… 5

Where you will have the most fun in dance class!

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Talesha Lewis

β˜… 5

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Jordan Kelley

β˜… 5

All the instructors I've taken class from have been great, super talented and taking the time to make sure everyone feels welcome

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Alice Dupuy

β˜… 5

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Anna Kelley

β˜… 5

I loved the class and the community feeling and the energy!! Will definitely be back!

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Anne Tangi

β˜… 5

I love the space and the mission and Angel is the best. I also loved all the other dancers who took class and hope to connect with them further. Also, Loren (spelling) was so awesome about sharing juicy nuggets of NOLA history. Much appreciated!

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Irene Kyomuhangi

β˜… 5

Really friendly atmosphere. Accomodates all skill levels. Great vibes all around!

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Neena Zahava

β˜… 5

Teacher, Halo, was amazing!! And the environment was so welcoming! I was nervous it would be intimidating and had the absolutely opposite experience :)

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Brooke Paulus

β˜… 5

Beautiful facility, the front desk babes were so warm and accommodating! Anna Karina was a phenomenal teacher. I've never felt so held and seen in a yoga space. AK cultivates a space of playfulness and acceptance that I've never experienced in a yoga class. It was incredibly refreshing! Gorgeous facilities. Genuine and authentic staff and teachers. Will definitely be back!

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L'Tanya Bruno

β˜… 5

The class I attended with instructor Jess was sooooooooo fun. I am not a natural dancer, but she made sure I was comfortable. I had a BLAST!!!

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Kamora Wilson

β˜… 5

The staff is warm and welcoming. The teacher makes sure you know you can modify if needed. It's a very inclusive environment.

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Sara Gil

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Quianna Jackson

β˜… 5

The energy was so uplifting, everyone was so nice. The experience was phenomenal will be back.

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Azrealtepez39 (Azrealtepez39)

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Giavonna White

β˜… 5

I had a great experience here! The studio is beautiful! The teacher was great! The front desk staff and Instagram replies were super helpful! Take a class here, you’ll love it!

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Spring Guilford

β˜… 5

I took the salsa dance class. Josh was a great instructor with lots of energy and attention. It was a fun class for all levels and very welcoming.

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Sadie Levy

β˜… 5

My all-time favorite dance studio. They truly show what quality dance can look like and still be rooted in justice! They make dance accessible, but of such high quality! Always incredible teachers, and always a dedication to access. Would fly to Louisiana to take another class of theirs any day

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C Kite

β˜… 5

Glad I found Dancing Grounds :-) They offer good quality dance classes, accessible to all & welcoming to all during this time of still limited access to this sort of thing. And, oh yeah, alongside the rolling Mississippi River with the passing ships & the water birds calling, along with the plus of great customer service if you have any questions or problems with the app or billing. In my experience if the person you ask doesn's have the answer they will find someone that does in short order. A studio of warmth & integrety. Works for me!

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Megan Thiel

β˜… 5

Love the instructors, location, and comfortable to ask questions. I feel like everyone is welcome regardless of level.

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Heather Nolan

β˜… 5

Dancing Grounds classes have inspired, open, supportive energy that is amazing and contagious!

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Rachel Perry Kieffer

β˜… 5

I love Josh's salsa class, his style of teaching works for me.

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Kentro Jr.

β˜… 5

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michelle mashon

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Charles Glidden

β˜… 5

Fantastic dance classes there. I took contemporary. They teach many styles

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Lauren McCabe

β˜… 5

Going to a dance class at Dancing Grounds is pure, utter joy. The instructors are fun and energetic, the music is bumpin, and the space is friendly. I pretty much can't dance, but it doesn't matter, because I have so much fun when I'm there! Dancing Grounds is also deeply involved in the community and up to big things. Highly recommend swinging by.

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Olandra Lickter

β˜… 5

This is probably the best studio I’ve ever been to...ever! All the teachers are phenomenal, the staff is warm and welcoming, and the general atmosphere of the studio is friendly, fun, non-competitive, challenging, accessible and positive. I’ve been a member for a few years now, and even though I don’t make class as much as I’d like, I love supporting their mission to bring dance into to lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. They walk (and dance) their talk. They take good care of their staff, students, and community members and are an incredible asset to the New Orleans dance community.

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Roy Farthing

β˜… 5

I have been taking several dance lessons but several professional Instructors . And have learned so much with my own community as well ,-Namaste

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Ghost of a Chance

β˜… 3

I have taken a number of dance classes here. I did like it. But there seems to be a problem with discrimination. Some of the classes are defined as only for certain races. Since this place gets public funding, I do not think they have the right to discriminate.

I could understand if the class was meant for a higher level of experience or a beginner class. But, Skin color should not be a factor in who is welcome in a class.

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Misch B.

β˜… 5

I had so much fun! Chanice is a GREAT teacher.

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Kai Pierre

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Monique Thomas

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Paul Jones

β˜… 5

Dancing grounds has changed my life all the teachers are nice

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Colby Robichaux

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Beth Hood

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Amanda Hunt

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