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The Dance Floor is a dance and fitness studio dedicated to building and supporting inclusive and expansive communities. We believe in the power and joy of moving what you love from the side to the center.
We offer Dance Cardio Classes, Yoga, Pilates, Strength, Zumba, Kids/Baby Classes, and more.
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Mykah Larkins
★ 5
It's the 2nd anniversary of joining the dance floor and I cannot imagine not being a part of this fabulous and supportive community. The classes are varied with great teachers bringing their own flavor and fun choreo. There is truly something for everyone. I would say it is a great way to get your daily exercise and it is but it is also the place to get your daily dose of joy.
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Jennifer Wendel
★ 5
Today has been 1 year since I joined the Dance Floor. The classes are incredible, all teachers amazing and the community kind and inclusive. This community is giving me so much joy during such a hard time, basically keeping me sane and growing. My body, spirit and heart feel fed and improved.
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Alanis km
★ 5
It is a nice community, there all the people are kind, they are always happy and it feels a good vibe, every night I go is a party, thank you Dance Floor.
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Banafsheh
★ 5
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Margaret Michel
★ 5
Anyone who loves to dance will love sweating in rhythm with friendly people at The Dance Floor. The teachers are experienced dancers who put together fantastic routines, and you leave the studio feeling happy. Check out The Dance Floor on Solano Avenue in Albany!
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Isabelle Orain
★ 5
Start by taking a class with Giti. She is a great dancer but you don't need to be, the moves are easy to follow and you will not feel embarrassed. Everybody smiles and encourages and something quite magical happens, you start trusting 30 strangers as if they were your friends. It sounds cheesy and it's not. It should be mandatory step in the process of growing up.
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Naomi Kincler
★ 5
It’s the best place to shake your booty and get fit!
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Kirsty Morley
★ 5
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Hannah Gerdes
★ 5
I had a great time taking the baby wearing exercise at the dance floor. It was a big lively group and the instructor was excellent. I’ll definitely be back.
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Hemant Mirchandani
★ 5
As a beginner, I found the dance studio to be perfect for anyone new to dance. The sense of community is strong, making you feel welcome from the moment you step in. The instructors are absolute professionals, combining expertise with a warm, inclusive approach. I highly recommend taking a class here—not only will you learn to dance, but you'll also get a great workout in the process!
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Kimberly Lockwood
★ 5
The Dance Floor is truly a special place. I’ve danced here regularly for nearly two years now and I can’t imagine life without it! The classes are fantastic and taught by talented instructors, each with their own style - there’s something for everyone. The management team, instructors, and studio hosts, have fostered a wonderful sense of inclusivity and a created a beautiful community over the past few years. Can’t recommend it highly enough!
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Melis Okter
★ 5
I have always been dance curious, but felt intimidated to try because many studios did not seem open to those without much dance experience. The Dance Floor is an exceptionally inclusive environment that has bettered my life in so many ways. I rediscovered joy in exercise, have found a new community, and always leave feeling so much better than when I stepped through the doors. There are so many wonderful classes and teachers to try so it never feels repetitive. Looking to incorporate more cardio? Try dance cardio! Looking for strength training? Power hour is the place for you! Are you curious about different cultural music and dance styles? Try Afro Beats, Zumba, or Bollypop! There's truly something for everyone <3 Thank you to The Dance Floor teachers, studio hosts, and members for being such a bright spot in our community!
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Emilde Baldissarell
★ 5
I have no words to describe this place! I call it “the healing dance floor”! I would say it has been my second home since January 2022 and I regularly attend Mondays, Wednesdays and most Sat mornings. All of the instructors and staff are amazing which makes this place even more special! Giti the owner is very welcoming and warm plus her class is a hit! Thank you Giti for sharing your vision, your dream and your energy with all of us! Simply the Best!
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Eti Ben Simon
★ 5
Lovely studio for all your dancing needs. I highly recommend the Bollywood class! So much fun!
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Alethea D
★ 5
Great place! Classes are so fun and welcoming. Zumba with Waleska is the best.
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Erin Kodama
★ 5
The Dance Floor has changed my life. I can honestly say I'm happier, healthier and enjoy life so much more since I began coming here one year ago. I'm so thankful for this lovely community. They also now offer dance classes for kids and my 7 year old daughter loves it too!
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Marcela Martinez
★ 5
So much fun!!
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Nick Berger
★ 5
My wife dances here and she always comes home with a huge smile on her face. She loves this studio and so do I.
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Annalyn Cruz Coaching
★ 5
The Dance Floor is amazing. It's such a welcoming place where I can be in a place with supportive, fun, and awesome women, and get a workout in that brings me joy! I love Giti's classes, and have also seen other instructors either demo too. All of them have positive energy that lights up the room (in studio or virtually). I really appreciate having the choice to have access to take Giti's classes either way.
On a side note, I personally feel more comfortable and safe knowing that you have to be vaccinated when taking a class in the studio; I appreciate this very much.
If you're contemplating going to The Dance Floor, this is your sign to roll up and join the party! :)
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Briel Pomerantz
★ 5
The Dance Floor is an amazing dance community and studio. Since its opening, it has grown in number of instructors and class offerings and members but still retains its welcome community feel filled with joy, love, and support. I have been dancing with Giti the founder, for many years when she taught at Hipline. Over the pandemic, she shifted to her own thing with virtual online classes, which morphed into the physical manifestation of that in The Dance Floor studio in Albany. For a long time, they required masks and proof of vaccination in studio, and now that masks are optional, and many still wear them if that makes them comfortable, they still require proof of vaccination and staying up-to-date on the boosters, so the community can feel safe when entering the space. If you do not feel comfortable being in person yet, or can't get to studio, they offer many online offerings, which I also take when my schedule needs that.
Every instructor that I've taken with has been wonderful, bringing their own flavor to each class, but they always lead with encouragement to take care of your body while dancing and bring a playful joyful spirit and non-judgmental attitude. I would highly recommend trying this place if you a beginner or seasoned dancer, because there is something for everyone!
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Charlotte Biltekoff
★ 5
This place is so full of joy! I dance here as often as I can and always leave sweaty, happy and full of gratitude. Whether you have been dancing for forever or are thinking about trying something new, you will find your groove at this amazingly supportive, playful, vibrant, welcoming studio.
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Amy Karanfilian
★ 5
Absolute favorite dance studio! It’s so fun and the instructors and community are amazing. I wholeheartedly recommend!
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Julia Hernandez Nierenberg
★ 5
If I could give The Dance Floor more stars, I would! I have known the owner for over a decade (whoa!) and she and all of the choreographers and crew have created an incredibly safe space to dance, build community, and breathe (within a global pandemic). Starting with one online dance class and gradually building to a brick and mortar studio in the heart of Albany on Solano Ave., The Dance Floor is a MUST VISIT!! The Dance Floor is a welcoming, inclusive space with classes for children and adults and supports local community businesses. There's a class for everyone from Pilates Fusion and Yoga to Reggaeton, Zumba, and Dance Cardio, each choreographer brings a unique perspective and approach to movement and art! See you on the dance floor :)
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Ashley Lauren Saks
★ 5
I absolutely LOVE this dance studio!! It’s totally become my happy place!!! They have done a perfect job creating a beautiful space that encourages all types of people to move, release, sweat and have FUN! Each teacher has their own style which I love because I can go multiple times in a week and get something different each time depending on my mood. My only problem is that there’s not enough time in my week to dance as much as I would like. Thanks to The Dance floor working out isn’t a chore anymore! Shout outs to Giti and Hana! Their energy brings me LIFE!
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vanessa hernandez
★ 5
The Dance Floor is a dance studio plus so much more. The studio itself is beautiful and other dancers are friendly and supportive. No cliques here. So when I dance on a weekly basis I feel like I'm walking into a big hug. Dancing with Giti (the owner) to her badass beats and fun choreography brings me joy.
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Lisa Truong
★ 5
This is a kick-a$$ dance+ fitness studio and I attend on a weekly basis. All of the instructors are amazing, and I'm an eternal fan girl of Giti (owner). She and her team have worked hard to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and body-positive space. I'm so grateful to be part of this community and wholeheartedly recommend it!
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Leslie Roulias
★ 5
This is the place I go to get my stress out and my joy in! I love my regular Zumba classes with the magical Venezolana, Waleska, and also love all the classes and teachers I’ve experienced here. The more classes I take, the more I want to take. The more classes I try, the more I want to try. It is a safe and welcoming place for setting your body and soul free. Thank you, Giti, for creating this heaven for everyone who loves to dance!
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orly benjamin
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Sarah Ball
★ 5
The Dance Floor is so good for the spirit. I am not a dancer by any means and I realized halfway through my first class that I typically don't dance with my arms and legs at the same time. But at The Dance Floor you can laugh through your mistakes and the instructors make it easy for even rhythmically challenged people to follow along. That isn't to say that you should shy away if you are a talented dancer. Please come. I would love to stand behind you and copy what you're doing. I promise you'll leave sweaty and smiling.
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Glenn Brown
★ 4
Fun dance studio. My daughter loved it!
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Alefiyah Lokhandwala
★ 5
A warm and wonderful community that encourages movement and self-care for all!
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Laura Zellerbach
★ 5
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Lindsey Feldman
★ 5
Absolutely nothing better than sweating, dancing, and releasing here!! Gorgeous space with so much love and soul poured into it, with inclusive and community-centered practice (and appropriate caution, I’ve tuned in from online!) in this challenging time. Do yourself a favor and attend a class or ten!!
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Stacie Blanke
★ 5
What an *incredible* place! The space itself is straight up inspiring and the teachers are so sweet and welcoming. I had a class with Hana and she made my dance dreams come true.
Also took an outdoor class with Giti and it was 11/10 — so appreciate you for opening such a special spot in Albany!
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