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This isn’t a review but a question, I’ve looked through you guys’ website and reviews and heard a lot of good things about you guys and you seem like such a great school! But I haven’t been able to see if you guys really had classes for beginner teens (15) with little to no dance experience. I find ballet so beautiful and I love the discipline and strength the sport has but don’t know how to get into it at such an old age!

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Earlier when I was passing by around 8pm walking home and working out carrying a big bag on my back. I stopped to ask about what was going on in the studio and was interested in finding out more so I asked a young man about it but before I was able to find out what was going on inside this lady came and shut the door in my face mid talk with the guy. That was highly disrespectful on her part and that was so unprofessional in my opinion. I was interested but not if people like her treat people like that when all I was doing was getting informed about the studio. Tell her to please do better because that was uncalled for.

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★ 5

Hip hop with Rachel Brown is the highlight of my week. Her energy and demeanor inspire you and give you space to have fun.

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★ 5

Terrific Pilates instruction and classes. I take mat and reformer classes and the classes have the best instructors that I’ve found in St. Louis.

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★ 5

An amazing organization. Great people, professional and empathetic and very skilled in helping restore one's physical well being. Movement for life sums it up!

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★ 5

Fabulous experience. Continuing to gain strength and flexibility!

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★ 5

I love dance classes and look forward to attending each week! It is a safe and welcoming enviroment as a beginner adult dancer:)

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★ 5

I want to learn ballet and I want to know if they accept 15 year old girls. ..?

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★ 5

Wonderful place, great classes, from ballet to Pilates, excellent instruction!

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★ 5

I have been going to Central Studio for 6 years now. Pilates instructors are all excellent. Thai message with Rachel helped me get thru a period of rebound from an Achilles tendon tear. Excellent and knowledgeable. My wife loves the tap classes and hip hop. We love them like family.

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★ 5

Originally, I chose Central Studio because of the locations, but I stayed because I love the classes and I feel accepted, encouraged, and like a member of a family. I also enjoy the company of my classmates. If I were to tell someone else about the studio, I'd say, Go! Mary Ellen is amazing (I'm a teacher and I'm enraptured by good teaching wherever I find it), the other teaches are highly qualified and good in their differing ways, you'll feel emotionally and physically comfortable, you'll get all the modifications you need if you need them, and it will bring joy to your life.

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★ 5

Love Central Studio! It's super cool that the studio is very inclusive of all class levels, backgrounds and ages. The vibe is trendy and everyone is really friendly and inclusive! Marcus's contemporary class gave me life when he was teaching and will definitely be coming back for other classes to learn from more cool people!

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★ 5

This is an incredible dance studio, and the people living near it are so fortunate to have excellent teachers close by for kids and adults alike. Completely recommend! Rachel is an incredible instructor.

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★ 3

Place was nice and staff welcoming. I took mostly adult tap, some hip hop which I was a beginner at. The dance classes seemed geared toward more experienced dancers. The morning Pilates classes were great.

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★ 5

Everyone at Central Studio are very nice and caring. Robert Poe is the ballet teacher for my adult class and he is awesome and his ballet knowledge is outstanding. Mary Ellen Bryant, the owner, listens to your suggestions and tries to improve on my experience at the studio. It offers a lot of different classes for kids to adults, ballet and fitness classes, but also Pilates and Gyrotonics classes as well. Check them out.

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★ 5

Central Studio is the most peaceful place in my life. Abbie is patient, thoughtful and so skilled at knowing how to deal with the movement I need. Central Studio is the best part of my week!

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★ 5

Always a fun workout. The instructors are very knowledgeable and really nice. Liese and Mary Ellen are the best at what they do.

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★ 5

Central Studio is one of the most cost-effective options for the quality (space, instruction, teachers, programming, performances) and a fine community.

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★ 5

I chose Central Studio because of the classes offered. Everyone who works at Central studio is welcoming, kind, friendly, inviting, supportive, qualified, knowledgeable, and genuinely concerned about your well-being.

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★ 5

Mary Ellen runs a great Pilates studio. Excellent instructors. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Classes vary from more stretch and relaxation to intense and strength building. I have been going for 5+ years and just love it. Keeps getting better!

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★ 5

When I asked people where they went for Pilates, they often said Central Studio. I always feel welcome there - as a beginner and beyond. I have gone to a few other studios, but there’s a nice relaxed yet serious vibe to Central Studio that seems different. I love, love, love the instructors (all of them). The studio overall is very warm, professional, and effective.

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★ 5

Hip Hop in my neighborhood, come on now! It’s a great place to take classes! The studio is fun, energetic and welcoming.

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★ 5

I remember being welcomed so warmly on my first visit. Abbie is an outstanding teacher and the Saturday morning virtual class is so convenient. The quality of the instruction is so high and Central Studio is such a welcoming space.

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★ 5

I love this studio. The space is wonderful and the private Gyro room is perfect for one on one session. The staff is very professional and qualified. I’ve been going to this studio for years.

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★ 5

Love this studio!! The energy is great from the moment you walk in the door. I love the welcoming staff, and love being a part of the Central Studio Community.

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★ 5

If you happen to be looking for an amazing place to explore all manner of movement, from Ballet, Cardio Barre, Tango, Zumba, and Yoga, to Gyro Tonic, Pilates, Massage and Thai Yoga Therapy, then look no further! This place is a hidden gem run by a group of dynamic women with backgrounds in professional dance who are extremely good at what they do and super fun to work with! Do yourself a favor and take a private session or try a Thai Yoga Massage with the owner, Mary Ellen, you won't regret it!

Update-
Since I posted the above review back in 2014, Central Studio has opened a 2nd location at 7731 Clayton Road, just West of Hanley, offering Pilates, Gyrotonic, and Thai stretching sessions. As the owner of Aquarius Wellness Center for Healing Arts right across the street, it has become my turn to location for Gyrotonic and Thai stretching sessions, and just like the other location on Pershing, it's very clean, comfortable, and staffed by the best and friendliest instructors in St. Louis!

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★ 5

Central studio offers a beautiful space for my Pilates practice and the equipment is fantastic. Even better than the aesthetics is the expert level teaching I have received from Laura Dunlop. Her knowledge of anatomy and Pilates work together to create a meaningful session that strengthens my weaknesses and leaves me feeling amazing when I walk out the door. Highly recommend!!

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★ 5

I absolutely LOVE CENTRAL STUDIO! Mary Ellen is the most creative, kindest, inspiring leader! I discovered Central Studio over 5 years ago when I started a Pilates training/certification program. Throughout my training and beyond I felt supported, encouraged and mentored. I recommend Central to everyone from those who would like to start pilates or those who have been doing for years! Although I’m not involved in the children and adult dance programs, I like to watch the yearly production. I also can’t leave out the Collective Motion professional dance company. They visit schools and teach through the children’s books that Mary Ellen has written. One last thing, if you need a Thai massage, there are several massage therapists you will love!

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★ 5

Great studio, instructors and very clean! If looking for a Pilates studio I highly recommend Central Studio in Clayton.

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★ 5

Love this place and family running it has the biggest harts in our whole city. Definitely recommend the Thai message!

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★ 5

Very professional, nice team and great environment

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★ 5

Love taking class here. Such a welcoming environment for bodies all shapes and sizes! Makes me feel like I’m apart of a family. I love taking classes with Rachel, she is an excellent teacher. She makes sure everyone feels welcomed and gears each class to suit everyones level.

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★ 5

I have been going to Central Studio for a few months now. I usually take classes with Rachel and Tayler. They are both amazing instructors. They are so willing to help even for someone like me who had zero dance experience. I have so much fun in these classes. And my dance moves have hugely improved.

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★ 5

It is impossible to share one favorite experience at Central Studio because each session is unique and always satisfying. I have NEVER been disappointed

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★ 5

Abbie is professional, authentic and so talented. Her teaching style flows and encourages me to go to a personal edge with breath and awareness.

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★ 5

Mary Ellen is such a healer and I'm so grateful to have access to her private Gyro lessons and Pilates Group Equipment Classes! She keeps me in top shape; mind, body & spirit.

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All staff are experts, caring and attentive. I feel I'm appreciated as an individual. Studio cleanliness is exemplary

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★ 5

I love spending my time at Central Studio. It is such a warm and welcoming environment where everyone is treated like family!

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★ 5

I came to St. Louis area in 2014 and tried a few pilates studio at the time. Finally I found Central Studio. All instructors I had taken classes with are great and have love for what they do. I really love this studio!

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★ 5

My only experience at Central Studio is adult ballet on Fridays with Abby, and it’s wonderful!!

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★ 5

My 2 LO's have been attending for over 2 years and love it. The instructors are very engaging and friendly.

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★ 5

I am a student here and I absolutely love it! The environment is so positive and you feel safe here. The people here are like my other family. The teachers and staff are very friendly and help and push you towards your goals. I 10/10 recommended taking some class here if you are looking to dance, rejuvenating exercise, or just be a part of the community.

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Welcoming, friendly, helpful, tallented, and community oriented! I love this place!

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★ 5

Central Studio is a studio that welcomes every human with open arms. Mary Ellen has done a beautiful job cultivating a place to express your love for the arts and fitness. Along with that, the youth programing in dance is taught with love and inclusion of all students. You can truly tell they care about you. I highly recommend Central Studio.

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★ 5

I’m not sure how many years I’ve been taking Pilates classes at Central Studio, possibly 5 years. Over those years I have never been disappointed. Mary Ellen, the owner of the studio, could not make her space more professional, inviting and nurturing. She is approachable, kind and vivacious. Her staff follows right behind her with instruction that leaves you feeling great and ready to face the day ahead. I just finished a year long downsizing move and am not sure how I would have kept my head on straight without my two Pilates classes a week with Abbie, a truly amazing instructor. Thank you.
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★ 5

Central Studio is where you go for fitness for your mind and body health and all levels of dance training and more. It will transform your body and mind! See for yourself by signing up for a class! I have been taking classes since they opened and still continue the lessons with eagerness and excitement! The best place to train mind/body in St. Louis! 🙏🧘🏻‍♀️🙏

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★ 5

I have been taking Pilates classes twice a week for 20 years, the last six at Central Studio. The owner, Mary Ellen Bryant, really listens to the needs of students, and I am delighted with the care they exhibit to each person who attends a class. We are always asked "how are your bodies feeling today" and the instructors do a great job of gearing the class towards the level of the attendees. Central Studio quickly adjusted to providing Zoom classes during the pandemic, helping us keep in shape by offering alternative ways to keep moving.

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★ 5

Everyone who works at Central Studio is knowledgeable and friendly. They have the customer’s health as their upmost concern.

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★ 5

I have taken pilates lessons at Central Studio for about 4 years. I had never done pilates before so i had a ton to learn. All the teachers I have had have been very patient with me, explaining and showing me, often repeatedly, how movements were done. i have benefitted tremendously and continue to benefit in strength, flexibility, and awareness of body mechanics. Plus, pilates is just plain fun. My one and only regret is that i didn't start pilates many years earlier, but I intend to continue as long as possible.

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★ 5

I’ve been taking weekly group Pilates classes for 2 years now and my core is so much stronger. The instructors are experienced and professional. Central Studio is a neighborhood gem that I am glad to have discovered!

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★ 5

I absolutely love all the classes, especially SweatBarre. Amazing cardio and strength training. New to dance, or a trained ballerina, it's great for all levels. Prepare to sweat!

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★ 5

I love this online Sweat Barre class! Mary-Ellen is an experienced exercise instructor so she knows how to get your body moving and sweating while having fun! It’s super easy to join online. I never miss a class, highly recommend!!

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★ 5

I absolutely love this place. They have helped me achieve my goals in flexibility with Pilates, and helped relax those worked muscles the following day with an amazing massage by Marry-Ellen. Highly recommended organization

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★ 5

I love Central Studio! I have been going to fitness classes there for almost 6 years now. The instructors and staff feel like family, they care about your health (sometimes more than you do!), and find ways to make classes you have been taking for years feel new and exciting each week. Particular shout-out to Rachel, who teaches Pound - a great workout that doesn't feel like work!

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★ 5

The summer intensive classes were a great way to learn a variety of different styles. Filled with amazing teachers.

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★ 5

Excellent atmosphere! Perfect place to learn multiple activities.
Always great vibe within the place, the people running the business and the clients. Highly recommended!!

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★ 5

I have received Thai Healing with Mary Ellen Bryan since early 2021 and have been so very thankful for the help I have received in first, managing a pain condition, and then experiencing a major improvement in strength and flexibility. Mary Ellen is a talented professional, to say the least, and the positive emotional and spiritual boosts are personal and up to every individual to accept. I have been helped on my journey.....

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★ 5

Central Studio is a great place that offers diverse exercise opportunities. It has a great down-to-earth feel and I love that you can do ballet, Thai bodywork and Pilates all in one place. You never get bored! It's clean and a lot of care goes into making you feel your best. I highly recommend it!

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★ 5

Amazing studio. The culture is one of kind. Its like a family. The dance instructors are top notch. Can't beat this place!!!

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★ 5

It's hard to find a studio in St. Louis that has as many options as Central Studio! Whether you're looking for children's dance classes, adult dance and fitness classes, Gyrotonic or Pilates sessions, or even Thai Massage, you can find it here. The staff and instructors are very knowledgable, supportive, and welcoming, and the overall vibe of the studio is very warm and homey. The location is also very convenient and easy to get to--even from the Metrolink!

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★ 5

I love my time at Central Studio!

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★ 5

Central Studio is a multi disciplinary studio that warmly embraces all who walk through the doors! Mary Ellen and her team are passionate about what they do and are seasoned professionals providing movement classes (dance, Pilates, gyro-tonics) and restorative therapy (massage, Thai healing). Everyone is made to feel welcome and you can’t be too young or old to “return to life” and start moving! You will not be disappointed!

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★ 5

If you’re looking for dance classes or pilates, Central Studio is the place! They have the best teachers and it’s a welcoming place for all. Check it out! You won’t be disappointed.

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★ 5

I drive 6 kids to CS Academy weekly and each of them jump in my car every week excited to go to dance. I have quite a rambunctious crew and Miss Megan handles them with grace. The kids range from 5-11 and there is a space for each of them to grow and shine.

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★ 5

As an instructor of over 5 years, Central Studio has always been a place where I have felt valued and supported. This is a unique space in that it prioritizes joy and whimsey alongside safe and proper technique. As Mary Ellen says "we are building this community's next generation of dance lovers and patrons!".

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★ 5

Inviting studio with many dance and fitness options. There is never a dull moment with all the classes and events. Definitely a community for everyone to find their place.

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★ 5

When they answered the phone, I was wholly unprepared for a studio to actually accept me as a person with a disability for actual dance lessons. The closest I had seen before was a class that was primarily for social reasons, and I have plenty of friends. They helped me figure out that beginner tap with Rachel would be my best bet, and informed me there was a class I could get a free trial of that same night! I was in so much pain and it felt like a terrible day, but going to class was incredible! Rachel was amazing, and so were the other members of the class! We all kept our masks on, and everyone was really nice and encouraging. I wanted to take the class to get my brain to connect up with my feet better, and I am already seeing progress! Can't wait to go back! I will definitely be recommending this studio to anyone who wants to dance, disabled or not!

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★ 5

My daughter started her dance career here at age 3, with Ms. Paige, who is a wonder among women and has the absolute touch with little-kid dancers! Now more than 3 years later, we're still a Central family for next-level-up dance with Abbie (an awesome and funny instructor), private lessons with Rachel (she's fearless and energetic), and camps with everybody! My daughter loves being here; she's always supported and encouraged and loved....and she's learned a lot of dance! The recitals and special events never fail to be top-notch experiences, both for performers and for the audience. So thankful we found our way to Central Studio!

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★ 5

Just the right class for the older dancer who knows the terminology

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★ 5

We always have an awesome time when renting Central Studio. The Studio is always clean and prepared for us to use. The people there are always nice and very helpful with set up and clean up. We will rent again!!

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★ 5

My favorite space to rent for any event! Abbie is so professional and very pleasant to deal with! If you are needing a space for a gathering...look no further!

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★ 5

If I could spend more of my time here I would! Wonderful classes and a friendly environment make it a great place to learn something new.

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★ 5

Our daughter has been taking dance here for three years now. The entire team of teachers are great! Paige, the young children's teacher, is truly phenomenal with them. She has so much patience, and has instilled a love of dance within our daughter. I have also taken some fitness classes (Pound and now Pilates). I love that they get to know you, your body, and your needs. Fantastic studio, all the way around!

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★ 5

I love coming here. Paige is an awesome teacher and the general atmosphere is warm and friendly. I wish my work schedule allowed me to come more often.

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★ 5

Love this place. I take Pilates here and out of all of the places I’ve practiced this is the best! Everyone is kind and they really have wonderful instructors. I highly recommend Central Studio!

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Went to take a beginner Argentinian tango class. A great experience.
After the class I went to watch the regulars dance. The regulars were such strong dancers, and honestly, I felt privileged to take in a glimpse of this dancing culture that is so elegant and yet so foreign to me.

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I love this studio if ur looking to unlock or learn more about dancing this place is it thank you Rachael your the best teacher!

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★ 5

Never meant review as 1star. Sorry for that mistake. I haven't been in yet, but can't wait to come take class at this awesome studio!

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Friendly staff.

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★ 5

Friendly and exceptional customer service. My daughter love going to dance class.

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★ 5

I have been going to Central Studio for over two years now, and I'm addicted! The instructors are always friendly and professional, and they try to cater each class to the students' needs and interests. The studio offers a generous sampling of classes for both kids and adults, which is something you don't find at most dance studios. If you're interested in something that is not currently offered, always ask! Additionally, they make payments easy by giving multiple options for everything from one-time visits to unlimited monthly classes. If you're looking for a great studio, you should definitely go and try it out!

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★ 5

My massage was amazing! Also scheduled last minute, the staff was extremely flexible and welcoming. Ask for Darek.

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★ 5

Central Studio offers youth and adult dance technique classes, private sessions, personal training, massage therapy, and more with a centralized location just off Forest Park Pkwy in the Central West End. They offer the most comprehensive schedule of any dance, fitness, and Pilates studio in St. Louis!

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★ 5

I visited Central Studio for a Thai Massage and it was excellent! It was my first time receiving this type of massage, and I am so happy that I went. I received the massage from the owner, Mary Ellen and she was so nice! I will definitely be returning again for this, as well as some of Central Studio's other classes. If you're in the market for great massage therapy or a class, I highly recommend checking this place out! Aesthetically, it is also a very pleasing studio!

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★ 5

Mary Ellen and Kasia are great teachers and people. Love the atmosphere and friendly faces at Central Studio. Plus, my daughter can take hip hop while I do Pilates! Win-win!

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★ 5

I've been taking Pilates Equipment Classes from Mary Ellen Bryan since 2010 and I was so excited when she opened Central Studio near my home. The lively energy of Pilates, dancing, music and fitness creates a colorful environment where everyone can find the perfect class for them! I recommend Central Studio to anyone for their fitness and health wellness needs!

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