Evolve Dance Studio

This studio is so good. They are kind and have wonderful customer service. They want you to be happy. It’s clean and the teachers are all very cool and helpful.
I love them and wish I could spend every day there.
Thank you Lani for running a lovely business.

I went to pole dancing class first time today. Lani (the owner) is very nice and great support. I never have pole dancing before. Its fun and great work out. Emily (teacher) is very nice and try to teach me. Its kind of hard for me because I dont like to work out. But you will have fun and learn new things. Its worth for money. Easy to find parking on Sunday. The studio is clean and nice. Highly recomened:))

I really hate to write this bad review because the instructors were so nice but me and my friends did the ten class package a while back and both of us had itchy hands that were red. I clean the poles with sanitizer before I use them but I guess it wasn’t enough. I went to urgent care and I got ringworm from the studio on my hands… It was so embarrasing I didn’t even ever go back to get a refund. The classes are fun and the instructors are knowledgable but I have been scared for months after to even try pole dancing classes at another studio even. I’ve never had ringworm before and I was pretty horrified to know I caught something like that. Word of caution if you do decide to go bring your own sanitizer and wear socks and gloves. Their sanitizing spray apparently is not very effective. I do not recommend this place unless you want to get ringworm. What a waste of money I didn’t even wanna go back to get a refund…

I’m a really, really Class Passer and have been to over three dozen boutique fitness studios in the LA area. This is one of my favorites! I’ve taken class with Taisha elsewhere before, so it was really great to see her here for the Video Vixen class. The session was positive, and tailored to the average experience level of the class so that we could all participate without feeling in over our heads. She’s a riot, by the way. So much fun! The class times are convenient to people who work a 9 – 5, and there’s ample parking too.

Have you ever felt like the least in shape person in all of Los Angeles? That is how I feel most of the time. I feel like every class I take is filled with supermodel professional gymnast ballerinas. I took an intro class with Emily and per usual I was feeling like a complete talentless failure but Emily was able to find each student’s strength and play off of that. I left class feeling like ya I could do this, I’ve got this! She is positive and sweet and makes you excited to try more complicated and harder things.
Some things that are important to know is that you should bring a yoga mat and you should wear shorts. Everyone in my class was barefoot. Other then that you don’t need anything else but an open mind!

I took my first Tissu class here last week and I must say that I will definitely be coming back for more. They really want to see you grow. The studio is very clean and the trainers here are really friendly. I felt comfortable the second I walked in. :-)

Alright, I’ve noticed some negative reviews, and chances are that they did not take a class with Emily. If you’re thinking of going here: please read my review. I am a beginning pole dancer– I have taken between 10 – 15 classes at this studio.
It seems that some teachers are more interested in showing off their own skills than teaching students. However, there are MANY different instructors here, I still haven’t met them all but I have found that the instructor is what matters most.
The space is beautiful. Awesome lighting, lots of different poles. I’ve taken 10 – 15 different classes here but no one else really left me feeling like I wanted to come back.
I take classes at BeSpun, Allure, Jagged and Romance and Dance and I have to say that I have learned more from Emily than ALL of my other classes combined. Emily is extremely skilled– but even more than that, she is humble. Even when her class is full, She takes the time to make sure EACH student gets it. She is excellent at describing and showing us what we need to do. She pays close attention to each student and has excellent articulation when it comes to correcting. She does not criticize, but encourages. She is (somehow) able to encourage you without lying to you. Emily will stay late to make sure you really understand a trick. Emily will spot every student in her class to make sure they don’t get hurt and she will even give out her number if you have any questions for her.
As I said, I have taken lots and lots of pole classes around LA but Emily has me upside down and doing all kinds of stuff that I thought would take years to master. So if you’re nervous about pole dancing your first time– or even if you’re an expert. Chances are that Emily will be able to teach you things you never thought you would be able to do. PLEASE, EVOLVE, do what you can to keep her! Any studio would be lucky to have an instructor who is this knowledgeable, articulate, skilled, professional, compassionate and beautiful.

This place is OK. I took 3 intro classes and wasn’t super impressed with any of it; the warmup, the spins, the structure, the space. You spend the first half of the class on a warmup that isn’t that hard, then you learn maybe two spins and spend the rest of the class on them. Other places I’ve gone for intro classes teach multiple spins, way more complicated (but still totally doable) floor work, and have warmups that really make you sweat. At evolve, everything seems very watered down.
In the intro class, the first-​timers and beginners with some experience are separated into two different parts of the studio. The instructor teaches a spin, then the experienced beginners are basically ignored for the rest of the class. I understand that the first-​timers need more attention than the others, and maybe there’s no way to solve this problem, but it seems like the more experienced participants should be given some more challenging modifications or an additional spin to work on.
Again, it was ok. I enjoyed taking class here, and I would probably go if classes elsewhere were cancelled. Try it out; there’s something for everyone in LA. This place just wasn’t my style.

Please don’t write a review after your first class, 99.9% chance your first time was great, but wait, it would go downhill really quickly. you would easily mislead other people.
I bought intro comb Didnt realized that they are only one month only. But when they have events of buying back your passed unused classes, my cheap classes won’t even qualified.
I wonder how many people actually paid for three intro classes but never get to use them all… hi, they took advantage of you.

Today, was my first time at the studio. I attended bodacious booty class. The instructor was Taisha. Very energetic, funny and involved teacher. I personally prefer to watch people dance just because when I dance I look like a cow on ice. Taisha was giving tips and instructions through out the class. She encouraged to try and not to worry about the look but focus on visualization. Taisha made everyone feel comfortable.
The class had a lot of cardio, dancing, techniques and twerking.
The studio downstairs (enter from Pico street) is very spacious with high ceiling and modern design.
The parking is available either at the meter on Pico or a lot of street parking just around the corner.
I am planning to go back and try some other classes.

I really don’t think there is anything positive I can say about this place. From the first time I stepped in to this studio the reception lady (girl with big hair) was really rude and condescending. I was shocked with the treatment and really put off. I tried pole dance classes with 2 different instructors and they’re both have rather poor pole dancing skills. To add to this the room upstairs has really weird shape and majority of it has low ceilings so forget about proper climbing the pole.
To add to the whole disappointment, I got 4 classes via groupon ad could only use 3. They refused to signed me up for the 4^th one claiming it expired even though groupon clearly states otherwise. Luckily groupon treats this kind of complains seriously and refunded me for that lost class. Definitely not coming back there.
If you want to learn how to twerk this is your spot. But if you treat pole class as fitness, forget it.

If you love pose-​driven yoga, enjoy challenging your strength and flexibility and/​or are looking to jump outside of your comfort zone, sign up for a class at Evolve.
I signed up for an introductory pole class on an impulse and I am hooked. The sport itself is both challenging and rewarding. The instructors are great, the staff is friendly, I even love the other ladies (and guys) who take classes here: the whole studio atmosphere really is fun and empowering. The dancefit classes (mostly cardio and/​or stretch based, most with a fun amount of dance technique and choreography) I like even better than the pole, as it turns out. Taisha is a great teacher and pretty much the most hilarious person on Earth, her class Bodacious Booty is my favorite. All of the dancefit classes, however, really compliment pole well, it’s amazing how much strength and flexibility you need to nurture to make progress on the pole. Between the pole and dance classes, I have been toning up quickly and am actually looking forward to all of my workouts.
The studio is located Pico (south side of the street), a half a block west of Fairfax. The dancefit classes are downstairs (look for the the black and white brocade curtains) and the pole classes are up the stairs just east of the downstairs studio. Don’t wear lotion, or you will be slippin’ and sliding, and for a lot of the dancefit classes kneepads are a great idea.

Great first time for pole dancing I was nervous at first but the teacher quickly made me feel comfortable
So I was able to enjoy my class and really looking forward for my next one… really ladies thumbs up on this place… get your sexy on

Had my first visit for pole class there this and it was a really good experience! It’s spacious, clean, and the environment is comfortable.
The woman who greeted me and I think runs the place was so nice and welcoming! More professional and welcoming than any other pole studio I’ve been to.
Most of the time when I enter new dance studios I get little nervous and intimidated because everyone seems to be a regular and it can feel a little cliquish but everyone was super friendly that I didn’t feel out of place at all (which is important when you’re stripping into booty shorts and attempting to not fall on your butt).
So glad I found a new studio close to my home!

The classes at Evolve are so much fun and the teachers make you feel comfortable even if it’s your first day. They’re very knowledgeable and better at explaining the techniques than a lot of other studios.
Having taken a variety of Dancefit and pole classes, I would definitely recommend all of them. Taisha’s dance classes are always full of energy. Lori, Emily, and Sasja are great pole teachers for beginners. Double (or triple) up on classes if you can!

I had THE BEST time at Evolve. It was my first time aerial hooping and I could not have asked for a better introduction. The staff was warm and welcoming and made such an indicate work of art/​exercise feel like a novice could do it. I’m hooked on hoop! I can’t wait to get in it again

I tried Evolve Fitness for their Brazilian Samba class and was very impressed with every aspect of their studio. The front desk associate was very warm, knowledgeable, and helpful and they had a cool dance attire selection for purchase.
Some studio are dirty, but Evolve was very CLEAN! There is plenty of parking in the neighborhood and you don’t get a snobbish or competitive vibe from the other students. After your introductory class they reach out to you via email so they are pretty personable as well. Dancing here is definitely fun and a huge workout.
The sign isn’t very visible at night so keep in mind that it’s located on the second floor so you have to look up or you’ll miss it as I did the first time I went by there.

I come here for Tuesday night Samba with Fransini. I haven’t tried any of the pole classes, but they seem popular. The staff are always so nice and they often have specials for new and returning students. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in the area!

Rarely does working out feel so fun! I dropped in for Taisha’s Booty class. I had no idea what to expect but Taisha’s warm demeanor soon put me at ease. She’s funny, she’s encouraging and she can truly shake a tailfeather like no one else.
It’s only been one class, but I’ve been trying to make my ass clap in every private moment. Can’t wait for the next class and will show up an hour early for the Slow N Sexy class next week!

I had intended to check out pole dancing two years ago and finally Im getting to it. This is the first pole studio I have been in aside from going to the strip club to watch. I took an intro to pole class and was pretty happy with the instruction. The class was small and I felt like I got really great instruction from the teacher. Learned some spins and walking around the pole. I didnt realize pole dancing can be somewhat technical and it’s pretty challenging. I have a new appreciation for this art. With my first class I wont be quitting my day job. lol
I also received great customer service from Lani getting me signed up for class and such. Overall I had a fun time and strongly recommend that anyone try this out and it helps to bring a friend.