Island Groove

I have been attending Island Groove since 2005 and I absolutely believe that LA is so lucky to have such an energetic, creative and inspiring fitness/​dance teacher as Chinyere! Come to this class! you will get an intense cardio workout as well as body sculpting plus it’s an amazing release!

I put off going to this class for so long due to the distance, it’s so far from my house and I cannot attend the Saturday class in Culver City because of other obligations. With that being said, I’m glad I finally sucked it up and headed over to the other side of town because it’s honestly one of the best dance classes I’ve ever taken. I love dance and had been looking for a class like this for a while. High intensity, authentic, lots of fun, great people… what more can you ask for? Try this class out, you will not regret it!

This class exudes craziness! Epic craziness! Massive amounts of genuine craziness! What can I say… lock me up in the looney house because I love craziness!
I’ve been a faithful «Island Groover» since 2008. You want cardio — this class gives you cardio. You want dance — this class gives you dance. You want bacchanal — this class gives you bacchanal! What I personally love the most about Island Groove is that it’s authentic to the Caribbean. Whether it’s dancehall, Punta, soca, Zouk, merengue, or reggaeton, Chinyere keeps it 100% authentic. And with each class so different, there’s something for everyone. Even though I am from the Caribbean, this is still a challenging enough workout that keeps me wanting more. This class seriously feels like I’m on the road during carnival in costume having a great time — what more can I ask for on a weekly basis! Plus, I burn 600 – 900 calories PER class so it’s a very effective workout.
It is high intensity, but perfectly fine for beginners and those with zip/​zero/​nada dance experience. Hey, my first 5 or 6 classes when I started were hard as fuq, but it was so fun I didn’t want to stop. Trust me, it gets easier. Just go at your own pace… everyone is so supportive and energetic; no one makes you feel bad if something is too challenging. 7 years later there are still some things I can’t do! A couple of tips: Don’t come on a full stomach. Ladies, wear a good sports bra! Gents, come ready to wuk! Everyone, bring a big bottle of water and leave your inhibitions at the door because like I said, this class is crazy!
P. S. There’s also a class on Sat mornings at Your Neighborhood Studio in Culver City for you West Side folks.
P. P. S. More reviews in the old Unilocal page before the location changed: