Grooving and jiving has never become more rampant as it is today, and sometimes you need the best outlet to jam out to all your favorite hits. Dance studios have made the perfect third space for dancers, music enthusiasts, and those just up for a new hobby alike as they not only develop new skills in a comfortable setting, but also allows them to make new friends along the way.
From trying your hand at viral K-pop choreographies to finding new ways to express rhythm and beats to empowering anthems, there’s a lot to be learned at a dance studio. It may take a lot of confidence to get your foot in the door, but it’s an easy jive as soon as you get started — the payoff is all the more worth it. If there’s one thing about a dance class, it’s that everyone present is there to learn and hype each other up regardless of age and expertise, making it a safe space for all.
On this note, here’s a rundown of some of the best dance studios within Metro Manila to get your groove on:
The Addlib Dance Studio, Cubao
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Dubbed as “your rainbow home,” The Addlib Dance Studio is one of the most comfortable and empowering spaces for beginners to try their hand at dancing. The space hosts classes teaching genres from beginner P-pop choreographies to empowering femme routines. The studio itself is home to the award-winning dance troupe, the Addlibs, who also teach the classes themselves.
G-Force Dance Center, Multiple Branches
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Self-proclaimed as the home of celebrity choreographers, G-Force Dance Center is one of the most prestigious dance studios in the country, with several branches to their name. Spread out across several major cities in the Philippines with locations in Quezon City, Alabang, Cebu City, and BGC, the studio is best known for their iconic “G” logo that makes many appearances across viral dance clips.
808 Dance Studio, Ortigas Center
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With a pledge to “good vibes, second tries, and best lives,” the 808 Dance Studio mixes a workout into the conventional dance routine — so not only do you get your groove on, but you also get your gains in the process! Catering to dancers of all levels, the studio itself is located right at the heart of the central business district, in the Podium Mall, Ortigas Center. Offering a selection from cardio-focused dance classes to cover choreography lessons, no experience in 808 Studio is the same.
Nude Floor, Circuit Makati
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If anyone places an emphasis on the pure artistry and creativity of dance, it’s the dancers at Nude Floor. The studio’s mantra, “This is our floor. We move with intention, create with meaning, strengthen in collaboration,” is an ode to their intentionality and devotion to presenting dance in its purest. Still, don’t be intimidated to try this studio out if you’re a first-timer. The space offers lessons and classes to both practicing professionals and beginners alike, further highlighting their dedication in collaboration.
Zero Studio, Quezon City and Mandaluyong
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Whether it’s K-pop dance choreographies or jiving your heart out in open style, Zero Studio offers its venue as an open space for learning in different vibes. The studio poses itself as a blank state and a fresh start with their motto: “This is a space that believes that ZERO can either mean having nothing, or a starting point to become anything you want.”
Studio Dance Club, Makati City
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Need to get a little drink in before taking on the dance floor? Studio Dance Club is the perfect space for you. Curating nights from Thursday Swing to Disco Fridays, the club is an open space for dance of all kinds, and invites people of all drinking ages to jive out to retro hits. If you’re looking to dance like no one’s watching, Studio Dance Club makes a warm and welcome space to take the stress out after your 9 to 5.