Ballet Bodies is an elite boutique fitness studio located in the upscale Beverly Grove / West Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Our studio specializes in a signature Pilates / ballet fusion technique. Our mission is to provide world-class fitness instruction to each and every one of our clients. Ballet Bodies is owned by a woman and operated by strong, inspiring women; however men are welcome.
Cross-training is the key to longevity as a dancer, and at Ballet Bodies we believe no form of exercise is off-limits as long as it keeps you strong, lean, and injury-free. Whether you're on classical Pilates equipment (reformers or Cadillacs), rebounders, or utilizing just your body as your prime mode of movement, each movement draws its inspiration from a professional dancer's precision and grace.
Cross-training is the key to longevity as a dancer, and at Ballet Bodies we believe no form of exercise is off-limits as long as it keeps you strong, lean, and injury-free. Whether you're on classical Pilates equipment (reformers or Cadillacs), rebounders, or utilizing just your body as your prime mode of movement, each movement draws its inspiration from a professional dancer's precision and grace.
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Can't take the class at the scheduled time? No problem! We are now offering recordings of our live-streamed classes daily. Each recording will go live about 20 min after the completion of the class and will be available for 24 hours so you can take the class on your own time. Just sign up for class as usual (though MBO) and send us an email to get the link to the class recording.
Ballet Bodies Pilates Reformer classes takes our method and focus of the ballet dancer's long and lean aesthetic to the Pilates machines with the help of one of our Master or Expert Private Trainers to attain results faster and safer!
The limited class size (max 3 clients), ensures that each and every client will get the attention needed to reach their goals and improve on flexibility, strength, and balance, without the costliness of a one-on-one private session.
The limited class size (max 3 clients), ensures that each and every client will get the attention needed to reach their goals and improve on flexibility, strength, and balance, without the costliness of a one-on-one private session.
Work one-on-one with one of our amazing trainers to get the results you are looking for! Whether it is toning up, slimming down, recovering from an injury, or for fun, these hour long sessions are 100% customizable to meet your needs. Our trainers are certified in Pilates and other various forms of physical fitness, and we offer private sessions for Pilates, ballet, cardio, pre-natal and recovery.
For classes and sessions we recommend wearing comfortable fitness or athletic wear that you can move easily in. Baggy clothes are not recommended as they can inhibit movements. Many clients like to wear traditional ballet attire (leotards, leg warmers, ballet skirts, tights) but this is not required.
Reviews (21)
Rachel Mullins
Jun 23, 2020
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Stella Welter
Nov 21, 2019
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Angie L.
Jun 30, 2019
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I am new to Ballet Bodies. I have only been to Stretch class so far, but I love it! The instructor Jennifer was fantastic, she really took her time with me as I am stiff as a 2X4 and not very flexible. I will take other classes at this studio. Parking is so easy, in back there is a tiny lot, if that's full the side street has free parking. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!
Michelle M.
Apr 26, 2019
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I feel bad giving this a 3 star rating because I have taken Romi Rivera's virtual classes on PopSugar Fitness. Romi is such a great instructor: her transitions are smooth and she gives a lot of instruction about where you should be feeling the workout and the placement of your feet.
I took ballet burn with Stephanie Hall and unfortunately it wasn't as great of a first experience I'd hoped for.
There wasn't a lot of room in the class so it would have been great if Stephanie moved off to the side and let the students watch their form in the mirror. I think it also would have
I took ballet burn with Stephanie Hall and unfortunately it wasn't as great of a first experience I'd hoped for.
There wasn't a lot of room in the class so it would have been great if Stephanie moved off to the side and let the students watch their form in the mirror. I think it also would have
Olga B.
Apr 17, 2019
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I can't believe those negative reviews I just saw here. This is a very nice place to go to. It's definitely not for those who are taking their first ballet class ever. The ballet classes are intermediate - advanced. I mean - come on- nobody is going to take 20 minutes to teach you the basic stuff. All the other classes are for any level I would say. I also like Pilates reformers classes. I am happy their classes run all day, so you can always find a class for your schedule. The studio has a/c and heater, which is awesome! It's bright and cozy. I wish they would play more classical
Diva N.
Jan 04, 2019
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Highly recommend to anyone looking to break an ankle or two! Just take a regular ballet class if you want a ballet body. 100% less Pitbull, 100% less jumping on trampolines with no instruction/modification/guidance other than "Ohp! Be careful!" when some of the untrained, highly confused girls are practically flinging themselves off into the stratosphere.
Seriously though, I'll break it down: I signed up through Classpass and honestly was just like sure whatever it's a ballet inspired cardio class. Got to the studio, it's...not really that nice. Not dirty or anything
Seriously though, I'll break it down: I signed up through Classpass and honestly was just like sure whatever it's a ballet inspired cardio class. Got to the studio, it's...not really that nice. Not dirty or anything
Grace U.
Oct 08, 2018
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Oz M.
Mar 25, 2018
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Gimmicky and ineffective. Maybe the private classes that celebrities take at Ballet Bodies are great. But their group classes are super lame and a waste of your time.
It's basically a very simple, repetitive dance aerobics class with a teacher that looks like a ballerina. They use ballet-style arm movements and use ballet names to describe the leg movements ("first position feet" etc). It was really boring, not very hard, and the class dragged on.
Ballet bar classes are so much better and more effective. I wanted to see what Ballet Bodies classes were about, but now that
It's basically a very simple, repetitive dance aerobics class with a teacher that looks like a ballerina. They use ballet-style arm movements and use ballet names to describe the leg movements ("first position feet" etc). It was really boring, not very hard, and the class dragged on.
Ballet bar classes are so much better and more effective. I wanted to see what Ballet Bodies classes were about, but now that
Christy B.
Jan 29, 2018
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I absolutely love this studio! The instructors are knowledgeable, caring + supportive with reaching your fitness goals. Ballet Basic teaches you the fundamentals of dance, while giving your body + mind a great work out. With all levels in the the class, there is a constant fresh + friendly atmosphere that keeps me committed.
Stephanie V.
Dec 11, 2017
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Dani S.
Mar 18, 2017
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Amy B.
Aug 30, 2016
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I like this place for a moderate intensity workout. The Burn classes are pretty good but I found myself getting a little bored after a few of them. It would be nice if the dance space was bigger because it can get crowded, but overall it is a beautiful studio with nice natural light and good classes.
Chelsea G.
Aug 09, 2016
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Clean, bright and minimalistic with excellent instructors and a variety of classes. There's even a class with mini trampolines!
I just absolutely love this studio and come as often as I can for the stretch class, which is better than any massage you could ever pay for, really! I float when I walk out. I love that the class size is always small and the instructors are hands on. Also thoroughly enjoy having a cup of complimentary tea if I arrive early.
Parking can be an issue, make sure you give yourself enough time to find a metered spot.
I just absolutely love this studio and come as often as I can for the stretch class, which is better than any massage you could ever pay for, really! I float when I walk out. I love that the class size is always small and the instructors are hands on. Also thoroughly enjoy having a cup of complimentary tea if I arrive early.
Parking can be an issue, make sure you give yourself enough time to find a metered spot.
Ahzahdeh N.
Nov 12, 2015
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You know those days when you just stretch for a few minutes and you feel good? How about for a full hour?!
I found this place via Classpass, and soooo glad I did. I tried the Ballet Basic class first, and it's a nice challenge if you're rusty like I am. I'm sure with a few more classes I'd be up to speed and could try other classes.
But their stretch class. It's what starts off my week on Monday at 8 AM, and I feel so good all week long. I even end up sore in places I never do via my regular workouts. The teachers are so attentive, and come around with each stretch
I found this place via Classpass, and soooo glad I did. I tried the Ballet Basic class first, and it's a nice challenge if you're rusty like I am. I'm sure with a few more classes I'd be up to speed and could try other classes.
But their stretch class. It's what starts off my week on Monday at 8 AM, and I feel so good all week long. I even end up sore in places I never do via my regular workouts. The teachers are so attentive, and come around with each stretch
Miki W.
Aug 10, 2015
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I like the classes here, and I've taken 4 different classes, so I'll try and give a little run down on what to expect. Also, just for a little info on me, I'm 42, I had NO ballet training until a couple of years ago, and I'm very much a ballet beginner. However, I've done way more than my fair share of barre classes over the past few years. Anyway, here is what to expect:
Ballet Stretch: This may be my favorite class here. I go to a lot of exercise classes, and after going to several days in a row, I am worn out. There is nothing better than being all sore and beaten down
Ballet Stretch: This may be my favorite class here. I go to a lot of exercise classes, and after going to several days in a row, I am worn out. There is nothing better than being all sore and beaten down
Melissa M.
Jun 01, 2015
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Took ballet basic today at 11 with Melissa. Was open minded to see what it would be like. I took ballet for several years as when I was much younger but am by no means an expert.
Here's the run down:
First, this class is very unorganized. She was making up the routine as she goes along. I've been to many classes from pilates, cardio barre, kickboxing, piloxing, you name it, I've tried it. I've never had a teacher make up the routine in class. I found this to be irritating as it probably wasted a good 10 minutes of time overall and it slowed the class down because the music
Here's the run down:
First, this class is very unorganized. She was making up the routine as she goes along. I've been to many classes from pilates, cardio barre, kickboxing, piloxing, you name it, I've tried it. I've never had a teacher make up the routine in class. I found this to be irritating as it probably wasted a good 10 minutes of time overall and it slowed the class down because the music
Lauren E.
May 01, 2015
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First off I wanted to say that I have been wanting to take this class for a while. I took this class last week and was completely unimpressed. As a trained ballet dancer who was recovering from ankle surgery I was looking for a ballet class that I could ease into but yet get a great workout.
As you enter the studio through a back alley you enter into a totally typical LA type workout studio. On the left wall there are multiple magazine articles framed about the company. Excited to get a good workout I looked for the studio...which you have to walk past multiple small rooms to get to. I was unimpressed
As you enter the studio through a back alley you enter into a totally typical LA type workout studio. On the left wall there are multiple magazine articles framed about the company. Excited to get a good workout I looked for the studio...which you have to walk past multiple small rooms to get to. I was unimpressed
Allison K.
Mar 06, 2015
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OMG LOVE the Ballet Stretch class. It's like they went into my brain and downloaded exactly what I wanted a stretch class to be!
The space is cute and I came early to get street parking (not sure about the parking situation).
Classes are small and cozy and the room is bright.
Extra bonus? I loved the music selection!
The space is cute and I came early to get street parking (not sure about the parking situation).
Classes are small and cozy and the room is bright.
Extra bonus? I loved the music selection!
Gena U.
Feb 07, 2015
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Review is for the Jump class.
I came into the studio/class as a newbie today. I have no ballet skills, but this class doesn't require any. It's mostly a lot of cardio, lifting limbs (a la barre classes), and a little bit of weights. The class (1 hour) played out like this: warm up session, about 30 minutes on the trampoline (as a new person, the instructor suggested I use the white/rainbow trampoline), 20 minutes doing weights for arm toning, abs on the floor and some stretching cool down. The 30 continuous minutes of jumping was a serious workout... the whole class was sweating
I came into the studio/class as a newbie today. I have no ballet skills, but this class doesn't require any. It's mostly a lot of cardio, lifting limbs (a la barre classes), and a little bit of weights. The class (1 hour) played out like this: warm up session, about 30 minutes on the trampoline (as a new person, the instructor suggested I use the white/rainbow trampoline), 20 minutes doing weights for arm toning, abs on the floor and some stretching cool down. The 30 continuous minutes of jumping was a serious workout... the whole class was sweating
Alice Lin Glover
Oct 16, 2014
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I've only taken the Ballet classes (ballet stretch, ballet basic, ballet barre/center) but I love it! Need to park on the street, which hasn't been too difficult to find. Desk staff is lovely and sweet, and surprisingly the girls who go to these classes are really friendly also. Small class sizes, the ballet can be challenging at first if you've NEVER done ballet but there are a lot of beginners so it's a safe environment to try. Ballet classes go through a pretty standard ballet barre with upbeat pop music. Try it!
Gigi D.
Feb 17, 2013
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I AM NOT GRACEFUL AT ALL.
When attempting to take this class, I looked like a duck trying to walk on an ice skating rink and because of this, I really don't think I will be going back to Ballet Bodies.
In Ballet Bodies defense, the instructor really did care that all of her students did the moves according to specifics (although she did seem kinda... well the word I am thinking of starts with a B and ends in itchy). She would come around and make sure we were all pointing are feet, squating, keeping our legs straight... and yeah, I would throw out some ballet jargon but to be honest, when
When attempting to take this class, I looked like a duck trying to walk on an ice skating rink and because of this, I really don't think I will be going back to Ballet Bodies.
In Ballet Bodies defense, the instructor really did care that all of her students did the moves according to specifics (although she did seem kinda... well the word I am thinking of starts with a B and ends in itchy). She would come around and make sure we were all pointing are feet, squating, keeping our legs straight... and yeah, I would throw out some ballet jargon but to be honest, when
