I can’t recommend SHOCKra studio enough. This place is exactly what I was looking for: relaxed, professional, high energy (at the same time as relaxed, yes). It has been the perfect environment for me to learn hip hop dance and salsa. They really care about the development of their clientele and the classes are a lot more functional than those I’ve taken elsewhere. By this I mean that a lot of studios concentrate on showing you one routine, while SHOCKra focuses on your body awareness and basic moves so that you can actually develop your own personal style rather than a canned 30-second show. The staff are all very friendly and take a personal approach to teaching.
Pros: Too many to list. Read the review...
Cons: Studio space not huge, but this is NYC...
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