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“The atmosphere of the class (6-8ppl) is comfortable, very non-judgmental.”
“Beat for beat, bar for bar, step for step, Shock Ra is the best place you can go to learn some new moves and/or body awareness.”
“Not too long ago I was in Lima, Peru and dozens of happy people were dancing salsa in the city's parks.”
“The variety of people that the studio brings together is also really amazing.”
“The best place for dance lessons in New York?”
“Shockra definitely created a memorable experience for the bride and her guests and I think several of the participants will be back again for more lessons.”
“This is the perfect place to get a great workout for people like me who get bored with the gym.”
“recommend it for anyone who doesn't like the gym, lacks discipline to train themselves, doesn't have the money to spend on a gym membership + monthly fees + class fees, or just wants to have LOTS of FUN while working out and trying something new.”
“These classes are the most fun I've had in a long time and they are the best excercise you can get.”View Less
Your Inner Stripper!.
I just had a pole dancing class for my future sister-in-law's bachelorette party with 8 girls total and all I can say is ahhhh-mazing! There are 8 poles total in each class so be prepared to rotate
in and out if you have more than 7 girls in your party.
We had the fabulous Maine teaching us everything from booty popping to pole tricks to floor work to more booty popping! I wasn't too sure who we were going to have prior to the class and was quite afraid and intimidated by the whole idea of swinging on a pole but Maine was able to make everyone in the class feel comfortable with themselves and feel like pros doing the tricks. Trust me, I was far from a pro but she broke everything down step by step so that most girls were able to catch on really quick. She's like a proud (sexy) mother who just saw her daughters graduate from college when she sees you just trying to do the tricks.
Why go to strip clubs when you can release the inner stripper within you!
Shockra Dance Studio is the way to go... small and intimate classes.
Maine is the person to get... fun, sassy, encouraging and one heck of a booty popper!
But just for caution sake... if you are doing this for a bachelorette party... try booking the class like 3-4 weeks prior to the wedding. Even though Maine made it look simple and effortless doing the tricks, as beginners, you will be sore and bruised up. And no one wants a black and blue bride! =)…
Best Pole Dancing Experience!. One word! Addiction. By my 3rd class in Absolute Pole with Keisha F. I purchased my own pole at home. It has been such an amazing experience for your mind and your body. I feel and look so much stronger. Keisha is an amazing teacher, at the beginning of every class, she's always teaching us new routines and tricks. And in the beginning, every single one of us is always shaking our heads, no... we can't do that. And guess what, we all manage to do so at some point. She provides a lot of one to one instruction with each student, pushing us to excel to the next level. I've taken several workshops with Keisha now, and she is by far one of the best pole teachers out there. Take a class! You won't regret it!…
So much fun!!!!. So we went for my cousin's birthday and we had an AMAZING time. I really believe it had to do with our instructor Maine, she was great! If you do go make sure you request the instructor Maine, you won't be disappointed!…
I love Salsa! ... I love this dance studio....
When I came to Shockra it felt like coming home. There is a warmth & friendly, inviting feeling here.
I have been in salsa level 1 & level 2 for more than 1 1/2 years with Jose Luis and I can't say enough good things about him. I love the way he dances first of all. His style resonates with everything I love about salsa. He is smooth, confident, clear, gentle and passionate about what he does. He gives us steps/combinations that stimulate and challenge us to learn more and yet he focuses on doing those moves well rather than just accomplishing many moves.
His style allows for all those delicious moments of feeling the music in your whole body that I love, and his lead allows time for the follower to interpret and express what we are feeling so we feel we are also a part of the beautiful conversation that is taking place.
You just like him instantly. he has that beautiful balance of being professional and focused and at once he creates a feeling of fun and joy. We get things done but we always laugh together.
He makes new people and veterans, like me, feel welcome and at ease to be here. I could go on...I just love coming here and it has added so much joy and beautiful friendships to my life.…
Love it!. I have to confess that I do have dance training, but as a former Irish step dancer I have been nervous about trying any form of dance that required upper body/core movement. SHOCKra has made learning belly dancing a blast and completely painless. Keisha is an excellent (!!!) teacher, and she makes the movements simple and fun to learn. Class is a group effort, as opposed to the competitive atmosphere of other dance classes in the city. I've gotten more confident my body and even about dancing in public (much to the chagrin of strangers who'd rather not witness my shimmy). Anyone hoping to learn a new form of dance or simply take a fun class will have a great time here!…
