Shockra Dance Studio

(212) 696-9642

114 E 28th St, #2A ((Park & Lexington))
New York, NY 10016 40.7428 -73.9833

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Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown

www.shockrastudio.com

Hours:

M-F 5-10pm

Sat - 12pm - 10pm

Sun - 12pm - 7:30pm

Last updated 6.26.11

Category:

Sports & Recreation Instruction, Dance Studio, Birthday Party Planning, Event Planning, Fitness, Exercise, Fitness Activities

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Sports & Recreation Instruction Classes:

Yoga, Dance Classes

Event Planning Services:

Bachelorette Parties

Dancing Classes:

Ballet, Pole Dancing, Belly Dancing, Hip Hop, Salsa

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What People Are Saying About Shockra Dance Studio

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Intimate Murray Hill fitness studio offers a variety of dance classes (pole, hip-hop, ballet, bellydance, salsa) to students of all skill levels.

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SHOCKra offers private lessons, and accommodates corporate or private events--like bachelorette parties, where groups of 6 or more learn the art of pole, seduction, striptease or belly dance for $20-$30 per person. Call for additional details.
ambiance
95.64999580383301% positive
  1. “The pricing is great for Manhattan, its in a great location, and the environment is very relaxed.”
  2. “Based on the friendleness of the staff, the convenient location, and the affordable prices, I would say that Shockra is the best studio for pole dancing in the city!”
  3. “Want a great and fun workout (hello amazing upper body strength!”
  4. “The classes were great- both challenging and fun.”
  5. “What really sets Shock Ra apart are the super cool dance instructors and learning atmosphere there.”
  6. “Great, fun classes and fantastic exercise!”
  7. “These classes are the most fun I've had in a long time and they are the best excercise you can get.”
  8. “took Vickys pole classes and was a true absolute beginner and learned sooo much, and besides being an amazing workout it was really fun!”
  9. “great workout, great fun!”
  10. “Her approach is analytic, and with great patience she takes her students through each component move in isolation, until they are comfortable to handle themselves in social dancing situations.”
  11. “The atmosphere of the class (6-8ppl) is comfortable, very non-judgmental.”
  12. “The studio provides a fun, un-intimidating environment, and Jessica has an amazing energy and spirit.”
  13. “Not only did I feel 100% comfortable from the moment I stepped in, and not only was I impressed with how easy-going yet professional the instructors were, and not only is it everything I wanted in a dance studio, but I've also lost weight since I started ”
  14. “Instructor Marlo makes the class so much more fun.”
  15. “Marlo is a fun and great instructor and moved at a pace that was comfortable for the whole group.”
  16. “If you want to burn calories in a fun way with great instructors and cool people, Shockra is the place for you.”
  17. “Although I love music but I am never comfortable with my coordination, let alone dancing in front of other people embarrassing myself.”
  18. “The studio has a very comfortable and warm feeling.”
  19. “Finally, a studio that's a non-threatening environment for adults to dance, get a great workout, and have fun!”
  20. “jessica made the whole experience comfortable, engaging, and fun and helped the handful of people in my class learn as a group, with individual pointers when needed -- which was never awkward since she is so bubbly and encouraging.”
  21. “Overall it's a great confidence builder and lots of fun, and definitely worth checking out!”
  22. “She has great character- fun, energetic, patience, and very helpful.”
  23. “didn't really know what to expect but it was a great fun and a good value for money dance class.”
  24. “The classes are fun but challenging, and each class feels like it's flown by in 15 minutes rather than an hour +.”
  25. “highly recommend this class for a lot of fun and a good workout as well!”
  26. “am not a good dancer, but Jessica's fun and relaxing classes have taught me some good moves and also taught me to enjoy myself on the dance floor.”
  27. “The atmosphere is very friendly and I look forward to my classes each week.”
  28. “The instructor was great and the class was a lot of fun, the bride to be had a blast!”
  29. “Classes are fun, unintimidating and everyone is really friendly.”
  30. “Jessica is hands down one of the best teachers ive ever had - she brings a great energy to every class and makes everyone feel very comfortable.”
  31. “Jessica is an excellent teacher; she is upbeat and motivational which makes the lessons fun.”
  32. “The level 1 class was a lot of fun, very basic so great for beginners, and the music was great.”
  33. “Vicki was great as an instructor and made us feel very comfortable with our moves.”
  34. “would recommend these classes to anyone who wanted to learn ballet and have fun in a comfortable setting!”
  35. “Great atmosphere and awesome teachers!”
  36. “Was such a great experience, I highly recommend this class with Viktoriya for any girl or guy (yes, there were guys in the class) looking for an fun and interesting way to burn calories.”
  37. “don't know much about dancing at all but the atmosphere is great, and the class on friday really gets me ready for clubbing at night.”
  38. “She makes every student in the class very comfortable regardless of their level of expertise.”
  39. “The instructors are super friendly and the atmosphere is totally un-intimidating.”
  40. “Not only i can now dance to any type of music be it hip-hop, rock or reggae, i feel comfortable dancing with anyone (or around anyone) no matter what the atmosphere is.”
  41. “Great dance studio, great teacher and great fun!”
  42. “The routine was fun and great exercise.”
  43. “She's a great dancer and helps break down each move (from hip-hop to ballet) so that even the klutziest "I can't dance" student will not only get it but have fun learning.”
  44. “Jessica made me feel comfortable right from the start and I learned so many new dance moves.”
  45. “SHOCKra is an amazing place to take classes for those who are either new to dance, returning to dance, or just wanting to have some fun.”
  46. “The studio itself is in a convenient location, it is clean, and everyone that works there has been friendly and helpful.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “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.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “It has been the perfect environment for me to learn hip hop dance and salsa.”
  2. “Not only am I learning salsa from the instructor Jose, but the studio just has a good 'vibe' about it.”
  3. “Not too long ago I was in Lima, Peru and dozens of happy people were dancing salsa in the city's parks.”
  4. “The crew of professional dancers/teachers she's gathered are down to earth & even as a beginner (have taken hip-hop & salsa, but just starting with the pole) I am getting authentic dance instruction --- not another "exercise lesson" but the real deal!”
  5. “It really helped build up my confidence on the dance floor, and i would definitely recommend the class for anyone looking to learn salsa!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The variety of people that the studio brings together is also really amazing.”
  2. “Shockra offers a variety of great classes.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “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.”
  2. “If you want to burn calories in a fun way with great instructors and cool people, Shockra is the place for you.”
  3. “was a complete beginner to dance lessons and Shockra has proven to be a great place to learn.”
  4. “great place to learn samba”
  5. “The best place for dance lessons in New York?”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “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.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Our instructor, Keisha, was so friendly and patient that she made our nervousness turn to confidence.”
  2. “If you want to burn calories in a fun way with great instructors and cool people, Shockra is the place for you.”
  3. “The staff are all very friendly and take a personal approach to teaching.”
  4. “The staff was incredibly nice and helpful and our instructor, Vicky, was fantastic!”
  5. “Classes super friendly, and not one single moment will you feel intimated or embrassed because everyone is pretty much at the same level.”
  6. “highly recommend this dance studio to people of all ages, shapes and sizes, because it's non intimidating to us beginners.”
  7. “Based on the friendleness of the staff, the convenient location, and the affordable prices, I would say that Shockra is the best studio for pole dancing in the city!”
  8. “The variety of people that the studio brings together is also really amazing.”
  9. “Good people, very entertaining, and best of all if you want to you'll learn, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg.”
  10. “Maggie, the receptionist, is super friendly too!”
  11. “The atmosphere is very friendly and I look forward to my classes each week.”
  12. “Even the women who I've met behind the counter are fabulous- it's so funny, I keep waiting for someone to be cold, rude, or just a little short with me (we are in New York City!)”
  13. “She is the most amazing instructor, there are many wonderful dancers but when it comes to teaching it requires people to be of a different league.”
  14. “The studio itself is in a convenient location, it is clean, and everyone that works there has been friendly and helpful.”
  15. “The instructors are super friendly and the atmosphere is totally un-intimidating.”
  16. “But Keisha is so friendly, and positive, that my shyness melted away.”
  17. “The entire staff is incredible!”
  18. “jessica made the whole experience comfortable, engaging, and fun and helped the handful of people in my class learn as a group, with individual pointers when needed -- which was never awkward since she is so bubbly and encouraging.”
  19. “Keisha is a great teacher-- She is friendly and patient (and hilarious) and makes pole-dancing totally not embarrassing at all.”
  20. “this studio has such a great energy to it, which includes the instructors and the people that come here.”
  21. “This is the perfect place to get a great workout for people like me who get bored with the gym.”
  22. “Not too long ago I was in Lima, Peru and dozens of happy people were dancing salsa in the city's parks.”
  23. “Vikki is everything you could ask for in an instructor -- kind, attentive, helpful, encouraging, empowering, and extremely talented, which in turn inspires all her students!”
  24. “The staff was the best!”
  25. “Although I love music but I am never comfortable with my coordination, let alone dancing in front of other people embarrassing myself.”
  26. “Everyone is so friendly and unintimidating at SHOCKra - if I had the time, I'd take classes 3 or 4 times a week!”
  27. “Classes are fun, unintimidating and everyone is really friendly.”
value
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “Great workout, great time and definately worth it!”
  2. “The pricing is great for Manhattan, its in a great location, and the environment is very relaxed.”
  3. “Based on the friendleness of the staff, the convenient location, and the affordable prices, I would say that Shockra is the best studio for pole dancing in the city!”
  4. “didn't really know what to expect but it was a great fun and a good value for money dance class.”
  5. “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.”
  6. “Overall it's a great confidence builder and lots of fun, and definitely worth checking out!”
  7. “This place is also affordable compared to most places and easy to plan parties with - would definitely recommend this place for a girls night out!”
wait time
81.25% positive
  1. “- The 6 week hour-long course was very reasonable for something like $135.”
  2. “The classes are fun but challenging, and each class feels like it's flown by in 15 minutes rather than an hour +.”
  3. “It was genuinely one of the best experiences of my life and I plan on continuing my studies there as long as possible.”
  4. “I'm from long island but spend most weekends in the city, and found this is an awesome place to stop by before friday night.”
  5. “These classes are the most fun I've had in a long time and they are the best excercise you can get.”
  6. “Whenever I need the instructor to slow down the steps and break it down piece by piece, I am gladly accommodated.”
  7. “Shockra management is also great, they are very helpful and quick to respond to your e-mails.”
  8. “Not too long ago I was in Lima, Peru and dozens of happy people were dancing salsa in the city's parks.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/14/12

Your Inner Stripper!

by Spami

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! =)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/15/11

Best Pole Dancing Experience!

by jnhoebag

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!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/11

So much fun!!!!

by J Erin

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!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/21/11

I love Salsa! ... I love this dance studio...

by Jocelyn K

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.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/25/11

Love it!

by MishaSR

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!

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  • highly recommend beginner dance class
  • great instructor
  • great hip hop teacher
  • great workout
  • great place
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  • great whole experience
  • great high energy
  • amazing teacher vicky
  • incredible entire staff
  • friendly keisha
  • energetic jessica
  • great good people
  • comfortable learning atmosphere
  • comfortable love dancing
  • energetic great character
  • energetic owner
  • amazing pole
  • great amazing upper body strength
  • convenient location
  • not recommend classes
  • like absolute beginner
  • love shockra
  • great music
  • great vibe
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