Get those dancing shoes on, Momma, because we’re in for some grooving and dancing.
Whether you are in search of a new hobby, or in need of an alternative way to get fit without hitting the gym, or in hopes of reliving your love for dancing—this list is for you.
Let’s face it, moms carry a lot of mental load when it comes to managing the household, taking care of the kids and juggling other roles if the mom is working or running a business. And sometimes, running or strength training is not the language that some of these moms speak, when it comes to staying healthy, they would rather, feel the beat, point your toes, and raise your arms to rhythm.
Dancing, as a physical activity, has loads of benefits for your cardiovascular fitness, physiological and psychological health, including musculoskeletal strength, according to The National Institutes of Health. The mental health benefits for busy (and stressed-out) moms like you are described by Very Well Mind below.
Mental Health Benefits of Dance
- Keeps mind sharp
- Improves self-esteem
- Involves social skills
- Increase endorphins
- Easy to bond with others
- Improves your mood
- Reduces loneliness
- Decreases anxiety and depression
- Decreases rumination
- Helps memory
- May prevent dementia
- Raises pain threshold
- Reduces pain perception
7 dance studios in Manila to get those feet moving
So, time to bust a move and take care of your health while enjoying the beat and having fun. We’ve rounded up a list of dance studios just for you, including those that have `90s and 2000's nights:
Full Out studio
3rd Floor 180 A. Mabini Street, Addition Hills, San Juan
Contact details: 0917 180-4111, full.out.studios.2023@gmail.com
Rates: Starts at P400 for pre-registered students and at P450 for walk-ins
Are you in for music of the '90s and early 2000s? Full Out studio offers Pop classes to the tunes of NSYNC, Aqua, S Club 7, Jay Sean and a whole lot more acts that millennial moms would love. Its Pop Mondays and Wednesdays as well as Learners’ Tuesdays and Saturdays mostly use `90s music.
It regularly updates the weekly schedule every Sunday so you’ll know when to ready your “single, single, double, double” signature moves. But if you're a newbie and haven’t tried this before, it also offers a learners' class especially if you don’t have a background in dancing—their dance classes are definitely for all, even the kids. It also offers Femme in its Experience Classes, as well as Chair Dance classes if you want to bring out those sultry and sexy vibes with slow grinds and hair flips. It also holds recitals for its students to showcase their dance moves in teams.
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808 studios
4F The Podium Mall, Mandaluyong
Contact details: findyourbeat@808studio.ph
Rate: Packages starts at P1,200. Book your class here.
808 Studio is Manila’s first Boutique Dance Fitness Studio. Its current studio is at The Podium in Mandaluyong but in 2025, it will also open doors ub BGC. 808 studio caters to those who have no dance experience as well as regular groovers and shakers–there’s just a class for everyone.You can choose from signature or step (uses a stepper) Dance Cardio and Dance Choreo classes. From embracing your inner popstar to channeling your girl group energy, it has classes to suit your dancing needs. It also has kids’ classes such as Kids Bops (ages 4-7) Beats and Grooves (ages 8-12) and K-pop (ages 8-12).
If you want to pop and lock to NSYNC’s “Pop”, you can check its September schedule on Instagram or website because its track list for the month can be found on both.
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The Pole Studio
72 Nativity St. Sacred Heart Village Brgy. 179 Caloocan
Contact number: 0927 688-8204
Rate: Starts at P600 (2-3 hours class)
Unleash your potential, defy gravity, and dance your way to a stronger you. This is how The Pole Studio encourages moms to join their group of pole-dancing enthusiasts. They cater to working moms, single moms, and even grandmothers (yes, even granny). Its classes are as follows: Pole Dance class (fitness, contemporary, femme and tease), Aerial Hoop Dance class (fitness and contemporary), Aerial Hammock Dance class, Chair Dance class and Kids Aerial Hammock Dance class (Sundays only). Its playlist ranges from the `70s to current tracks but it also encourages its students to nominate a track in advance if there’s a particular song they like. Boyz II Men’s “I’ll Make Love To You” is not a bad song for a chair dance, right?
The studio is also open for rent for P500 per hour.
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Zero Studios
No. 37 Sct. Borromeo St. Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City
Rate starts at P350, book your class here.
If you have no background at all, the Basics class is for you—perfect for those who have little to no experience and knowledge in dance. They see it as a true definition of "ground zero" when it comes to your dance journey with Zero Studio. It holds choreo, femme, krump, open style and swag. Check the website to for the classes, updated every Sunday or Monday. The studio accepts walk-ins if the class is not sold out and fees may be paid at the studio directly, so it's better to book the class through its website to secure your slot.
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BP Dance Studio
56 T.M. Kalaw St., Tierra Pura Homes, Tandang Sora, Quezon City
Contact details: 0917 893-8191; info@bpdancestudio.com
Rate starts at P350
Basic, Zumba, Soul, Krump, BBoy, HipHop, Women’s Choreo, K-Pop Dance Covers and Kids classes are available at the BP Dance Studio. Moms will definitely enjoy their Basic dance for adults and Zumba classes. It also holds private classes and are open for studio rental.
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TADS (The Addlib Dance Studio)
2F New Frontier Theater Arcade, 7 Gen. Malvar Ave.Araneta City, Brgy. Socorro, Quezon City
Rate start at P350
Book a class here.
Still on a ‘Bye, Bye, Bye' high from the movie, Deadpool and Wolverine? TADS recently used this track for their Adult beginners class. Its summer camp for beginners recently kicked off and will last until October 11. But don’t fret if you were not able to join the beginners camp because they still have a lot of basic and beginner classes for adults, including femme classes for you, Momma who wants to use heels for strutting and dancing. It also has private classes and studio rental.
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G Force Center
QC: Penthouse, IL Terrazzo Mall 305 Tomas Morato Ave., Cor. Scout Madrinan St., Quezon City
Alabang: 3F Festival Mall Expansion, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa
Cebu: L2 Robinsons Galleria Cebu General Maxilom Ave., Brgy. Tejero Cebu City
Rates start at P400 for advanced booking and regular rates at P500
Book your class here.
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If you wish to train with celebrity choreographers then G Force Center may be your best bet. They have studios in Quezon City, Alabang, and Cebu. BGC branch is open from Fridays to Sundays only. Among its classes are KPop, Beginners HipHop, and dance with G Force. Its regular open classes are designed to create an atmosphere of learning that is both fun and interactive. Open classes are for all, regardless of prior dance experience, as each class caters to a specific age range, level of difficulty, and unique dance style.
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