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Heartbeat House
4.6 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Ballet school in Los Angeles, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (323) 669-2821
- Website & schedule heartbeathouse.net — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM |
The programs they offer
What families & students say
“I drive from Pasadena to Atwater Village for the wonderful teachers and inviting atmosphere – it's that great!”
“I tried the New Client 2-week special and took a little bit of everything: Pilates, “Yogalates,” beginners ballet, and yoga.”
“All of the sessions are inclusive and non-intimidating; instructors are encouraging and attentive; and community is open and supportive.”
From the reviews
I started coming to Heartbeat about a month ago, and I’m so glad I finally found it. The studio is tucked inside a building complex on Casitas Ave and not street-facing, so even though I live walking distance, I had no idea it was here. Honestly—I wish I’d discovered it sooner.
Heartbeat House is an incredible place to dance! I have been enjoying this studio and its teachers for more than a decade. The studio culture is welcoming and very laid-back, the owner Kumbi is always so warm and receptive, and Heartbeat House truly offers dance classes that you will not experience at a gym.
The heels class on Wednesday nights is where it’s at! But also, everything about this place is safe, inviting and the dance classes light my soul on fire. Plus the community it brings!!! Wooooot. Love this place
Innovative and fun classes, very welcoming for all levels, love this little place
Adult ballet at Heartbeat House
Heartbeat House runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Heartbeat House
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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