ALIGN BALLET METHOD LOS ANGELES - BEVERLY HILLS

I'll start by saying that I have no dance background, do not have a consistent exercise schedule, and am not coordinated whatsoever and I still have a blast at Align Ballet Method. I always wanted to try ballet because it looks beautiful and I thought it would be a fun way to exercise and hopefully improve my posture. Recently I found out about Align Ballet Method and signed up for Align 1. Michael is the owner and instructor and is fantastic. He is very encouraging, wants people to learn but also wants you to have fun. As he said in one of the classes, "If you're waiting to have fun until you're good at ballet, you'll be waiting a long time. Have fun now and you'll improve over time." I have now finished Align 1 and 2 and am taking a short break before Align 3 (the drive from work to Align is my only complaint!). I would absolutely be in here every day if I could. The hour flies by, it's a fun group of people, the teacher is amazing, and the price is very reasonable (especially compared to most exercise classes in LA). If you're on the fence, try it. If you're like me, it will soon become the highlight of your week.

I feel compelled to write this review as my experience at Align has been exceptional! I danced on and off from about 8 years old through college. I had not taken a ballet class in over 30 years and was very intimidated to go back and dance again. I started at Align less than a year ago and have loved going through the workshops, 1, 2 and 3. I haven't moved on to the open classes yet, but I so enjoy going to class and being with people who are so warm and encouraging. I have taken classes with Michael and Grace and can't say enough good things about both of them! Michael is the owner and founder of Align and I think he's a genius for starting a studio (now quite a few locations) where adults with little to no training could come in and learn ballet. My daughter, who dances en pointe, takes class here as well in the level 4 and five open classes and loves it, too!!

I cannot say enough about how much I love Align Ballet Method. It is the most incredible space for adult ballet, for beginners, intermediate dancers, and those looking to experience it again. The studio itself is great, and the instructors are top notch. I feel like I'm learning and growing in dance, really experiencing it again, which is wonderful. I only wish there was more of it! 🙂

I came to LA a year ago and wanted to get back to ballet so badly. I was looking for adult classes that allow drop-ins, and suits my busy graduate school schedule. Thankfully i found out about Align Ballet Method, which is structured very similarly to my previous school. From there, I’ve never hesitated to come back after my first class with Michael. They have something to offer no matter what level you are at: beginners, recreational dancers, ballet students, and even professionals! For beginners, the Flight School is a good starting point as it’s well-paced, and integrates basic ballet movements into exercises. If you want a more systematic approach, try the workshops to build a strong foundation. If you are like me who just enjoy dancing and want to work on footwork/ jumps and turns/ musicality, definitely drop in for an Align 4 or 5 open class- just like any company classes you have taken before, with a very supportive (and not competitive) learning environment! There are also Jumps and Turns workshops/ repertoire workshops/ performance workshops that are offered year-round. All the instructors have their unique style and I have NEVER walked out the class without learning something. If you enjoy dancing, want to return to ballet, or just want to get started and try it out, don’t hesitate to book a free class (yes the first class is free) and dance it out!

As someone completely new to dance and ballet, Align Ballet (Pico) has made me feel so comfortable and empowered. My instructor is very patient, encouraging and has good visual/physical tips to ensure we're doing everything correctly and safely. I started with Align 1 and already signed up for the next round, Align 2. Would recommend to any newbie who is interested!