FAQs | ESTIA House of Movement

Dance & Fitness Studio in Brooklyn

General Studio

  • ESTIA House of Movement is a dance and fitness studio in Brooklyn, NY offering ballet, contemporary, hip hop, personal training, Pilates, strength training and community-based movement programs for children, teens, and adults of all levels.

  • ESTIA House of Movement is located at 369 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, in Williamsburg.

  • You can contact us by email at info@estiahouseofmovement.com .

  • Yes. Our Brooklyn studio is ADA accessible. Please email us in advance if you have specific accessibility needs.

  • Yes. We offer studio rentals in Brooklyn for rehearsals, workshops, photoshoots, private events, and movement classes. Visit our Rent Our Space page for details.

  • Small groups, personal attention, and a welcoming environment. We work hard to find the right balance between building community and making sure every person is moving at their own pace and comfort level. Whether you are brand new or have been dancing for years, you will find your place here.

Dance Classes in Brooklyn

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  • We offer Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop dance classes for both kids and adults. Kids classes are grouped by age and level. Adult classes are open to all experience levels with no prior dance background required.

  • Yes. All of our adult dance classes welcome beginners through experienced dancers. No prior experience is required and our instructors will always meet you where you are.

  • We offer kids dance classes for children and teens ages 3 through 18, structured by level. We also offer adult dance and fitness classes for all experience levels. Visit our Kids Dance page or Adult Dance page for more details on levels and scheduling.

    • Ballet: form-fitted clothes or a leotard, tights, ballet slippers or non-slip socks, and a water bottle.

    • Contemporary: comfortable moveable clothes, socks or bare feet, and a water bottle.

    • Hip Hop: comfortable clothes, clean sneakers or socks, and a water bottle.

    Hair should be pulled back and away from the face for all classes.

  • Please arrive 5 minutes early. Students arriving more than 5 minutes late may not be admitted for safety reasons.

  • Yes. At the end of each season, ESTIA hosts free in-studio showings for both kids and adult programs. Students share the work they have been building throughout the season. There are no costume fees, no ticket costs, and no added charges. For kids classes, families are invited in to watch. Adult members can also choose to participate in end-of-season showings in a supportive and informal setting.

Fitness & Personal Training in Brooklyn

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  • We offer three signature group fitness classes as well as personal training and private sessions. Our group fitness classes are Strength & Mobility, Pilates & Conditioning, and Cardio & Stretch. Personal training is available for adults in 30, 45, and 60-minute sessions.

  • We offer three group fitness classes, each with a distinct focus:

    • Strength & Mobility (60 min) — progressive strength building balanced with joint mobility and functional movement.

    • Pilates & Conditioning (50 min) — core strength and spinal alignment work balanced with targeted conditioning.

    • Cardio & Stretch (50 min) — low-impact endurance training that ends with a long grounding stretch.

    All three are designed to complement each other. We recommend taking each one once a week for a well-rounded movement practice.

  • We designed each class to target something different while complementing the others. Strength & Mobility builds the foundation. Cardio & Stretch builds endurance and aids recovery. Pilates & Conditioning develops core control and body awareness. Together they create a balanced weekly movement practice that supports everything else you do in and out of the studio.

  • Personal training is available to adults ages 18 and up, welcoming all genders, body types, and fitness levels. Sessions are offered in 30, 45, and 60-minute lengths. Visit our Personal Training page for pricing and availability.

Scheduling, Payments, & Policies

  • All bookings are managed through WellnessLiving, our studio platform. To get started, create your account at wellnessliving.com/signup/estia on your phone or computer, then download the WellnessLiving Achieve app from the App Store or Google Play. From there you can browse the full schedule and book classes anytime. For help getting set up, email us at info@estiahouseofmovement.com.

  • Yes. The ESTIA Unlimited Membership gives adults unlimited access to all group dance and fitness classes for $179 a month. It includes one free guest pass per month and 10% off ESTIA merchandise. There are no long-term contracts and billing happens on the date of purchase each month. Visit our Membership page for full details and to sign up.

  • Yes. Adult class packs are available in 5-class increments at $135 total, which works out to $27 per class. Packs can be used across any adult group dance or fitness class and must be used within 90 days of purchase.

  • Yes. New students get 50% off their first single class. Use code READYTOMOVE at checkout. No commitment required.

  • Yes. Kids Dance Memberships are available for students ages 3 through 18, structured by level. Monthly rates start at $90 per month. For full details on levels, pricing, and enrollment visit our Kids Dance page.

  • We require at least 24 hours notice to cancel a class or session. Late cancellations and no-shows result in a forfeited class or session with no credit issued. If a class is full, you can join the waitlist and will be notified if a spot opens up.

  • We do not offer refunds for any of our programming. Medical emergencies or relocation are handled on a case by case basis. Please reach out to us directly at info@estiahouseofmovement.com.

Private Lessons & Programs

  • Yes. We offer private dance lessons for children, teens, and adults. Private sessions are a great way to refine technique, work on specific goals, prepare audition material, or build a personalized training plan. Book through the WellnessLiving app or email us at info@estiahouseofmovement.com.

  • Yes. We offer an after-school dance program for children in Pre-K through Grade 3. The program runs Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and includes school pickup from Brooklyn Arbor. Visit our After School Program page for full details on scheduling, pricing, and enrollment.

  • Yes, we offer Personal Training for Adults. Visit our Personal Training Page here for more information.