May is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month and who better to talk to about Filipino culture than our Fil-Am instructor Ally Vega? Get to know about her, her family, projects, influences and more. Filipino Culture In Dance When I met Ally, I was so excited to see another Filipina in the dance community. I…
I’m so grateful for this tribe of strong women that I’m part of. Our dance studio members give me a reason to work harder everyday and they motivate me to be the best version of me. Dance Studio Member Love I’m so excited to see our Hip Shake Fitness Tribe grow. I am lucky to…
Our first four week challenge of 2019 is here and it’s better than ever! We’ve got 4 weeks, 4 dance style, 4 muscle groups for 1 healthy you! Spring Dance Intensive We’re about to start a really exciting adventure together babe! Before we started, your instructors (Ashley, Nicole, Diane and Erica) and I want you…
We all need a little inspiration in our life, right? For me, I’m inspired by this tribe and of course, our dance fitness instructors. They’re the glue to this tribe and they are some of my favorite people inside and outside the studio. Dance Fitness Inspiration Dance inspires me to get into my creative side,…
Finding your tribe is important, especially when it comes to dance workouts! Your tribe will keep you accountable, motivated and of course, supported. Who doesn’t want that? Instagram Dance Workout Babes I wanted to take a second to show off our wonderful tribe of dancing babes on Instagram! It makes my heart so warm to…
No one will be able to handle your booty after you’re done with our 21 day Hip Hop Booty Challenge! Come join us and dance to some hip hop, tone your booty, eat delish healthy foods and set rad AF goals for 2019. Hip Hop Booty Welcome to our first group challenge of 2019! I wanted…
Christmas is here, that means festive parties, ugly sweater parties and more. You have to worry about decorations, foods, lights and the tree, so let us worry about your dance party playlist! Classic Christmas Songs With A Twist We made this playlist for all you boss babes throwing a Christmas party this year. Every detail must…
If someone told you to dance like no one’s watching, then we recommend that you do just that, even at the expense of looking a bit silly or awkward or what-have-you. Dancing, after all, is described by Time Magazine as the best thing you can do for your body. You’re getting a cardio workout, for…
Sometimes the simplest movement results in the best gains of your fitness journey. Planks are exactly that, a simple move that can improve your strength, balance and conditioning. Of course, I have to try to spice these planks up because holding yourself up for a minute can get very mundane. So let’s add some dance…
Twerk dance landed in my life and I’ve never looked back… except to look at my booty while I twerk ? Twerking has changed my fitness journey for the better and it can have the same result for you! I love feeling sexy, strong and comfortable in my own skin. Twerk classes can do that for…
Hi Gorgeous!! Today, I’m excited to share a transformation story that is very very close to my heart. You probably know our our Berlin babe Djuke. You can find commenting, supporting and inspiring other babes on the private facebook group. She also does #greenbrags (posting her veggie rich meals) and cool city scape photos on her…
Firm up and intensify your workouts with classes that tone your total body! Our newest program, Total Body Tone has a badass barre babe, Diane, as it’s lead trainer. Get ready to tone and sculpt your whole body in just 21 days. Total Body Tone Program We created this program for babes who are looking to…
It’s an ab day, baby! Everyone wants to work on abs and it’s always hard to work on those ab muscles. Sometimes you feel like whatever you do they’re just not budging you know what I mean? Well I’ve got 2 secret weapons that will make ab workouts not only intense but also fun. Secret weapon #…
Happy Smoothie Sunday! Grab your favorite smoothie blend and come chat with me and Zen. We’re talking about our morning routine, our fave smoothie recipe and so much more. Will our answers match yours? Let’s take a look!
I’ve got a major crush on these strong women! They’re charming with a heart of gold and so easy to talk to and we take the same dance classes ???They’re crushing it at life, one workout at a time. I love meeting new people in our dance tribe and the more I learn about them,…
A burpee is one of the best total body move you can add to your fitness routine. It turns your body into a moving fitness equipment and helps train to improve your muscles. BUT, it can be boring. To add some sass and some pizzaz, we’ve incorporated dance in the burpee so you can slay all day! PLUS,…
The perfect arm toning and cardio workout combination is here thanks to Zen, our Dancehall Jam instructor! Prepare for your arms to shake and your legs to burn. This is a workout you won’t want to miss.
Are you interested in learning more about online marketing initiatives such as: Search Engine Optimization Social media marketing Email marketing Digital Analytics Website Management Hip Shake Fitness is looking for a Marketing Intern for 2018! Get a chance to work directly with our CEO and get hands on experience that will be great for your…
The first time I heard Jason Derulo’s Tip Toe, I was hooked. It was stuck in my head for weeks! He’s so good at making catchy and dancy tunes we just had to create a choreography for it. It only made sense to make a Tip Toe choreography that’s barre fitness because he talks about…
Get fit by dancing, Los Angeles! I love dance fitness and I love finding new classes around town. It’s even better when I see familiar faces teaching or dancing. Here’s a list of dance fitness events all around Los Angeles for April 2018.
Barre workouts are great for improving flexibility, body toning, core strengthening and so much more. But it can get intimidating to go in a class where everyone already knows what they’re doing. So we created Blissful Barre with Diane in which all moves have been adapted to work for your home.
Hello gorgeous! I love doing dance workouts at home. I don’t have to deal with traffic, I workout as soon as I wake up and I don’t have to pay for an expensive gym membership. I made space in our house for a lil’ home gym. It’s perfect for getting a my Hip Shake Studio dance workout in…