Kick It Up

My almost 2 ½ year old has been in the TuTu Cuties class for the past month and a half and let me tell you, this class is way worth it. Miss Susan has the patience of Job with these two year olds and my little girl has so enjoyed every minute of «bayay» (aka ballet). You can do a drop in class for free to try it out and see if it would be a good fit for your child. After much research in the Long Beach area, I can tell you that this is the only dance studio that takes toddlers under 3 years old for a pre-​ballet class and it’s definitely worth checking out.

A place the whole family can be fit and have fun. My 3 year old loves her Intro Classes and recently visited a Tu Tu Cuties Toddler Class as a «big girl»; my 5 year old son has made a best friend and loves his Musical Theater and Circus Arts Classes; my 7 year old has found a place where she can get all those wiggles and giggles turned into leaps and turns in Ballet, Contemporary and Tap (and some cartwheels in Hip Hop); and my 13 year old is enjoying Acro, Lyrical, Jazz and loves the community of supportive dancers who work together to become better and better. This week I am starting the Adult Tap Class and the Zumba and Ballet Barre classes are highly recommended and look super fun.
Kick It Up has become a home away from home and we are so grateful for the community of committed, passionate performers who instruct and challenge our kids, lead by the gracious and positive ray of sunshine, Susan Janson. The growing Acrobatics program and Sonya Henning’s Musical Theater have made my family super happy to have even more ways to move, enjoy music and express themselves.

My girls go to dance here and really like it. They enjoy their teacher and I like what they’re learning. The other parents are friendly which makes waiting around for 2 hours a little more bearable. My only issue is there isn’t always enough seating but I’ve never been without somewhere to sit.
If you’re looking for a dance studio in the area you should definitely give this place a try.

Kick it up dance studio is the best! I go twice a week with a coworker of mine and we do spin, spin core or spin upper body with Judi, who is the absolute BEST! Her music is great, she is always so motivated and it’s contagious! I always walk out feeling like I got my A$$ kicked– but in a good way. The room is dim, its a mixture between mend and women but everyone is very friendly! Bring a bottle of water, a towel and prepare to sweat!

Trying out this facility to see if I like it. I
have taken Judi Thiel’s spin class and i am now addicted. Judi is a professional motivator and makes working out something you want to do. She makes everyone laugh and feel comfortable like you are her best friend riding a bike outside next to her yet you get the most incredible workout. You have to try this facility and look for Judi’s classes!

Love this place. A friend asked me to join her for a Spin class. Went and tried it for the first time and about that time we found a groupon, so we purchased that. Been a regular to both Spin classes and Zumba & Zumba toning. Highly recommend it. Very friendly staff.

I have been going for about a month and I love it. There are a lot of different classes and the instructors are friendly and fun. The prices are also reasonable and the studio is nice.
Ive only taken the following classes:
Zumba: The instructors are really great and have their own style. Tiffany and Karen are awesome and do a great workout. I have only had one class with Betty and Clarissa but their zumba workouts are a blast and challenging.
Cardiosculpt: Great workout/​super challenging. Definitely sore the next day. Judi is really energetic and makes it fun.
Yoga: Wish it was offered more! Great class

I loved taking ballet barre here with Susan! She is so welcoming and friendly. Wednesday morning ballet barre always felt like a great way to start my day. Susan is very attentive and helpful when it comes to fixing your form, and helping you get the best workout. Most importantly she makes it FUN – which I think is key to sticking with working out.

This review is strictly about spin.
I use to love this studio and was a spin class regular. Unfortunately bikes are old and rarely maintained. The room is hardly ever cleaned. Bikes are often out of order. Rubber mat flooring is constantly dirty and the room smells horrible from not being cleaned and the room not having any ventilation… it smells like a dirty locker room. Many spin students have commented on these issues but have fallen on deaf ears.
Hence as a result of the neglect, many of the regulars like myself have stopped going and cancelled our membership. This is really too bad because it use to be a great studio and the instructors are amazing. I am giving 3 stars instead of zero since I love the instructors. Hoping the owner reads this and turn things around for the betterment of the studio.

It took me a while to write a review but I had to compliment the Kick It Up team. Last year during our 1950’s inspired Volunteer Banquet at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center– Susan orchestrated an awesome dance performance with Emiliano emceeing the event.
Susan and her team are fenomenal performers and choreographers– they were full
of energy and creativity. The songs she selected were perfect, the dance routine rocked and of course they all showed up with cool 50’s costumes! I highly recommend Susan and the «Kick It Up» team.

My sisters and I took the Intro to Spin class with Susan last night and had the best time! I’ve always been so scared and intimidated by spin, but Susan puts your mind at ease. She starts off the class by giving a little background on how she became a spin instructor and she also talks about how spin actually got started. Then she teaches you how to adjust your bike in 3 different areas to get you the best spin class experience. For the last 15 minutes of class, she has you get on the bike and do a few basic spin class routines! She is a great teacher and is so freaking hilarious! My sisters and I can’t wait to come back and take her spin classes! Thanks Susan!

I bought a groupon so my girls and I could come here for Zumba, and it did not disappoint. Karen, especially, does a great Zumba workout, and my girls are liking it so much! They are 14 and 15, and they look forward to coming everyday. We come about four times a week.
They do offer different fitness classes in the mornings and evenings including whole body and spin classes. They even offer kids’ dance classes. We’ve been enjoying it so much that we’ll probably have to sign up. I just hope it’s affordable enough for all of us to join!

I started going to this studio because I was looking for a dance class for my 4 and 3 year old children. They loved it. The monthly tuition was fair (less than $ 100 for two girls, once a week). Every week, they dance and exercise to music they know. My 4 year old is definitely picking up dance moves and she feels more confident. My 3 year old is getting used to working with teachers and being in class. She likes to dance more at home now.

My daughter has been going here since she was about 5 years old and she loves it! The staff is super wonderful and patient. Special thanks to Emi and Nyeema for taking care of my baby girl!

The owner Susan was kind enough to contact me and is working on resolving the issues with the odors. Like I wrote earlier, great staff! Come and check out Kick it Up you’ll love it!

Great place to work out and try something new! Zumba is a blast! they have many classes and time to offer! Even gave us a spin intro which you cant find at most places. worth every penny!

Parking: Large
Studio: Clean
Class Offerings: great variety and plenty of times!

Everything about Kick it Up is great! They’re such NICE people, and everyone is really willing to help you out and goes out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable/​not hurting yourself. Just… really excellent. :)
I got a deal off LivingSocial or somewhere for 12 classes. I’d been wanting to do spin, but was nervous about going in for the first time having never done it. Kick it Up has an Intro to Spin (call or email them to set up a time!), so I figured that would be the best way to get involved. Turns out, I was right! Intro to Spin is a MUST if you’re interested. They teach you how to get on the bike, how to set it up for your height, all the terminology and history, and then you go for a quick 20ish minute trial ride, which will most likely kick your ass.
The spin classes are small, which I like. There are only about 15 bikes in the back room for spin, so even on the most crowded day, it’s not too bad. Most days, the class isn’t full, so you don’t have to fight over bikes. I’ve had almost every trainer who teaches spin, and they’re all great, but a special shoutout to Heidi, who is my favorite!
The owner, Susan is out there a lot, teaching classes and manning the counter. I’ve watched the Zumba classes from the sidelines, and god, those people get a good workout! I can’t speak for the dance part of Kick it Up, but every time I’ve seen one of the dance classes in action, everyone looks happy.
Great place, super cheap ($ 5 – 10 per session, whaaaat!), and LOW pressure. Just what a gym should be.

Ladies… are you tired of going to the crowded meat-​market gyms and waiting for a treadmill/​elliptical/​bike?! Well I’ve had it! The reason why I joined Kick It Up is the many fitness classes they offer for women. In particular I mainly go there for their morning Spin classes. I also want to try their Barre class and maybe even their Zumba class.
The studio is very open and clean. Lots of equipment… comfy bikes. I love that there’s a bike for me in the mornings, unlike at the other big gyms like 24hr or LA Fitness. I hated that I had to get to class at least 45 min early to get a bike. Total waste of time.
The prices are reasonable. And the staff/​instructors are really nice (Susan-​owner, Kim, and Judi).

Talk about fun zumba classes! Lish sure has the moves! You can catch her here at KIU on Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday! Don’t miss out… Lish will show you how to Z-​U-​MMMMM-​B-​A!
Check out Karen for ZUMBA on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Karen has been at KIU for a few years now and watch out… her classes are getting crowded! Karen has a style of her own and you’ll wish you could dance like her! She’ll break up the dances to even make the beginner feel welcomed.
Susan is a very friendly face at KIU. Susan will accommodate your schedule and help you see what’s best for you and your family. Make sure you introduce yourself to Susan… yup…she’s the owner, but wears many hats!