What happens when a pro drop-in dance class suddenly shifts from training to something that feels more like a social experiment?

In this episode of Hey, Dancer!, I take you inside a real class I took at a major LA studio — where the last 25 minutes took a surprising turn. No mirrors. No added choreo. Just partner work, face-to-face groups, and solo runs of the same combo inside a circle.

I recorded my full reaction right there in the studio, and I’m sharing the unfiltered clip for the first time.

I had posted a short teaser of the experience on social media — and the responses came pouring in. In this episode, I’ll read and react to some of those comments: the ones that supported this format, the ones that pushed back, and the perspectives that genuinely made me pause.

Whether you’re a dancer wondering “is it just me?” or a teacher rethinking your format, this episode’s for you.

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