Motion Grounds
14 classes in the next two weeks with 5 facilitators.
14 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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Coming up
Tomorrow
Monday 2 November
The feel
Compared with the rest of Ojai, Motion Grounds leans toward Barre 10×, Mat Pilates 7.1× and Pilates 1.9×.
How Motion Grounds feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of OjaiWho leads here
Melodie Truchi12 classes in two weeksAlexa Brevig4 classes in two weeksHanako Kadosono4 classes in two weeksPaulina Jensen4 classes in two weeksShayli Voyles4 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
Each class links straight to Motion Grounds’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Motion Grounds
motion grounds is a small studio where dance and movement take the lead, from beginner jazz and tap to advanced hip hop and heels. Classes are spread across the morning and the evening, and many are built for people with no prior experience. The studio also offers barre, mat pilates and gentler sessions focused on the hips and the core.
It suits you if
- you are starting dance for the first time
- you want morning classes before work
- you prefer gentle or core-focused movement
At a glance
14classes this week
5facilitators
Read more about Motion GroundsWhat the studio teaches, How the week runs
What the studio teaches
Dance is the main thread at motion grounds. Jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet and contemporary each appear at beginner level, and several have intermediate or advanced options as well. Heels and jazz funk add a more playful, performance-oriented side to the timetable.
A separate group of classes focuses on barre, mat pilates and sessions for the hips and the core and pelvic floor. These run at a slower pace and suit anyone who wants to build strength and control without a choreographed routine.
How the week runs
Most classes take place in the morning and the evening, with about a fifth beginning before 9am. The earliest start is at 8am and the latest at 7:45pm. The busiest start times are 8:30am, 9:30am, 6:30pm and 7:45pm.
Weekends are quieter, with about one class in ten taking place then. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday carry the most sessions, so those are the days with the widest choice.
Motion Grounds: questions and answers
What kinds of classes does motion grounds offer?
Most classes at motion grounds are dance and movement classes, with a smaller set of barre, mat pilates and gentle or core-focused sessions. Beginner levels are well represented, alongside intermediate and advanced options in jazz, hip hop, tap and heels.
Are there classes for complete beginners?
Yes. Several classes are labeled for first-time students, including beginner contemporary, beginner jazz, beginner ballet, beginner tap, beginner hip hop and hip hop foundations. About a fifth of the classes are marked as a first class ever.
When do most people practice at motion grounds?
Classes start as early as 8am and run into the evening, with the latest start at 7:45pm. Most of the schedule falls in the morning and evening, with about half in each. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are the days with the most classes.
How long are the classes?
Classes run about an hour on average. Barre and mat pilates sessions are 45 minutes, while beginner contemporary, beginner hip hop, beginner heels and advanced jazz funk run 75 minutes.
Who leads the classes?
Melodie Truchi, Hanako Kadosono, Jazlyn Claire, Shayli Voyles, Muriel Dontaine, Alexa Brevig and Paulina Jensen lead the largest number of classes. The studio works with about ten facilitators in total.
Where is motion grounds?
Motion grounds is located at 1775 East Daily Drive, suite F, in Camarillo. The studio is part of the Ojai area's movement scene, though it sits in a different town from the city name suggests.