PulsePDX — Local services in Portland

I want to be clear that the people here are really friendly and nice, and it's a pretty cool space. However, I found the Zumba class to be pretty meh. I've done 2-3 classes per week for a few years now with lots of different instructors (travelling for work, which is why I was in Portland) and the class I attended was a weird combination of highly complicated choreography, but relatively low-intensity exercise. I'm not good at Zumba exactly, but have rarely had so much difficulty figuring out what a new instructor was doing. I'm sure I'd like the class more if I attended regularly, but I wouldn't recommend it for a...

Do not walk - RUN to this studio. I have been a member here for about 7 years, and finding this place was the greatest thing for my fitness. Donnie's dance fitness classes will bring you more joy than any other class you will take. Dannie's dance classes are also full of fun and amazing dances. You will feel like you are at a dance club - but in the best way possible! There is laughter, singing, and endless positivity. Pulse is an incredibly inclusive environment that welcomes new people of all sizes. I cannot recommend this place higher. Very fairly priced gym memberships, and the best team you will find...

First off, best Zumba studio hand down. Second, you’ll have so much fun here dancing with this group! I came from NY and moved out to PDX. Found this studio and immediately fell in love with the instructors, music choice, and most of all the people in class. Everyone is super friendly and gives off a fantastic vibe. It’s also a really great workout. You can go at your own pace but I always walked out of there sweating and feeling proud I did a good workout. I highly recommend this place. I haven’t taken the non-Zumba classes but I’d imagine they’re just as...