Central Studio

Central Studio operates three locations across St. Louis—in Central West End, Webster Groves, and Clayton—offering pilates, dance, fitness, and movement education rooted in technique. The studio teaches adult dance classes including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Aerial, and Pointe, with Pilates Mat and Group Equipment Classes at all levels (Level 1, 2, and 3), plus specialized Tower and Jumpboard classes. They also run Dance Cardio, POMSQUAD, POUND, AMPD Kickboxing, and other fitness classes, alongside a Youth Program for ages 5–18 featuring Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Aerial classes with a progressive curriculum.

Classes are structured to meet you where you are, with drop-in flexibility or class cards (4, 8, or 12-session packages). Pilates Mat classes are $15 drop-in or $85 for an 8-class card; Group Equipment classes start at $38 per person or $275 for an 8-class card. Adult Dance drop-in rates range from $12 to $25 depending on style, with 8-class cards from $85 to $190. Private sessions, duets, and group private pilates are available, and Gyrotonic® private sessions run $85 per 55-minute session.

Instructors including Shannon, Orren, Emmi, Cindy, Morgan, and Megan are praised in reviews for creating welcoming, encouraging environments, breaking down moves with focus on progression, and offering individualized attention. The studio offers studio rentals for local artists and movement educators, and hosts performance opportunities, workshops, summer camps, and seasonal events for kids and families throughout the year.

Central Studio also provides Thai Bodywork and Healing Massage, and the space supports both group classes and private instruction. The philosophy centers on technique-based movement education, building community among movers, and meeting people at their own level—whether complete beginners or advanced students.

Drop in for a group class rooted in technique, with instruction scaled to your level and an environment that welcomes you as a beginner or returning mover. Private sessions and class cards offer flexible ways to commit to your practice.

Instructors including Shannon, Orren, Emmi, Cindy, Morgan, and Megan are noted for welcoming atmospheres, gentle and encouraging guidance, breaking moves down with focus on progression, and offering individualized attention in class.

Welcoming to complete beginners; instructors create supportive environments and classes are scaled to all levels.