Upstairs · 2,400 sq ft
Studio One
- FloorSprung maple, sealed matte
- Mirrors40 ft wall, curtained
- Sound12-speaker ceiling array
- Class sizeMax 32
Dance + fitness club · Inglewood, Calgary
Doors open January 16.
Two rooms under one roof: a sprung-floor dance studio and a strength floor, with a timetable built so you can do both in the same week. Founding members lock in their rate for as long as they stay.
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The floor is in. Mirrors go up in December.
5 The club
A dance studio that trains like a gym.
Most dancers lift somewhere else and most lifters never dance. We put both in one building on 9 Avenue so you can take Heels on Tuesday and squat on Thursday without a second membership.
Main floor · 1,800 sq ft
The Floor
- Racks6 half racks, 2 platforms
- Free weightsKettlebells 4–32 kg
- ConditioningSleds, rowers, bikes
- Class sizeMax 14, one coach
Why we're building it
We spent ten years teaching in other people's studios across Calgary: rented church halls, a basement in Bridgeland, a squash court with the lines still on the floor. Our students kept asking where they could get strong enough to dance the way they wanted to.
Eightcount is our answer. Good floors, coaches who are paid properly, and classes that start on time and end on time.
Maya Okafor & Theo Lindqvist · Co-founders
6 Classes
Eight formats. One timetable.
Every format runs at least twice a week, with a beginner-friendly slot each time. Dance classes are 60 minutes; Strength Club and Latin Burn are 50.
DanceAll levels
Hip-Hop Foundations
Grooves, bounces and footwork, then a short combo. Where most people start.
DanceBeg–Int
Heels
Choreography with lines, floorwork and attitude. Heels optional; sneakers welcome.
DanceInt
Contemporary Flow
Release technique, floor transitions and musicality across a four-week phrase.
DanceAll levels
Afrobeats
High-energy choreography to Afrobeats and amapiano. You will sweat.
FitnessAll levels
Strength Club
Small-group barbell and kettlebell work, programmed in six-week blocks.
FitnessAll levels
Barre Sculpt
Ballet-barre conditioning: small ranges, long holds, strong ankles.
FitnessAll levels
Latin Burn
Salsa, merengue and reggaeton steps strung into cardio intervals.
FitnessAll levels
Mobility Lab
Hips, spine and splits work for dancers and lifters. Bring socks.
Dance · Studio OneFitness · The Floor or Studio One
7 Founding memberships
Join before we open. Keep the rate.
Founding rates hold for as long as your membership stays active, including up to three months of freezes a year. Billing starts on opening day, not before.
142 of 200 founding spots claimed58 left
10-class pack
$165
Regular $190 · use within 4 months
- Any class, either room
- Book 7 days ahead
- Shareable with one other person
All accessMost picked
$219 / month
Regular $269 · founding rate for life
- Unlimited dance and fitness classes
- Open floor hours, 6 am–9 pm
- 2 guest passes a month
- Free preview week, Jan 9–15
Dance or Floor
$179 / month
Regular $219 · founding rate for life
- Unlimited classes in one room
- Switch rooms once a quarter
- Free preview week, Jan 9–15
Prices in CAD, plus GST. No sign-up fee for founding members (regular $99). Cancel with 30 days' notice.
8 Opening
See it before it's finished.
Hard-hat open house
11 am – 3 pm. Walk the space, meet the coaches, try a 20-minute taster on the new floor.
Preview week
Free classes for founding members and the waitlist while we run the timetable for real.
Doors open
Full timetable starts at 8 am. Opening party in Studio One from 7 pm.
Teen program
Hip-Hop and Contemporary for ages 13–17, Saturdays and two weeknights.
1238 9 Avenue SE
Inglewood, Calgary Entrance on the side street,
bike racks inside.
Inglewood, Calgary Entrance on the side street,
bike racks inside.
- Ten minutes by bike from East Village along the river pathway
- Street parking plus a shared lot behind the building after 5 pm
- Two private shower rooms, day lockers, filtered water
1 And…
Get on the list.
Waitlist members get preview week for free, first pick of founding spots, and the opening timetable a week before anyone else.
? Questions
Before you ask.
Do I need dance experience?
No. Hip-Hop Foundations, Afrobeats and Barre Sculpt are built for first-timers, and every class has a beginner option. About half our waitlist has never taken a dance class.
What happens to my founding rate?
It stays as long as your membership is active. You can freeze for up to three months a year without losing it. If you cancel and rejoin later, you'd pay the regular rate.
When does billing start?
On January 16, opening day. We take a card to hold your spot but don't charge it until the doors open.
Can I mix dance and strength classes?
Yes, on All Access. The timetable is built so the busiest dance nights (Tuesday and Thursday) sit next to lighter Strength Club sessions.
Do you have kids' classes?
Not at opening. The teen program for ages 13–17 starts in February 2027.
Can I see the space first?
Come to the hard-hat open house on Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 3 pm. No sign-up needed.