Work It! Studio

Washington, DC, United States

4.4

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18 reviews

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+1 202-588-7363
Website:
www.workitstudio.com
Address:
1020 U St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001
b/t N 11th St & N 10th St
U Street Corridor
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
440 ftU Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
0.3 miShaw-Howard Univ
0.4 mi7th and Rhode Island Avenue NW Bus Stop
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Today

Today 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Washington, DC) 12:56 PM Friday, May 30, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Work It! Studio is not your average fitness studio. We’re a community that embraces wellness over one’s life span for the entire family. Come to Work It! Studio to connect with a diverse group of individuals and organizations interested in physical fitness, dholistic wellness, music, the arts, or just having fun.



At Work It! we’ve worked hard to create an inviting space where you’ll feel inspired to let loose while getting fit. For those who seek a supportive community in which to improve physical fitness, Work It! Studio offers the best variety of group classes offered in the DC area. Activities from the most popular (Zumba Fitness, Piloxing, Yoga), classic (ballet barre, conditioning, tai chi), international (belly dance, samba, dancehall fusion) and innovative (the signature hip hop/​jazz/​African fusion class — WandaWoman Dance Aerobics), you’ll Work It! with a motivated group of persons of any age and ethnicity.

For those who desire a personalized wellness program, Work It! Studio creates a package of personal training and nutrition counseling sessions to help you achieve your personal fitness and health goals. Also, private dance lessons or choreography for special events can be organized so you can Work It! at your wedding or at a party.

For those who are looking for space to host events, rehearsals, parties, training sessions, etc., Work It! Studio is available for lease. An event planner will ensure your events are a success.

History

Established in 2012.

The Work It! Studio formerly WandaWoman Dance Exercise Studio was established in 1989. The company, WandaWoman Enterprises was established in October 1981 by the founder and owner Wanda Bamberg Tia «aka» WandaWoman.

Meet the Business Owner

Wanda B.

Business Owner

Wanda B. well known as «WandaWoman», is a fitness expert, dancer, choreographer, and creator of the «Wanda Woman Dance Workout» (a fusion of African, hip-​hop, and jazz) with over 30 years of experience. Recognized as one of the «Great Women of Washington DC» for her dedication to community fitness, Wanda’s motto is, «It’s never too late to get into shape and lead a healthier lifestyle.» Her teaching techniques are infused with an infectious spirit and energy to keep bodies moving, hearts happy, and lifestyles healthy. Wanda was the first African-​American woman to create and run her own dance/​group fitness studio in the metropolitan D.C. area. Since 1980, she has taught and managed group fitness classes and programs for health clubs, dance studios, corporations, government agencies, churches, and public and private middle/​high schools in Washington, D.C. She is well known for her high-​energy, dance-​inspired master classes that have taken her as far as Southern Africa.

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18 reviews of Work It! Studio

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Place rating: 5
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
This is a dancing studio I go to whenever I need an uplifting experience or if I’m too stressed at work. Everyone here thrives to make you feel better, it’s like a big family. My personal favorite class is Wanda’s, she’s an extraordinary woman who inspires me with her attitude and dancing freestyle. I would recommend her Wednesday class for beginners, as the Monday class assumes you’ve been coming for a while and learned some of the moves. I also like the Zumba classes with Margo, another wonderful personality!
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
I bought a groupon for 10 classes at this studio and I’m really glad I did. I love Zumba with Margo! The other instructor was cool as well. I am yet to try any other classes. Wanda and her team are very welcoming, and people here are nice — there is no competition or animosity. I only wish that yoga and Zumba were not on the same day because I want to attend both!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Work It is such an asset to the community. Everyone that works here, from the front desk, to Wanda, to the instructors, is warm, friendly and encouraging.
Having a bad day? Come to Work It and work it out!
There is a good variety of classes. The only room for improvement is offering a wider schedule for those of us with crazy work hours.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Work It Studio is by far, hands down the best work out regimen that I’ve ever experienced. They offer great classes and whenever I am there all of my stress is left outside the door. I’ve been a member of Bally’s and Washington Sports Club over the years and there is no comparison as far as my personal results. Most of my work out experiences are grueling and I’ve always had to drag myself to the gym but not at Work it! I look forward to all of my classes. The fact that I can dance off pounds is awesome !! OMG Wanda’s Monday and Wednesday night classes are crazy fun and the best work out ever. All I can tell anyone who is on the fence about joining — you might want to jump off of that fence and jump on board the Work it! Studio Ship.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
As good as it gets! Work It! An absolutely wonderful, welcoming community that creates an empowering environment for women of all ages. No matter your level of fitness, you join a non-​competitive atmosphere that helps to build your confidence.
The variety of classes keeps me and others motivated and interested. Easy to join and the best price in town. Recently, the studio introduced new equipment, can’t wait to play with all the new toys.
I enjoy every minute of sweating in Piloxing; being sassy with the divas in Wanda’s class; being a delicate ballerina with Denise; being zesty on Sunday morning Samba; reflecting in yoga and the things your body can do in the mat fusion class. Yes, I’m in the studio very often.
Warning…Zumba and Tai Chi… here I come.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
Work It has a great vibe. It is super welcoming and friendly, the owner and teachers go out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable and confident.
I have really enjoyed about half of the classes I’ve taken here and not enjoyed the other half at all. However I think this has more to do with my personal preference for the classes themselves than anything else. The Piloxing and Zumba classes have been my personal favorites.
The only thing that keeps me from giving Work It 5 stars and the only thing that has me unsure about whether I will continue to attend classes here is their limited schedule. If you have an even somewhat demanding schedule it can be very hard to find a class you can attend– They should really consider adding more classes before 8 or after 7 during the week and more classes on Saturdays and Sundays.
Place rating: 2
Washington, DC
I have been a member of this studio since November. As a newcomer to DC I was eager to find a down to earth home, which I thought I had found. The owner, Wanda, lacks empathy for her customers. The past two months a few items have changed. My favorite class and the only reason I continue my membership, piloxing with Jennifer, was moved from 9:45 to 9:30. I arrived at 9:45. The current newsletter states:
«Please be on time. There is a 15 minute grace period before class starts. No one will be admitted after 15 minutes. NO EXCEPTIONS»
I am not even sure what that means… the warm up? Either way I was 15 minutes late the first Saturday morning it was changed. She literally refused to let me in the class. Of course I did not back down I wanted my Saturday morning workout. Eventually she let me in.
Recently the membership rose from $ 29.99 to $ 39.99. Although I jumped on the membership in order to get the better rate before the new year. I was ok with this changing understanding that rent on U st. could be increasing.
The last straw that led me to this review. Wanda steps into class before it starts and states you must cancel within 24 hours of class instead of 2 hours, claiming an email went out. I triple check my spam and email. The last newsletter was sent August 26th as the September Newsletter. The email does not state this new rigorous policy. Its currently not in writing anywhere. The 2 hour policy already allows the studio to charge you $ 17 (one class fee). She claims last week 4 people cancelled at the last minute. 4! Wow! She still was able to get an additional $ 68 from those cancellations. Instead of being happy with that she decides that her members should be charged more if they can’t cancel within 24 hours! There are already rules in place for repetitive no shows and late cancellations. They will lose online privileges this should be enough to reverse the behavior. 24 hours doesn’t allow for traffic, working late, inclement weather, family emergencies.
The instructors are great! The members are a joy! But Wanda’s ever changing policies are ridiculous. What are the real perks to being a member???
Place rating: 5
Fleetwood - Concourse Village, NY
This is simply an amazing place to work-​out! Being a member is truly rewarding and transformational. I don’t think, scratch that, I KNOW I would not be where I am in my weight loss and fitness goals if it weren’t for Wanda and the other instructors. I have lost over 50 lbs since I first joined Workit! Studios summer 2013, and look forward to losing the rest with the strong foundation I built with Wanda and the rest of the divas at Workit! Studios!
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Work It! Studio is AMAZING. Everyone there is super friendly, the vibe is not competitive at all and people are just there to have a great time. The WandaWoman classes are AMAZING. you don’t even feel like you’re working out, just having a lot of fun, and they are perfect for people with a dance background/​just like to move. If you want something more fitness-​y, Delvin and Sherri’s conditioning classes will push your body like no other.
This studio is a community in itself, and one of my favorite places on the U Street Corridor. I would absolutely recommend it to everyone! Be sure to get there early, as classes fill up fast!
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
In my quest to find fun cardio dance classes, I found my way to Work It! Armed with a 7-​day free trial, I signed up for 4 Zumba classes throughout the week to see if they fit with my schedule and if I liked the instructors and the studio. Here’s what I found:
–The Zumba instructors are great. I took classes with Margo and Tonya, and I really liked both of them. I signed up for a class with Petra, but they cancelled the class because they were having some event. I took a class with her at a different studio, though, and she is also great. Lots of energy and fun dance moves that make you forget that you’re getting a workout.
–The studio itself is wonderful. Located just a block from the Metro and a couple of bus stops, it is just upstairs from Lee’s Flower Shop. The layout is perfect, although it is narrower at one end than the other. Tons of windows for light and fresh air, a nice waiting area and the nicest staff. They also have a water cooler so you can fill up your water bottle. The only thing I would add is a changing room. There are two bathrooms, but no space just for changing.
–The price for a membership is probably the best deal in DC. About $ 40/​month for an annual membership (and if you sign up by the end of May, they will waive the $ 40 enrollment fee) or about $ 50/​month for a 6-​month membership, and you can take unlimited classes. If you don’t want the commitment, a 10-​class pass is $ 130. But the membership is a total steal.
I felt like I found the perfect place in DC, but there is one problem that I can’t get over that is the only thing stopping me from becoming a member — the timing of their classes. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, their first evening class (the one I want to take) starts at 6pm. That is usually the time I leave the office, but sometimes I have to leave later than that. I wish their classes started just 30 minutes later. It would make it easier to actually make it to class.
In all, Work it! is a great place to get your groove on and get a workout if you can make it to class on time. It’s a little gem on U Street.
Place rating: 3
ALLSTON, MA
With three classes under my belt, I am no expert on the studio. It is clear, though that these folks love to dance and stay fit, and that spirit is contagious. I am not young or in great shape and do not feel any judgement either from the instructors or from classmates.
That the two bathrooms (which are clean and nice) form the locker room and that there is no shower presents a serious drawback if you don’t live right around there or plan to go out after.
That’s the only reason to take stars away from this great studio.
Place rating: 4
Pawtucket, RI
I’m interning in DC for the summer and was looking for a fun way to get fit and stay healthy. I bought the Groupon with 10 classes for $ 29 and figured «why not»?
I’ve taken six classes and now I wish the summer wouldn’t end! I’ve tried WandaWoman dance (twice), tai chi, the weekend bootcamp, bollywood dance fitness, and pilates mat fusion. The WandaWoman dance class is my favorite, with its hip-​hop dance party vibe. There is always a diverse crowd — you can even find a fly 60+ year old (or three) giving the younger participants a run for their money! Overall I have really enjoyed my time at Work It! Studio. If I’m back in town next summer I will definitely buy another 10-​class pass.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Great place to work out! The classes are intense and the instructors are very helpful. I bought the groupon and after it finished I signed up for the membership. This is a great place to work out
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
I am updating my review because the management has done a good job at remedying my computer issues and they have also sold out all their Groupon special, which I think will reduce the crowding quite a bit. They also know my name, which is unusual in DC and very nice. I love Tonya and Marcela’s classes in particular; I recommend trying them out. I plan on buying multi-​class cards in the future, so they have achieved getting me as a repeat customer!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Marcela is a fantastic Zumba instructor. By far the closest to a real L.A. workout!:-) She will make you sweat but you will have fun. Great music and you won’t feel lost in the class. She is why I go to Work It Studio!
Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA
This place is a gem! For my sister’s bachelorette party, we were able to organize a private zumba class that fit our style and timing. Wanda and Denise are great to work with and the instructor, Margo, was incredible. I’d highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great workout, but even more so for a private party. We ended champagne post-​class. Definitely look into it! Thanks again, Workit Studio!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Awesome classes and great price. I love the Wanda woman hip hop/​modern dance class, & the Zumba class with Patricia. I’m going to try the tai chi class and bollywood class soon.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
Great place to try new things and workout with women of all ages. Very welcoming and experienced instructors. Try the groupon or class packages! Margo’s Zumba, Jennifer’s Piloxing, Denise’s Ballet Basics and Wanda’s classes are a must.