bodycraft

your sanctuary for movement rituals and community connection

bodycraft is a dynamic and accessible movement modality blending dance cardio with creative strength training.

join us for thoughtfully guided movement medicine to connect you to your body, heart, and expression.

embrace the joy of moving with us!

  • bodycraft

    this class is the heart of bodycraft! alternate between dance cardio and bodyweight strength training for a robust, full body experience meant to take up space and express.

  • bodycraft depth

    work with heavier resistances to build strength, improve balance, and still maintain a fluid, dynamic range of motion. all the complexities of compound movement, but with a little more oomph.

  • bodycraft dance release

    leave it all on the dance floor! this class is for anyone who loves the high from straight dancing. begin with dance cardio and finish with simple choreography broken down for you.

  • bodycraft wake up

    invigorate your being, ground into your core, and melt any tension. we'll begin with a gentle warm up and transition into bodyweight strength and stability work for a gentle wake up.

  • yoga

    connect to the breath while moving through sequences of asanas (poses). focusing on the body’s relationship to the ground, students will find centering and alignment.

  • pilates

    focus on core, stability, and grounded strength. build an intentional burn while expanding your movement vocabulary and mind-body awareness.

  • beginner hip-hop

    gain an understanding of the foundations of hip-hop dance while building coordination, technique, rhythm, body awareness, and confidence. class will culminate in learning fun choreography!

  • breathwork

    immerse yourself in your own body wisdom through a transformative breath technique to open your heart and restore your connection to self at the soul level.

meet our founder, Emily Diers

after a lifetime of studying dance, Emily felt the missing piece to a lot of fitness spaces was the sense of joy, play, and fun. she believes movement can be life-giving and enjoyable, while still challenging.

at bodycraft studio, we believe that movement is medicine. we know the value of movement that keeps you engaged and inspired. when we are lit up by our movement practice, we keep showing up.

our studio aims to:

  1. bring joyful, creative movement to the masses. we are here to keep it interesting, invigorating, and accessible!

  2. uplift the voices of movement artists. our instructors are incredible and have a lot of valuable information!

  3. provide a warm environment for movement to be explored safely, in community.

14 days for $68

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14 days for $68 ⋆

come and see what we’re about! as a new friend, you can explore our variety of offerings and modalities with two weeks of unlimited classes! available for first time visitors only.

you have options for how you can move with us!

  • need the flexibility of single drop-in classes? we got you! pay à la carte. all purchases are valid for 90 days.

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  • buy classes up front and save! choose from 5- or 10-packs so you’ll be sure to show up again.

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  • commit to yourself and your movement practice with a monthly membership! members enjoy steep discounts, special perks, and built-in accountability!

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  • join us virtually on demand! bodycraft mobile gives you access to our library of 500+ classes ranging in length and modality, so you can fit it in wherever you are!

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what people are saying…

  • "magic from start to finish! community, kinetic energy, sensuality, feeling in touch with my body & spirit. I'm hooked!"

    Jessica K.

  • "LOVE bodycraft! my favorite workout place in BK. the instructors are amazing, classes are super fun and challenging and the community is fantastic. highly recommend!"

    Lulu H.

  • "fantastic! expect rivulets of sweat. :)"

    Jiwon P.

  • " I took 12 classes in 14 days and it’s no exaggeration that I enjoyed every single class. without hesitation, I became a member of the studio, and the classes are now a highlight of my week."

    Jennifer P.

  • "I started with the two week trial and fell in love! I really liked the fact they have a variety of classes and AMAZING teachers. they make each time you go to class interesting, challenging and fun. highly recommend!!"

    Robyn S.

  • "it’s the only workout class I’ve witnessed in New York City where if you look around during the class you’ll see people are genuinely smiling and enjoying themselves as they move their bodies. and then you realize you’ve been smiling the whole time too. bodycraft is special."

    Anna J.

  • "empowering! this was my only experience in a fitness class where community was celebrated and there was a non-competitive vibe. go take this class!"

    Emma L.