Hollywood · Los Angeles, California
Playground LA
Industry-facing dance studio on Melrose Avenue co-founded by Robin Antin and Kenny Wormald, offering masterclasses and open classes for adult dancers.
- Jazz
- Hip Hop
- Commercial
- Contemporary
How Playground LA comes across
Playground LA comes across as a commercial-dance scene more than a school — a Melrose Avenue "hub" built for the working and aspiring industry dancer rather than the recreational child. Its own framing is celebrity-forward and unabashedly brand-driven: founded 2017 by "Pussycat Doll Creator" Robin Antin and choreographer Kenny Wormald, it lists drop-in master classes, "daily dance," and dance-fitness taught by "industry-leading" choreographers, alongside studio rentals, a store, and an app. The self-presentation leans heavily on proximity to fame — auditions hosted for the likes of Mandy Moore and Brian Friedman, brand events for Nike and Adidas, a Hulu reality show, and a long roster of celebrity visitors. The impression is energetic, networked, and image-conscious: a place to take class beside professionals and be near the industry. A parent of a young beginner would likely find it aimed elsewhere — teen and adult pre-professional, audition-minded dancers.
An editor's impression, drawn from the school's own website and public materials, 13 June 2026. Not a review — if it misses the mark, the school or a parent can tell us via the form below.
About the school
Playground LA was opened on Melrose Avenue in February 2017 by Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin and choreographer-actor Kenny Wormald. The studio runs daily classes and masterclasses with industry choreographers, and has become a regular training ground for working commercial dancers. A second adjacent space (NEXT DOOR) opened in 2024, and Playground London opened in 2023. Hulu produced a documentary series, PLAYGROUND, set at the Melrose Avenue studio.
At a glance
- Address
- 7375 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Suburb
- Hollywood
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Disciplines
- Jazz, Hip Hop, Heels, Commercial, Contemporary, Choreography
- Approach
- Competitive
What stands out
- i.Founded 2017 by Robin Antin and Kenny Wormald
- ii.Industry training for working commercial dancers
- iii.Hulu documentary series PLAYGROUND filmed on site
- iv.London expansion opened 2023
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