SWEATFEST Los Angeles

Part of the proceeds from this class will benefit Emmy-award winning choreographer Ryan Heffington's Residency in 29 Palms, DESERTRADE.

In 2020, when the world stood still, his free online class SWEATFEST became a beacon—hundreds of thousands moved together in living rooms across the globe, raising over $300k for charities serving marginalized communities. His 2022 TED Talk carried the same pulse: happiness is not chased, but unlocked, through movement.

Beyond teaching, Heffington has reshaped contemporary dance for mainstream audiences. His choreography for Sia’s “Chandelier” (MTV’s Best Choreography Award) launched him into global recognition, followed by acclaimed works like HBO’s Euphoria (Emmy), Spike Jonze’s Kenzo World (Cannes Grand Prix), Apple’s “Welcome Homepod” (Cannes Titanium Lion), Netflix’s The OA, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tick, Tick…Boom! His work has landed everywhere from the hushed halls of The Broad and MOCA to the sweat-soaked floors of LA’s grittiest clubs.

From 2010–2020, his Silver Lake (LA) studio The Sweat Spot thrived as…