I came to my first pole class in October 2022 and have been hooked ever since. I recently loss a…read moresignificant amount of weight and wanted a way to get fit, have fun and feel comfortable in my body. My first class was with Zhara. She was great, full of energy and helpful. After one class, I went to a couple more intro classes eventually I purchased the 10 pack package (more bang for your buck) and subsequently moved to an annual membership after about 3 months of consistent classes. Each class and instructor I have taken has been wonderful. The entire staff is knowledgeable, encouraging and willing to offer feedback and assistance. I have taken multiple classes with the convenience of the annual pass. (Ie intro, low flow, twerk, poleography, pole workout, inversion etc). I have nothing but positive feedback about the instructors. Zhara's energy and abilities are awesome! Kelli's intro to pole and inversion class is wonderful. I always feel challenged but encourage that I will continue to progress. Kate's breakdown of the technical details with intro to inversion sessions are amazing. It feels like having a private session. Vickya's exercises in intro to pole particularly looking in the mirror and watching myself has helped me boost my self esteem. Tink's boot camp class has helped me get in better shape. C Michelle's energy and class on twerking has opened my eyes to the art form. Kat's kindness and beautiful choreography in low flow has helped me gain confidence in my own sensuality and body. For someone who never been on a pole 5 months ago and was shy to now being able to climb and starting to learn inversion, this studio has been amazing. So glad I took that first intro class and took a chance in myself. Now I can't get enough!!! I can't say enough positive things about this studio. In a short time I have learned so much and am excited weekly for my pole classes. I have met diverse folks of all backgrounds and it's beautiful to be part of this community.

This review is for Tink! Hands down the strongest, funnest, and most empowering women I have met…read more Thank you for your enthusiasm, encouragement and sharing all your fun tricks with me. So thrilled that you always have my back and bring such positive energy to every class. THANK YOU!!!

took a pole beginnings class as someone with zero experience and had the best time! Renee was so…read moreenthusiastic and encouraging, as well as the rest of the girls in class! I went to leave once class ended and Renee stopped me to give me a hug first she proceeded to give me great advice about how to continue and what classes to take as I get used to the strength and muscle activations that come with pole! such a beautiful experience and I'm so looking forward to coming back and being surrounded by such incredible (and STRONG) people!

I love Renee and love the studio just hate that they've doubled up on classes during a time slot!!!…read moreI can barely hear my instructor because of the loud music/talking coming from the floor area class! The studio gets so hot when it's two classes going on at once I kept slipping off the pole! It seems like a safe issue, I can't hear instructions and i'm also distracted by the loud heel clacks... Renee is amazing but I wish she taught during a solo time slot so I can actually enjoy the class :/

Had a great first intro class, learned a lot, and met so many nice people who are also beginners…read more Can't wait to go back :) The studio is a good size, nice natural lighting during the daytime, everything felt clean as well. They also have a room next door and offer a variety of classes.

This is honestly one of the best pole studios I've ever been to. I've been to quite a few…read morethroughout LA and the Bay Area, and some things I love about the studio itself is: the high ceilings, all the poles can switch between static and spin, yoga mats are provided, several crash pads, you can rent heels, and it's so clean! I appreciate how professional this business is + how kind everyone here is! And how pole + dance offers discounts to extend itself to the community in an effort to be more accessible to folks :) It is a bit pricier than other studios but the quality is amazing. My only "complaint" is that at one of the classes I signed up for, there were more students than there were poles so some of us had to share. I'm not sure if this is typical for auditioning instructor community centric classes, but I found it a little odd as I've never experienced that at any studio class before, and I've specifically taken several of the $10 classes. I'm not sure if it's an over-booking issue, or the intent really is to have people share but I prefer to have my own pole. Perhaps a helpful feature that could be implemented in the app is showing the class capacity that you're signing up for, I.e. "8/10 spots"-- a studio I used to go to had this feature and it greatly helped me decide on classes to sign up for. Overall a beautiful space and I look forward to more classes here!

One of my favorite dance studios. Corey really strikes a…read moregreat balance of aerobic workout with enough challenging choreography. The crowd is mostly female in their 30s and 40s and very friendly.

I've been to Corey's class several times and I'm addicted to it. I LOVE HIM! He's fun, energetic,…read moreand he's a damn good dancer. He doesn't hover over you and intimidate. I'm not great but he's able to break down the moves so I can pick it up quickly and get my sweat on. He has a solid group of followers and they are all encouraging, motivating and nice. I love coming here because there's no judgement-just good vibes, good music and I feel I get a killer workout. It's the best way to start my Saturdays. Thanks, guys! Love you!

I love this place and the adult introductory classes. I've taken Robert Greer's introductory ballet…read moreclasses for 10+ years and it's been the best experience. Robert makes the classes fun, and do-able, regardless whether you have danced ballet before. I've also learned so much from Robert about anatomy and how the human body is designed to function. This was very important for me because I started coming off of a disability where my body no longer felt like my own. Moving to music is so relaxing, and the other dancers and atmosphere of the class is so nice.

I took Intro to Ballet 1 with Alexis -- what a FANTASTIC experience for my first ballet class! As…read moresomeone who has never done ballet before, I was nervous that I'd feel out of place. Alexis did a terrific job of making sure everyone could follow along, and helped me with some of the basics that all of the other students already knew. The class was a blast and I also got a great workout in. I look forward to taking more classes with Alexis, and highly recommend!!!

Elizabeth Strong is a badass OG belly dancer who specializes in Turkish Roman* style. She was a…read moremember of the Belly Dance Super Stars, a group which catapulted the careers of Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, etc. In an area where you can't throw a rock without hitting a belly dancer & you can find a really good one about every 5 miles, she is one of the acknowledged greats. Her teaching style is friendly, welcoming, & clear. She's supportive & cool. I have a thing most Thursday nights when her main classes are, but I have been lucky enough to take her Beginning Belly Dance Classes on Friday nights. Even though I've been taking classes for about 8 years, I'm uncoordinated af, so it's good for me. I learn stuff in her classes that I haven't with anyone else. Another thing I like about classes with her is that it's not a competitive environment. Dancers of all levels attend & there's no "I'm better than you" thing happening. Most tribal style classes are inclusive like this, but some aren't. Elizabeth encourages this by being cool & inclusive herself, even though she can outdance almost anyone. And if you want to hire a performer, she is fab. I took my mom to see her at the DeYoung & she said, "She is *wonderful.*" and you know how moms can be about stuff you are into, but they don't give a crap about. You can look her up on YouTube & see how great she is for yourself.

Lucky stars aligned the day I discovered Elizabeth Strong's class. Tucked away in a historic…read morebuilding close to my current job, I was unprepared for the warm welcome and greeting I received from her AND her students. Inclusive, supportive, informative, challenging... every class I take just proves again and again that I've found an absolute gem of a teacher in Elizabeth. We are all "Strong Dancers" because Elizabeth shares her joy for dance with her heart and invites us to explore and expand our knowledge and improve our technique with every step - whether it's within the confines of the dance studio or on a performance stage.

The dance company presented a fabulous program on Sunday November 8. I was invited by my friend…read morewho saw a posting in the 504 Coffee Shop. I had no idea what to expect except that the company is made up of able bodied as well as disabled (but then that is not the operative word here, because everyone is so skilled) dancers in wheelchairs. The choreography, the unique music and performances were wonderful. I urge you to see this group as soon as you can. Target sponsored the program on Sunday. It was held at the Malonga Casquelord Center on Alice Street in Oakland, an easy walk from Lake Merritt. The building is interesting too. You will love this group, I know it. Check out Axis Dance.

I work for a youth non-profit that refers kids to Axis for their youth classes. The families we…read morehave sent there have had RAVE reviews about their experience. AXIS is extremely welcoming, inclusive, and community-minded. We love AXIS and are so thankful for the opportunities they have given to our families!!!!

I was super interested in stepping outside my hula-trained dancer comfort zone, & try a heels dance…read moreclass. I had heard good things of Kionna's "heal in heels" series. There was a similar but different 1-day workshop she offered, so a friend & I registered. Unfortunately it was a triggering and low key traumatizing experience for me. For the record, I am not illogical & I can see multiple perspectives, even if I don't agree. I even acknowledge there's 3 sides to a story. It's frustrating to have to write something negative about being in WOC spaces, as I solely believe in the uplifting and empowerment of WOC in today's society. But businesses are businesses, and humans are humans. Here are my reflections from my experience at this studio with this particular instructor & business owner: 1) Registration and confirmation systems were too complicated. Instagram is not a registration system. I get small businesses try to find free systemic ways to invoice & track, but coupled with crude customer service, it just should have been a hard pass on my Saturday time. I should've given into my intuitive hits at the registration part. 2) While the ambiance invited some welcoming energy (other dancers), and sympathetically I get that it's difficult managing groups throughout the day- being yelled at to form in line & talked to as if we are elementary kids gets tiring. And annoying. Also, I've never been lectured through a mirror before. Can she invest in a microphone though? It was hard to hear her through all the music & levels of class chatter. 3) I never signed a consent form to be recorded! To add--there was ZERO disclaimer or prerequisite of a previous heels or recent heels dance class experience required named... ANYWHERE. 4) I personally am not trying out for any music videos or music tours. As stated, I was seeking a space for fun, sensual, & embodied movement. Coupled with the weird registration process, random yelling, no consent or disclaimer for prior or recent class experience suggested- I was not feeling safe or comfortable under her teachings. Well, she caught it towards the tail end of the class, & managed to turn around this time, & called me & my non-embodied self out in front of everybody. Then proceeded with a lecture. I should've walked out, but I knew I needed to finish the workshop. Periodt. Obviously I left extremely disappointed & disheartened. But at the end of the day, it's all good. You live & you learn, especially about spaces you are/aren't meant to be in. Teachers have different styles, and students will gravitate to who they resonate with. Until I find another space that calls me to try again, I'll be grinding & twerking in the shower or mirror for now!

Dance studio and they have good program to learn dancing /workshops…read moreService is good There is food here