I decided to get out of my comfort zone and enroll myself in the Prelude to Pole class. I felt like…read morefor one day, 1.5 hours long, I could handle it. I'm so glad I made that decision, because Addie is awesome!!! She's super nice and really good at teaching! The class I was in had 5 other participants. We first showed proof of vaccination and our ID before filling out the waiver. The lights were dim and the studio itself doesn't have many mirrors. I felt that this promoted confidence because I didn't have to feel self-conscious in the mirror, or worry about how I looked in front of others. Because I'm more cautious, I kept my mask on. I appreciate that there was no pressure to have to take my mask off. Anyway, so we start off with a warmup that focused on flexibility and core strength. Spoiler alert: I lack both, but I did my best! We also learned how to crawl and do some sexy leg work. Then we got to pick a pole and we learned some moves: a spin, how to walk around the pole, and how to uh dance around it? At the end of the class, we learned a routine and had the option of recording ourselves. We even got to try on heels! Uh a little heads up on the heels: your best bet is to size up. I normally wear a 5. The 6 fit me fine, but I might've felt more comfortable wearing a 6.5 or something. I'm really considering taking the 5-6 week series.

I've been coming here for about five years (!) and I love it. There are tons of good things I could…read moresay about it, but I'll try to keep it short and useful. These are my favorite things about this studio: - The classes are very balanced. Besides the actual training for spins or tricks, they include a quite hardcore warmup and stretching that will help you gain the strength you will need later on, and time for dancing in the end. - They get you to freestyle from very early on. Instead of just teaching you cool tricks that you can only do for a photo, they actually put a lot of emphasis in dancing. After just a few weeks of class, you'll feel comfortable dancing and freestyling. The studio is super supportive and encouraging, no matter how you look or how experienced you are, and you won't feel shy or insecure even if you're just starting and can only do a few spins. - The instruction is organized through series, so you'll get to know your class buddies and you will learn step by step, building strength and form for whatever comes next. You will also get a lot of personalized attention, because the instructor will actually know you and spend time with you. I find this particularly useful if you're not the kind of person who is naturally skilled or gets tricks super fast, because you won't arrive or leave a class feeling completely lost, useless, or frustrated. - It's very safe! They don't use crashmats, and that doesn't make it unsafe, but the opposite. The instructors won't let you do stuff unless you're actually ready to do it, they'll spot you until you're confident about it, and eventually you will feel comfortable enough to do it by yourself and incorporate it in your dance. And again, they'll spend time with you to make sure you're doing it right. - The owner, Nikki, is very good at identifying why you're not being able to land a trick, and will give you specific tips to actually do it. Not only that, but she trains her instructors to be aware of the details people find challenging, and address those. If you've ever had the feeling that an instructor was just too good of a dancer and they just couldn't understand why a move is difficult to you, you won't have it here. This probably won't be the right studio for you if you can only drop in every now and then, if you learn very fast and are able to get many tricks right away, or if you just want to learn tricks and don't care about the dancing itself.

I have been taking classes at SFPD for a few months and I have so much fun every time! The…read moreinstructors are so great/ encouraging and I always feel that I am progressing. I had a private party at the studio for my birthday this weekend because I wanted all my friends to try it out and they absolutely loved it as well and hope to all continue their pole journey:) Kyra made the event soo fun and getting to see her performance at the end was amazing!!

So glad I found this studio while I lived in San Francisco. AMAZING instructors, beautiful studio,…read moreand a great variety of classes. I wish I found this studio earlier. Thank you SF Pole and Dance!!

I love VRV3! They have an amazing variety of classes ranging from aerial hoop, pole, flexibility,…read moreand conditioning classes. It's been nice to watch the studio grow as well. I like the new app, because it makes checking-in a breeze. I've been going to classes here for over 3 years now and the stand out thing is the community. Everyone who trains here is amazing and I'm happy to met so many amazing instructors/classmates over the years. My favorite classes are pole, especially Fluid and Flow and L3+ Tricks. The community is super supportive, welcoming, and fun! I especially love Patricia's and Vix's classes! My only gripe is that the classes do not tell you in advance how filled the class is (I.E it could say XX spots out of 10 filled on the app) before you sign up. When classes have 8+ students, I would have preferred to taken a different class. Otherwise, this review would have been a perfect 5/5.

I have loved every class I've taken here. I started out with 4 classes to experiment with Ariel/…read moresome of the other types of classes they had - and I ended up sticking around because I loved the pole classes. I keep coming back because it's great cross training to my normal gym routine, and it's been so much fun learning something new. A plus has been how welcoming the instructors have been - and really you can tell everyone is just happy to be there and doing their thing. I couldn't suggest this studio more if you're learning, want a place to continue your conditioning, or anything else really.

I love pole dancing. I was a personal trainer and dancer for the past 15 years and I have found a…read morehome in pole at Steel Heart Dance. It's the perfect combination of extreme strength, rhythm and being sexy. I have now been dancing with Deb for over two years. Her style and attention to technique are the perfect combination to become a pole athlete. If you are looking to try something new or are ready to take your skills to the next level, Deb's coaching and systematic progression will be a perfect fit. This is where you really learn to pole dance.

I had an amazing experience at steel heart dance studio overall from start to finish. I took the…read morevirgin pole class and it's a great introductory experience to the pole dancing world. I have never felt so comfortable with my body in front of anyone like that but with teacher Torin and the other ladies I felt free!10/10 would recommend

Great classes. Friendly, encouraging, challenging, empowering! Each class has a great warm up and…read morecool down, and plenty of time on the apparatus

I have been going to Revel for about 2 years now and can honestly say its one of my favorite…read moreplaces! If i could give this place 10 stars i would. They have a number of different classes and you can cross train as much as you want! I have found joy in trying new apparatuses and challenging my body in different ways! Start with the 1 class package to see if you enjoy it - but once i did 1 class i was addicted! I easily do 3/4 classes a week! BE WARNED - you will get bruises and be sore, but its one of the most rewarding experiences ever! All the teachers are wonderful! Celeste is my go to lyra hoop teacher. Jen, Jenn, Christina, Amy are my go to pole teachers now that im more advanced! Mei is my favorite beginner pole teacher and now teaches mostly at the new SJ location. Lisa, Debbie and Jen also have amazing heels choreo classes! Andy is my chair/sensual heels teacher and always brings the heat! Cindy and Rissa will get you flexible in no time! And Luna is an amazing hammocks teacher and performer! Jen fosters a welcoming community and truly cares about each student that comes through the studio. She runs the studio more like a friend group that fosters encouragment and positivty throughout the business.

Booked a private party here for a dance class, and it was very well done! Christina was our…read moreinstructor, and she was fabulous!! Very kind, patient, and energetic!! The process of signing up for the class was a breeze, and communication was always fast and reliable with employees. The studio itself was pretty spacious, with cubbies in a hallway to put personal items as well as a large bathroom. The dance floor itself had around 5 poles and places to sit. Everything was clean! The class itself was 2 hours and started off with an introduction, mindfulness exercise, and connection exercise. We then stretched and moved gradually on the floor and across the floor. Christina then taught us some basic pole dancing moves, and eventually taught an entire routine. At the end, we learned another dance and she performed a routine for us, which was fantastic!! Her grace, agility, and passion was so amazing! Would HIGHLY recommend booking a private event here! Perfect for a girls night out, bachelorette party, birthday party, etc.

Sisters in Motion has completely changed my life…read more This isn't just a dance studio--it's a space where I've reconnected with my body, built real strength, and found a supportive, inspiring community of women. I was initially nervous to try something new, but from the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed, encouraged, and completely free to show up exactly as I am. The classes are an amazing mix of movement, music, and empowerment. Whether it's sensual flow, strength-based conditioning, or something more expressive and emotional, every class offers something unique. You get a real workout--but more than that, you leave feeling grounded, energized, and more connected to yourself. The instructors are phenomenal--skilled, kind, and genuinely invested in your growth. They create a space that's inclusive, non-judgmental, and FUN. I've seen huge shifts in both my physical strength and my confidence since starting here. If you're looking for a place to move, heal, grow, and be in community with other powerful women, I can't recommend Sisters in Motion enough. It's become a vital part of my life and well-being.

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!

Pole has been on my list for awhile and I finally bit the bullet. The intro classes were a safe and…read morewelcoming environment as a brand new student and helped curb any anxiety. I first learned of P+D from Netflix's documentary, "Strip Down, Rise Up". I have since been to all 3 studios in the bay (Oakland, Berkeley and SF). All the instructors bring their own style and personality to pole. The instructors that I returned to were Celia F and Marguerite. Amy has done a great job with her studios. I really admire that they offer scholarships for students and people from disadvantaged backgrounds/going through tough times. Gotta give credit where credit is due!

Shelly is my favorite pole instructor and a friend!!!…read more When I first moved to SF almost two years ago, I had a really hard time finding both exciting and challenging dance classes. I am a dancer, so I needed more than simply good. Then... I met Shelly! She is amazing. She is both amazing at instructing and performing. I have been taking her lessons quite some time now and have been there to see how strong she got and how graceful she got with more advance moves. Her personality is great too. She makes us laugh all the time and our regular class is always full of energy and a lot of smiles. If you have never been to a pole class, I totally recommend her. She has background in dancing and pilates, so her pole dancing is very elegant and graceful. If you also have some experience in pole, I totally recommend her too. She can teach you amazing pole tricks, and also smooth flow of a movement to a next level. I can't wait to take her lesson every week ^^

Although I've never taken classes with Shelly at her SF studio, I took several months of classes…read morewith her at Twirly Girls Pole Fitness, located in Pleasanton. I really like the focus she places on proper form and technique--it's really nice knowing that you're not laying foundation to future injuries when you're learning more advanced moves from her, because you're learning and doing them right. Shelly is super fun and is also an amazingly talented performer. (If you've never seen her do a spatchcock, holy crud.) We'd start the classes with a thorough warmup, including stretches and various climbs, and the we'd move on to different tricks and spins. Shelly works with each of her students and is also very patient and good with breaking down movies so we understand how to progress. When I failed at life with the helicopter spin (sigh :'( ), she had me work on the cradle spin and also on the steps so I could at least get an idea of what it should feel like/what I could practice to eventually get there. (Honestly, I think I was just scared and/or weaksauce, but mark my words: one day!) Her background in dance is also really awesome--we usually get to learn some choreography towards the end of the class (unless we go overboard with wanting to learn tricks on some days ;). She always finds time with us afterward to stretch and some days, we work on oversplits (ow ow ow ;_; but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger!). When Shelly found out that I was moving across the country, she told me about a bunch of teachers at different studios where I could continue to learn (provided that I can trek my way up to NY). :] I miss her classes and hope to be back soon!

Very large, beautiful, well lit dance studio and theatre teaching pole dancing and the performance…read morearts. I know of FVT through my pole dance instructor, Kirsten (Mz. K) at Sedusa Studio in Campbell. She's been one of my first pole dance instructors since 2014 at Sedusa, and have taken other pole classes with her over the years at Phoenix Pole and Aerial Arts when it was open in Berkeley as well. Mz. K has since opened FVT. Mz. K was the first pole teacher I've had who first class, asked if we've had any injuries, and what modifications we can do for them. As an acupuncturist, and Qigong instructor, I really appreciate that level of concern for students since every body is different, and helps us be more conscious of challenging movement for our physical needs. FVT is a terrific space for the pole community to expand on our dance repertoire and skills. One feels like a professional performer in that dance space. With 12 poles, there's plenty of space on smooth, gorgeous flooring to explore your sexy dance side. Did open pole dance practice and a dress rehearsal on stage to prep for PSO GG 2025 competition. Have yet to take dance classes there, but with the teachers on board, it will be a marvelous experience to explore all our pole dance dreams. Get started ASAP & get stronger and more gorgeous as you go. You won't regret it!

There are so many amazing things about Flux that I rave about to people who haven't experienced it…read moreyet. There's something for everyone here - dark and moody choreo classes, chair classes, Pilates-focused classes, flexibility ("fluxibility" - so cute!), intro classes for those who have never touched a pole and advanced classes for people who have trained for years. I know many dancers who drive from the far corners of the bay to train here. I can always depend on the community that flux has created - a safe space, a clean space, a welcoming space. The owners are present and feel like old friends even when you're new. I love them as instructors, performers, and mentors if you want pole career or teaching advice. If you come here, I guarantee you'll keep coming back!

What first left an impression on me about Maeve is how she makes you feel so comfortable, which is…read moreessential when learning the craft of acting. I have never felt less afraid to take a risk or make a mistake in front of people than in her class. I later realized she has an incredible passion about the art of acting; which makes learning it even more inspiring and enriching. I have currently filled half of a notebook with little pieces of wisdom. Maeve also gives quality feedback to everybody, no matter their skill or experience level. Everyone is an equal. I already can feel the things I've learned in her class translating into the real world: confidence, truth telling, authenticity, etc. If you're considering taking the Introduction to the Meisner technique class, you can't go wrong!!

I just finished the first intro session (7-10p on Tuesdays) with Maeve. She is a baller. Definitely…read moreone of the best teachers I've ever had--and I've had many. She is passionate, attentive, fair, responsible and honest, yet non-judgmental. She points out growth and places where there is room for improvement. She sees things very clearly. Go take class, if you are excited to change and grow as a person and serious about your education.