City sized studio in downtown. Always grateful to try a new place and have the opportunity to take classes while I'm traveling. They have several types of classes (even limited hoops). Poles are not spaced far enough that you won't tap feet (especially for taller folks) but they did have quite the number of poles in the larger room. I took the poletry intermediate/advanced and felt like the class was true to that level, the instructor paced the class nicely, broke down the choreo well, and was encouraging of any and all attempts! It was a fun time. First class is discounted. Easy to find the studio but not parking! Zero tolerance policy for tardiness. read more

Do Not Recommend: I did not feel welcomed at this studio or in Ceci's Intermediate Pole Class. She was very strict and did not provide modifications. Pole dancing is a body positive art form and her class felt tense and NOT FUN. In addition, it's a small, awkward space so if the energy is not welcoming it's clear. I have had excellent experiences at Pole studios in California and MD but this one wasn't it. read more

Great instructor and fun class! First time and really enjoyed myself. Had fun with my girls, laughed at myself and learned a few moves. Would do it again read more

Visited from out of town and found this awesome pole studio. Signed up for an intermediate class with Daphna and she was amazing. She made me feel so welcome. I absolutely loved her teaching style. Had us all warm up together and prepped us for the move that we were working on for the class. I wish we would've been able to work on more moves, but nonetheless, such a great class. The way she explained everything and broke things down was very helpful. I'll admit I never liked working on the particular move we focused on for the class when I was at my other studio, but she made it seem doable. Thank you!! Very clean studio and it felt very spacious Only critique I have about the studio is responsiveness; I reached out via email and IG to ask a question about the class but didn't get a response. read more

Pole Pressure - Dance Studios Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Booked a private pole dancing class for 10 ladies. We all had a lot of fun during the class and I truly appreciated that the process was seamless from the organizer point of view. We were mostly newbies and by the end of the class, everyone felt powerful and sexy. read more

I took Pole 1 (beginner's class) on a Friday night with Julia. The studio is located above a Popeyes, I love the smell of their biscuits and walking up the stairwell to the studio that is all you can smell :) As soon as you enter, there is a small front desk to check in. The studio is very clean, there are two rooms, one with poles and the other with mats. The Pole 1 class is inside the room with the poles. Julia's class starts out with a warm up on the mats. After warm up, you are taught a simple routine step by step, everyone in the class was so welcoming that I didn't feel as intimidated as I thought I would. I was nervous about taking the class since I have zero experience. Julia walked around to each student to give tips on how to get through the routine. I really loved the class and I definitely plan on returning and improving :) If you are looking for a unique workout, I highly recommend this studio. I was sore for days, you really are working out your entire body! read more

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I love this establishment. Devon is a great instructor and she is the owner. I just recently signed up to become a member. I love how positive she is and she works with you in the classes. I decided to take pole classes for fun to try, but let me tell you! It's a workout! read more

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Went for a birthday celebration. Check in was a breeze, then we took pictures with the platforms on display in the studio while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive. That was fun! Alex was our instructor. She was upbeat and super fun, encouraging us to try the moves she was teaching us. Not gonna lie, it was hard work. I was sweating! And some of the moves I just couldn't execute. But we were there to have a good time, and that's what mattered! At the end we split into 2 groups and performed for the others, lol. read more

Are you looking for an unique way to spend time with friends? Whether it's a birthday, bridal shower, or a random "celebrating us" night.... you've found your place. Yeah drinks at the bar or dinner out is tried and true....but let's dare to be different. Now for my conservative ladies, don't be shy. This experience may unleash the inner you - you didn't know existed. You may find that rhythm, dance move or freedom within you've been looking for. Now listen: follow the rules. No "pregame" before you come, you can always have drinks later at a local watering hole. This pole dancing lesson is not only fun, but it is a workout. You will feel it the next day or three. Trust me. Also, this experience is for everyone with all shapes and sizes. Wear shorts if you can; that allows for a better grip on the pole. Not capris or tights. ..shorts. For this event I booked a private session where 9 of us could have a personal experience. Our instructor played great music, taught us how to high step, chair dance, and pole dance with some aerial pole moves for those who felt adventurous. Everyone had an amazing time. I brought tiny sandwiches and water for afterwards. They provided a table for my setup. You'll want to at least bring water. Ok last hint, remember it's DC. Parking is not the easiest so plan accordingly or ride share. Oh, sorry. Last last hint. Have FUN! read more

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The studio is clean and instructors are friendly. They teach different techniques and moves every class even with the same instructor.

Shame on me for taking so long to post this update! I ventured back last summer while I was in the area, and my experience was much improved! The aero yoga is awesome as always, and this time around the pole instruction was consistently spot on! For pole I mostly had classes with Vanessa, who provided wonderfully channeling and stimulating instruction. I believed I had one class with Yulika, who was also just as excellent. I also took a flexibility class with Daphna who is a magical and wonderful human being. I really enjoyed that the class focused on active flexibility, as I tend to injure myself doing passive stretching (and I also find it boring). Thank you again Pole Pressure! I will be be back! read more

Love this place! I take the pole and aerial hoops classes, primarily with Julia and Dasha, and they are great! Classes are always challenging, and I enjoy always learning something new. read more

Came here for a bachelorette party not really knowing what to expect! It was such a great experience. We started off with a chair routine that the instructor guided us through. She only really ran through it once and it was quick, so if you didn't know dance you would struggle a little. Then we divided ourselves up into groups for a chair routine competition which was fun! Finally we got to the pole routines and technique which were challenging but so fun to swing around the pole. Would recommend wearing socks while working the pole as you have to do a lot of it on your tip toes and it wears down after a little. Routine was easy to follow and she allowed for plenty of practice time. Would definitely return! read more

I ABSOLUTELY loveeeeedddd this class! I went on my birthday(April 22) and I had a BLAST. Every year it rains on my birthday, this year was no different. I forgot the instructors name(it's a guy) . He was really sweet and patient with me and my girls. Broke down all the steps. I loved the dance battle between me and the girls . I'll be booking again soon! Oh! I booked the private party. read more

Came here with a friend because we bought 5 pole dancing sessions on Groupon. We had NO idea what to expect but it was definitely a fun experience I don't regret. The instructor was hot, my friend and I both agreed on this during our first class. She was also encouraging and kept the class going with an upbeat attitude. The class gave us a work-out, definitely broke out a sweat. I'd go back if it wasn't so far....going to DC on a Saturday morning/afternoon is KIND OF a hassle sometimes. read more

I tried the Logan Circle location for their free intro class on a Saturday afternoon. This place is easy to miss and you have to look for it because their isn't a number on the building or sign to notify you that this is Pole Pressure. However, it's right next to a restaurant and located on the second floor. Receptionist was fairly friendly and polite. The entire facility is very clean! Now for the intro session, it started a few minutes late and ended a few minutes early because our instructor wanted to practice her own routines. Ok. The session started off with a good nice full body stretching and there are yoga mats for you to use. The first thing we worked on was handstands. Ok. With it being a small class of maybe about 6 of us, I was expecting some 1 on 1 attention because most of us had never done pole or headstands. I would recommend wearing shorts and no socks to get a good grip and feel of the pole. After headstands a dance routine, and and our instructor informing us of the membership plans, class was over If Pole Pressure had an upcoming groupon or Yelp coupon I would probably take another spin at this place. read more

I've attended two beginner's classes here and realize staff don't teach the basics of how to hold the pole, where to stand, where to place your body, etc. I only know these things because of previous classes at another pole studio. Instructors also don't teach with counts. They just perform a move and tell you to do the same...even in their beginner's class lol. Don't come here if you are looking for the foundations of pole. This is a good studio if you already have a good idea of what you're doing. read more

Came here for a bachelorette party activity. I was a bit intimidated at first, but the class was quite enjoyable. I wish there was a bit more structure to the class rather than making our own routine. The class flies by! I was also concerned about the cleanliness as we were all barefoot in a hot room. Would highly recommend to even the most shy people with the right instructor. We all had a great time once we let loose. Thank you! read more

One class and you're Vegas ready. Strap on your stilettos and get to werk. Pole Pressure is HILARIOUS. And so much fun. The most fun bachelorette party of which I was a part decided that pole dancing MUST be part of our fun weekend. And at first, I was a skeptic. I don't know how to pop lock and drop it. Twerking is definitely out of my league. Pole dancing was going to be a travesty. But wait! We were prudently informed by Pole Prossure associates that the first half hour of the class is for "socializing." Aka, drink up. And so I imbibed, generously. Not doing so was simply not an option. We took to the pole. We straddled an innocent looking folding chair. We sashayed and twirled and booty popped. Our instructor had endless energy and encouraged entire party that we had what it took to be a pole dancer, for our entire hour class. Then came the pole dance off. Naturally, I forgot all my choreographed moves and ended up flaunting only the most rudimentary moves. The other team, conversely, had killer moves fit for a Fast and the Furious movie. They owned the poles. For our party, it was $18 plus tip. TOTALLY worth it. However, leave the feather boas at home. Apparently they shed too much for Pole Pressure's liking. read more

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I planned a bachelorette party for my friend and decided to throw in a pole dancing class. This was the best idea I could have had. Devon was great at answering my questions and they followed up with me several times and let us know what all that was needed for the class. The class was amazing and fun. Our instructor Andrew was great. We had the best time at the studio and I couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you for making the bachelorette party fun. read more

Pole Pressure - Dance Studios Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lovely location, right in between the Popeyes and B-too. Had a wonderful time thanks to the lovely ladies there can not wait to come back read more

Pole Pressure - Dance Studios Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Oh my god. I am still in love. I had my third class ever and decided to amp up the difficulty with Pole 3 + Trix taught by Jessalyn. We learned how to do a new spin and learned to climb and do a combo. I think what makes each class so awesome is that you learn choreography that could be a real part of a piece later. I FELT like a performer and I was so pleased that I was strong enough to accomplish everything. I'm not a fan of spinning though - I was quite bruised up the next day! Just gotta work on that! read more

We went to pole pressure for a private (bachelorette) party, and it was AWESOME! The price was very reasonable for a group/per person and our personal teacher (Crystal) was the BEST. She was so patient and went out of her way to make sure we had fun and that everyone was comfortable. I would recommend the private party for any fun occasion and will definitely be returning!! read more

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This is a great place to go to celebrate or just have a good time with friends. I went with as a group of 8 as a private party and the instructor was very nice! Along with it being a great workout lol, it was fun to try something new in such a great atmosphere! Would definitely go again!! read more

Due to my beloved TSNY moving from their tent to a more permanent location (and being closed for at least a few weeks), I sought alternative methods to keep my aerial conditioning and hoped to learn some new skills. After my first class, I was...underwhelmed. The location is great, the front desk staff was excellent, and the teacher was very, VERY nice. I just found her method of instruction to be not helpful, and I am by no means an idiot, but I sure as hell felt like one. We spent a minimum of 20 minutes warming up, which cut into instruction time. What would have been better- modify the warm up to incorporate instruction as it's only an hour long class. I was told multiple times to turn my hands when doing certain tricks. What would have been better- tell me which way my pinky or thumb should have been pointing. We would do a step then a spin, and I'm still not sure I did it right. What would have been better- use a 4 count or an 8 count, or better, yet, use more descriptive language on when my feet actually wrapped around the pole. I'm still on the fence as to whether or not I'll be back- but since my friend wants to try it, I probably will. Let's hope I'm less of a moron. read more

Went for a birthday party and can't think of anything great to say. 1) the place had a different address on the website so it took us 20 minutes to get the correct address and walk down the street (had to call several times). 2) the instructor was annoyed at us for being late when they had the wrong information posted 3) the music was terrible! Seriously, country music and Justin Bieber during pole dancing?!?! 4) we only spent about 15 minutes on the pole and the rest of the time doing floor and chair dances. I signed up for POLE dancing so majority of the time should be spent on the pole! This was my 4th pole dancing class (1st at this location) and I would not go back or recommend it. read more

I started with Pole Pressure a few months ago after taking one of the free introductory classes with a friend. After the intro class I was curious, but after my first full class I was hooked and now have the unlimited monthly membership! Pole is a great workout. After a few classes a week for two months I feel MUCH stronger (I flex my arms to feel my biceps now) and the biggest (and most important) change is in my confidence. I try to explain my confidence change to friends in workout fashion terms. My first few pole classes I was in loose fitting yoga pants and a t-shirt. My current pole classes I am in underwear (pole booty shorts) and a tight tank or sports bra. That is a huge shift in confidence for me as my old workouts had been about hiding, not about showing off! The classes make you feel comfortable and are filled with mostly women, of all ages, shapes, sizes, etc. Part of the confidence boost is that the Pole Pressure atmosphere, to me, isn't one of judgement, but one of encouragement. You quickly learn to clap for others when they learn/master a new skill and the applause is returned to you. All the instructors have different strengths and each one is worth trying. Jessalyn is great for technique, Sarah is great for confidence, Khristena is great for strength, Crystal for encouraging you to figure things out. They offer all levels at Pole Pressure and the great thing is you can try classes at your own pace. Some weeks I feel more like a levels 1/2 and others a 2/3. You are never locked into a certain level and you can grow at your pace (or retreat at your pace, which I did after a week of work travel and unhealthy eating). Highly recommend. Future long term member here. read more

I've been going to Pole Pressure since the spring of 2010. I first heard about it through a deal offered on Groupon. Growing up, I'd taken dance but since then I mostly did pilates or yoga for exercise. When I saw the deal, I knew I wanted to try something new and the fact that it's on a few blocks from my office I knew I had to try it out. My first class was a little intimidating watching those who'd been there for a while do movements on the pole but my teacher Marie was great and made sure she went through the basic movements and turns with us. In no time I was twirling, spinning, and doing Figure 8s with the best of them. It's a great studio. The teachers know what they are doing and are very passionate about the art of pole dancing. Before going to pole pressure I never knew the skills that was involved in this art form. I've always been in fairly good shape, but I've noticed my arms are more defined, my upper body strength is out of this world and my flexibility is coming back. I'd highly recommend you take a class with Marie or the founder Jessalynn, they are both fabulous! Oh and they offer a free intro class on Saturday if you want to try it out. Happy Poling! read more

I've taken pole for fitness for over two years in San Francisco and New York. While in DC, thought I'd check this studio out since my friend was interested in trying out pole for the first time. I thought this place was just for newbies, but the instructors are at the top of their game, especially Jess. The ladies who teach are not only amazing dancers and pole artists, they have a very hands-on, detailed, and informative approach to teaching. It's great for beginners and enthusiasts alike. I love every minute of the class, and always take away a few tips and tricks from each class. Pros: each person gets a pole (except during the free trial class on Saturday), attentive & encouraging instructors, GREAT moves. Cons: somewhat pricey, limited schedule especially on the weekends. read more

Pole Pressure is awesome!!! I booked their private chair class/strip pole class for my sister's bachelorette party and we had soooo much fun! They were extremely accommodating when we arrived a few minutes late due to our dinner running over. The room was set up perfectly and our instructor and the receptionist at the front desk were awesome. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you are looking to book a party here, you definitely should!!! You will not regret it. Thanks Pole Pressure :) read more

Pole Pressure - Dance Studios Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have only tried the 14th street Pole Pressure location so I can't speak to the other studios, but this one is clean and appealing. Most of the instructors are good though some are much friendlier than others (and I think friendliness is really important here since it's an uncommon form of movement for most people.) But here are my main complaints: 1) unevenness across instructors. All instructors have different personalities and tastes, and that's a good thing, but all should be able to clearly teach the moves and not just demonstrate them. It doesn't help me to look at a classically trained dancer do a spin I've never done before unless I get some really concrete details on how to execute that with my own level of flexibility. (And I am in shape! But I still need help to acquire new skills--in other words, I need real teaching.) 2) the dominance of experienced pole-ers in pretty much every class. I've taken the lowest level, level 2, level 1 + 2, all levels, etc., and I don't blame the more experienced dancers for wanting to come all the time, and for showing up in classes they're probably too advanced for. But as someone who is still learning, it's daunting and frustrating when more advanced students set the pace beyond something newer ones should keep up with. Ok, you've been doing this religiously for two years--the teacher can show you something once or twice and you can pick it up. I need more explanation and a little more practice time! I have never felt unsafe here though I do think there's a lot of focus on shoulderstands and headstands, even in lower level classes, and I find that confusing. I'm fine with inversions because of lots of yoga classes, but I imagine not everyone is. I guess my primary complaint is that I wish they had a "no student left behind" policy for their more basic classes so that those of us who are still new have a chance to catch up to those who are veterans. read more

I took 2 classes at the Cleveland Park location and 3 at Logan Circle and had very different experiences at each. Sara at Cleveland Park is awesome and I would give her class 5 stars. She gets to know each student, makes them feel welcome, and each class covers a great diversity of moves. This location has only a few poles, making for a more intimate experience. My experience at the Logan main location was not as positive. The instructors were not nearly as encouraging and supportive of beginners, and in each class I took (Pole 1, Pole 2, chair play), a good portion of the class was devoted to headstands, which was literally over the head of a number of students, including myself. Given that the instructors are not necessarily certified or well-trained, I actually find it quite dangerous that they are teaching headstands to a large group of people. Also, a lot of people at this location attend with friends, so the atmosphere wasn't exactly friendly if you go solo. read more

I got a gift certificate for 10 classes at Pole Pressure. I wasn't sure what to expect, and I ended up signing up for the chair play class. It turned out to be super fun, but I'm pretty sure I would have gotten a better workout if I had actually been wearing the stripper heels. And that will likely be the only time in my life I will have ever said that seriously... I've signed up for the remainder of my classes, and look forward to taking them! read more

I wish this place wasn't so expensive, otherwise I would be here every day. This is one of the best pole studios I've found in DC! It has a wide variety of classes with some incredible teachers and also has aerial hoop/lyra, which is an amazing and fun workout. They keep classes small, so you never have to share a pole with another student (In Lyra you share hoops, but trust me, when you first start out, you don't want your own hoop for a full hour). If you're new to pole they offer a free into class (Saturdays at noon, I think, but check their website to be sure). So there's no reason not to check it out! If you want a great full body workout that's so fun you'll (mostly) forget how painful it is, definitely check out pole. Keep your eyes out for Groupons/daily deals because they're usually a great deal at pole studios, where the memberships are otherwise quite pricey. read more

The first activity of my bachelorette extravaganza was hosted at Pole Pressure. We all ran a little late due to a lack of street parking (meters are only for one hour). My friends were allowed to come in early and set up treats for our party. We were taught a chair dance and a few spins. Super fun and not over sexualized. Staff and instructor were ultra nice. My sister-in-law accidentally left her clothes and they even agreed to ship them back to Missouri. Will certainly be back! read more

Came here for a bachelorette party and was not wow'd. When you arrive, you have 30 minutes of downtime to fill out waivers which we finished in about 10 minutes. We sat staring at each other for 20 minutes not knowing what we were supposed to do next; we sat in a room by ourselves on chairs formed in a circle.... not getting much or any direction from instructors her were in a whole other room. Once we got into the pole room, we started with a chair routine. The instructor flew through the routine leaving most of our group confused as to what she just did. She then split us into 2 groups to choreograph our own chair routine. Now, this part was fun! BUT we basically paid to use someone's room to play on chairs... The next 30 minutes were spent on a pole routine which, yet again, she flew through. Our group was a mixture of pole beginners and a few who've been to a class or two.The instructor did NOT do a good job breaking down movements for the beginners, nor did she start with pole 101 basic movements. She just jumped into complicated turns that most pole dancers learn in their 3rd or 4th class. I also found is EXTREMELY weird that the instructor didn't teach us pole cleaning etiquette or even that we should clean the pole in general. The classes I've been to at least offered grip to ensure no one slid off the pole and how to clean them. We're lucky no one got hurt! This place is in a great location with very friendly staff; Devon the owner was FABULOUS! If you are looking to have more of a "pole playground" type setting where you can do as you may, this would be perfect for you. I would not recommend it otherwise!! Pole Pressure has the potential to be great but the instructor, unfortunately, is the reason for this low review. read more

I had been wanting to try pole dancing classes for the longest time, and now that I'm here in the big bad city, I decided to finally try it. Hey, every girl needs to feel really sexy once in a while. I saw a deal on Amazon Local and my fate was sealed. I took most of my classes at the Cleveland Park location with Sarah as the instructor. She is AWESOME! and makes you feel so confident in yourself even if it's only your first few classes. Both instructors I had were extremely talented themselves and gave really amazing lessons. I took the same level class multiple times and learned something different every time. Also, I got a really good workout from these classes. I usually just go to the gym, but if you're looking for an insane workout, this is the thing to do. You will DEFINITELY feel this in the morning, but in the best way possible. All in all, this place caters to all levels (there was another woman in one of the classes I took who could have passed for professional and she still seemed to be having a good time), and I would recommend this to anyone thinking of trying out the sexier arts. Win all around. Great job Pole Pressure! I'm coming back for sure! read more

I LOVE Pole Pressure! It is hands down my favorite pole studio in the DMV area. From the chair dancing, to the pole tricks, to the other students in the class- there's such a unique and welcoming energy around every visit I have. If you're feeling at all shy about trying it out, don't be! The environment is completely welcoming and 100% non-judgmental. People of all education levels, career fields, genders, body shapes, and walks of life can do pole. There is no question about it. I highly suggest going to the free intro classes offered on weekends to dip your toes in before you fully commit. read more

The quality of instruction here is really wonderful. I am not a coordinated person, at all. As a kid, I was the worst gymnast AND the worst ballerina in my classes. Finding a form of exercise I really enjoy and sticking to it is really tough for me. The instructors at Pole Pressure are great about giving really detailed directions and making sure you understand how to do each move SAFELY, and teaching variations that are appropriate for each student's ability level. They emphasize good form and conditioning. When I had a membership here and was going a couple of times a week, I was amazed how much I learned in a short time and how much stronger I got. They also offer lyra (aerial hoop) classes, which are awesome, but just might make you want to run away and join the circus. read more

I am always up for trying something new, especially when it comes to food or fitness. I was pretty excited about trying pole dancing - I am no gymnast but I like to dance and love to work out. It was pretty fun - the Chair Play classes are a great workout and the pole classes are pretty fun too. I thought the pole stuff was pretty difficult and could be frustrating but I can see how with a lot of practice you could get pretty good in not too much time. Why only three stars? Well, it's not really for me in general... it is fun but I would much rather take a hip hop dance class or salsa. Also, it is really bad for your body. It is easy to injure yourself and the moves you do are so incredibly hard on your joint and connective tissues. I do a lot of yoga and many times in the 4 classes I took I noticed that the movements we were doing were completely bad for my body. I think these pole dancers must get really messed up and have a lot of skeletal issues. That said, it is a great workout and working out is better than sitting around on the couch so if this is what gets you going, I am all for it. It just isn't for me. The classes also start late and end late almost every time I went and they didn't have enough mats for everyone in the chair classes that I went to. I think I might like the P Spot better as far as pole workouts. read more