So, as I am the sole remaining member of the EFC, I have decided to review something other than exotic/ethnic food. And what's more exotic than pole dancing? The name itself conjures black lit and smokey rooms that reek of sweet smelling sweat and desire. Silhouetted bodies writhing and twisting on the stiffest and longest poles to be had. The stripper pole.
I decided to try my hand at pole dancing while watching Dancing with the Stars, of all things. Dancing looked like so much fun and in my impulsive Google search for ballroom lessons, I came across this studio's site.
Mind you, the website is not so hot, but my friend lives near by and she agreed to go with me, so we signed up for an intro class with Jen.
After one botched GPS attempt at finding the location (it is unexpectedly in a mini strip mall), we parked quite happily in front of the Garlic Knot (YUM!) and made our way to the studio.
The space is a very clean and comforting area underground. You walk into a not too bright, not too dark, very calming area with some terrific art work, a few cubbies, and a friendly face at the desk. After signing in we doffed our coats and bags and watched more people filter in. After about 5 minutes, the instructor (a very tall drink of water with a terrific smile) came and got all us newbies (or virgins as the situation warrants) and we entered "the pole room."
After a fairly rigorous warm up, Jen took us through the basics of pole dancing, starting with just getting to know the pole and trusting yourself while dancing on it and walking around it. It made me wish I had brought my high heels!! Then we started to learn some actual spins, which I can't remember the names of, and that's where I was all hung up. I discovered quickly that I was not as strong as my friends made me think. I could barely lift or hold myself as I flung myself around the pole. My friend, on the other hand, was almost too good...she made me wonder what she did last summer "back home." :)
All in all, it was a great experience. I'm still trying to walk normally again, damn my thighs hurt! And Jen showed us a couple of amazing moves that we could all aspire to attain, which were fairly mind blowing. I think I may be hooked, but I am definitely far from that smokey black lit room.
It looks like the studio offers more than just pole dancing, but other dance oriented classes as well. But the pole dancing? It made me feel sexier than I have in a long time. And that's saying something.
In true EFC fashion: This experience would definitely get you laid. Especially if you used the moves on your lover.
4 stars for something brand new and non-food oriented. It was great fun! read more