I wish I lived closer to Vertical Fusion so I could go more regularly. Any of their locations, really. The owner Mel is such a wonderful instructor and human being. I love taking her intermediate pole classes at the Boulder studio. There's such a friendly community here, with high studio ceilings, long class times, and solid variety on the schedule. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, so get there early. If you're in or around the Boulder area, definitely check out Vertical Fusion! read more

This is an amazing studio. I typically go to the Longmont location as it's closer to my home, but the Boulder location is amazing. The ceilings are quite high so there is a lot of room to climb, and the studio itself is pretty big so there are lots of poles and floor space available, depending on what class you're taking. The instructors are supportive, kind, and very knowledgeable in what they do. I have always felt welcomed and included in every class, even if I don't know a single person there. If you've ever been curious about this incredible are form, this is a wonderful place to experience it. read more

Vertical Fusion - They host showcases regularly as well so you can see what people have been working on! - Dance Studios Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I was in town for work and made some time to try a class. Traveling a lot, I've seen a lot of studios once or twice and this one is by far one of my favorites. Studio is large and clean. Poles are well maintained and there are a lot of them! Instructors and other people taking the class were very friendly and welcoming. It seemed like they have a good amount of regulars but the instructors still took time to give hints and tricks that ended up really helping some of my technique. If I'm ever back in Boulder, I plan on taking a look at the schedule and signing up for another class! read more

First off, if you have never done pole dancing before, you have to try it! It's not like stripping at all. More like a mixture of acrobatics and dancing. Go check out Youtube videos on pole dancing championships. I am not an athletic person and I have no body awareness, but after that first class, I was hooked. Sign up for one of their Intro classes. You'll get a great work out and you won't even realize how hard you worked until the next day. If you want to pole because you want a really hard workout, this isn't the class for you (at least not until you test out of the Beginner level). But if you want to do something fun and challenging, this is it! I've been taking classes with Vertical Fusion for ~3 months at the Boulder and Longmont studios. The Boulder studio is confusing at first because it's located in the back of Apex Movement. The Boulder studio is large and have plenty of room for a class of 8-10. The Longmont studio is smaller for ideally 5-6. Both are closed off to protect the privacy of everyone in class. Most of the other students have been women, but I've seen a few men welcome, too! They also have teenager friendly classes for students 13-17. Also each instructor's style is different. Some are more focused on dancing. Some are more focused on form. Some like to bring sexy into the moves. Mostly mine have been patient because I'm slow to learn with anything athletic. The ones who've been teaching and dancing longer are better, but the owner never places an instructor in a class that they can't confidently teach. I attend 1 class a week. I'd love to attend more, but I'm on a budget and it costs $15-$20 a class. It's a little pricy for me but that's really comparable to other fitness classes. What really takes this place to 5 stars is the owner, Melanie. She is really committed to her business and is very customer oriented. I've had more than my fair share of billing issues and Melanie always worked with me no questions asked. When I've talked to the other students about any issues they've had with billing (missing a class, rescheduling, etc.) Melanie has always been very helpful and flexible with them too. Melanie also scheduled an additional 7th class in a 6-week series so some of her students who had to miss one when a workshop took the regular time slot could make up the class and get their money's worth. The best part is that my instructor told Melanie that I planned on retaking the beginner series (I'm really uncoordinated) so she called me and the other women in my class to schedule the next series for us. I think the only problem I ever had with the studio is some mixed messages on how testing out worked. I was taking Intro/Beginner classes for a few weeks not realizing that those classes are only going to cover a small portion of what you need to know to test out of Beginner. I think part of that confusion was that the instructor was inexperienced compared to others I've taken classes with. read more

Vertical Fusion is an incredible place where you can dance, laugh, learn, and grow amongst some of the most amazing people you will ever encounter. The owner--Melanie Piek--is a beautiful person inside and out who has brought her energy, care, and love into every aspect of the studio. No matter what your thoughts or goals are stepping into the studio, you will leave immediately wanting to come right back for more. I cannot speak highly enough of all the benefits you get--an amazing workout; a fun time; learning and growing at your own pace while being surrounded by encouraging and supportive instructors and peers... it is an experience you do not want to miss. read more

Really beautiful space. Very welcoming and knowledgeable teachers. Friendly, encouraging, supportive, and caring community! Thanks for the awesome classes! read more

If you've never tried pole dancing before, or you're a seasoned pro looking for a Boulder studio, this is the place to go. Everyone is so supportive!! Student showcases are a great opportunity to put a routine together and show everyone what you're learning. There are competitions and people of every skill level and body type. Classes are held in a private room in the back of apex movement. If you're curious at all, give it a shot! read more