We had a great time at PoleBuzz with LilyBelle! We came for a bachelorette party activity and had…read morethe best time. LilyBelle did such a great job making it fun for us.

I absolutely loved my experience at Pole Buzz. Our instructor was Cecelia, and she was the sweetest…read moreand most patient teacher!! Definitely recommend booking with her! She even helped us record videos for our instagrams. The experience and environment was definitely a 10/10. It's such a welcoming and fun environment to feel yourself.

My daughter had her quince and after the struggle on trying to find a choreographer for her dance…read moresomeone recommended us to Rosa Velez and honestly I'm very happy to have met her , she was very kind and very patient, positive, she had to go through some challenges but she managed so well. She helped make my daughter's dream come true. Rosa Velez is great.

Gio's smile and high energy hypes up the room! She gives us a total-body exercise for core…read morestrengthening and flexibility gains because there are lots of hip and midsection movements. If we aren't engaging our core or flipping our hips or flexing our arms, Gio will gently but excitedly remind us! She's motivating and encouraging. The facility is clean and I feel very comfortable there. There is plenty of parking and cold drinking water available too. Her first class is free!!!

They offer a free introductory class for first timers. It…read morewas well informative and taught about the different aspects of pole dancing - fitness, tricks, and dance portions. The instructor was very nice and encouraging! Very fun for those looking to try new things

I took the free intro class at Vertica Fitness and really enjoyed it. The studio is larger than…read moreexpected and there were two rows of poles. My instructor was Shiako and she was amazing, funny and supportive. A great teacher! The class took you through the different classes on offer at Vertica, and each section was very approachable for a total pole newbie like me. We learned tricks on the pole, did some workout moves, and learned some choreo. It was fun and I got a good workout!

SDPDA is the cream of the crop when it comes to learning pole in an inclusive, safe and authentic…read moreenvironment. They offer a variety of classes for different levels, so you can focus on multiple aspects of pole. As a teaching style, they focus on progressions and what I would refer to as perfection before progression - not in the sense that it has to be perfect but that they want you to be safe in your body and learn things the proper way before moving into more advanced skills. They are teaching pole students how to use their bodies and take care of them to protect themselves and keep them in good shape to be in pole for the long haul. That's what it's all about, especially as you get older and want to minimize any injuries. The staff is always welcoming and the people who take class are kind. It's a warm environment to be in and I've never once felt judged or left out of any circle. Everyone comes to pole for the love of it and that's something we all share in common and can vibe off of together. I absolutely love learning there and would never want to leave.

The instruction is amazing, the facility is sparkling clean and really nice, but the instructors…read moreand members are VERY cliquey. I bought a multi class punch card and tried a few classes, and though the dancing was really fun I almost felt like an intruder. The best way I can describe it is like their attitude was like "oh... YOU'RE here? Um... ok." Like I was crashing a party I wasn't invited to. It's clear the long-term members and instructors have a vibe and they didn't seem interested in letting anyone new in. I ended up not using the last class on my card because each time left class, I just felt bad about myself.

I went in to celebrate for my bachelorette and had an amazing experience with Anna! She made me and…read moremy party feel so comfortable and confident. We even ended up wearing heels. The best part was that it was a good workout as well! Def recommend coming here!

Such a fabulous class!! Anna lead our pole party for a bachelorette trip and we had the best time!…read moreWe were all beginners and we felt so hot and empowered! Also a great workout! Definitely recommend for a fun group activity or taking just a regular class. Thank you, Anna!

I do not recommend this location if you want to feel UNCOMFORTABLE. I walked in one day and before…read moreI took two steps into the studio some girl there yells " you need to take off your shoes" mind you I was already going that way to take them off I was just gathering myself collectively looking around to see where the bathroom was. I proceeded to take my shoes off and she yells again "you only have 30 min!" I was like yes im aware ... I had been having a lot of stomach pain prior to this which made me late which is why I looked for the bathroom as I soon as I got there however I had already paid for the class and would have rather used 30 min I had left than to loose the class completely. I then set up myself on a pole she was not even at and she she asked me if I can move because she was taking videos and I moved to keep the peace. so when I moved I then asked her if she happened to know if there was pole grip or even to clean the pole and she answered extremely rude "no im trying to concentrate" mind you it was ok when she was the one disrupting me the entire time so I asked her "do you work here" she said yes but I paid for the class right now ... so im wondering why if you're taking this class as a STUDENT you are also taking on the role as EMPLOYEE at the same time? she then proceeded to talk smack and calll me names recorded me got in my face and put the video recording in my face and when I did it back she got mad and called the owner said she would get me kicked out. The owner was a little reasonable however she defended this person that would more than likely break down her business in the future just by studying the actions of her employee. She also continued to proceed by bringing up her RACE And Sexual orientation multiple times throughout the conversation to somehow justify the actions being done in this "safe and calm" environment to create . I think this woman is not thinking about the future costumers that might also walk in and feel uncomfortable but might not speak on the issue. She did give me my money back for my classes but was more in a rush to get me out the studio than to correct the behavior.

As someone who has been taking classes at both The Pole Collective and SD Pole Dance Academy for…read moreover a year, I feel like it's worth sharing that this is a very special place because of the people. Anyone can demonstrate things and hope that you are able to figure out how to manipulate your body to do the same thing but it takes very skilled and careful people to help you understand the building blocks and build the strength (and pain tolerance) to do some wild things in a safe way. Things that I deeply appreciate about the instructors and owner is that they provide instruction from a very educated, inclusive, and empowering place. I consider it a rebellion against patriarchal norms to take up space and if you're not used to it (as was I), The Pole Collective is definitely the place to start the journey for embodying that kind of power. Shout outs to some of the amazing instructors I've had the pleasure of learning from over the past year: Lezah and Tessa who challenge me just right Rosie who reminds me to take up space Mitchy whose twerk-bombs in my pole videos are a growing treasure Jen who choreography is fun and rewarding Carolina, the barefoot spin goddess Saidee who taste in music for a Sunday morning pole class always hits right I also love the people this place attracts. I've found a groove for some classes I take regularly and the ladies who also take the same classes regularly are supportive and really fun to take classes with! This place must be protected. At ALL COST!

The studios themselves are quite nice and spacious. They play good music at a nicely moderate…read morevolume, and often allow you to use your own. I have only taken open pole so far, though I've been doing so pretty regularly, and there have been a couple of instances of start time being later than scheduled, but not by much... and they always let you stay a little later when that happens. It's not usually a problem for me, since I tend to get there a few minutes late sometimes anyway. So just be aware that if you're a stickler for things starting on time, that may not always happen here. There have been a couple of instances of last-minute canceling of class, which was disappointing for me. They are good about texting you and letting you know, though I do wish they wouldn't cancel so close to the class starting time. If they absolutely have to cancel class, I would appreciate a few hours notice at least. For some reason, for the last two days I've had trouble navigating the website and the app... neither would allow me to sign in to a class. I've never had this problem before, so I'm not quite sure what's wrong yet. Both Oceanside and Encinitas are nice beach towns, too. So that's definitely a plus.

What an amazing experience! I had all the feelings my first time (anxiety, self doubt,…read moreexcitement). I am a 48 yr old big girl and felt super welcomed and never did I feel like I did not belong there. So far I have had 2 instructors Heather & Rebecca. Both were amazing instructors. So far I have only taken the first timers intro course and I can't wait to take more!!

Had a sorority sisterhood here and it was absolutely perfect!! Instructors were kind and…read moreempowering!! Super fun environment and a great place to embrace your confidence!!

I very much love this pole studio and it is my go-to place for all things pole…read more The positive: - This is the most positive, accepting, and welcoming community of people I have ever met. There is never any competitiveness here. The girls are always so helpful and kind to each other. - The classes they offer are awesome. - The music they play, also awesome. - The choreography is always fun and accessible. The downside: - Sometimes, the teachers there aren't that great. One teacher even told the class she doesn't "believe" in counting. You know, like timing? Like if you studied dance or even elementary music theory, you would understand that, despite whether you believe it or not, there is always an underlying count that controls rhythm and beat? 3/3, 4/4, etc. - You have to share poles. Sometimes I wish they would just limit the class to the amount of poles they have - 8 - but I get it, they need to make money and fill the classes. However, that means less time on the pole, less time practicing, and sometimes the instructors aren't aware and one group stays on the pole longer.

Steam room is broken for several months. Jacuzzi is broken for several weeks. Sauna is broken for…read moreseveral days. So many exercise equipment are broken for "I don't remember how long". anything else you want to know? I update the rating to 4 stars from my one star review based on their responsiveness of fixing the steam room, Sauna and some equipment around 1 week after my first review. I really hope they can keep it up.

I've been a member since this gym opened. I haven't been to…read morethis gym for a while and I wanted to take some classes. I signed up for the yoga and spin class which are in the same space. I came in 10 min early to set up my yoga class. I started looking around and noticed how dirty the whole room was. I took pictures and I was so surprised. There was so many employees and the gym is so disgustedly dirty. I'm so disappointed. Management should make some changes. It's so sad that there is no initiative to keep the gym spotless.

My daughter has been coming to this studio for over two years. She's learned so much with the…read moreguidance of the wonderful instructors here. We love the Dance Spot!

We love The Dance Spot! The staff is so nice and knowledgeable. The studio is clean and well kept…read moreand the prices are very fair! They really care about their students too. They take the time to get to know you and your child. You're not just another paying customer like the last dance studio that we attended. They offer outdoor and Zoom classes. I feel safe taking my children here for their weekly outdoor class. They care about our safety by sanitizing their studio and equipment, providing hand sanitizer for everyone and wearing their masks. My children enjoy coming here!