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Pole Studios with a Beginner Program
A structured beginner program is a proper Level 1 curriculum — a planned sequence of classes that takes a total first-timer from nervous to confident, building grip, strength and your first spins and climbs in a sensible order, rather than dropping you into a mixed-level room. It's one of the best predictors of whether a nervous beginner sticks with pole, because it's designed so you're never the lost one at the back. It suits anyone starting from zero who wants to feel looked after. If it's your very first time, a studio with a real beginner track is worth choosing over one without — see the beginners guide for what that first class is like. The 267 studios below have real evidence of a structured beginner program — from the studio's own site or from students' reviews — ranked by rating, with the student mentions shown as proof.
Related: see pole for beginners — what your very first class is really like.
All 267 studios with a structured beginner program, ranked by rating
- ROC Pole & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 285 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“The instructor for the pole silk level 2 is amazing and the instructor for level 1 was supportive as well as she was taking the class.”
- Soul Pole Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I feel well-prepared for entering Level 1.”
- Inversions Pole Fitness LLC.
5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly“The intro series was gifted to me by a friend and to be honest, I was pretty intimidated to start.”
- Pole Icons
5 ★★★★★ 195 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I was taking Foundations of Pole, and each class I've learned something different.”
- Impulse Studios Pole Dance for Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“My expectations exceeded my reality, I did the 4 week beginner course with Jesse and it was awesome.”
- Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, LLC.
5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Impulse Studios Pole Dance & Exotic Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“My girlfriend and I took the Level 1 pole dancing class with Ruby this morning and it was nothing short of amazing.”
- Black Widow Pole Studio
5 ★★★★★ 169 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“When I moved up to level 2, inverts were introduced immediately and my strength level isn't there, even though I tested out of level 1.”
- Happy Kiss Pole Dance
5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I would highly recommend the Immersion Class (for first timers), Foundations 1, Sensual Strength, and Floorplay.”
- Beautiful Bodies Pole Dance Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Fit & Fancy Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Refuge Aerial Fitness & Performance
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Rise Aerial and Yoga Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I first took an Aerial Foundations class with Michaela.”
- Valkyrie Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Fly Together Fitness - Somerville
5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews Beginner-friendly“She explained the foundations and gave us the right amount of conditioning so we could improve what we’ve been working on.”
- Aeris Aerial Arts – Kaysville: Silks Classes, Contortion, and More.
5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“We were told that my child had to start in level 1.”
- Palm Beach Pole + Aerial Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Signed up for a 4-week beginner course, not really knowing what to expect.”
- Bloom Movement Artistry
5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - AFV Exotic Arts, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Avemaria | Pole 4 UR Soul
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Beginner-friendly“From the newbies up to level 10!”
- The Twirl Girls Fitness Club
5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews Beginner-friendly“I loved the foundations class, I learned so much and Amaris made me feel so comfortable and really explained it thoroughly for me to understand, will definitely be returning !”
- Phoenix Flight Pole & Aerial studio
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Villainy Alternative Dance and Pole Studio
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Studio Phoenix, Inc.
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I am just about to end my level 1 class and have plans to go onto level 2 as well as take another class too.”
- Tribe Dance & Pole
5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I took the 6 week beginner series with Lucy and had a wonderful experience.”
- Bliss Pole
5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Beginner-friendly“I’m currently finishing my 6 week series pole level 1 class.”
- The Aerial Illusions Company
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“Spiral is an apparatus I've always wanted to try and she broke down the mechanics and foundations in a way that was accessible and fun!”
- Altius Pole Studio
5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I took Nicole's Pole Foundations class and it was so fun!”
- Carousel Pole and Dance
5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I have taken my Intro To Pole series and Pole Level 1.”
- A-WOL Dance Collective
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I am grateful I got to learn so many new skills, while also strengthening my foundations.”
- Vertical Movement Dance and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Uplift Aerial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - The Hive SF
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Studio Eden - Pole Sanctuary
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Beginner-friendly - Pole Fiction
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I've been taking their Pole Foundations classes and Sensual Flow classes for 5 months now.”
- Inversion Dance Studios
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly“The beginner series is a thoughtful introduction, the instructors are compassionate and knowledgeable, and the studio is always clean and welcoming.”
- Innovated Vibe Pole Studio
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Beginner-friendly“It’s always such a great vibe no matter if I’m taking a beginner series, fluidity or an open pole class!”
- Floating Lotus Yoga & Aerial
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I just tried my first Aerial Yoga Level 1 Class recently and I can’t wait to practice again!”
- Pole at Play
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Beginner-friendly - New Mexico Pole Arts
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Beginner-friendly“If it's something you want to try, you should definitely look into going to a foundations class.”
- Gravity Aerial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Vertical Vixens Pole Fitness LLC
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - DID Fit Fountain Square
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“If you've never done pole, I highly suggest their beginner series and then continuing on the journey with Nexxus!”
- Flying Fitness & Aerial Arts Studio-FFAA
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Core Crush88 Pole Fitness & Pilates
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Beginner-friendly ClassPass - COVA Pole & Movement
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“It gave me a structured path into Level 1 and helped me commit to pole as a hobby.”
- Move Fitness & Yoga
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“My friends and I had a wonderful time learning aerial foundations at move fitness & yoga in Bluffton!”
- Poler's Cove
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Elevar Pole & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Had my first pole foundations with Shahida.”
- Auria Aerial Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I love the intro/level 1 class to explore different moves.”
- Cloud Nine Aerial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Elevate Hickory
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Just took my first class out of the beginner series and loved it.”
- The Stage
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Desert Chrome Pole Studio
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - PoleBait
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Beginner-friendly“I’ve taken Flow Foundations at PoleBait and highly recommend it!”
- Steel and Grace
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - The Vertitude Santa Rosa Pole Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I’ve progressed to level 104, and have even participated in a showcase (anyone at any level can participate)!”
- The Aerial Studio
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Studio No. 7
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Chrome Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - HoneyBeLite Movement Studio
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Magnetic Pole Fit
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Beginner-friendly“I'm doing the 6-week Absolute Beginner program, and I can't recommend this studio enough!”
- PŌL
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Beginner-friendly - Luxuriate Lab
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Beginner-friendly“I started with Nickoleta’s 6-week intro series and immediately felt a shift, not just physically but in how I connect with my body.”
- Activated Body
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Beginner-friendly - Aerial Affinity
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Flip Tease Pole Fitness Studio
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Beginner-friendly - Polerina Dance Studio - Rapid City
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I had a great time in Dionne’s intro to pole class and can’t wait to continue to level 1!”
- AJAX Studios
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Central Studio
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Aerial arts too - Pole Arte
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Casa Pole Dance
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“The progressive pole series at Casa truly gives you the opportunity to learn foundations and improve your technique.”
- Groove Studios
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Beginner-friendly - Lifted Pole Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Beginner-friendly - The Slink Room
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Liberation Movement pole dance & yoga
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews Beginner-friendly - Pole Body Fargo
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews“She meets you where you are and builds your strength and foundations to get you to where you want to be.”
- Cloud 9 Aerial Dance
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Legendary Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Beginner-friendly - Muse Pole Dance & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Free first class Beginner-friendly - Ducking Gravity
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events - Knockout Bodies
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Aerial arts too - Main Street Pole
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Beginner-friendly - Unity Aerial Collective
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Murmurations Aerial Dance
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Aerial arts too - Vortex Aerial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Entangle & Sway Pole Dance Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - The Studance Lab
4.9 ★★★★★ 316 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“The experience with the Hip Hop Level 1 class at The Studance Lab has been 5-star from day one.”
- Vertica Fitness Tucson
4.9 ★★★★★ 249 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I have had a few classes at this point (tonight was my third Level 1 class) and it was fabulous.”
- Intice Dance Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 232 reviews Free first class Beginner-friendly ClassPass - FUNK FLOW STUDIO
4.9 ★★★★★ 202 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Full Circle Brooklyn
4.9 ★★★★★ 175 reviews Beginner-friendly“I immediately signed up for more classes and already leveled up from intro to level 1.”
- Crown Dance Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 162 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Work It Dance and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 158 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Vertica Fitness San Diego
4.9 ★★★★★ 146 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly“They offer different levels of pole from beginner (level 1) to elite (level 10), flex (flexibility), fit (conditioning), flow, flirt, etc.”
- Dream Dance Fitness, Inc.
4.9 ★★★★★ 145 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Positive Spin Pole Dance Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews Parties & events - The Nest Movement Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 135 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Pole Waxers Pole Dance Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 134 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I loved it so much that I decided to take the level 1 pole tricks class and she has been absolutely wonderful!”
- Circus Collective
4.9 ★★★★★ 132 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Sierra and Jess Then give the perfect support for level 1 and intro to spin pole classes.”
- Pole Portland at Lloyd Athletic Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I loved the flow foundations class.”
- Aerial Dragons Studios
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Pole Palace
4.9 ★★★★★ 95 reviews Beginner-friendly“I signed up for intro series, but had to reschedule when it was moved by one week because it then overlapped with a trip I had planned.”
- AIR® Aerial Fitness - Phoenix
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“Ive never tried aerial yoga before and I went to the foundations class while visiting Phoenix.”
- IamSexyFit Dance and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“*photos taken during level 1 series”
- Studio 3sixT
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I just recently graduated to Level 1 (from Intro level) and the movements that we learn have me the most in tune with my body I’ve ever been.”
- AIR Aerial Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“My niece and I loved our Foundations Class!”
- Doll House Pole Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly“It's so helpful for a Level 1 person to be supported by the positivity of the instructors and the group!”
- Akrosphere Aerial & Circus Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“She’s moved from level 1 silks to level 3 silks in a year!”
- San Francisco Pole + Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“This was my first time pole dancing and I took Kyra’s pole foundations class on Sunday and felt so bold, confident, and supported.”
- Aradia Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“She focuses on strong foundations of pole, like breathing and proper muscle engagement, while also challenging you with spins moves that help you build to that next level.”
- North Shore Pole Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Vertica Fitness San Antonio
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Zeal Aerial Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I started with their intro series and quickly purchased the annual membership.”
- Movement Lounge, By Yoga Muttz
4.9 ★★★★★ 69 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass“<3 I took level 1 aerial yoga so I could do a class with my sister whos newer to aerial and even as someone whos not new, it was such a nice class.”
- Queen of Hearts Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 69 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Good Karma Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - The Cheeky Peach Lake Ronkonkoma
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass“Their amazing instructors took me from starting in foundations to being showcase ready within months.”
- AIR® Aerial Fitness - Charlotte
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Attended a foundations class for the first time and it was super fun, while still feeling like a full body workout!”
- Monarch Pole Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“At level 1 I felt like I was the only one that knew what a pirouette was, so it helped going in with a little base knowledge.”
- Oakland Pole + Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I've taken a few different types of classes: Pole Foundations, Pole L1.”
- Purple Kisses Pole Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“If you’re unsure about pole dancing, take the foundations class and you won’t be uncertain anymore.”
- Chrome Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I started with the pole beginner series and before I knew it, six months have passed!”
- Studio Seva
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Magnetic Pole Fit
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“Last January I decided to try out pole by joining the 6-Week Absolute Beginner program and I totally loved it!”
- Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Ascend Flow Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Empowered Flow Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Beginner-friendly“Since the very beginning taking the Intro Series I have been hooked!”
- Nova Noir Pole Dance Studio San Jose
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Felicia's Level 1 Pole Fit class is great too!”
- Revolution Pole Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Beginner-friendly“I am only 2 classes in on the beginner series but I am loving every minute of it.”
- Pole Factory MKE
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I've been taking classes here for about two years (intermediate with Justin, advanced with Amanda and heels foundations with Dani), and they've been consistently great.”
- The Shakti Rising
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Abstract Aerial Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I did the pole level 1 class and it was truly such a good workout, great greatttt detailed teachings and hands on learning.”
- Paradigm Pole Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Beginner-friendly“This studio builds strong foundations with an emphasis on proper muscle engagement, technique and form in order to make progressing as a pole dancer/athlete easier.”
- Berkeley Pole + Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews Free first class Beginner-friendly ClassPass“The first two pole classes I’ve ever taken were the foundations and playful pole classes back to back.”
- Enchantress Dance and Fitness L.L.C.
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Miss Pole - Madison
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Beginner-friendly“Just started Pole/lap level 1.”
- Revel Room Studios - Milpitas
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“They opened their doors right before the pandemic happened and I had the opportunity to try out their level 1 pole class with a friend.”
- Vibe Aerial Arts & Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Reform Studio CDA
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events - Finesse Pole Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Took my first intro series w/ Valentina, she was AMAZING!”
- Oh Foxy Pole Dance Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly“It's been awhile but back one time I decided I was gonna be a pole dancer lol and I signed up for the intro series with Jenny.”
- Head Over Heels Pole & Aerial Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Triple Threat Dance Collective
4.9 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Pole Paradise Dance Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I had my first class here (level 1.”
- Not Your Average Workout
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Uplift Movement Awakening
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“We all took the first intro class, which Danette then offered us a special to take the 3-intro series.”
- Ms Tryss Boutique
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Beginner-friendly“My experience in Pole Level 1 classes has been positive so far- the instructors are great!”
- Portland Pole + Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Completing the pole foundations teaching course was an enriching experience that expanded my knowledge and skills in pole dancing instruction.”
- Pole, Barre and Fitness Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Beginner-friendly“I’ve just finished level 1 and I will say that in the beginning I was kinda nervous and maybe a little self conscious but I’m feeling so sexy by the end of the class!”
- Pole Fitness Seattle - Bellevue
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Coastal Flow
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I took the Hightide Hammock Level 1/2 class with Mel and had such a great time!”
- The Pole Experience Dance Fitness Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 607 reviews Beginner-friendly - PoleLaTeaz
4.8 ★★★★★ 581 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Awakenings Pole Dance Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 280 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I enrolled in a six week beginner series three years ago and haven’t looked back since!”
- Altitude Pole Fitness & Aerial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 213 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“The Aerial Sling Level 1 class with Samantha was amazing!”
- Shine Pole & Aerial Fitness Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 156 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Rising Goddess Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 136 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Sisters in Motion - S Factor Pole Dance & Embodiment Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 135 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I signed up for a full annual program and have been taking classes for a few weeks now (Level 1/2).”
- SABBATH CIRCLE | Pole Dance Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Flaunt Fitness West
4.8 ★★★★★ 115 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Rockstar Pole Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 109 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Aerial Atmosphere
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Arkansas Circus Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Atomic Lotus Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“So far, I've only taken 3 classes total (Rise & Shine Yoga, Aerial Yoga Flexibility, and Aerial Yoga Level 1), but I jumped right into it again with the unlimited membership.”
- Ascendance Pole and Aerial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I started off with Candice level 1 pole class but was too advanced for me so I tried beginners pole with Ashley & heels fundamentals with the other Ashlee.”
- Vertical Addicts Pole Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Seduction Dance Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I’ve taken both Trap Step and Level 1 Mean Heels and neither classes nor their instructors (Ty for Trap Step, Amina for Mean Heels) disappointed.”
- Aerial Dance Panama City
4.8 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Aerial arts too - Avant Aerial Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“Started small with a few intro classes, and before I knew it I was attending bootcamp, special sunday exotic dance, level 1 and so on!”
- VRV3 Studios - Pole Dance & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Country Fusion Nashville Headquarters
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Amazing teacher, helped us learn the foundations of Country Swing, and was so kind and patient throughout.”
- The AERO Space - Southeast
4.8 ★★★★★ 64 reviews Beginner-friendly ClassPass“Having lots of fun taking the Level 1 series class and Melissa is a great instructor.”
- Suspend
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I was amazed how quickly they got us in the air and doing tricks in the intro series.”
- Rise Pole Fitness LLC - Sacramento
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews Beginner-friendly - Tough Lotus/Social Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - The Dollhouse Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - The Milan Method Pole Dance Fitness Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I initially signed up for level 1 to do something fun, I consider myself very reserved, so Pole was definitely out of my comfort zone.”
- FM Aerial & Movement Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - SOUL Aerial and Performing Arts Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Wild Orchid - Embodied Pole Dance & Sensual Arts Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Wenyoga
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“Attended for the first time for the Aerial Yoga level 1 with Claire S and it was such a fun class!”
- Soft Sensuous Moves LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I definitely signed up for level 1 and will be going back soon.”
- The Mind-Body Connection Yoga & Pilates Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Aerial Moon Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Aranza’s Aerial & Dance Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I first took the intro series with Andre and I really enjoyed it, the environment felt very welcoming and supportive.”
- Weehawken Dance & Aerial — Montrose Dance, Aerial Silks and Arts Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Rebel Dance & Pole
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Writhe Pole Dance
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“:) Since then, we've gone on to complete Writhe's Beginner Series and are now in another set of six classes that have us learning dozens of spins, floor moves, and hair tosses.”
- Catwoman Pole Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Beginner-friendly“I've taken their pole intro series twice and feel so much more confident.”
- Poleverse Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I took Level 1 with Anne (she’s amazing & soooo encouraging) and recently did a private group party with my girlfriends and both were absolutely amazing.”
- Studio K Pole
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“Regular Level 1 classes after completing intro have been wonderful, with a variety of techniques explored in different classes to keep learning interesting.”
- The Pole Palace Dance Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Beginner-friendly - Rise and Climb Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Bastet Dance Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Beginner-friendly - Nectar Movement Haus
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Free first class Beginner-friendly“I went to Movement Atrium with a friend and took their Flexibility Foundations class.”
- Valkyrie
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Saks Pole Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 reviews“I went to their level 1 class and I loved it!”
- Pole Impact
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - CoffeeMill Dance Studio Annex
4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Aerial Arts of Rochester
4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“My daughters took the intro class which was 4 classes total, then chose fabrics level 1.”
- GirlFit Workout Studio
4.7 ★★★★★ 98 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I’ve only done level 1 pole classes but even with me taking the same class over and over I feel like I actually learn something new each time I go.”
- The Aviary
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I recently completed The Aviary’s Hammock Beginner Series, and it has been an amazing experience.”
- EveryBody's Nimble
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews Beginner-friendly“Every instructor is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping you grow, whether you’re working on beginners’ foundations or more advanced tricks.”
- Prowess Pole Fitness - Tempe
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I had a great experience with Tina in Pole Level 1!”
- Kansas City Aerial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Soul Magik Studios • TLF |Pole Dance Fitness Studio • Spokane, WA|
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Hypnotic Pole Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Lovely Lioness Pole Dance & Aerial Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Club Pilates
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Vertical Fitness NJ
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I had never done pole before and took the “Pole Foundations” class with Cindy and she was such a great teacher!”
- Aerial Revolution
4.7 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Phoenix Fitness and Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Indigo Studios
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Ly's Pole Studio at San Jose
4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I joined their Level 1 class as a complete beginner, and I left feeling both exhilarated and challenged.”
- 24K Pole Dance Studio
4.7 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I took the Beginner Series with Dianna and she provided such a safe and fun environment to learn pole.”
- PoleArity Studio
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Aerial arts too“I did two pole level 1 classes during my short stay in Hawaii.”
- Gemini Pole Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“They really teach the foundations of the art to be safely confidence in the craft.”
- AIR Aerial Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I did the Foundations class and it was perfect for a rookie like me!”
- Ethereal Arts Aerial Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - The AERO Space - Northeast
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews“I have been taking level 1 with Matt for a few months and have already come so far due to his excellent teaching!”
- Apex Pole Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Sling Fit Texarkana
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Pink Poles Studio
4.6 ★★★★★ 326 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Pink Cherry Pole & Dance Studio
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“We ended up taking a level 1 class with Evergreen.”
- Boston Pole Fitness - Allston
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“Stacy is a great instructor who is really keen on foundations.”
- IncrediPole
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Flight Room Central District
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Ascension Pole and Dance
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Vertical Fitness Studio LLC
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I've been to 4 foundations classes now, Lorelei is a fantastic teacher!”
- Michelle Mynx Academy of Pole Dance
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Aerial Candy
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Poletic Justice
4.6 ★★★★★ 32 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Arete Pole Fitness
4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Entangle & Sway Pole Dance Fitness
4.6 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Tease Studio
4.5 ★★★★★ 262 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Flight Fitness Studio
4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Twisted Fit
4.5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Springfield Aerial Fitness
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Smoke and Mirrors Fitness
4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass“All you have to do is try one level 1 beginners class you’ll be hooked!”
- EXPRESS MiE Pole Dance Studio
4.5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass“Having started at Level 1, I noticed some of my fellow students might have came in shy, unsure of themselves, or overcoming a hardship or negative emotion in life.”
- Flying Buddha Studio
4.5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I purchased the aerial yoga foundations workshop plus two additional classes as an anniversary present for me and my husband.”
- AIR Aerial Fitness
4.5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass“From flow to foundations sessions.”
- Polarity Fitness
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews Free first class Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I've attending two Level 1 Pole classes with Laura and she is just electric.”
- AKPole Studio | Pole Dance | Pole Fitness | Flexibility | Floorwork |
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“I think this is a good class length for a beginner program!”
- The Girl Spot
4.4 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly“It’s my second time going and I’m in the Beginner series 1 class and I love how the instructor pushes us through every move and always encourages us.”
- The Pole POD
4.4 ★★★★☆ 47 reviews Beginner-friendly“I took the free introductory class while there on business, and then the level 1 class the next day.”
- Lace and Steel
4.4 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - FIT 4 Polers
4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Springfield Aerial Fitness
4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Revolve Pole Studio
4.3 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Embody Alternative Fitness
4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass“I have since moved up to level 1 and have been taking classes with Karissa.”
- Brooklyn's Finest Pole Dancing Studio
4.3 ★★★★☆ 28 reviews Parties & events“She also really works on the foundations and 5 classes in I already feel stronger!”
- Aerial Angels Pole Fitness Studio
4.3 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Studio 7 Fitness
4.2 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews Free first class Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Skyfall Aerial Arts Studio, LLC
4.2 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“So far I've only had a positive experiences (did two conditioning classes, and novice/level 1 lyra).”
- Spin Sity Pole Dance and Fitness Studio
4.2 ★★★★☆ 22 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly“Once you master level 1 classes, you can easily join in with the more advanced classes that are offered.”
- Studio Sky
4.2 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly - Scarlet Studio Pole Fitness & Dance
4.2 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews Beginner-friendly - Stiletto Dance Studios
4.1 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews Parties & events Beginner-friendly“I took this one a few time before jumping into Level 1.”
- CoffeeMill Dance Studio By the Bay
4 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly - Pink Poles Fitness Studio
3.7 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews Aerial arts too Parties & events Beginner-friendly ClassPass - Activated Body Beckley
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