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New York packs an enormous amount of pole into not much square footage. Manhattan studios run the full range — elite pole-fitness training, sensual heels and floorwork, and a deep aerial bench of silks and hoop. Instructors here are among the best anywhere, classes run all day, and drop-ins are easy. It is pricey, but the intro offers soften the first step.
4.3 ★★★★☆ 438 reviews
✨ Free first class — check their site
Beginners & experts work the pole at this studio offering dance & fitness classes.
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Compact studio with a come-as-you-are vibe, offering a range of pole dancing classes for all levels.
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Pole is a whole family of styles, and New York studios teach a range of them. Here is what shows up locally:
New to the differences? Our types of pole classes guide explains each one, or browse every pole and aerial style. 5 New York-area studios also offer aerial arts (silks, hoop, or aerial yoga) — see the pole vs aerial guide.
Never touched a pole? These New York studios flag beginner-welcoming classes: Body & Pole, Pixie Dust Pole & Aerial - Koreatown, Aerial Arts NYC, Foxy Fitness and Pole Training Studios, Full Circle Harlem, The Femmily. Read what to expect at your first class before you go, or browse every beginner-friendly studio in the directory.
The smartest way to start: these studios offer a new-student deal — a free first class or a discounted intro package: Body & Pole, The Femmily. Try a couple before you commit to a membership. Check each studio's schedule for current deals, and see the full list on our intro offers page.
Planning a bachelorette, birthday, or girls' night? These New York studios host private group pole parties: Body & Pole, Foxy Fitness and Pole Training Studios, The Femmily, Goodside Studios, Pole Superwoman. See how they work in our pole party guide, or browse every studio that hosts parties and events.
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Studio itself is beautiful. Class was amazingly fun and instructor, Butchie Gamble, is t h e best!! I typically feel like an awkward gorilla on pole but Butchie brought out the s a s s, baby.
If you're thinking about trying any class, open jam, or event, definitely just do it! This place is so welcoming that it's an addiction! Staff is amazing, lighting is beautiful, and it truly gives at home vibes. Im mainly a poler, and the ceiling size is great! But they have MANY different Apparatus jams to experience.
I’ve been taking classes here for 7 years and it is absolutely my favorite place in NYC. I’m mostly a trapeze girl and find it to be the greatest workout while also being a creative outlet with a great community. The teachers are kind and thoughtful but push me to do my best always.
