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Philly's pole community is tight, friendly, and beginner-welcoming, with studios spread across Center City and the neighborhoods. You will find a solid mix of pole fitness, exotic and heels, and aerial, plus a supportive culture that draws a lot of nervous first-timers who end up staying for years. Intro offers are common — a good way to sample a couple of studios before you settle in.
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Pole is a whole family of styles, and Philadelphia 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. 2 Philadelphia-area studios also offer aerial arts (silks, hoop, or aerial yoga) — see the pole vs aerial guide.
Never touched a pole? These Philadelphia studios flag beginner-welcoming classes: Awakenings Pole Dance Fitness, Flaunt Fitness West, Secret Circus, Seduction Dance Studio, Pole Empress, The Curvy Experience. 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: Awakenings Pole Dance Fitness, Flaunt Fitness West. 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 Philadelphia studios host private group pole parties: Awakenings Pole Dance Fitness, Flaunt Fitness West, Seduction Dance Studio, Pole Empress. See how they work in our pole party guide, or browse every studio that hosts parties and events.
I absolutely love Awakenings! It has contributed to my pole journey to grow stronger and even more confident in myself! I love taking classes from Jenna! Her warm, bright, and positive attitude has contributed greatly to my success thus far!
I can not say enough good things about Flaunt Fitness. I've been going for 7 months and in that time I've become so much stronger and confident, and I'm able to do things I never thought I'd be able to. If you think you're not strong enough to try a class here, that's not true!
The best circus school in Philly not only because of the staff but also the students. Having attended various circus schools and trained with a range of instructors, I can say with confidence that Secret Circus has built the most welcoming and close knit community I've found in any gym or studio setting.
