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Arete Pole Fitness
4.6 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Pole studio in Salem, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aretepolefitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (540) 206-7380
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 12 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 12–1 PM |
The classes they teach
“They have pole classes for beginners through advanced as well as belly dancing classes.”
“I'm probably going to take intro to silks and another intro beginners pole to I can remember every thing”
What's on offer
What students say again and again
“They have pole classes for beginners through advanced as well as belly dancing classes.”
“The instructors and students are all extremely supportive and friendly.”
From the reviews
We were in town for the holiday and booked a beginner class. Jenni walked us through a routine and did a great job explaining basics. It was a really fun experience and a good workout, too. It's made me want to look into classes where I live.
Just took the beginner pole dancing class this weekend, and can't wait to go back. Our instructer was so kind and helpful, and it felt like a private and creative spacs. The only negative was the hair salon owner next door being a reeeeeal harda*ss about making sure no one parked in her half of the lot.
Arete Pole Fitness is a great place to go if you want to get into shape and have fun doing so! They have pole classes for beginners through advanced as well as belly dancing classes. I know the owner personally. I highly recommend Arete.
Just took my first intro to pole beginners with Shannon, she was the coolest. It was super fun. I'm probably going to take intro to silks and another intro beginners pole to I can remember every thing
Your first pole class at Arete Pole Fitness
Nervous about your first pole class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects total beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. You don't need to be strong, flexible, or thin to start — pole builds all of that, and your first class is about learning to spin, walk the pole, and hold on, not inverting on day one. What to expect: a warm-up, some conditioning, and a few basic spins or a short combo — it's a real full-body workout, so expect to sweat and to feel it in your arms and core the next day. Rest whenever you need to; no one is watching or judging. What to wear: shorts and a tank or sports bra — bare skin on your arms, legs, and stomach is what grips the pole, so save the leggings for aerial or floorwork. Skip the lotion the day of class; it makes the pole slippery. Grip aids: most studios keep grip liquid (Dry Hands / iTac) on hand, and knee pads make floorwork comfy — ask at the front desk. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people leave their first class already planning the next one.