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Cleveland City Dance

5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Pole studio in Cleveland, Ohio

Free first class Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your very first class
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  • Website & schedule clevelandcitydance.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (216) 295-2222

Hours

Monday 10 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 10 AM–1 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they teach

Pole and aerial classes on the schedule at Cleveland City Dance, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 2 mentions

“The class – offered both in the studio and online – focuses on core fitness, flexibility, balance, and strength building.”

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🤸 Flexibility & Stretch 2 mentions

“The class – offered both in the studio and online – focuses on core fitness, flexibility, balance, and strength building.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Cleveland City Dance — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

💻 Livestream & On-Demand

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🤝 Community Events

“I love this place and feel so grateful to be part of such a vibrant dance community!”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (grip aids, showers, private parties), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 75 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“The instruction is age-appropriate and all the students from 3yo to high school are given opportunities to learn from great teachers, work hard, grow, and perform.”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 5 mentions

“It's been a great confidence booster for her and she really is learning skills and getting better each week.”

strong community vibe 10 mentions

“When my daughter chose to cut back on dance because of school Courtney was incredibly supportive and worked with her to make the transition.”

From the reviews

I love my experience here! I am an adult and I was worried I would be a bit awkward when starting ballet as a middle-age learner. The teachers at Cleveland City Dance made me feel welcome and even cherished. I started with one class, then within a few weeks I added a second then third class.

★★★★★ — Janine, Sep 2025

My husband Mike and I take Pilates in Shaker Square – at Cleveland City Dance. The studio is a short walk away – behind a modest white storefront near the Atlas Theater. The class – offered both in the studio and online – focuses on core fitness, flexibility, balance, and strength building.

★★★★★ — Jan, Aug 2025

Love the experience with Cleveland City Dance. My daughter was a dancer with another dance studio (2022-2023) prior to coming to CCD. She attended one drop-in class for Ballet. After the class, my daughter exclaimed, "Mom, (previous dance studio) does not teach me ANYTHING!

★★★★★ — Latanya, Oct 2023

My daughter has enjoyed classes at Cleveland City Dance. She loved being taught by Miss Courtney and Miss Heather. We love their version of "The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker" which my daughter was fortunate enough to perform in a few different roles over the years.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Sep 2025

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Your first pole class at Cleveland City Dance

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.

Pole is for every body, and it's about strength, artistry, and confidence — not performing for anyone else. If you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Cleveland City Dance

13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH44120

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