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Essence Pole & Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Pole studio in Valparaiso, Indiana
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule essencestudiopole.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (219) 400-3989
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
The classes they teach
“The new location is so beautiful, would definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to try something new, it’s a great place for beginners with no dance or pole experience!”
“They always encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and try new moves and combos in a safe way.”
What's on offer
“The studio offers a variety of classes and times throughout the week and they even do amazing jobs with Bachelorette parties.”
“I’ve been coming to essence for about 2 years now, and I can confidently say that I would not be the person I am today without this community.”
What students say again and again
“The new location is so beautiful, would definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to try something new, it’s a great place for beginners with no dance or pole experience!”
“All the instructors and students are so amazing and supportive of each other.”
“I’ve been coming to essence for about 2 years now, and I can confidently say that I would not be the person I am today without this community.”
“Welcoming, inclusive, supportive, individualized tricks and dance.”
“I can come in feeling my best and be hyped and encouraged, or I can come in feeling sore or stressed and be supported in that way, too.”
From the reviews
Welcoming, inclusive, supportive, individualized tricks and dance. The instructors are truly here to support your growth and autonomy, ready to meet you where you are today. There are classes for yoga and conditioning, there are classes for dancing or for focusing on tricks—there is no one single way to do pole.
Pole dancing can be intimidating at first, and it was something I’d always wanted to try, but I was a little shy and unsure if it was for me. That was until one day I decided to give it a go at Essence.
Went for an introduction class with a friend and had the best time! Instructors were friendly and super helpful. It’s a safe space to explore something new without judgement. The studio was clean and set up for a successful session.
Essence is such a great place to come and feel beautiful and strong. From the instructors to the students, everyone is welcoming and they hype each other up. The studio offers a variety of classes and times throughout the week and they even do amazing jobs with Bachelorette parties.
Your first pole class at Essence Pole & Dance Studio
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.
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