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Fitness With A Twist 2.0

4.7 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Pole studio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Parties & events Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly

Fitness center specializing in pole dancing with a variety of classes, including bachelorette parties.

Plan your first class

  • Parties hosts bachelorette & private parties — a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette groups; ask about private group bookings
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  • Website & schedule fitnesswithatwistpgh.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6–9:30 PM
Thursday 6–9:30 PM
Friday 5–11 PM
Saturday 9 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10 AM–5 PM

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 Fitness With A Twist 2.0, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Pole 5 mentions

“Was a great and more relaxed intro into pole dancing; we had never done it before.”

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🎀 Aerial Silks

“She offered help to those who were struggling and made sure everyone felt supported and safe in the silks.”

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🧘 Aerial Yoga

“I tried aerial yoga for the first time with Jill recently and thought she was very welcoming and engaging with everyone in the class.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Fitness With A Twist 2.0 — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎀 Aerial Apparatus

“I tried aerial yoga for the first time with Jill recently and thought she was very welcoming and engaging with everyone in the class.”

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🎉 Private Parties

“My friends and I did a private party at Fitness With A Twist in Pittsburgh for a girls night out.”

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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 133 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“I tried aerial yoga for the first time with Jill recently and thought she was very welcoming and engaging with everyone in the class.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 4 mentions

“All the instructors are really great to work with, and all the members are very welcoming and encouraging.”

🔥 great full-body workout 3 mentions

“Perfect for parties, girls’ nights, or just getting a good workout in.”

strong community vibe 4 mentions

“Class was a lot of fun and every instructor that I met was as nice, welcoming, supportive, and fun as I could have hoped for.”

🎉 fun & non-intimidating 7 mentions

“I had so much fun at my first pole dancing class here - I can't wait to come back to learn more!”

From the reviews

My friends and I did a private party at Fitness With A Twist in Pittsburgh for a girls night out. They were very helping getting everything booked and we had an absolute blast at our class! It was all of our first times trying pole dance, but our instructors made us feel very comfortable.

★★★★★ — Carly, Jan 2022

I've been attending a little over a year and it's been an amazing journey! All the instructors are really great to work with, and all the members are very welcoming and encouraging. You don't need to have any experience or be super fit or anything to start.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Nov 2025

This studio and the owner, Jill, are amazing! My friends and I had a small party there the other night, and it was such a blast! The studio is gorgeous and clean with all around great vibes. Jill was really accommodating of all the different skill levels, and we all had a great time and learned a ton.

★★★★★ — Natalie, Jun 2025

I tried aerial yoga for the first time with Jill recently and thought she was very welcoming and engaging with everyone in the class. She offered help to those who were struggling and made sure everyone felt supported and safe in the silks.

★★★★★ — Beth, Apr 2025

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Bachelorette & private parties at Fitness With A Twist 2.0

Fitness With A Twist 2.0 comes up for private parties — confirmed on their own site. A pole party is one of the most-booked ways to celebrate a bachelorette, birthday, or girls' night, and it's a blast even if nobody in the group has ever touched a pole. A few things worth asking when you reach out. First, group size and what's included — most studios run private parties for around 6–15 people with a dedicated instructor, a beginner-friendly routine, and time for photos. Second, the vibe you want — sassy heels-and-flow choreography, playful spins and tricks, or a mix; a good studio tailors it to the guest of honor. Third, booking and pricing — parties are usually a flat package booked in advance, and popular weekend slots fill up fast, so ask about deposits and what to wear (shorts for grip, no lotion). It's beginner-friendly by design, judgment-free, and genuinely fun — exactly the kind of thing everyone talks about afterward.

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Your first pole class at Fitness With A Twist 2.0

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 Fitness With A Twist 2.0

1911 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA15203

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