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Pole HI

4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Pole studio in Hilo, Hawaii

Pole studio Beginner-friendly

Plan your first class

  • Drop-ins drop-ins around $20 — check their schedule; many studios discount your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how an intro offer credits toward a membership
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  • Website & schedule polehi.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 pm

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

What's on offer

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

🤝 Community Events

“Staff and students were all very kind the community seems amazing!”

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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 11 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

strong community vibe 3 mentions

“Thank you to the amazing and inclusive instructors for making this beautiful studio my favourite activity in Hilo!”

🎉 fun & non-intimidating 2 mentions

“We have a range of body sizes / athleticism and we all had a blast.”

From the reviews

Went to a beginners class with friends. We have a range of body sizes / athleticism and we all had a blast. The teacher was patient and supportive. It was clear she loves the hobby and her enthusiasm was contagious.

★★★★★ — Wildler, Feb 2022

Great studio. There was a dude when I visited yesterday or the day before, who interrupted a class with no explanation and seemed like a peeper or just there to ogle. We asked if we could help him and he mumbled something about a gift certificate for his gf and skittered off.

★★★★★ — P, Nov 2018

Pole Hi is wonderful! I’m so excited to have a new pole place to go to during my stay in Hawaii! Staff and students were all very kind the community seems amazing! Poles are tall and they spin! Excited to sign up for my next class!

★★★★★ — Krista, Nov 2023

So much fun! Thank you to the amazing and inclusive instructors for making this beautiful studio my favourite activity in Hilo!

★★★★★ — Liz, Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Your first pole class at Pole HI

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 Pole HI

168 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI96720

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