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Pole Palace
4.9 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Pole studio in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Grip aids grip aids provided — grip liquid (Dry Hands / iTac) helps you stick to the pole; bring knee pads if you can, they make floorwork and inversions comfy
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pole-palace.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-926-5270
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
The classes they teach
“I’ve grown so much in confidence and strength coming here, and would highly recommend anyone and everyone check it out!”
“Took a variety of classes at Pole Palace (pole, lap dance, sensual flow).”
“During the very first class, my instructor Sara James told us “It’s not about dancing.”
“I will continue to go to Nikki’s combo classes and Karla’s body flow classes - my personal favorites!”
What's on offer
“They also have a great membership deal, with unlimited open pole and other classes to choose from each month.”
“I signed up for intro series, but had to reschedule when it was moved by one week because it then overlapped with a trip I had planned.”
“After being away from Portland I returned craving fun classes and community and found all the fun and supportive people here.”
What students say again and again
“During the very first class, my instructor Sara James told us “It’s not about dancing.”
“The instructors are patient and never pass judgement on where you are in your pole journey.”
“My instructor was so good and even had an uncoordinated person like me dancing and feeling more confident by the end of class.”
“I am a plus size girl and have felt very excluded at pole studios in the past, so it’s wonderful to find a place that is inclusive of all body types and genders.”
“I am a plus size girl and have felt very excluded at pole studios in the past, so it’s wonderful to find a place that is inclusive of all body types and genders.”
From the reviews
Pole Palace changed my life! When I started I was already 46 with no professional dance experience. During the very first class, my instructor Sara James told us “It’s not about dancing. It’s about self love.” At the moment, the lighting hit through my body. I never EVER thought about loving myself.
LOVE THIS PLACE! Every instructor is so wonderful and talented. They are very helpful and make the class so fun. This place is for all body types and all genders. Truly a safe space to let go! As a bigger person, I thought I could never do pole, but now I am doing moves that make me so proud of myself.
I love this studio! The staff are consistently patient, kind and welcoming, and the instructors are top tier. Highly recommend taking the plunge if you’ve ever considered trying out pole dancing. This studio offers an intro series at a reasonable price and in a safe and supported environment.
Beautiful space and amazing staff - I started my pole journey here and I’m so glad I did. The studio does a great job of building skills safely while making it a workout AND fun. I will continue to go to Nikki’s combo classes and Karla’s body flow classes - my personal favorites!
Your first pole class at Pole Palace
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: provided here — a little Dry Hands or iTac helps you stick, and knee pads make floorwork comfy. 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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