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Pole Portland at Lloyd Athletic Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Pole studio in Portland, Oregon
Fitness centre featuring pole classes and private pole-dance lessons, plus locker rooms and steam rooms.
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
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $15 — check their schedule; many studios discount your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
- 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
- Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how an intro offer credits toward a membership
- Parties hosts bachelorette & private parties — a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette groups; ask about private group bookings
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule poleportland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
The classes they teach
“Candace has this rare ability to make you feel comfortable no matter your experience level breaking things down clearly while still pushing confidence and strength in the best way.”
“She’s not just a pole instructor, she’s a witchy goddess of empowerment who helps you reconnect with your body, your sensuality, and your inner fire.”
“She felt nervous about being a beginner but she said nothing but positive things about Candace and everyone else attending the class !”
What's on offer
“I loved the flow foundations class.”
“I didn’t feel awkward asking any questions, and you can tell that building community means a lot to her.”
What students say again and again
“She felt nervous about being a beginner but she said nothing but positive things about Candace and everyone else attending the class !”
“Nina is a phenomenal instructor. She's great at encouraging you to try new things and grow as a poler.”
“My girlfriend took a class with her, and from the moment she walked in, Candace made the entire experience welcoming, empowering, and genuinely fun.”
“She said Candace is an awesome instructor and the class was very welcoming and inclusive.”
“The vibe was supportive, professional, and uplifting, and Candace’s passion really shines through in how she teaches and connects with her students.”
From the reviews
Kat is such a phenomenal instructor, and the space is intimate and cozy. I loved the flow foundations class. She made sure everyone was given the attention they needed to learn each move and spent time on technique before teaching choreo.
Candace at Pole Portland is absolutely incredible. My girlfriend took a class with her, and from the moment she walked in, Candace made the entire experience welcoming, empowering, and genuinely fun.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Candace is pure magic! If you’ve ever wanted to feel strong, confident, and completely in your feminine power — take a class with Candace at Pole Portland. She’s not just a pole instructor, she’s a witchy goddess of empowerment who helps you reconnect with your body, your sensuality, and your inner fire.
I have nothing but good things to say about Candace and the studio ! I gifted my girlfriend some classes because she wanted to learn pole and she was so excited and happy. She said Candace is an awesome instructor and the class was very welcoming and inclusive.
Bachelorette & private parties at Pole Portland at Lloyd Athletic Club
Pole Portland at Lloyd Athletic Club 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.
Your first pole class at Pole Portland at Lloyd Athletic Club
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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