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Red Hot & Ladylike
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Pole studio in Portland, Maine
Plan your first class
- Parties hosts bachelorette & private parties — a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette groups; ask about private group bookings
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule redhotandladylike.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (207) 650-9345
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they teach
“Her classes are all amazing, beginner to advanced, and the bachelorette parties are the best way to start a fun night in Portland.”
“Highly recommend this lap dance class to everyone.”
What's on offer
“My girls brought me here for my bachelorette and she made us all comfortable immediately and we felt sexy throughout the whole thing, even when we messed up!”
“Owner is energetic, fun, and will become one of your biggest advocates if you become part of the RHL community.”
What students say again and again
“Her classes are all amazing, beginner to advanced, and the bachelorette parties are the best way to start a fun night in Portland.”
“The dances I have learned are spectacular and I feel so proud of myself when I finally nail it.”
“Owner is energetic, fun, and will become one of your biggest advocates if you become part of the RHL community.”
“Did a private (bachelorette) party here, will admit I was skeptical going in but all of us had a total blast.”
From the reviews
MissE is by far the most empowering, fun, and amazing person ever! She encourages people to love the bodies they have not the one they dream about! The studio is so comfy, and all the people are super sweet and empower each other! You leave feeling sexy and confident!
I have Been dancing at this studio for about a year and a half! I have never felt more welcome and like home then I do here! The owner is very professional and makes everyone who walks through the door feel confident! Not sure why I waited so long to walk through the door! Highly recommend to anyone!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Red Hot & Ladylike. I walked in the door feeling not at all good about myself but one class and I was hooked. Now I do performance classes taught by incredible teachers with a bunch of sexy, beautiful badass ladies and Miss E has done so much for my body positivity and…
My first class with MissE was in a dance studio over a garage. She has been as inspiring as she is interactive on that first class as the last one. I have recommended her class for the body as well as the psyche. As to the comments above Troll William.
Bachelorette & private parties at Red Hot & Ladylike
Red Hot & Ladylike 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 Red Hot & Ladylike
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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