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Steel and Grace
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Pole studio in Santa Cruz, California
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 steelandgracepole.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (831) 440-8964
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–6 PM |
The classes they teach
“I've tried every class that's offered and continue to be a regular in the pole fitness classes (S Factor is also amazing!”
“Ellice's created a safe environment with amazing people to embrace our sensuality in the highest empowering way with no shame.”
“Elyse was a great instructor for my intro class.”
What's on offer
“It has a wonderful community, very accepting and welcoming and supportive.”
What students say again and again
“This is the first time I have done a class like this and I'm definitely going back.”
“The instructors are great at working with your particular limitations and abilities, truly embracing and supporting that everyone's body is unique.”
“This class is empowering for women as it is inwardly focused on what makes us feel good, not what the world outside thinks of us.”
“It has a wonderful community, very accepting and welcoming and supportive.”
From the reviews
This is my place. My home away from home. My community. I checked out Steel and Grace over a year ago to take a pole class and never looked back. I've tried every class that's offered and continue to be a regular in the pole fitness classes (S Factor is also amazing!).
This class is absolutely amazing and a real.community resource. This is the first time I have done a class like this and I'm definitely going back. There is a teaser package for you to explore opportunities. There are course series, foundational classes, and one off courses that you can repeat for growth/improvement.
Amazing pole studio. Safe, welcoming and encouraging environment. Knowledgeable and professional instructors / studio owner. Small classes with plenty of instructor attention. Any question or scheduling error is quickly tended to.
Ellice has created something truly special in Steel and Grace. It has a wonderful community, very accepting and welcoming and supportive. All bodies are welcome, regardless of age, sex, gender, shape, color, fitness, whatever.
Bachelorette & private parties at Steel and Grace
Steel and Grace 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 Steel and Grace
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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