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Steel In Motion

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Pole studio in Westbrook, Maine

Beginner-friendly

Plan your first class

  • Website & schedule steelinmotion.us — book classes and see the live schedule

The classes they teach

Pole and aerial classes on the schedule at Steel In Motion, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Pole 10 mentions

“From a beginner standpoint, Heather has created an environment where I feel comfortable in my skin yet challenged to what my body is capable of!”

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〰️ Floorwork 2 mentions

“I love Darren’s teaching styles in her low flow and floor flow classes.”

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What's on offer

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

🤝 Community Events 4 mentions

“Not only have I progressed quickly under a year of their instruction, but I have found a space where I have grown exponentially in self exploration and in community.”

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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 29 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“From a beginner standpoint, Heather has created an environment where I feel comfortable in my skin yet challenged to what my body is capable of!”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 4 mentions

“She is very skilled and a great teacher and class is always a fun time!”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 5 mentions

“She makes you feel empowered and fosters the most fun and safe environment to express yourself, try new things, and to gain awesome skills.”

💜 body-positive & judgment-free 3 mentions

“She creates a comfortable and encouraging environment that welcomes EVERY body!”

strong community vibe 10 mentions

“Not only have I progressed quickly under a year of their instruction, but I have found a space where I have grown exponentially in self exploration and in community.”

From the reviews

As a professional in the pole industry for the better part of a decade, I can confidently say that Heather is a phenomenal instructor. She creates a comfortable and encouraging environment that welcomes EVERY body!

★★★★★ — Vertical, Jun 2022

so approachable for a newbie, the intro classes I’ve taken have been an absolute blast!! Heather’s energy is incredible, so supportive, and very entertaining. HIGHLY recommend taking a pole class here! Great way to get out of your comfort zone in a safe environment and in a really FUN and rewarding way.

★★★★★ — Lexi, Aug 2022

From a beginner standpoint, Heather has created an environment where I feel comfortable in my skin yet challenged to what my body is capable of! I look forward to her class every week and even though I'm moving to NH I will still be coming up for class because it's just such a great community there!

★★★★★ — Gabby, Jun 2022

You couldn't ask for a better teacher! I'm very new to pole, and Heather really made me feel comfortable straight out of the gate. I'm not a skinny-minnie by any means, but I always feel included, and never fail, I surprise myself every week. I always look forward to going to class!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Jun 2022

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Your first pole class at Steel In Motion

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 Steel In Motion

16 Cumberland St, Westbrook, ME04092

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