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Studio 61st
5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Pole studio in Bend, Oregon
Energetic dance studio offering fitness classes and dance parties.
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 studio61st.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 541-550-2364
Hours
| Monday | 9:15–10:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:15–7 am, 9:15–11:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:15–7 am, 9:15 am–1:15 pm, 4:15–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:15–7 am, 9:15–10:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:15–7 am, 9 am–11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:15 am–1:15 pm |
| Sunday | 9:15–11:45 am, 3:45–5 pm |
The classes they teach
“I have taken 2 intro classes here and found them to be challenging and fun.”
“Flexibility, rhythm and flow feel alien to me, so venturing into this studio was stepping outside of my comfort zone.”
What's on offer
“Most recently, Bee hosted us for a private pole birthday party and it was next level fun- 10/10 would recommend!”
“Super welcoming boutique studio, with one dance and one pole studio, all-gender bathrooms with a shower.”
“Super welcoming boutique studio, with one dance and one pole studio, all-gender bathrooms with a shower.”
“I’ve been dancing at Seksé for over a year now and have fallen in love with the inclusive community and empowering culture.”
What students say again and again
“Both dance and pole instructors are great, the space is great and beautiful, but the instructors are the best part.”
“It was cool to feel confident to dance around and not worry about if someone would stare or leer, the class was fun and felt safe.”
“A gym won't be so welcoming, inclusive, or invested in your growth as you tap into a potential that you may not know exists within you.”
“I really enjoyed getting a great workout in while also sharpening my brain with trying to learn something new (the choreography).”
“A gym won't be so welcoming, inclusive, or invested in your growth as you tap into a potential that you may not know exists within you.”
From the reviews
Joyful movement has kept me healthy pre-pregnancy, during and postpartum. I'm recovering from childbirth and feeling so confident in my skin. I love the diversity and inclusion at the studio. I started to feel more at home in Bend when I found this magical place!
The best way to start the day! I've been to a variety of classes at Sekse and they're all great in their right; however, the early morning classes with Bee are my all-time fave. I walk in half asleep and walk out feeling on top of the world. The atmosphere is fun, accepting, and incredibly empowering.
Everything about this experience was awesome! I was greeted by Barb upon arrival and shown where to go for class and she made me feel super welcome, so did my instructor!! Everyone is so lovely here :)
I have to start by making it clear that I am not a dancer. I lift weights and move in structured ways. Flexibility, rhythm and flow feel alien to me, so venturing into this studio was stepping outside of my comfort zone. I have taken 2 intro classes here and found them to be challenging and fun.
Bachelorette & private parties at Studio 61st
Studio 61st 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 Studio 61st
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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