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The Bar
5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Pole studio in Bellingham, Massachusetts
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
- 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
- Website & schedule the-bar.co — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 504-600-1692
The classes they teach
“The lounge-like atmosphere provides a unique, sensual experience.”
“I am entirely new to pole dancing and this has been fun to watch myself grow with confidence and understanding of my own body.”
What's on offer
“After attending classes for only a few months you can really feel the support and community fostered here.”
What students say again and again
“I am entirely new to pole dancing and this has been fun to watch myself grow with confidence and understanding of my own body.”
“It was so much fun and the instructors are amazing!”
“I am entirely new to pole dancing and this has been fun to watch myself grow with confidence and understanding of my own body.”
“If you’re looking for a place that is inclusive and fun where you can embrace your sexy side, look no further!”
“If you are unfamiliar and looking to try something new… THE | BAR has that family vibe where everyone supports everyone and lifts each other up.”
From the reviews
I have been to quite a few pole/dance studios in the area, and by far THE | BAR has over exceeded my expectations with their cleanliness, attention to detail and inclusivity. If you are familiar with pole, the environment needs to be just right to really open your heart and mind to the craft. This is the spot!
Amazing Pole Dancing Studio! Great instructors, safe and supportive atmosphere. They have many other dance classes as well. Give pole dance a try! 🖤
I have been taking one of the beginner classes for a few weeks and LOVE it! It is such a comfortable environment and it is one of the few workout type of classes that I actually enjoy going to. It is so much fun! Kelley is AMAZING! She is so nice and supportive and meets you where you are.
This is a top 1% pole studio. Speakeasy Atmosphere == Awesome! The teacher-student community being ultra supportive of every-BODY == Fantastic! Fun-ness of the fitness == Outstanding! I know you are curious so STOP reading reviews and GO sign up for your free class already…you won’t regret it, I promise.
Bachelorette & private parties at The Bar
The Bar 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 The Bar
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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