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Uplift Movement Awakening

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Pole studio in Tustin, California

Parties & events Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly ClassPass

Plan your first class

  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
  • Parties hosts bachelorette & private parties — a favorite for birthdays and bachelorette groups; ask about private group bookings
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  • Website & schedule upliftmovementawakening.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (949) 503-0133

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 4–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–3 PM
Sunday 11 AM–2 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they teach

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

👠 Exotic Pole

“This is a must try place for a fun, sensual, and delightful good time!”

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🌱 Beginner Pole 5 mentions

“I discovered Uplift last year through a friend who bought us a Groupon to try an intro class since we had always wanted to try pole dance.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Uplift Movement Awakening — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎉 Private Parties

“I set up a pole dancing class, through Danette, for my wife’s 30th birthday party and her four friends.”

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🛍️ Retail Boutique

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🌱 Beginner Program 2 mentions

“We all took the first intro class, which Danette then offered us a special to take the 3-intro series.”

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💻 Livestream & On-Demand

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🤝 Community Events 4 mentions

“A couple of months ago, I attended a showcase and was amazed by the talent of the members.”

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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 20 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 3 mentions

“New immaculate studio, great sound system, Amazin instructors, great vibe.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“My first time taking a class last night and I was so nervous but Danette was amazing!”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 5 mentions

“The instructors here are so special and understand how to make students feel strong and empowered, no matter what their dance experience is.”

🔥 great full-body workout 2 mentions

“They had an incredible time and the next day they were all talking about how sore they were from such a great work out too!”

strong community vibe 12 mentions

“All of the members are so sweet and supportive and it is awesome to establish friendships and see everyone's improvement week after week.”

From the reviews

My first time taking a class last night and I was so nervous but Danette was amazing! It was such a good workout and fun experience I can’t wait to go back!!!

★★★★★ — Ashley, Nov 2019

I discovered this studio with the help of Classpass and my classmate friends. We all took the first intro class, which Danette then offered us a special to take the 3-intro series. She was accommodating with our schedules and took us in.

★★★★★ — Airee, Jan 2020

My time at Uplift Movement Awakening was an absolute need. Times have been clearly stressful lately and Uplift Movement Awakening was able to create an hour of paused from the stress and provide a workout without even knowing you got a workout in till the next day.

★★★★★ — Matilda, Feb 2025

I set up a pole dancing class, through Danette, for my wife’s 30th birthday party and her four friends. They went in timid and came out laughing and praising each other with a new sense of confidence!

★★★★★ — Kevin, Apr 2025

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Bachelorette & private parties at Uplift Movement Awakening

Uplift Movement Awakening 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.

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Your first pole class at Uplift Movement Awakening

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 Uplift Movement Awakening

478 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA92780

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