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Velvet & Chrome
4.3 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Pole studio in Chicago, Illinois
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
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $35 — check their schedule; many studios discount your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule velvetchromechicago.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4 pm |
The classes they teach
“The individuals at Velvet & Chrome created such a safe & inviting environment for my besties & I to take an intro to pole class.”
What's on offer
“They have lockers available to store your belongings, a nice seating area, and a bathroom on site.”
What students say again and again
“All the instructors here are amazing and so encouraging and supportive!”
“Wonderful, inclusive, and all around amazing dance studio.”
“All the instructors here are amazing and so encouraging and supportive!”
“It’s super easy to sign up for classes on MindBody App and there’s even an intro offer price on the app!”
“Great classes, great instructors, beautiful studio”
From the reviews
10/10 absolutely recommend! The individuals at Velvet & Chrome created such a safe & inviting environment for my besties & I to take an intro to pole class. The studio is so beautiful & sultry with the decor & lighting. It’s also so clean & organized.
Would put 10 stars if google would let me. I started in May doing the intro classes and have loved it! All of the staff and instructors have been absolutely amazing. They are encouraging, they are able to adjust for different skill levels, and they really celebrate the students when they successfully do a new move.
What a great studio! I was so happy when Velvet and Chrome opened in my neighborhood. I am so thankful that I am able to walk to classes with kind, inviting, and knowledgeable instructors. You can tell upon walking in that they care about the environment and ambience they create.
Wonderful, inclusive, and all around amazing dance studio. It’s super easy to sign up for classes on MindBody App and there’s even an intro offer price on the app! Interior is exquisite, beautiful vintage black gothic theme. Variety of instructors showcasing a wealth of talent of knowledge.
Your first pole class at Velvet & Chrome
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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