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Vertica Fitness San Diego
4.9 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Pole studio in San Diego, California
Fitness studio offering pole dancing classes for fitness, dance, and advanced tricks.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule verticafitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 858-255-7884
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 am, 9 am–12:30 pm, 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–1 pm, 4–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 am, 10–11 am, 2:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4 pm |
The classes they teach
“I had heard of pole fitness years ago and always wanted to try it.”
“I already have low self esteem but taking these classes and open sessions make me feel empowered, beautiful, and more in touch with my sensual side.”
“They offer different levels of pole from beginner (level 1) to elite (level 10), flex (flexibility), fit (conditioning), flow, flirt, etc.”
“They offer different levels of pole from beginner (level 1) to elite (level 10), flex (flexibility), fit (conditioning), flow, flirt, etc.”
What's on offer
“They offer different levels of pole from beginner (level 1) to elite (level 10), flex (flexibility), fit (conditioning), flow, flirt, etc.”
“The Vertica app is easy to use and they have a community forum in the Mighty app where you join challenges, find healthy meals and have you tube/virtual programs.”
What students say again and again
“They offer different levels of pole from beginner (level 1) to elite (level 10), flex (flexibility), fit (conditioning), flow, flirt, etc.”
“I already have low self esteem but taking these classes and open sessions make me feel empowered, beautiful, and more in touch with my sensual side.”
“It’s super welcoming vibe it’s very much body positive their whole slogan is “everyBODY belongs” and with that there we’re all shapes and sizes in the class that I took!”
“It barely felt like a workout but now the next day, I am very sore so it was def challenging!”
“It’s super welcoming vibe it’s very much body positive their whole slogan is “everyBODY belongs” and with that there we’re all shapes and sizes in the class that I took!”
From the reviews
been 10 years since I’ve been on a pole while living in Orlando. I haven’t found a studio all these years because San Diego lacks pole studios and they are crazy expensive…until now. Vertica Fitness randomly popped up on my feed months before the grand opening in August 2023.
I took my first pole class at Vertica since they offer a free first class for newcomers and I absolutely loved it! Shayna was absolutely WONDERFUL! Her energy and personality really made the class for me and made me feel so comfortable!
I took my first class last night with Heather and it was SO MUCH FUN! The V101 class is for first time students. It was a free class ( they offer no cost for your first class) and it was an introduction to the different classes and styles offered.
I’m 42 and can’t do a pull up to save my life, but in the past 3 weeks, I’ve done my first headstand, learned and been able to do at least 6 moves on the pole, and have started to become more comfortable with moving my body in a more sensual way!
Bachelorette & private parties at Vertica Fitness San Diego
Vertica Fitness San Diego 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 Vertica Fitness San Diego
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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