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Wild Orchid - Embodied Pole Dance & Sensual Arts Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Pole studio in Bloomington, Indiana
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 wildorchidpolearts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (812) 512-3006
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–7 PM |
The classes they teach
“I felt so unappreciated for so long in many areas of my life and coming to classes has really given me the strength to believe in myself - 100%.”
“Knowing it was my first time, Anna was attentive to making sure I understood how to use the silks and access poses.”
“Today I took my first aerial yoga class with Anna.”
“This studio has given me physical strength, flexibility, and skills, but just as importantly has given me emotional support and confidence”
What's on offer
“Today I took my first aerial yoga class with Anna.”
“Although I love the art form and creativity that comes with pole dance, what really makes Wild Orchid special and what has kept me coming back is the community.”
What students say again and again
“This studio has given me physical strength, flexibility, and skills, but just as importantly has given me emotional support and confidence”
“Body positive, inclusive, encouraging, life changing.”
“Although I love the art form and creativity that comes with pole dance, what really makes Wild Orchid special and what has kept me coming back is the community.”
“I love that there are different levels and styles of classes so you can always switch it up and have a variety of classes to keep things interesting.”
“At age 43, nervous, and completely out of my comfort zone, I made the decision to join Wild Orchid, 2 years later and it's truly been one of the best decisions I've made.”
From the reviews
I first attended Wild Orchard nearly two years ago. I was looking for a creative outlet and space. Although I love the art form and creativity that comes with pole dance, what really makes Wild Orchid special and what has kept me coming back is the community.
I have been with the Wild Orchid studio for about 2 years now! I searched all over for a dance studio for someone of my age bracket, joining was slightly intimidating at first but meeting the instructors made it so welcoming! The space is so accepting and allows room to be silly, to learn, to feel challenged.
Wild Orchid has become my second home over the past year. I thought I could never participate fully due to my size, but I am so thankful I was wrong about that! The instructors are welcoming and encouraging, helping to breathe life and a desire to dance and be free into my soul.
A true sanctuary for self growth, expression, and connection. Bloomington is BLESSED to have this gem of a pole studio. I'm so grateful for signing up two years ago and continuing to show up despite any fear or anxiety that creeps in.
Bachelorette & private parties at Wild Orchid - Embodied Pole Dance & Sensual Arts Studio
Wild Orchid - Embodied Pole Dance & Sensual Arts Studio 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 Wild Orchid - Embodied Pole Dance & Sensual Arts Studio
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.