Boston Pole Fitness

I love this place!
I recommend for anyone that is looking for a pole studio. When i attended this studio for the first time i was a bit worried of what to expect, but the instructor was great and i been attending pole class here every since. Pole looks easy, but it sure is a workout.
Seriously… Try it out you will not regret it.

This place is a rip off and completely unprofessional. Do not spend your money here if you can avoid it.
I booked one of their «parties» for $ 375 for a 90 minute class. When we arrived there was another class still going on. We walked to the back and found the instructor she popped out just long enough to tell us that she was running behind and that it would be a few minutes until our class started. We waited for 30 minutes for our class to start. The instructor never came back out and updated us. We start the class and it was basic enough. We were taught some basic steps and a short routine and the lesson was over within 45mins. The way that it was explained to me was that for the first 70−75mins was supposed to be the lesson and the last 15 – 20 would be pictures and cake. Another party had arrived so and the instructor left out class to help them. While she was gone we took our own photos and personal videos. By this time I’m annoyed because for almost $ 400 you expect more or to at least have the time you paid for. I explain to the instructor I was unhappy she tells me I can reach out to the owner. Fast forward to today I speak with the owner and she is completely indifferent and says she will only refund me 15 mins at the additional half hour rate of $ 75. We we in an über an on our way back to our hotel at when there was 20 left of our class. And then to be charged at the additional half hour rate as opposed to the rate that I actually paid for is shady business practice. And the class before us and the class after us received noticeable difference in treatment. I will never go back to this place and none of the 15 ladies that I came with will either. I’d rather patronize a place that cares about the level of service they give.

I’ve been taking pole at BPF for about 2 years now… I been to a couple of pole studios… I have to say that Boston Pole Fitness have the best pole community. All the instructors and advance students are all very friendly and supportive… everyone WANTS you to succeed and when you nailed a move, they will cheer you on and be happy with you. I can’t say that about some of the studios that I been to… this apply to both fellow classmates and instructors.
And I’m wicked happy that now BPF offers silk and aerial hoop. I’d been taking lyra with Shenya… and she’s amazing. She will tweak her class based on the students’ abilities so it’s truly friendly to people of all levels. I took a silk class with Alex… he’s an incredible instructor, also teach based on student’s ability but unfortunately silk is not my thing… so I’ll stick w/​aerial hoop and pole for now~~~
Pros:
— Awesome community
— Offers pole/​aerial hoop/​silk
— You get your own pole for the entire class time
— High ceilings
— Flexible schedule
Cons:
— Not the best décor
— No spin poles
— Couple of great instructors are out due to injuries or left Boston due to family/​work
— Need more aerial hoop class time!

Bought more groupons for pole fitness as well as aerial silk. Amazing. I really love this place. I feel like I am getting stronger and more flexible. I had bought a groupon last year and took some time off. Getting back to it was just like starting over but it’s interesting how your body muscle memory works.
Anyways, pole classes are amazing. Stacy is the best as well as Dash. They explain moves thoroughly. I tried my first inversion class and got a «handspring» right after Stacy explained how to do it. She said that is rare to happen but it did! Just shows how good she is at explaining.
For aerial silk, I have only taken 3 classes so far. X is a really great teacher. She explains everything really well. Silk is super hard compared to pole since fabrics just are harder to grip but I am getting the hang of it. Alex is also a good teacher but definitely more advanced. You get more of an upper body work out with him.
I definitely see myself sticking to this place and trying Lyra too (Hoops).

I never got the chance to review, my friend and I took many private lessons with Stacy after having a horrible experience at another pole dancing studio. We were pleasantly surprised with her. She’s absolutely amazing! Patient, kind and knowledgable. My life has since changed, I’m no longer a stripper. Engaged and due in March. But I do have to say if I ever go back to work and am in need of some new tricks Stacy will be my go to girl! I highly suggest anyone out there looking for new tricks to learn for stage, to spice up the bedroom or to simply get exercise to try out her studio! Thank you so much Stacy I hope all is well!

Today was my first class, parking was decent. When I arrived I was confused on where to go, but then I asked a girl & showed me the sign .i walked inside, their were a few women in the waiting room which had a tv & couch. But bo teacher. I decided to walk in the back & I seen the teacher starting class .I begin taking my shoes off and getting a mat, another girl that was sitting in the waiting room asked me if this with the class and I told her yes. The teacher greeted me and we begin class, luckily one of the students that have been there before reminded the teacher to tell us to clean off our poles and showed us where the rags were 20 minutes after we begin class… Anyways my teacher was really helpful in though there were about seven girls total she still help to me individually as she did with other girls that were so perfect. The thing that I liked was there was though it was a serious class it was also playful as well no one was judging each other and we enjoyed ourselves and also learn some new tricks. I’ll definitely be going back at the end of class or teacher also helped us on things we want to brush up on auto and my teacher was kind enough to give me a pair of shorts because I forgot mine also PS bring some money water is a dollar

Nice atmosphere. Friendly trainers. Challenging moves. Different skill levels at every class. On street two hour parking. Sometimes classes start late but the time is made up at the end. Every trainer has their own unique style of teaching you so you never get bored. The class is racially diverse. Different ages. Good workout. The more you come the more improvement you’ll see. Lots of class times to choose from but book early limited space. So far no major complaints it’s definitely worth the try. It’s harder than it looks to work that pole. But be patient you will progress.

Honestly, i dont even want to give a star for the experience that I had with Boston Pole fitness. I paid 80 for groupon classes, even though on groupon it says it will never expired but it expired on Boston Pole Fitness Website. I called like hundreds of times throughout the year, they never pick up the phone! So I dont know why do they even need a phone? The first time when I went there, they changed my instructor like 30 mins earlier, then my class 101 was cancelled to a 102. I just wish people think twice before going to some place that doent even answer a phone.

I took a pole dancing class during a bachelorette party in Philly and I was hooked. I was so excited to try out a class at BPF. Unfortunately my experience was not as positive as some other posts. I’ve taken various dance, aerobic and yoga classes and this was one of my worst experiences. Though the instructor Shelley seemed very skilled she was clearly not good at teaching.
The class started late and was in an ill lit room with random mirrors strewn about. During the class the instructor started by telling us she was going to do a less intense warmup because she had eaten too much before class. Throughout the class the instructor was almost impossible to hear even though the music wasn’t very loud and would only demonstrate moves once.
A lot of the time was wasted as the class waited while she took time to change into leg warmers and shoes and then out of and then back in. At one point everyone was waiting for her to continue the class in which she exclaimed «you should be practicing». I found her very unprofessional and difficult to follow. At the end of class she told us we were going to learn a routine which involved us randomly walking through a few moves 2 times and then we we’re told to take the last 30 seconds to practice.
The class was REALLY REALLY discouraging. Hoping it’s just the teacher and I’ll at least try another class based on others reviews.

This is gonna be a long review, but I gotta be honest with you, Unilocal,I was sketched out when I first walked in here. So why the 4-​star review? Well… read on (or if you rather not, there’s TL;DR at the end).
As burgeoning pole practicer from Denver who’s in Boston for the summer, I was eager to find a studio in Beantown to maintain my practice. The non-​descript door (see photo) of the auto-​body shop turned pole studio located in an un-​lit small alley-​like road was a big red flag for me. I biked there from Cambridge and honestly wasn’t able to find it until a woman and her S.O. came driving up and unlocked the door. To whom I sheepishly asked, «Er…is this the pole studio?» «Yes, yes! Come in!» She said.
Fifteen minutes before class and I’m the only one there. The couple (the woman was the owner I found out later) walked in and her S.O. (male) went to the upstairs ex-​office that overlooked the studio… another red flag. In my mind I’m thinking, «Is he gonna be able to watch us from up there???»
The studio itself was… worn. The laminate flooring had come apart in some areas and were patched up with masking tape. The bathroom had a shower in it (ok…). The lighting was dismal, but I guess it made for a kind of sexy (strip club?) vibe. The yoga mats available to clients were very used, but at least they’re free to use (my Denver studio charges $ 5 every time you forget you mat). On the plus side, the poles are VERY TALL, so advanced pole dancers can get really high!
PRO TIP: There are bottles of iso-​propyl alcohol & towels for your use to wipe down your pole and mat on the far wall (same wall as the bathroom).
As it got closer to the scheduled class time, more women started filing in and DAMN, you Boston ladies are some beautiful people *wink*. Not to mention strong and sexy to be taking a pole dancing class! I started to relax a bit.
As class started, Stacy (instructor/​owner) proved to be a very able and wonderful teacher. I liked her style, emphasizing and working on technique and strength, rather than pack the class full of spins and moves. We spent a good amount of time warming up, working on a «key move» and spins, and then abs.
I bought a 10 class pass for Boston Pole Fitness via Groupon and I was afraid I was going to have to ask Groupon for a refund, but I’m glad I stuck through the class! I’m looking forward to getting to know my classmates and the pole community in Boston!
SIDE NOTE: The instructor/​owner told me that she didn’t put a sign on the door (as they just recently moved to this location) because their other studio experienced peeping Toms (ugh…ew) so she didn’t want to advertise. Fair enough, I thought, considering they are in close proximity to a college campus.
Oh, I forgot to mention, the S.O. He’s Stacy’s fiancé and the windows overlooking the studio were closed the entire time class was in session. Whew.
TL;DR Was really sketched out at first by the location, but the class and instructor/​owner turned out to be great!

We had an absolute blast! We went on a Saturday night with about 17 of us from our Zumba class with our Zumba instructor! I never realized how hard it is to to «pole dance». Our instructor was super fun and taught us some more intense moves! We learned some awesome moves and all had a ton of fun doing them! We were acting like pros by the end of class!
The only complaint I have is this place really needs a sign outside. we had a hard time figuring out which building it was! Make sure you leave early, too! Parking is very hard to find!
This place is definitely fun and we’ll definitely go again!!!

I love it here. The classes have people who are at different levels but the instructor will walk around and help everyone with what they need help with. Plus watching people better than me gives me inspiration. I just moved to Boston and started going here.
The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because of the location. It’s down a small street and the only sign on what looks like a very uninviting door is paper and taped to the door, saying ‘boston pole fitness’. so walking there alone as a girl was a little sketchy. But once I walked in everyone was really nice!

I’ve been going to Boston Pole Fitness for over 2 yrs. It is simply the best workout community I’ve found in Boston. The women who take it are friendly and awesome, the body types there run the gamut and the staff is knowledgeable, sassy, and fun. It’s always a party at BPF!
All that aside, it’s also the best workout I’ve ever had. Before BPF I was working out about (no joke) 12 hours a week in the gym between swimming, spinning, running and lifting. I was doing triathlons as well. I thought I was in pretty good shape, but I I wasn’t getting as much definition as I wanted. I was putting in the payments for a rolls royce and I was getting back a corolla. knowwhatImean?
I was also really bored the the treadmill and the weights. Same old same old. I tried BPF for one day and I was hooked. First, you’re never going to get a better ab workout. Seriously. My waist went in nearly a half inch in three weeks. I can eat whatever I want (and I’m 36) and I fit into my skinny jeans — rocking a very fit size 6. So now I swim and I do pole, I’m getting the same benefit of weightlifting (hell, I’m dead-​lifting my body weight now.) with the fun of dance, and a real fun group of ladies to hang with.
I actually took one of my (straight) guy friends to a beginner class, and this kid is a BEAST (gym rat) and he was struggling. It is NOT easy in the beginning, it is hard but it is worth it.
It’s a great place to feel sexy, whether you’re a size 0 or a size 18(we have some bigger girls and they can WORK it and look amazing doing it). They focus on strength and attitude, pushing and working until you get it.
And a nice side bonus is I can send sexy pole pics to my boyfriend during class. That is always fun. He appreciates that I’m having fun and he loves how strong I am (apparently I can kill him with my thighs now because they are so strong. score!)
When I first went I was a little nervous about how *sexy* pole dancing is, but I’ve found that you’re so focused on getting a move right and building strength and ‘playing’ on the pole that it’s almost like a jungle gym for an adult!
I can’t recommend it enough. You will bruise early on, so just expect it. Do NOT wear lotion the day of class, it is the devil’s elixir in pole and you will not be able to get anything done. Also, you’re gonna be sore the day after (no matter how in shape you are) so maybe schedule a massage for the day after your first class.

All I have to say is «eh»
I live in the northshore and had to drive through boston to get here. I was stuck in traffic so I called the studio.
First time, no answer. Second time I left a message because i figured i was going to be 5 mins late.
Well that wasn’t the case. I was 30 mins late. So I tried calling again asking for directions because it was my first time coming here. I was a little aggravated that NO ONE answered the phone.
Then I arrive. My GPS told me I was here. But where is the sign? I don’t see it? On top of that no one is answering the phone so I was on my own. I got out of my car and walked down this scary alleyway looking for it. There was a washed out piece of paper on the door that said boston pole fitness that i couldn’t even read when driving… I could barely see it standing in front of it!
I walked in, no one at the front desk. Do I walk upstairs? Is the studio in the doorbehind the desk? So i took a chance and went throught the white door behind the desk. Walking in I asked if this was the 5:30 class, instructor wasn’t even sure what time it was, thank goodness my friend was there in the corner saying hi!
The class was fun. The instructor definitly knew what she was doing and was experienced, but i was still wasn’t happy with my expierence. There was no AC in the studio so I was sweating which isn’t good for poleing. I was sitting far away from the instructor and i could BARELY hear her. Plus i kept tripping on the floor that wasn’t put in correctly.
What really got me is that after class the instructor didn’t even try to talk to me to ask why i was late. If a student came in 30 mins after the class started and you had NO FRONT DESK manager to answer phones or anything, wouldn’t you do something about it to have good customer service?
I believe the instructors are educated but the customer service gets a big fat zero from me. Thats why i gave it 3 stars…

My friends and I got a living social coupon for ten classes here and I am SO happy that we did! We’ve only taken two 101 classes so far, but I am absolutely in love pole fitness! The classes don’t seem like a ton of work at the time, but the following days I am so sore and completely covered in bruises. The studio itself is down a side street with a paper sign on the door which kind of creeped me out the first time, but the studio itself is actually very clean and well kept!
They suggest that you take a few 101 classes with different teachers before progressing to more difficult classes and I fully agree. This gives you the opportunity to learn different styles. I’ve taken classes with Paulina and Stacy– Paulina’s class builds on itself and by the end of the class you’ve learned an entire routine. Stacy’s class focuses more on individual movements and perfecting them. I had anticipated the 101 classes being boring with us just learning super simple things like spins, but you will learn a number of spins, how to climb up the pole, and also the starting movements for a lot of the upside down moves.
I fully intend on still taking classes here long after my ten class pass is used; it’s fun, a full body work out, and it’s out there enough to not get boring! The perfect way to spice up my workout routine.

So I’ve taken pole fitness classes elsewhere in the past and thought they were pretty fun, but this place blows those past classes out of the water.
First things first, I was a little confused about location at first since it’s on the somewhat dark Fordham Rd in a windowless building with a permanent sign for a place called «KUSTM RYDES.» On my first visit, there wasn’t a sign on the door indicating that this was actually the Boston Pole Fitness studio, so I inched open the door half expecting to find some dudes in body shop offering to pimp my ride. Fortunately, I was in the right place, and I must have just been unlucky since on all my subsequent visits there’s been a piece of paper on the door that says Boston Pole Fitness.
It’s a new location for them, so they don’t have nice wooden floors down yet, but the space has such potential. They have plenty of poles, nice high ceilings, a changing room, and a bathroom. There’s plenty of room in the studio to put your stuff if you have a backpack or purse with you. The clients tend to be on the young side since we’re in the middle of BU land, but don’t let that deter you. Everyone is laid back, no diva attitudes here. The lights are dimmed, which is nice for folks like me who don’t particularly want to see themselves in booty shorts and a sports bra under unforgiving fluorescent lighting.
The classes themselves are awesome. SO much more of a workout compared to the classes I took before. I’ve taken classes with Stacy, Star, Vanessa, and Paulina, and they all have their own teaching style, so I recommend trying a few different instructors to figure out who your best fit is. Stacy is the owner, is super friendly, and progresses at a pretty fast pace so no one gets bored. She is good about spotting and giving one on one assistance, and is super encouraging– she’ll make you feel good about what you’re accomplishing, even if you’re not as advanced as the other students. Star is also awesome and focuses on strength and form. Vanessa puts you at ease, breaks down moves really well and takes things nice and slow for beginners. Paulina’s class was by far the danciest, and we learned an entire mini routine by the end of class. If you like sexy choreography, she’s your lady.
The best part: once you take at least one Pole 101 class, you can choose other classes that suit your skills (or lack thereof). I’m very flexible but I really need to build up my strength, so I’m taking the Pole Circuit classes. If you want more flexibility or balance, there’s a class for that too, and so on. The focus really is on fitness and safety, which is great. Though, uh, expect to «feel the burn» in more than one sense of the word– as you build strength, and get used to the friction between your skin and the pole.

Boston Pole Fitness is amazing. I have taken classes with Stacy, Star, Paulina, and Barbara and they are all amazing. Each instructor is sure to give individual attention and cater the moves to the levels of everyone in the class. I have taken 9 classes so far, going once a week, with two Pole 101 classes and all the rest Pole 102. I am inverting and doing amazing things with my body. I have built up so much strength and confidence doing pole fitness. I have literally watched my body transform. I’m so much more toned and fit than I was before I started pole fitness. Everyone in the classes is always so nice and it’s a really supportive and encouraging environment.
There’s a great booking system for classes so you can book weeks in advance and put yourself on a waitlist if the class you want is full. 95% of the time, you get in to your waitlisted classes.
There is a pole for every person, I think 11 in all, and there are 45 mm and 50 mm poles that are spinning and static. Nobody ever shares a pole!
I would recommend pole fitness and BPF to any person of any age. It’s amazing and everyone should try it.

Star is an amazing instructor. This is not for people who want to learn to crawl around on the floor looking sexy. This is a class to learn to use a pole like an athlete/​gymnast/​dancer. It works your butt, legs, abs, and omg your arms!
It’s a super fun but super challenging work out and such a great change of pace from the gym. The first few times, you’ll be sore and bruised, but the end result it totally worth it. It’s a great environment with all women, nice lighting, and everyone gets some individual time with the instructor. Highly recommended!

What better way to bring people into the door than a GROUPON! (i love those things). Anyways, I wanted to take some pole dancing classes to «release my inner sexy» and got a work out at the same time. I’ve been a few times and have been so happy with each and every one of my experiences, surprising myself each time that i do a little better than the last. The variety of classes they offer ensures that each person of every level is able to find a class and level comfortable for them.
I also had a friend who recently hosted a pole dancing b-​day party and we all had a blast and a very good instructor! The cake BPF provided for the party was too cute!
My suggestions for the first timers:
Come with an open mind
don’t think
clothing = less is more, wear a tank top and boy shorts (they sell them 2 for $ 9 at target)
leave the stilettos at home until you get comfortable!
have a heat pad and aleve waiting for you at home — you’ll be sore the next day.
I hope you enjoy your time at Boston Pole Fitness — i really do enjoy going there and wish my schedule allowed me to make pole dancing a regular activity to my fitness/​sexy regimen!

Finally! I’ve been waiting for a pole dancing studio like Boston Pole Fitness to open in this city for several years now. I took pole dancing classes several years ago, but had not had any instruction in over 2 years until Stacy opened her studio. This is EXACTLY what I have always wanted. It’s the best pole dancing workout I’ve gotten in Boston and it focuses more on the athletic, the pole tricks, et al.
Stacy and Wendy are great instructors. Unbelievably talented. They really know their stuff and you definitely get one-​on-​one instruction. They make sure you’re warmed up, that you learn proper form and alignment, and that you do both sides. When I was doing pole dancing workouts before, I never learned my left side. Up until now, I did not think I had enough coordination to do it but guess what? I totally can!
Another big plus is class and studio size. Located on the first floor of Gold’s Gym on Landsdowne, the space is an excellent size and they make sure the number of poles = number of girls. When you have to share, you just don’t learn as well. Also — the class length. Classes are 1:15. I’ve always felt an hour is just too short. This might just be personal preference, but if you’ve ever take a pole class, you might agree. When I leave, my butt has been thoroughly whipped and it is awesome.
If you’ve ever been curious about pole dancing as a workout, you have to try a class at Boston Pole Fitness.