Fembody Fitness

Words cannot begin to describe the experience you get at Fembody Fitness. On my first day at the studio I felt welcomed and supported by the teachers and students. The teachers go out of their way to make sure that they are helping you achieve your goals and have a fun and memorable experience. Each teacher has their unique flavor but all strive to help you be the best you can and put their students first. I never felt like I was there for a workout, but always like I was enjoying time with friends. Each class helped me become closer to the person I wanted to become. The students are equally welcoming and supportive. Whether you are trying to lose weight, make new friends, or compete on an apparatus, the teachers and students at Fembody are there with you every step of the way.
What makes Fembody unique is what they teach you off of the silks/​pole/​etc. Everyone who makes up Fembody Fitness brings a new perspective to the studio and what I am grateful for more than anything is the ability to surround myself with those students that push me to be a better version of myself. They have taught me how to be strong, how to be confident, how to be selfless, and how to let myself be visible. I am proud and honored to be a part of such an amazing studio and look forward to sharing many more years of my life with the family that is always welcoming at Fembody.

I’m probably the most unhealthy and weak person in the world considering how I rarely exercise and often choose sweets over fruits and vegetables. That being said, I went to Fembody Fitness with a Groupon for two classes and I wish I had purchased the four class option instead. I only went to the Intro to Pole classes and while I was too weak to do anything remotely interesting, I found myself sore — a good kind of sore — for days after the class.
The pole instructor was incredibly helpful and it was a nice, small, comfortable class. I only wish I had the money to keep going so that I could improve my skills but the membership is just too pricey for a broke college student like me. If I ever have the extra money, I definitely want to return because it was a great experience. I felt really awkward at first but the instructor really encourages you to feel confident and I love it.

It’s fairly expensive. They only have 2 hoops and 3 silks when there are about 10 people in the class so you don’t spend much time on the actual apparatus. Since there are so many people in the classes, the instructors don’t provide that much actual instruction.

My friend and I purchased a Groupon for 2 classes. Since we already do aerial silks, we wanted to venture out and try other types of aerial fitness, so we chose hoop and pole.
Lets start with aerial hoop. The class we attended had about 5 – 6 people BUT there were only 2 hoops in the entire studio, which I found to be very inconvenient because 1. everyone has to take turns and 2. everyone can see me embarrass myself. Other than the inconvenience, our instructor was very helpful. Hoop is very similar to silks, but the hoop material is hard and I definitely felt less graceful and it was much harder to take «instagram-​worthy» pictures.
Our pole instructor ran pretty late, so when she finally came in, she immediately turned off all the lights and blasted the music as soon as she came in without any warning whatsoever and made us go straight into warm-​ups. Since this was our first time, I was SUPER confused and scared because 1. it was super dark and loud so I couldn’t see or hear what we’re doing and 2. I couldn’t concentrate for the majority of the warm-​up session because I really thought we were in an advanced class by mistake and was busy debating if we should fake it since we paid for the Groupon or leave since this isn’t an easily fake-​able activity. Luckily, we stayed and found out that we were in the correct class. Besides the 20 minutes of intense confusion and anxiety, our instructor was really bubbly and helpful.
Hoop and pole were both super fun to try but since I bruise like a peach, I’ll be sticking to regular yoga and aerial silks.

Hi there,
So let me start off by saying I went my WHOLE life with out ANY athletic experience. I was always the slowest girl in P.E. and could not do a push up if my life depended on it.
I have been training at this studio for 1 year and a half, and since then I have grown so much as a person and an athlete.
Originally, I did 2 months of straight barre classes so I could condition my body before I even tried any kind of aerial silks, aerial hoop/​lyra, or pole fitness.
BAREE classes are extremely beneficial, especially for the beginner who has no strength, which was me all the way.
A lot of dance studios do not offer barre /​body sculpting classes, and you would usually have to go to a gym or else where to do that. So, the sheer fact that this is even offered is SUPER helpful to those who dream of dancing in the air, and even to those who would rather keep their feet on the ground.
After a couple months of doing barre, and only barre classes, I decided to take the plunge and do a silks class, a hoop class, as well as a polel class.
Yes, your first class, regardless if it is silks or hoop or pole, will seem intimidating; because there are women who are flipping upside down and doing amazing tricks.
DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED!!!
Most beginners do not realize these women have been training for years to be able to do that, or have some background in dance or gymnastics.
Regardless of what aerial class you do, all the instructors are extremely supportive and beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are often split into categories. So if you are new, you most likely won’t be working on the extremely advanced tricks.
When I first did silks, I could not get one climb in, now I know a couple awesome silks tricks. When I first did hoop/​lyra, I was terrified of inverting, now I hang upside down that hoop like it’s nothing. When I first did pole, I could not even do a simple spin, nor hold my body weight up for 1 second, now I compete, ALL THIS IN A YEAR AND A HALF.
Not only are the instructors accommodating, but so is the studio owner, Michele. She is always open to listen to your feedback and suggestions. There are water bottles in a fridge, and all the supplies you would need as an aerialist or pole dancer.
Now, let’s talk about ATMOSPHERE. Can you say EXCELLENT?
The pole/​silks/​aerial room is HUGE with high ceilings, dim lighting, mirrored walls, cubbies to place your belongings, benches, and a love seat.
There is also a lounge area with couches and magazines incase you need a breather, or if you are waiting on a class.
I now have a full membership which is $ 175, that gives me all access to any class I wish to join; and is portable, meaning I can sign up for classes at BOTH STUDIOS.
$ 175 MAY SEEM like a lot, but to be frank, it’s is not. If you do TWO aerial classes a week, you already have gotten your moneys worth, and saved through the membership.
There so many different packages and memberships, so pick out the one that works for you.
The full membership is ideal for me because I have an odd schedule and sometimes would rather do one apparatus or the other.
Honestly, I keep track of all my classes, and last month I did $ 600 WORTH OF CLASSES, and only paid $ 175. Majority of months, I do at least $ 500 worth of classes, but rather than paying that $ 500, I pay a monthly fee of $ 175 that is reasonable and affordable.
It is worth it, hands down.
This place has definitely became my 2^nd home, and all around happy place.
Through this place I’ve made so many friends, all supportive and empowering women, as well as found myself as a dancer and athlete.
I never knew my body could do the things it has done, let alone in the air, and I’ve never been prouder of myself.
Word of advice: no matter how terrifying or intimidating any class seems, I promise you, when you nail any move, every woman in that studio, regardless of how advanced, WILL PRAISE YOU.
It is an empowering experience every single time I step foot in there.

Got a Groupon to try this studio unlimited 2 weeks aerial silk and pole.
Overall, the instructors are all friendly and encouraging for beginners and experienced students alike. Sometimes the music is really loud during instruction which makes it a bit hard to hear. Many of the classes are an «all levels» class so instruction is provided to 2 – 3 different level groups and the instructor rotates between them to help. That being said, if it’s a large group especially during the weekends or evening, you may or may not get 1:1 attention, but just ask and they will try to come around. Plus, it’s good to hang out with other students who have a little more experience than you so that you can get tips from them. It’s good to help each other out.
I enjoyed Aerial Silk the most compared to Aerial HOop and Pole. I didn’t get to try Barre. However, I found my finger joints to hurt a lot like I had arthritis after going every day or every other day. So, if I were to ever to go back, I don’t think I can take more than 2 – 3 classes/​week. However, their classes are cheapest if you pay for unlimited classes.
1. Candi– Took aerial silk for the 1^st time with her. Got to try various positions (i.e. inversions, climbing up the silk, pike, knee bends, etc.). Because the class consisted of 9 – 10 students of various levels, it sometimes was difficult to figure out what to do and get help. So the students really rely on each other to assist and spot. It was fun and I got a workout in. arms are tired though I know I’m supposed use my legs and abs more.
2. Monica– pole instructor. Beginner friendly but also showed 2 – 3 alternate ways to progress a move. Pole was difficult for me as as beginner and I got lots of bruises, but I hear it gets easier.
3. Rie Rie– Silk and hoop instructor. I only took her silk classes. She had a calm, bubbly energy. Provided clear instructions.
4. Alexis– Silk instructor. Clear instructions. Made sure to rotate around the class and watch the different groups. Proactive with asking how everyone is doing with their moves.
5. Erika– Silk and Hoop instructor. Only took 1 hoop class with her. She was helpful. It seemed more challenging initially than Silk in some ways.

I love the variety that this studio provides. Aerial silks drew my attention right away and I’m so glad I tried it. I was disappointed, however, by the amount of time I actually got to try the silks. There were about 5 – 6 people per silk and we each took turns trying the routine. As a beginner, I obviously wasn’t able to do the full routine, so my turns lasted much shorter than the others. One time, I was trying to climb the silk and my hands kept slipping, so the instructor suggested I try using the sticky stuff on my hands. The stuff worked great, but there went my turn, which was less than a minute since I couldn’t even climb the silk. I had to wait for all the others to go through the routine before I got another try. I think it’d be a lot more fitful for them to give each student an equal amount of time. If a beginner such as myself spends the entire time trying to climb a silk, so be it. If a more advanced student can move on, they can spend the time doing that.
So overall, great studio with great classes. I should also mention that everyone was really nice. I was just disappointed at how little I got to do in the classes.

Great studio with a variety of classes and wonderful instructors.
Purchased a groupon deal to check out this studio and took several different kind of classes. The aerial silks classes were my favorite, Candy, one of the instructors was very nice, super talented, graceful and very systematic with her teaching methods. It didn’t take me very long before I could do some cool moves on the silks. I also really like the sexy flow class, very fun and addicting.
Definitely recommend this studio!

Thank you Jessa Mendoza for being such a great teacher. Your patience, professionalism and teaching skills are the best. I am so glad I found you. I will tell everyone about my experience because I am a very happy customer.

I found a groupon for two pole dancing classes and I just took my first one today. It was incredible! Totally brings out your sexy side. The studio is gorgeous and definitely sets the mood for pole dancing. It’s a great, fun workout. The instructor is great, the students are inspiring. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to go back again!

Learning to pole dance is something I’ve always wanted to try! So a couple of friends and I decided to give it a go. We ended up purchasing the Groupon that offers two classes for $ 19. The process was easy and we scheduled our Intro classes with Jessa!
I wasn’t sure what to expect and was a little intimidated, but was soon relieved by all the help that Jessa offers. She breaks down each move step by step and gives each person that one-​on-​one attention to ensure that you are able to pick up the moves. This is definitely a great way to workout, you utilize muscles that you never knew you had!
*Don’t be afraid to give it a try, it is available to all body shapes and sizes!
*Don’t be afraid to show some skin, wear shorts in order to climb that pole (the lights are dimmed so don’t you worry)
*You will be sore the next couple days after your very first class!
*Be prepared to bring your SEXY side!
*Last but not least have FUN, it is what you make of it!!!
I definitely recommend everyone giving Fembody a try.

I got the 2 Aerial Silks classes for $ 19 deal on Groupon. Erika was awesome; very welcoming and encouraging. She kept the class interesting and fun. I used the groupon and will definitely be retuning for more. Loved it!

This place is awesome!!!
First time taking a pole dancing class and i was so excited! My friend got it on a groupon deal, $ 15 for 2 pole dance classes or aerial classes and I was not dissappointed. Andrea taught our floor work dance class and she was the sweetest! Super friendly, very nice and wow could she work!
I will definitely be back– we stayed for the pole class after and it was harder than I thought; we had to leave though Cuz
We didn’t wear shorts and couldn’t grip! But next time!
Definitely fun, flirty and sexy!

Recently, I decided to broaden my horizons and try different classes at different studios. I took a few classes at this location of Fembody and have to say I had a particularly great time in one class.
Andrea made it a point to talk to me and make sure that I felt part of the group the entire time I was there. The Fembody style warm up was not my favorite but at least I knew exactly what to expect because Andrea took a few moments before class to give me a quick run through of how she typically runs her class. I probably should have taken a more advanced class but I really had a great time! I definitely learned tons of stylistic additions and fun new transitions. There were a few newer girls and two advanced girls in this class and Andrea did a great job of keeping all of us busy.
The only thing I strongly disliked about this studio was the amount of scents in the air. I have allergies so this made for quite a few interesting moments. My nose ran the entire time I was at this studio which means I had to blow my nose, wash my hands and then re-​grip if need be.
All in all I would definitely recommend taking Andrea’s class regardless of the level you are at.

I purchased a groupon for this class and it was roughly $ 16 for 2 classes (20% off during labor day sale). My friend and I chose to do the aerial silk class! They suggest that you create an account and then sign up for the class that you want online. It’s okay if you don’t but it is highly recommend it so they know how many people show up.
You basically start with a 10 minute warm up/​stretch. After that, our instructor, Candi, shows you some basic moves on what to do with the silk. There are different levels in the group so you basically split up into groups of about 2 – 3 people per group. Our first time going, we were beginners and Candi showed us basic moves. Then she moves onto the next group and shows the more advanced students some moves. She does a nice job facilitating around the room and really helps you by demonstrating.
The second time I went, we were considered a little more advanced so she showed us some harder moves! It was definitely a work out, especially climbing all the way to the top! I definitely wish the classes were a lot cheaper because I would totally invest my time to attend these classes but it is a little bit on the pricier side. Maybe one day, I will come back!
NOTE:
–Wear long workout pants

This studio is smaller than the one in signal hill, but don’t let it fool you! The inside is just as lavish. Beautiful interior colored purple (same as the other studio) with their insignia at the back. Sturdy poles, 3 tissus. There was a portable one their too, but no one has used it yet. I like that their mats are nice and thick. Great teachers! Definitely would recommend all of them in a heartbeat as each one of these girls have something different to teach. Please oh please offer an unlimited aerial and pole deal for a year and I would gladly pay in full! I’m not interested in the ground classes at all…

I bought a two-​week groupon to try out classes as I perused pole studios for practice. I took a pole class with Jessa, and while I found that we worked on moves I’ve already done, or attempted, she teaches in a way I haven’t learned before, and that helped me train in a new fashion. I appreciate her dance background as an instructor and wish I could see her in action, but she was recovering from surgery and could not demonstrate.
I also took silk classes with Kristi, who is an absolutely fabulous instructor and performer. I know Kristi from another studio and she is a beautiful performer. Since she knows my level, she was able to give me some advanced combos to work on, and help critique my movement to help make me more performance ready. I watched her work with beginners and she has a really strong teaching style — she provides nuanced tips and tricks to get stronger and move seamlessly and I saw a lot of her students excel in her class.
I won’t be back here as I found another studio that’s closer that I’ll be taking pole at. I found the environment to be kind of cold, and when you’re in a group class, half the fun of being at a studio is the camaraderie and new friends you’re going to make. I, for whatever reason, felt some hostility in the few times I was here… so, moving on!

I originally signed up with Fembody Fitness through a groupon. I am the most ungraceful, inflexible and just plain awkward person with no experience in dance whatsoever, so this was a huge step out of my comfort zone. I fell in love with it so I signed up for a year.
Michele and Andrea are the best pole teachers for beginning pole dance and their patience is incredible! I tend to take a long time with learning things that involve coordination, and they never quit trying to help me progress even though I’m sure I am beyond frustrating.
Candy, Jessa and Rie are also incredible. I can finally see progress in my splits thanks to Rie and her flexibility classes. Candy is really good at making conditioning bearable and her bubbly personality makes it all the better. Jessa and her barre classes kick my booty every time!
Thanks fembody for getting this gym rat into something feminine. The confidence in myself and just being a woman has skyrocketed. This is the best way to get comfortable in your own skin!

I was so excited to try a new studio on my last visit home and I decided to come here. One of my previous instructors teaches here but I did not take a class from her, however, I did happily run into a pole sister from another studio!
I signed up for a beginner/​mixed level pole class. Prior to signing up, I called ahead to make sure that it was okay for me to invert since it was a mixed level class. In the studio I go to now, if a more advanced level client goes to a beginner class, they can’t work at their progression even though they are honing or reviewing their beginner skills… and that doesn’t sit well with me. However, in this class, it was okay!
The instructor was a woman named Michelle. She started off class with a flowy yet intense warm-​up. Afterwards, the students naturally separated off by level. Michelle taught a sequence of moves to the beginners while she also attended to those working on more advanced moves. It was a pretty full class yet she managed to make sure that she got to see each student attempt or do the moves that she was teaching. AND she focused on progression while teaching. Where ever a student was at in learning a move, she wanted them to get good at where they were. I had recently heard a horror story of a studio in Seattle where the instructor was pushing her students too hard too soon, so this is an important sign of a good studio.
After the instruction, she played a couple songs and dimmed the lights for free-​for-​all
dancing.
Studio stats:
Number of poles — 10 ?
Mirrors — yes
Pole sizes — only 2 45s :(and the rest were 50s. I wished there were more 45s especially since there were an even number of more advanced women in the class I went to. I was stuck on a 50 but I still had a challenging yet fun workout.
Pole finish (es) — chrome
Ceiling height — 16 – 18′ — very good for climbing and practicing drops
Other classes — yes, silks, hoop, burlesque, ballet
Photography policy — not sure
Late arrival policy — not sure
Late cancel policy — late fee
Studio Vibe: Very welcoming. In the free dance, there seemed to be a lot of focus on tricks versus dance, but I didn’t care. I was in my own little world.
Cleanliness — clean mats; nice, girly restroom area
Rates — cheaper than my old go-​to, which I find overpriced against my current studio and Fembody
Will I return to this studio? Fuckin’ better believe it. It’s in a great space with plenty of parking and I hope to take classes with my old instructor again some day soon.

Ive only ever taken pole classes at Fembody. both the Huntington Beach & Signal Hill studios are awesome. Plus, its always great when I chat with students and they talk about how they love the studio & the instructors arent even around to hear them say it!
I originally purchased a groupon. sadly, it expired before i could use all three classes (extensive traveling + groupon addict+ love for pole = disaster waiting to happen). anyways, i contacted the studio and the owner allowed me to use my class credits after the expiration date without any penalty. generous & smart move as i ended up returning to the studios several times after using up my groupon credits (=
Studio Basics:
+ Mirrors? check
+ Welcoming studio (instructors AND students)? check
+ Cleanliness? check
+ Mats? omy wonderful. theyre not all thin and worn out. definitely cushioned.
+ Bathroom? clean, spacious, mirror, everything works.
+ Knowledgeable & approachable instructors? check, but Ive only taken classes with Michele
+ Classes? Open Studio (pole/​silks practice, which I love cause its $ 15); Pole 1 & 2 (mixed levels, both spins and inverts were incorporated); & ‘Private Lessons’ (some also call it progression, open studio w/​instructor assistance).
+ Poles are 50 mm and Ive only ever used the static mode. It was quite interesting to try 50 mm because the studios Ive been to normally use 45 mm. Nevertheless, didn’t make much of a difference to me.
+ Easy parking, locations are easy to find