Violet Flame Studios – Holistic fitness for body & soul

Scottsdale, United States

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www.violetflamestudios.com
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4408 N Miller Rd Ste101, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
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Today 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Local time (Scottsdale) 20:19 Friday, 20 June 2025

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Monday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday –

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Sexy has no age or weight restrictions. At Violet Flame/​Pussycats we believe that, above all else, every woman wants to FEEL sexy and this is what we specialize in… helping you learn to love yourself unconditionally and express yourself with NO apologies. We don’t «water down» the sensuality in our classes… we give it to you RAW! Enjoy classes such as pole dance classes, lap dance classes, exotic dance, burlesque dance classes, sculpting and toning classes and more for women of all ages, shapes, sizes and experience levels a unique form of exercise that will strengthen and tone their bodies while unleashing their inner goddess in a safe, fun and encouraging environment. We call this form of exercise «alternative dance fitness» and it will burn fat and calories, help you lose weight, build strong muscle, rhythm, a healthy self-​image and boost self-​confidence!

Relax, let go, act silly, be wild, do all the things your mama told you not to, laugh out loud and sit with your legs uncrossed.

History

Established in 2005.

I have been teaching dance and fitness classes since 1999. In 2005 Pussycats Pole Dance opened as Arizona’s premier pole dance studio out of a nessecity that arose when everyday women started coming to us for shoulder rehabilitation due to injuries sustained from improper aerial technique. Before that, I was only teaching pole dance and exotic dance to other exotic dancers and other indistry professionals, but quickly answered the call to open a public studio and offer my expertise in dance conditioning and rehab as well as dance performance to women of all walks of life.

In 2010, we changed the name of the studio to Violet Flame Studios to reflect our expansion and inclusion of other styles of alternative dance and fitness as well as spiritual nutrition and meditation classes. We kept Pussycats Pole Dance Program and now feature Pilates, cardio classes, self-​defense, couples workshops and more!

Meet the Business Owner

Nyla F.

Business Owner

Owner of Pussycats® Pole Dance & Pole Cat Power™ Arizona Regional Director. Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Certified Fitness Instructor & Group Fitness Director, Personal Trainer, Pole Cat Power™ licensed instructor, Pilates® Instructor, Off-​Ice Competition Ice Skating strength trainer, and massage therapist and dance/​sports rehabilitation therapist.

I have been a stage performer for almost 20 years. I started in a magic show as a magician’s assistant when I was 14 and have traveled the world as a professional dancer since I was 18 in shows in Japan, the Caribbean, Brazil, Mexico, Mississippi, and Las Vegas. Apart from dance contracts in large casino shows and Las Vegas productions, I also rely on my 9 years of experience as an exotic dancer to give my students the most AUTHENTIC pole dance experience available. I have been teaching body movement and dance for over 12 years and I invite you to experience a form of exercise that will liberate you and excite you!

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21 reviews of Violet Flame Studios – Holistic fitness for body & soul

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Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I booked a private salsa/​pole dancing class for my sister’s bachelorette. Nyla was really knowledgeable and explained the physics behind the various moves. My sister and I had a great time and thought Nyla was hilarious. We were late to our appointment and had a hard time finding the studio, but Nyla was really patient and even stayed open late for us to have a full hour class. We had so much fun and wish we lived in Scottsdale so we could take Nyla’s classes all the time!
Place rating: 5
Surprise, AZ
I booked a private party with twerk instruction as a fun girls night out. Nyla is an awesome and very knowledgeable instructor. The girls and I are still talking about how much fun it was and we are planning our return for a pole dance party next. I highly recommend for any kind of girls night out, work out/​fitness class, bachelorette party etc.
If I could offer any kind of constructive criticism I would say the signage needs to get put up so the place is easier to find and that the website was a little hard to navigate (perhaps because I only used it from my phone). Thanks again!
Place rating: 5
Redwood City, CA
SO MUCH FUN!!! I planned a Bachelorette party and thought it would be cute to spice up the mix and take a pole dancing class. Nyla was our instructor, who I think is the owner as well was seriously AMAZINGGGG!!! She taught us a sexy routine that was perfect for us beginners who have never taken a class in our lives! I was a little nervous that some of the girls would be intimated but everyone LOVED it! She took her time showing us the technique, teaching us both some sexy floor work and how to dance on the pole. Not going to lie, I showed my boyfriend when I got home ;) She played awesome music and let us choose what we wanted to dance to! We were only scheduled for an hour but she extended our time to 2 hours with no charge or even mentioning that we went way past our time frame! The place was clean and had big giant mirrors, stable pools, and room for everyone to play and dance around. I would highly recommend and for sure come back!
Place rating: 5
Mesa, AZ
The instructor was awesome. This is a really fun thing to do with friends or as a workout. Try it! I read the negative reviews and they are totally over exaggerated lol it’s actually funny how over the top they are. I hate that, we use Unilocal to get REALITY not over exaggerated opinions. The only negative is the place is hard to find but isn’t really a big deal in the scheme of things.
Place rating: 1
Seattle, WA
I hate giving negative review but I must say this is the worst pole studio I have ever been to. I was hesitant to go from the beginning because of the trashy name and it’s safe to say that I was right to be hesitant because it was horrendous! First, she lost my reservation and so my friend and I had to wait for a hour to have pole time. There was no sound barrier from the room doing belly dancing so I had to listen to their music (because in the pole room it was just a little boom box). The worst and scariest part was the that the poles were the worst quality I have ever scene. They weren’t even bolted down to the floor. One hard pull and it would fall. when I pointed this out to the owner, she put a piece of foam under the base. Really? That’s good save me when I do a snake skin? When I stated that it still wasn’t safe she insulted me and said that if I had a proper understanding of physics and pole fitness I wouldn’t have a problem with the poles in her studio. Seriously? What a horrible business owner!
Over all.
Custom service: 0
Studio: 0
Equipment: –10
Workout: don’t do it here
Place rating: 5
Chandler, AZ
My friend set up a private party belly dance class for her birthday, what a fun girls night. The instructor is a fabulous dancer and highly educated in her practice, a true performance artist. I had to sit with a jacked lower back so i was the photographer but i have to say i will be enrolling at this place for classes. Very impressed, and everyone had a great time.
Place rating: 5
Tempe, AZ
I booked a 2 hour lap and chair dance session at Pussycats for my girlfriends Bachelorette party.
Her class was well organized and her instructions were easy to follow/​remember. The group of ladies started the class with some hesitation — it was new for us all, but Nyla’s candid attitude and expertise made everyone comfortable.
We had a BLAST and talked about it for days after. The bride is now properly equipped to offer something new and spicey on her honeymoon and she said it was the best gift she’s received.
I definitely felt like the value of what we received was MORE than what we paid. Nyla even equipped us with a cheat sheet of moves and song list to help us practice after the session.
Nyla’s moves are crazy hot. I felt ‘in charge’ and sexy. Will def. sign up for a regular class.
Place rating: 1
Scottsdale, AZ
This was suppose to be a fun night out, but went south quickly when the instructor was rude, insulted women in the group and was completely unprofessional. Beware, that they certainly do not believe in respecting the customer. We will never go back and never recommend to anyone.
Place rating: 1
Scottsdale, AZ
I think its odd here that my review from Oct, 2012 can’t be found. Unilocal?It wasn’t positive and makes me lose faith in Unilocal as a website. Pussycats have changed their website to reflect their previous pricing issues, however it’s the same instructors/​management. Beware if you have any problems, they weren’t responsive to mine. Zero customer service.
Place rating: 1
Manhattan, NY
All I need to know is that I sent an email asking a question and it took just shy of two weeks to get a response, much too late to organize what I was investigating. Clearly an amateur business owner with a lack of professionalism. With all of the outstanding pole studios I have been to nationally, I wouldn’t waste a penny at this one.
Place rating: 1
Manhattan, NY
All I need to know is that I sent an email asking a question and it took just shy of two weeks to get a response, much too late to organize what I was investigating. Clearly an amateur business owner with a lack of professionalism. With all of the outstanding pole studios I have been to nationally, I wouldn’t waste a penny at this one.
EDIT: Wow. So I wrote this review in 2013 — it’s February 2016 and the owner just now responded to my review. It’s certainly not any business owner’s responsibility to address reviews on Unilocal,but it you gotta admit, it’s HILARIOUS that the point of my review was that it took two weeks to respond to an email, and now the owner responds to my review over TWO YEARS later. Sometimes, it’s just better to NOT.
Place rating: 5
Chandler, AZ
I love Pussycats Pole Dance. I was just telling my boyfriend that Nyla is my favorite dance teacher. She encourages us in our Pole dancing class because we all learn at different paces and some students get it faster than others. My favorite thing is that Nyla repeats different sayings to help us remember our dance moves, they are cute and memorable. Also, I am one of those people that if you don’t walk the walk, I call b.s. Nyla is a dancer, has been practically her whole life and you can see that in the way she moves and how tight her body is. She practices what she preaches and I respect her for that. It is part of why I chose Pussycats Pole dance.
Place rating: 5
Tempe, AZ
There’s way too much great stuff to say about Nyla, her classes and the studio.
Just go there and see for yourself. .It’s worth all the time and every penny spent! 24 hour fitness and any gym membership is no where near as fun and exciting as the classes offered here!!!
With no hesitation it begs to be said that Nyla is *THE* best professional dance instructor in the whole of Phoenix. Her instruction is all about fun, safety and finding confidence in ones’ self. Her classes are always fresh and exciting!!!
Place rating: 4
Mesa, AZ
I took a class here about two weeks ago as a stand-​in for my friend who had to cancel. I went in cold but it was a lot of fun!
I would only recommend it for women who are prepared to be taken out of their comfort zone, though. As the instructor explains beforehand, participants usually confront parts of themselves they have not yet encountered. That’s why I went, and I would recommend it to anyone else with the same mindset.
The studio itself is very inviting, clean and comfortable. The instructor does a wonderful job of creating a safe space for participants and, quite frankly, she’s hilarious. It’s been far too long since I’ve heard someone speak so frankly about the body, feeling sexy, seduction, intimacy et al.
I plan to go back here within the next few weeks, if only for more of the sass. :)
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
If you are looking for an expert in the power of pole persuasion, look no further than Nyla Farraz and Pussycats Pole Dance Studio. All of Nyla’s classes and instructors remain top notch, but after being dared to participate in Level 1 pole instruction by a fellow pussycat I became hooked on a new workout format that challenged me physically and inspired me to become a stronger, more assertive and confident woman in both the day time and night time. I owe a great deal to Nyla’s instruction, and if you are up to a fun, strength training routine I encourage you to give pole dancing and Pussycats a try. It is worth every penny!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Came from California and had a bachelorette party here. It was so much fun, we learned a lot, had a lot of laughs, and felt super sexy! Great for outgoing girls or shy friends who need an excuse to let loose a little! It was a little difficult to find in the parking lot, it is right next to the wildflower market.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Booked a bachelorette party with Nyla months in advance, and had the optional male stripper added on!
The group showed up, and the space had lost all electricity. We didn’t have time to reschedule, so we opted to do the whole class by candlelight.
A small boombox provided music, and despite being a bit chilly, we had a GREAT TIME!
Loved it.
The bachelorette was super happy, and we all left a bit bruised, drunk, and giddy.
Will totally come back for a regular class.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Nyla is a real pole dancer who can not only dance but teach! I have been taking classes at the studio for over 1 year. Every class I take is unique and fun. The next day you will be sore but it is totally worth it. The thigh-​burners do not seem difficult until you wake up the next day and your legs are painfully sore. Most dance studios who offer pole-​dancing have no idea how to teach pole, but Nyla breaks each move down to help you understand.
Also, try the booty-​quake class on Thursday night, it is a great workout while having fun. You will feel sexy while buring calories.
Place rating: 5
Scottsdale, AZ
Very cute studio with purple and black décor. Main studio has 6 poles and a big mirror to dance in front of. Don’t be shy ladies! Try the intro to pole dance for only $ 25 for 60min… It is so much fun! These classes are for women only as well. It is girl power and female empowerment all the way. The instructors make you feel comfortable with excellent attitudes and humor. There is a frosted glass door before you enter the actual studio, so passerbys cannot peep in. (no nasty peeping toms here!)
I went with a couple girls to try the intro and I will definitely be back for the Pole level 1 when I get back from vacation! What a kick a*s workout! I workout regularly and I was sore all over for 2 days-​lol!
They also have some drop in classes for belly dancing which I will try as well!
FYI:The website says ‘knee pads strongly recommended’ LISTEN TO THEM! None of us brought ours and my poor knees were throbbing by the time I got home and bruised like I had beaten with a club. I had to bust out my heavy duty cover up to wear a dress.
If you go, the studio is unmarked, It’s to the left of Curves. I guess this doubly ensures there are no peepers… I can only imagine if it said POLE DANCE hahaha.
Everyone is super nice an friendly here. Try it! You will love it!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
My very first experience with Pussycats Pole Dance was in March 2009, and I am shocked that no one else has written a review! Nyla is one of the head honchos of the studio, with Nikki as an alternate instructor. Nyla is not known for prudent speech, but she does provide that disclaimer prior to the beginning of class. The studio offers multiple adult classes, with very adult themes. Striptease, SexiFlexi, Pole dancing, Booty Quake, and lap dance are just a few classes they offer.
The instructors are well trained, and carry an attitude that is very encouraging and accepting in class. Not only do the instructors have multiple fitness and safety certifications, but some come to the studio with industry experience as well. During class, I found that the instructors really emphasized a freedom of expression and female empowerment. It has definately made me more aware of how the body can move and how femininity is expressed. I took the Pole level 1 class with Nikki, and the Sexi Flexi class with Nyla, both of which provided a great work out. I loved the fact that I did not feel like I was working out or going to a work out class, but when I woke up the next morning I could definately feel it! You can find their class descriptions on the website, as well as class times/​dates.
Place rating: 5
Scottsdale, AZ
Nyla has been a prominent figure in my family. She was referred to my mom and me by my sister. My sister cautioned us, this isn’t some cute little Carmen Electra’s stripper video work out, this is a work out. I assured my mom, «We’re tigers mom, we want the real deal.» So off to Nyla’s we went. The studio is really simple, no posters or fancy chairs. Lights are on, music is playing. Nyla has been a professional dancer, and her work out is all about making you as good as a professional dancer. So yeah, you can rent Carmen Electra’s stripper work out video, twist your hips a little, and be happy. Or you can get the best work out of your life, feel the burn, and actually get those sexy moves. No wonder strippers make so much money, pole dancing is hard.
If you’re wondering if you’ll fit in, then know that I had no flexibility what so ever (so it was like, how can I do sexy moves?), had no arm muscles, and no abs. Nyla changes each exercise to fit each person’s level. My mom goes to lose weight, and each week she cheers when she steps on the scale. It’s a diverse class of women my mom’s age, and college girls my age. Some of us with weight issues… flexibility issues… strength issues… self esteem issues… Nyla works it all out.