Tips for Choosing a Great Pole Dance Fitness Class for Beginners

Choosing the perfect pole dance class for a beginner can be a bit daunting, and it can be hard to know what to look for. Does a class taught by a former stripper automatically make her good? Studies boasting that students make fancy moves like investments in just weeks sounds good, right? Pole dancing studios can offer bright and enticing sounding promises, but if you follow this guide, you’ll know exactly how to choose a pole dance class that’s high-quality, comfortable, and most importantly, safe!

Instructor Quality

The most important thing to consider when choosing a class is the quality of the instructor. Teaching former strippers can be great for learning sexy moves on the floor that don’t involve a pole, but if you want to get into the physical and challenging aspect of dancing, you need trained instructors.

Yes, there are actual certifications in pole dance instruction, and your instructor must be certified and experienced. So find out this information as well as how long they have been teaching and dancing.

If any of the instructors in the studio regularly compete in real pole dancing competitions, this is a sign that they are in good hands. They are more likely to be passionate about the subject and up-to-date on how to dance skillfully and safely.

And if your instructor looks out of shape, run and fast!

class size

Classes should have 1-2 people per pole, no more. Any longer and the class becomes a bit unwieldy for the instructor, and it also means you’ll be sitting for most of the class. Imagine spending your money on a one hour class and having to share a pole with two other people. That means 20 minutes on pole, tops…completely frustrating, and not helpful either.

For this reason, private studio classes are a much better bet than gym classes that usually have a lot of people in the class.

Safety

Classes should have a good emphasis on safety. Instructors should clarify some basic things, such as the importance of cleaning the pole to prevent slippage.

Pole safety also includes instructors who teach you proper body mechanics to avoid injury (this includes things like not hunching your shoulders and proper hand and foot placement). You’ll know you’ve found a good class when the instructor is attentive to people and strict with proper form.

They also won’t let you do fancy tricks when you’re not strong enough or ready. No one should pressure you to do something your body can’t handle.

As a bonus, it’s also great if the studio has a lot of mirrors – they help you see what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong, and will help a lot with your progress. Not to mention, it’s so much fun to look beautiful and sexy while you dance.

And don’t forget to check the studio’s class reservation and cancellation policy; this varies by study, so be sure to read the fine print.