PoleJunkies

Tonight, I had my first PoleJunkies experience. I went for a drop in class and also signed up for an Intro to Pole Dancing in the SE studio.
Alena was the instructor tonight and she was patient, knowledgeable, funny and energetic.
I have little to no experience in this realm, but I am looking for a fun fitness class that I can stick with, since I have a challenge sticking with your standard fare of exercise. I truly think after experiencing how challenging this is, and also how supportive the women are in these classes, that I am going to enjoy this.
What amazed me was the diversity of women. All ages, shapes, sizes and walks of life. There is no typical pole fitness type of gal, which put me at ease as the new person in this drop in class.
i first met this incredible group of ladies at a trade show that we were both exhibiting in, and I have been meaning to sign up fro the last year. Finally, I am doing it!
Thank you for a positive experience and I look forward to jumping in with both feet! I am inspired by all of you!

Pole junkies is one of 2 pole studios here in the city and honestly this is as good as it gets. I would tell anyone to come here. The staff is amazing they are all so friendly and everyone brings something different to your experience here.
I have been going to more and more pole practices and it good to do once you reach a certain level because if you can’t get a move in class maybe someone else can see something you’re missing or your instructor hasn’t caught you doing yet.
As in yesterday I wanted to practice inverts in class and my instructor was like your hands are the wrong way… well no wonder I couldn’t get my butt up there I wasn’t using the proper form.
Anyway I started back in Feb in an intro class and now I’m in level 4 moving on to level 5. There are some moves I still haven’t mastered as of yet but practice makes perfect and I highly recommend that once you reach level 3 you start going to open practices on Sat afternoons or Monday evenings. It’s not required of course however if you don’t own a pole (like me) or would feel more comfortable having a spotter it’s worth it.
I don’t always go now that I’m back in school and working I try and go when I have time even just to blow off steam. Sometimes I pick 1 move I’m struggling with and only focus on that move for an hour. But you get tired after awhile so I change it up if I’m feeling sluggish and I know that I don’t have the energy to climb back up the pole.
The workshops are also a great thing to dabble in when you want a change of pace. I happen to really enjoy spin pole so when the workshops are offered I go to them cause you always learn something new or get to try something different. It’s a lot harder to than a static (non-​moving) pole would be. Try a weekend taster class I know you will love it!

I’ve carried on as a student with Pole Junkies and will soon be completing Level 6 of pole fitness. I think I’ve gained about 5lbs in muscle and am really proud to be able to physically handle the progression through the classes. Monika, who has been my instructor for at least the past 3 levels, is great. She’s practical, provides good feedback and is an intriguing person, which makes me appreciate her as a teacher.
I attended the 4^th Annual International Pole Camp this year, which is hosted by Pole Junkies. I’m not sure that I would spend the money on it again unless some improvements are made, but there’s no doubt that I acquired some good info, met some cool and extremely talented women who traveled long distances and am really happy to have a manual that includes helpful information and reminders addressing safety and injury management. Those who know me are well aware that I’ve had to deal with injuries numerous times already. Based on what I’ve heard from students about their experiences with other schools, Pole Junkies stands out from the competitor in terms of progression of skills and ensuring proper body alignment with all techniques.
If I manage to continue pole fitness without completely breaking myself (you learn a lot about what your body can handle and where you have issues), I hope to demonstrate as an advanced student by mid next year and wouldn’t go anywhere else for my training.
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Class was great! much more fun than i expected! we were here for a stagette.
The instructor was a tad dull

I always wanted to try pole dancing mostly because it looked fun and was another alternative to getting fit. One of the main things that deterred me from signing up for a class was the price. it’s about $ 167 for only 6 classes. However, I leaped at the opportunity once I saw a groupon deal for a four week introductory course (reg. $ 114). The introductory course consisted of four one hour classes where we learned the basic beginner moves. This included two spins, transitions, and floor moves. It was really fun!
Class sizes are fairly small, with about 5 other individuals with me at the time. It’s all girls so I felt a little more comfortable. Each person got their own pole. Our instructor was Laurel, assisted by Lynette who are two of the friendliest instructors ever. Laurel knew the routine very well and was able to explain each step well and at a good pace. They make sure everyone feels comfortable with the steps before moving on.
The actual facility could use a little sprucing up especially in the back area and basement where you could see piles of boxes hiding underneath the stairs.
Overall, I had a great time here, but $ 30 a class is quite steep especially for those on a budget. It’s definitely a good workout since it works out your upper and lower body. A great change of pace for those sick of the gym.