Ly’s Pole Studio

I highly recommend Ly’s Pole Studio, she’s super sweet, accommodating and caring and wants to make sure you succeed. I been to other studios and I would have never gotten as far as I have with another studio.
I have to warn you though it’ll feel tough at first working with the pole, but it will eventually get better. Just stick with it!

This studio has potential, but seriously lacks professionalism. Her pay dates, policies, rates are not listed clearly and she can be dodgy when it comes to making ongoing payments and just drafts money from debit cards when it fits her schedule to do billing. She also combines multiple levels beginners to advanced all in the same class and is not conscientious of safety when attempting advanced tricks. I have yet to attend the new location but found it to be extremely expensive to take classes out of her apartment and got rug burns on the carpet. She teaches all of the classes herself so there is not a lot of variety offered in terms of dance style, music, or approach. There also is not a proper cool down stretch at the end of classes.
The deal is leave a positive review and get a discounted first class so I would take the positive reviews with a grain of salt on Unilocal.I will say she has good combinations and stretches but again is not professional when it comes to scheduling, payment, and class structure. Also does not have clear boundaries when it comes to business and friendship notions, primarily communicates via text message which can be annoying because sometimes you don’t want to be on call to your dance studio at all hours.

Let me tell you about how I met Ly and fell in love with pole fitness.
I started pole fitness a few months ago. Previously, she had her classes in a more intimate location but recently her new studio opened this month! There’s so much space and so many poles at the new studio. There’s also a full wall of mirrors so you can see exactly what you’re doing. Each class is around 4 – 5 students so everyone has their own pole. It’s also at a nice private location so you don’t get random passerbys peeking in. All in all, I love the new studio!
As an instructor, Ly is the best. She is vivacious, charismatic, and has a great sense of humor. She will encourage you to try moves and push your body to do things you didn’t think it could do. She’s a very good motivator and uses positive reinforcement to help teach. Don’t be fooled by how easily she executed her routines. Pole fitness is a total body work out! She knows exactly how to give the right tips to fix your form if you’re doing something wrong. The atmosphere at her studio is positive and welcoming. Everyone cheers eachother on and I honestly feel so accomplished when I finally land a trick.
Her classes are usually structured starting with a warm up, stretching, and then leads to teaching new tricks, brushing up on old tricks, a sexy dance routine, and then lastly tying everything you learned in a full routine.
At first, I was shy and nervous about how I would compare to other students. However, I always end the class feeling empowered and more confident! I’ve gotten so much stronger and tricks that I was struggling with the first month come easier to me now. Pole fitness is for everyone. You can be any shape, any size, and with no flexibility (like me) but still be able to train your body to make beautiful shapes and graceful spins. I encourage EVERYBODY to try at least one class with Ly!

Ly is amazing. I took her class for a few months and really enjoyed it. She is kind and patient and has a bit of a sarcastic edge to her. Just my style.
I was scared to do a class because I am not in the best shape and along with having two kids via c-​section left me extremely self conscious. Ly and my classmates were amazing and never made me feel bad. Everyone is supportive and so sweet. I still felt self conscious, but I was determined to keep trying. I was the slowest learner in the class, but Ly made sure to adapt the moves for my skill level. She also made sure to keep pushing and encouraging me.
I had to drop out of class because I changed jobs and couldn’t attend the classes, but I hope that I can join again when things calm down. I highly recommend Ly. This isn’t sexy pole stripper dancing. It’s an intense workout that is fun and sexy too.

I took an intro class and fell in love with pole dancing. I continued to take 4 private sessions with Ly and now I’m on to the regular group class once a week. The class size is small and fun. Also, Ly provides flexible schedules and make up sessions if you miss a class.
Pole dancing is challenging physically and mentally, which is helping me become stronger and build self-​confidence. I don’t have any background in dancing nor am I flexible. Some of the moves on the pole are scary for me but Ly is very patient and understanding. There are times when I say I cannot do it but Ly dosen’t give up on me. She says you can do it and helps me finish the move. When it’s done I feel accomplished and the next time it gives me the confidence that I can do it.
If you are too bored to hit the gym and work out alone this is a great place to start too. It builds total body strength and flexibility. Ly is dedicated to work with you to get you to your goal.
I love it so much that I now have a pole in my house :-) I’m going to be pole dancing for a very long time!

I started taking pole class with Ly for more than half a year now. I’ve been taking classes once a week.
Before starting with Ly, I have no experience with pole dancing, but have been a group fitness enthusiastic for years. I’ve taken a variety of classes for cardio and strength, such as BodyPump, TRX, Zumba, cardio hip pop, etc etc. I like to try out different classes and stick with the type of classes and instructors that help me grow the most and enjoy the activities.
When I started taking Ly’s class, it gave me a new perspective of things I need to improve. For example, I have never really emphasize improving flexibility, and my body has been pretty stiff all my life. I never really cared much about it because I felt that cardio and strength training are more important. But through the pole moves and the stretching and warm ups I did with Ly, I realized that even someone as inflexible as me can make improvement, and it actually helps my well-​being, if done right.
I also really enjoy the strength training aspect of the class. Even though I’ve taken classes like BodyPump in the past, the pole class adds on another level of challenging and fun. I’ve been doing more strength training on the pole because it makes me stronger, and also able to do better when I get stronger.
With all this being said, I don’t think the pole classes are too difficult as long as you’re interested and willing to try. Everyone in the class has different strengths — some are stronger, some are more flexible, some just learn the tricks faster. Ly has been able to give helpful instructions and also make the students feel safe even when they’re challenging themselves to more difficult moves.
If you have ever thought about giving pole classes a try, I highly recommend Ly’s class. And, I’m actually looking forward to seeing some gender diversity in the classroom :) Would love to see a male student in my class some time :)

Ly is the best!!!
I have been with Ly for about 8 months and I love her classes as well as all the girls here. The classes are small so the instructor can give her attention on each of us. It does not matter what level of body fitness you are currently in, Ly will adjust the movement in accordance to your capability.
I have taken a series of pole dancing classes back in Seattle. The instructor back in Seattle focused more on the hair-​flips and body-​waves, but did not pay much attention on techniques of pole dancing. For people like me that want to know more about pole dancing moves than shake our butts and flip our hair, that was a little bit disappointing. But Ly teaches tricks, techniques, and also throw some of the sexy moves from time to time. Perfect combo!
For anyone who is interested in pole dancing, or just wanna work out some body parts they don’t use often, Ly’s place is definitely where you want go :)

I’ve been to a couple of different pole studios, and I stuck with Ly because she understands her students and their interests. I was particularly interested in the strength-​training and tricks, not the dance part, but she was even able to make the dance parts fun. And she keeps her class small, so we get personal attention. She makes pole a great workout for strength and flexibility, and it’s WAY more fun than your typical workout at the gym. Last but not least, she has Sunday classes, which is a big deal since I don’t live near san jose and I work long hours during the week!

I have been going to Ly’s for 6 months now, and I have learned a lot of new and exciting skills going to her studio. I have a background of trying all forms of exercise but could never stick to anything for long because I get bored of doing the same thing over and over. This was just what I was looking for, there is a new challenge at every class I attend. It’s a great environment and all the girls that go there and encouraging and friendly. Ly is a wonderful instructor and has pushed me to accomplish things I’ve never thought I could possibly do. It has been such a great experience to be able to practice something so fun with an instructor who is truly passionate about what they do. I definitely recommend trying the studio, it’s so fun you won’t even know you’re exercising.

Ly is with you through thick and thin! It’s been nearly 9 months since my first session with Ly and I have been loving every single one of them. The small group of a class definitely will break the ice! You quickly befriend with familiar and new faces each time. So don’t feel shy! EVERYONE is super nice and friendly. The music genre always various which is perfect because everyone always ends up bonding and chatting about music taste and such.
Personally, I have strengthened my muscles I never knew I even had. I have surpassed my own mental limitations from the push and encouragement from Ly. She definitely takes this art of fitness very seriously and respects it. I truly admire that. Some of you may start this class with different views. Once you have started and get comfortable with yourselves, trust me, you are going to love the experience! You will feel stronger mentally and physically. You will feel beautiful and sexy. You will leave her class feeling accomplished. I definitely had my moments where I was frustrated at myself because I thought I was incapable of pulling off a trick or routine. Ly is definitely there for you to walk through the process if you need more help with comprehension. If not, Ly, remember… your new friends in class will!
I do love how the class is held in her home where her ADORABLE dog is super obedient and well behaved. I honestly don’t know how Ly does it, but her place is ALWAYS clean every single time when I came to class 3 times a week for a few months.
Overall, I could not be anymore happier since my decision to pick up and continue with pole fitness. My own personal favorite hobby is to work out and stay fit because I am just an active person.
Here’s an even simple breakdown:
+1 Star for Intimate and Friendly Environment
+1 Star for Fitness Gain
+1 Star for Price Bargain
+1 Star for Great Service
+1 Star for Encouragement and Challenge
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⁵⁄₅ Stars! WILL COME BACK! :-)

I have an Xpole of my own but I knew I needed to take classes to improve, ovcourse. I stumbled upon Ly’s pole studio and im really glad i did. Such a warm and welcoming class! Iv only been in this class for a few weeks and already learned so much, not only related to pole but also stretching and warm up techniques that I use everyday! So worth it! I feel great. If you want to just try out pole/​flexibility or long term I highly recommend it. Ly is a wonderful teacher and cares about all her students! :)

I typically hate working out and have never willing joined a gym. I took Ly’s introduction class with a friend thinking that It would be a one-​time thing. Instead, I left Ly’s class feeling sore but also very impressed! I’ve been taking Ly’s class for three months now, since that first intro class. Her class has even motivated me to enroll in other group workout classes outside of pole (pilates, strength training, barre etc) with the ultimately goal of building up strength needed to be better at pole.
Ly makes me feel so comfortable during our classes and gives me the encouragement I need to continue on. She is open to offering alternative tricks/​spins if you’re not yet at a higher level, but she does challenges you to challenge yourself first. In addition, Ly is extremely personable. She has A LOT of students but still finds time to text us individually — occasionally reminding us about class or she has even texted me to check in about my wrist, which was hurting for a while (an injury not caused by pole class).
Like the other reviews mentioned, class does take place at Ly’s home in her living room. There are two poles for about 4 people each class. Personally, I think this is ideal. I enjoy the small class sizes — it is much easier for me to learn this way and get more tips from Ly one-​on-​one. Also, sharing the pole with another students gives you time to shake it off and take a few breathe-​ers in between tricks/​spins — which you WILL need! Lastly, the students are all very welcoming regardless of which level they are at. The overall vibe is very friendly!
All in all, this is an awesome class! Within 3 months I see improvements in my moves and feel so much healthier! I highly recommend taking Ly’s class!

I am very happy with my first class with Ly. I had taken an intro class previously but took the intro class with her again. There were only three girls in my class and while there were 3 poles, one was a spinning pole so we had to rotate out every now and then. Even with this though I felt like I did so much more in this 1.5 hour class than I did win my other class. The class also still felt very personal.
While the room is small, this contributes to the personal feel. Ly can easily come over to you and work with two women at the same time because we are all close enough. At the other professional pole studio I went to, the studio was huge which was great, but there wasn’t the same one on one interaction because it would have not been practical for the teacher to run around to everyone!
What I love the most is that because Ly is able to work so closely, she can pick out where someone is weak and where someone is stronger. For the lady who was a bit more timid about her first time on the pole, Ly offered encouragement and pushed her to do more (important for any sport) but she didn’t push further than the lady’s comfort level. For me, I have always been very flexible and have a bit more core strength from the gym so Ly took advantage and showed me how to do some more advanced moves.
Creating this custom feel is probably what I loved the most about working with Ly. I am signed up for another four classes and am looking forward to seeing where I get!

I have been with Ly for roughly 7 months, and have loved it ever since. Before taking pole classes I was struggling with self confidence and body image since high school. Jumping into pole classes I was hesitant and nervous, but the environment Ly sets in her studio was calming and empowering. Presently, I have met so many beautiful and talented women including Ly and became more confident in myself. I love taking her class as opposed to other studios because she makes a great effort in keeping the ratio to 4 students to 1 teacher. Sometimes she has guest instructors, and they are great as well! In contrast to other studios I have seen on Unilocal,Ly keeps it personal and intimate and with that provides a great balance of a mentor, friend, and instructor.
Before Ly’s I never had any upper body strength, but now I am building more and more. Ly is also aware of various strengths and weaknesses and pushes you to be the best you can. We often tell ourselves enough is enough, and our body cannot handle a lot but she knows we can achieve more than we think. With this push she gives us, many students perform poses they never knew they could. Lastly, pricing is really fair. She gives student discounts and flexible scheduling according to your needs! Be open to her about where you are in fitness and scheduling and I promise you a great experience here at Ly’s Pole Studio!:)

I poled at Ly’s for over 9 months, but recently stopped as I think she has lost much of her professionalism. The class takes place in her apartment, 2 poles to either 4 or 5 girls so you do take turns, and yes everyone is at different levels which can be complicated/​embarrassing. Sometimes her husband comes home, but he usually keeps quiet and is easy to ignore but if you are shy around men — be warned.
The disclaimer below is correct, Ly waives your intro class fee as long as you leave a review on Unilocal… so that’s what I did when I started with her in the beginning. I mean, you are getting a bargain at her studio, and it is true — you get what you pay for.
First, the positives — Ly is flexible, she can be friendly, and the studio (apartment) has an intimate feel. She will work with you to achieve your goals as long as you communicate them to her.
The Negatives — Classes have become over crowded with more than 4 students, She dilutes the pole cleaner with far too much water so the poles are not properly disinfected (same for the towels shes wipes them down with), human hair and dog hair all over the apartment. Music selection must be kept to a minimum as she has had noise complaints, which makes it difficult to get «in the mood» to pole. She has her favorites, and can be condescending at times.
Overall, the studio has become very popular and over crowded, which leaves her less time to maintain the place by cleaning more regularly. Often times you can see she seems over worked when her patience wears thin… she once told our class we were depressing to teach but I think she was just in a bad mood.
The biggest upside to this place is the cost — it’s only $ 20/​class so it’s not too big of a bargain to take if you want to give it a try.

Ly is super nice. She’s very accommodating when it comes to scheduling classes. The students are friendly and the atmosphere is chill (not the workouts haha).
Definitely check out her website and browse around. I honestly believe the prices are very fair and have been recommending her to my friends. BTW if you’re a college student, she’s got student discount! YAY!
Where she’s located though, parking can be a bit difficult so come early! Especially if you have classes on the weekends. Weekdays are a bit more bearable.
Classes are small, but that’s exactly what I like. Since it’s my first time trying out pole dancing, I felt more comfortable. I felt like it was more cozy that way and talking to her other students was easier. Everyone just kind of helps each other out. You don’t feel judged and that is exactly what you don’t want in a class. At most, you get like 4 people total in class.
For the lessons, I like how there’s not a lot of pressure on you and you can learn things at your own pace. You eventually get better and you start to feel more comfortable with your body. I’ve gotten a lot stronger and honestly have been in a much happier mood. Some of the tricks look crazy but one of the best things is that Ly teaches you how to do them and when you finally get a move down it feels awesome. It’s like leveling up in a game yknow what I mean? You end up wanting to learn things to better yourself without the unnecessary pressure.
Oh my best tip is DON’T GIVE UP! Seriously though, I used to give up halfway when I felt like I wasn’t doing a move right. But what’s the point of doing a move up until a point where you just give up. There’s going to be moments where you’ll feel like crap for not getting something down but seriously try to finish it to. the. end. Ly kept telling me to do that and I have to say it trains your body/​mind to do more than you originally thought you could do.
I’d say take the intro class but don’t base everything on it. I liked my intro class but I really look forward to classes now after sticking with it, I started off w/​one class a week but I ended up boosting it to 2 classes a week.
BTW she’s got this adorable labrador retriever that lays in the corner but doesn’t bother anyone unless you offer him tummy rubs, he looooves tummy rubs. He’s a real ladies’ man.

Ly is an amazing teacher! In my first lesson, I learned how to swing around the pole, climb the pole, and invert (hang upside down). She tends to give private lessons for first-​timers so that was nice. No pressure from other expert students, which is what I felt when I took a pole dancing class at a different studio (and never went back). I was amazed at what I accomplished after just one hour! Also I was amazed at how exhausted my body was. Not much cardio but I was SO tired by the end. But Ly kept pushing me to do tricks which is great haha. I need a coach like that!
Ly also has a really friendly yellow lab so that’s a plus if you love dogs :)
Side note: Her apartment complex is not hard to find, but it’s difficult to know exactly which is her unit. She didn’t give me the exact unit so I struggled for a bit. Parking is easy to find though, lots of street parking.

I’m writing this from my bf’s account (he’s not the one taking the class LOL)
I’ve only taken one class so far but I have learned alot already! Ly is very thorough with her instruction. She knows what she’s doing. I already learned some good ways to climb the pole and hang upside down after the first class! I was super sore from that, it is a great workout, you should try it! I’ve signed up for the 8-​class package and I’m excited to go back!
— Marlyn

Ly is really nice! She’s strong and has a great eye for posture and safety of tricks. I took an intro class with her and she was patient and did a thorough assessment of my capabilities and strength. (Of which, I didn’t have any!)
Seriously – more power to her, too. I love that she runs her little biz out of her living room. It feels homey and comfortable. And it’s really affordable.
Now my arms are really sore: P I probably won’t go back, but it was fun.
Note: She has a dog that hangs out in her living room studio. If you have allergies, take extra claritin. It’s really, really strong and I was sneezing a ton.

I’m so impressed! I’ve taken all types of classes from dance to yoga, aerial, tap, jazz, ballet, hip-​hop, hooping… and certainly pole. I’ve been to an array of group classes led by instructors at every skill level. I am very certain that Ly is an extremely advanced instructor. It’s very clear that she is dedicated to her students progressing and learning. She is very thorough and direct. One of the most important qualities of a good teacher is that they believe in you more than you believe in yourself. She definitely has this quality. With Ly’s guidance, I overcame fear and pushed my limits and I am confident that this will continue in each and every future class!
Her space is currently temporary and is rather small, but I can’t say it matters at all. Where ever she teaches, she’ll have a following-​as she’s an incredible teacher. I’ll certainly be practicing with her for as long as I can!