Oakland Pole + Dance

This is honestly one of the best pole studios I've ever been to. I've been to quite a few throughout LA and the Bay Area, and some things I love about the studio itself is: the high ceilings, all the poles can switch between static and spin, yoga mats are provided, several crash pads, you can rent heels, and it's so clean! I appreciate how professional this business is + how kind everyone here is! And how pole + dance offers discounts to extend itself to the community in an effort to be more accessible to folks :) It is a bit pricier than other studios but the quality is amazing. My only "complaint" is that at one of the classes I signed up for, there were more students than there were poles so some of us had to share. I'm not sure if this is typical for auditioning instructor community centric classes, but I found it a little odd as I've never experienced that at any studio class before, and I've specifically taken several of the $10 classes. I'm not sure if it's an over-booking issue, or the intent really is to have people share but I prefer to have my own pole. Perhaps a helpful feature that could be implemented in the app is showing the class capacity that you're signing up for, I.e. "8/10 spots"-- a studio I used to go to had this feature and it greatly helped me decide on classes to sign up for. Overall a beautiful space and I look forward to more classes here!

Wow!! What a fun way to connect with my girlies and try something new Angel was our instructor and she is AMAZING to say the least, very thoughtful, knowledgeable & patient with our group. The class was private and they have really great pricing! We went for a bachelorette party and all the gals had a wonderful time! Thank you Angel for being amazing, & thank you Oakland Pole + Dance for having a beautiful space, we will definitely be back

Pole has been on my list for awhile and I finally bit the bullet. The intro classes were a safe and welcoming environment as a brand new student and helped curb any anxiety.I first learned of P+D from Netflix's documentary, "Strip Down, Rise Up". I have since been to all 3 studios in the bay (Oakland, Berkeley and SF). All the instructors bring their own style and personality to pole. The instructors that I returned to were Celia F and Marguerite.Amy has done a great job with her studios. I really admire that they offer scholarships for students and people from disadvantaged backgrounds/going through tough times. Gotta give credit where credit is due!

What an amazing environment! So many talented teachers and an inviting and supportive community. Highly recommend.

Before Oakland Pole + Dance, I took one intro class at Atomic Allure (also in Oakland) and had a horrible experience (the teacher didn't explain things well, wasn't helpful when I asked questions, and laughed while saying, "Great job today," on my way out!). Oakland Pole + Dance is extremely inclusive and welcoming! There are so many wonderful instructors who know how to explain things, break concepts down, and work with people at their own pace, while being very knowledgeable and talented at the same time. I would highly recommend! It's a great space all around.

I've been going to the Pole + Dance studios since they opened in SF and I love them! Amy has created a beautiful community and gorgeous facilities with some of the kindest and caring instructors I've seen. Of the instructors, I absolutely adore Mae. She is INCREDIBLE at gooey choreo that will get you in your feels and yummy circular movements and illusions. She really watches you and gives such specific feedback so you can find the movement in your body. Not only is she a fantastic instructor, but a 100% kind and genuine human. The best.

Oakland P+D was my intro to pole after challenging myself to do something that was hard, creative, and new. I don't know if I would've kept going had it not been for the support of Fifi, Karina, Autumn and Lucy. Each of these instructors have distinct choreo styles that have helped me explore and improve how I approach this dance form. Even on days when my brain breaks and moves feel hard they are encouraging and break down the moves to insure I get the piece. In terms of skills and conditioning, I have been able to see growth thanks to Fifi. Her teaching approach is funny, accessible, and empowering. She cues in a way that unlocks moves that can seem scary for this invert challenged dancer.

Had a great time and felt super comfortable for my first real pole class. Loved super friendly Cess who checked us in & our instructor Ali as well. Ali was so patient with her teaching and is a natural at it and very encouraging. We will definitely be coming back.

I absolutely love this studio. I've tried out four different studios in the East bay and this my favorite. The instructors break things down so well, they have an easy website to navigate and good availability on different classes. The pricing is around what you would find generally in this area. The starter pack is very fairly priced and having it on a month limit really pushes you to engage with pole on a good schedule. You might end up sharing a pole in foundation classes, but I haven't found that to be a problem as most people follow splitting etiquette. They've had some flooding challenges with the rain and were always good about communicating and adapting to them.My favorite instructor is Autumn, she's so encouraging and gives great advice on how to overcome different barriers in a pole journey. She is great at helping us clean up form in a very respectful and constructive way. I feel so in community with other people in her classes because that's just the environment she creates. I also love Andria at the front: really helped me get acquainted with the space and checked in swiftly. Overall I've had a great time taking pole classes here and am so glad I have this community with which to advance in my pole journey.

Came back to say that I just took a class with Amelia and it was one of my favorite classes ever. She helped me unlock several tricks I've been working on for the longest time! I hope she comes back to teach L3 regularly!!The teachers here are all so great!!