Yelp Version (Documented + Legally Safe) Unsafe and Unqualified -- Screenshots Tell the Story I've spent years rebuilding my confidence after trauma, and movement has been part of my healing. I signed up for this class believing it would be a safe space for women to reconnect with strength and self-esteem. Instead, I was blindsided by judgment and dismissal from the instructor, Amy. Below are her exact words from our text exchange (screenshots attached): "You don't really seem to be in a good headspace, so I'd rather you come when we can communicate better." No conversation. No context. No compassion. She refunded me immediately and refused to answer the phone. This woman is not a licensed therapist, yet she made a clinical-sounding judgment about my "headspace" based on a few texts. That's not care -- that's discrimination. It's emotionally reckless, and it caused real harm. What's most painful is that I was proud of myself for showing up. I've been doing the work -- therapy, sobriety, healing -- and taking this class was a big, vulnerable step. To be told I was "unfit" by someone without qualifications was retraumatizing. Amy's lack of communication and empathy proves she is not trauma-informed and should not be running a class that markets itself as "healing." If you're a woman seeking empowerment through movement, protect yourself and look elsewhere. You deserve teachers who listen, who care, and who don't play therapist when they're not one. This experience was painful, invalidating, and a reminder that unqualified people can do real harm under the guise of "help." Women like me are working hard to heal. We deserve better. when things like this happen. . Speak up. Show receipts. Protect your peace. Help others! #TraumaInformed #SafeSpaces #Accountability #WomenSupportingWomen #HealingJourney #DoBetter read more

I would give it a 3.5 if I could because the classes were super fun. The only things that bring it down was the size of the space isn't great for larger classes in terms of visibility, and the classes don't have the most amazing time selections but the staff and instructors were great. Street parking is good in the morning on weekends but I could see it being more difficult at other hours. Pricing for packages is a bit out of my range but class pass intro classes were fun and pretty accessible. read more

Closer to a 3.5 stars. I like the class selection but the times didn't work well for me. Also a bit frustrated because the classes are more expensive than some other studios near by and if the class is full you have to share the pole. The instructors are knowledgable but I wouldn't say this is the most inclusive studio I've been to. Would go back bc I love the selection but only if they have a promo going on. read more

I had a mixed experience here. Pros: Clean Good location Nice staff Knowledgeable instructors Actually POLE in beginner class and not just warmup and floor work like some other studios Cons: Classes overbooked so you have to share a pole Limited class times No drop in class rates I would probably go back if i could do drop in classes but i can only make one beginner class per week but it is way way too pricey unless you can go more. I would also fight for my own pole and to be closer to the instructor as it is hard to hear when you're on the ends Update: they did offer a different way to pay than the advertised membership when i asked which was nice read more

Our instructor Deborah we are so very grateful & fortunate to have BeSpun available once a week for us. 7-8 poles available, at least one spins. Only thing that would make this better is more room to move around. It's also fun to have props, like a chair. Have not taken any of their classes during week. Very clean studio! Parking best off of Sunset. read more

BeSpun Pole Dance Workout - Hollywood - Dance Studios Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Only for able bodies, no telephone number, incredibly rude. Limited amount of space. I've attended multiple pole studios and this is the worst yet. I dont recommend it Edit: Now that I've had some time to calm down, I want to be clear about what happened tonight. I took mass transit to bespun, and I was running late. My work kept longer, traffic wasnt great and so I showed up 10 minutes late, fully knowing there was a five minute late policy. However, the last two classes I took, people definitely arrived past 10 minutes, so I had hoped I'd be able to get in as it was my first offense. The door was locked. I panicked. I had no one to text or call in the studio, I did send an email on the way there, but no one replied back. I knocked on the door a lot because I wasn't ready to go home after spending all that time on the road to get there and ontop of that, I was catcalled by a man walking past me and so I wanted to get in for my safety. The instructor didnt want to let me inside at first (the man had already left, she didnt see him) but I had persisted with her and she let me in thankfully. But when I got in, I realized the class was overbooked. There was no space on the floor for me to put down a yoga mat. So even if I showed up on time, I wouldn't have had a space or someone else would have been turned down. I am incredibly disappointed, I do not recommend the studio. Not even just because of the five minute late policy, but because overall is not a safe space for it being a small studio, the instructors in the previous classes dont give proper technique and it does not feel inclusive. I didnt get to do my 3rd class. I ubered home immediately after getting inside. I will not go back again. read more

Writing this review it's way long over due The reason I had to mention this is because their customer service skill is very poor Discrimination toward Asian most likely The owner wasn't even better at it helping This is about five years back And I believe they either kick me out cause I got there late or I started class there but earlier due to traffic is horrible I never want to go there to face their attitude So what if someone is late or early The classes you offer always in traffic time Hollywood sunset is really bad on this traffic They basically don't work with you The rules which is not that important because it doesn't make sense in any legal matter at all read more

I love this studio, such a wonderful atmosphere, the instructors are so supportive, fun and talented! They made modifications for anyone who needed it, patiently helped when I was struggling with something, and taught us a good amount in just one class. Not only did I have a blast during these classes, it was also a serious workout. I can't recommend BeSpun Studio enough -- if you're thinking about it, DO IT! You won't regret it! read more

Loved joining the Pole Jam Session! Surrounded myself with positive, like-minded individuals. Great ambiance. At moments, I observed other dancers showcase their phenomenal talent. The human body is amazing! A few dancers provided pointers on shifting my weight to successfully perform a pole trick. All of the night's proceeds went to benefit LA's LGBT Center. Oh! There was a raffle and giveaways from the event's sponsors. read more

Had a great first ever session today, with my friend who is visiting! Neither of us have pole danced before, but play sports/do yoga, so we have some background strength that helped us out in the class. We were lucky enough to have a 2-on-1 session with Kelsea, who was lovely and very supportive and pumped us up. She taught us lots of moves, from walking, to spins, to fan kicks and head stands at the pole. So much fun! Would totally recommend for a great confidence boost for you and your friends! read more

BeSpun Pole Dance Workout - Hollywood - Dance Studios Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was treated horribly by the instructor Catherine. It was only my second time in the studio. I was 10 minutes late. And I was reprimanded in front of the entire class like I was a child. The instructor said it would be dangerous for me to continue the class because I wasn't warmed up. But I swear we weren't even halfway through the warm-up. Ice stayed after constant bullying and hostility from the instructor: Catherine. Because Another student I wanted to be part of the mean girls club she joined in on the bullying. My first pole dancing experience was at Evolv many years ago. I believe that studio is closed now. So after years of wanting to get back into pole I decided to try this class. I'm happy I only did the three session deal because it has become apparent that this studio Bespun is nothing like the Black lead and diverse pole class I'm used to. I find, Catherine, the instructor to be extremely rude, mean, callous, and racist. So bully me about being late is comically racially charged. Mind you, I was late to my first class-- and so was another participant. I paid my money just like everyone else. I should be able to take the class without such nastiness. If she wanted me to warm up even more that could've been a compromise. Like I said I stayed and I did the warm-up. Again they weren't even halfway through with it. I had no issue with my first instructor. But Catherine had an issue with me. She continued to be angry and condescending throughout the entire class. I recommend you stay far away from her in this place. read more

Due to LA traffic I arrived just under 10 minutes late for what I hoped to be my first class, only to be told by the woman at the front that if you're more than 5 minutes late you forfeit the class due to "safety issues," because she couldn't ensure that I was "warm" enough to handle the rigors of introductory pole dancing. No exceptions, even for first-time customers who are unaware of the policy or those who get caught in rush hour. *eye roll* I'll take my business to a studio that actually wants it. read more

fun, fresh, and easy for new learners. instructors are very kind and knowledgeable. safe space for LGBTQ+ people

Very friendly and inspiring, they also have levels to choose from, so you can track your progress. Very cute and clean studio. A lot of coaches to choose from too. I love it) read more

I never do this, but I had to make a yelp account just to give this place a review. Don't waste your money going here!!! The moment you walk in the studio smells like a sweaty BO mess, and the yoga mats they provide are even nastier. Don't get me started on how dirty the floors are. Hair everywhere! I took classes here for a couple months and the whole time I was extremely uncomfortable with basically everything going on there. The girls here are super clique-y, it's like being in high school again. They clearly favor certain customers and only spend time on the girls they like and leave everyone off to the side to fend for themselves. AND SOME OF THESE CLASSES AREN'T TAUGHT BY INSTRUCTORS!! Beware, you might get a class with one of their students "teaching" I got injured during one class where a student was teaching because they didn't have any understanding of the body's muscles. Their whole "staff" is actually just students, which makes me wonder how legal all of that really is. read more

Had a great time! Small studio street parking Took an early morning beginner class. First time EVER doing pole dancing and wow what a workout! Katherine the instructor was amazing. Super super professional and made our bridal squad group feel so comfortable and welcome. Cannot wait to come back. If you're thinking about trying pole dancing or just want something different to do with a girlfriend COME HERE!! read more

BeSpun Pole Dance Workout - Hollywood - Dance Studios Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I realize this is like the 3rd time I've written about BeSpun (4th time if we count last year's Yelp event) and I realize that I gave 5 stars each time. But BeSpun continues to impress me over and over again! This particular review is about the 8-week Intermediate Pole Workshop I just completed. It was AH-MAY-ZING!!! I highly recommend a workshop to anyone who prefers a structured curriculum. Many pole studios, BeSpun included, offer classes where you drop in to your specific skill level with no set commitment to the day and time you attend. But if you take a workshop, you have a specific start date and a commitment to specific days/times every week for 8 weeks. The benefits of an 8-week workshop include: - the feeling that you are on a more equal playing field with your fellow classmates regardless of skill level - a curriculum that gradually builds in difficulty based off of what you learned in the previous class - it's really cool to see how you and your fellow classmates progress over time! Not to mention the bond and support you provide for each other :) Our super awesome instructor Amy was really good at conditioning our bodies in strength and flexibility. She was excellent at explaining the many MANY intermediate spins, climbing tricks, and inverting tricks while pushing us to achieve something you didn't know your body could do. Climb to the top of an 18ft pole? Yeah, I can do that. Hang upside-down on the pole using only the outside leg and no hands? Yup, I can do that too. Walk and dance in 6-inch heels? Sure, why not! I'm also proud to announce that I'm only inches away from doing the splits...on both sides! :) Our class was lucky enough to have only 5 students and Amy did a really good job at spending time with each student on each trick. We were able to master every single thing she taught us? Pshhhh, I couldn't ;P ...but everybody (and every body) is different. I feel that if I keep practicing on my own and remember everything that Amy taught me, eventually I'll master the caterpillar, extended butterfly, superman, an invert without kicking, an invert from a climb, the helicopter spin, etc. My class met for one hour twice a week and I'm gonna miss seeing Amy and my classmates on a regular basis. For the amount of tricks that you learn and the bonds you create, the 8-week workshops are definitely worth it! Yay BeSpun :) read more

I found my way to this studio on the recommendation of a friend about 3 weeks ago. After taking my first class ever at a different studio and having a negative experience, I remember walking out saying "you'd have to pay me to go back in that room." My friend assured me that BeSpun was different, and convinced me to give it a chance even if just to erase the memory of the other studio. Let me just say I'm so glad I did! I went zero to sixty taking 5 classes in one week and I can't get enough. Having a gymnastics background, this is the first thing that has made me feel that strong while still being gentle enough on my body. I have deeply enjoyed all of the teachers I've had so far as they are all very supportive and will walk you through every stretch or trick thoroughly to minimize the risk of injury. That being said JORDAN IS MY FAVORITE TEACHER ON THE FACE OF THIS EARTH, and I want to be her when I grow up. She's so sweet, strong and graceful, and is always there with her "Jesus Hands" giving me moral support and convincing me I can do a trick I'm not too sure about. She also wears different color socks so you can easily distinguish which foot/leg goes where. Really guys she's awesome! I've got nothing but love for all these wonderful ladies! read more

I love bespun!!! If you're looking to push yourself and learn some amazing tricks and choreography this is the place. First class can be intimidating but after that initial time it gets addicting. read more

I wish I would've known that I would have been sharing a pole, as the studio books more students than poles per class. I got to dance for maybe 5 minutes. Including learning the choreography. Sadly I left feeling as though it was a complete waste of money and time. The instructors choreography was good and I would've liked to actually get to dance it. Super bummed and won't be back. Hopefully this review saves someone from having the same experience as I did. read more

BeSpun is an experience to be had! I've only taken a few classes and the thing that struck me the most about this studio is there is NO EGO and it's an extremely supportive environment of everyone regardless of level. People wear what they're comfortable in, which ranges from leggings to underwear. The more advanced the class, the more skin needed to grip the pole so undergarments are best. However, my beginner experience was totally user friendly and I'll definitely be back! This shit is hard and there is a learning curve so commit for a few months if you're actually interested. For me, the most challenging thing was remembering the choreography but I'm guessing that improves with time as well. read more

Empowering instructors!! Each of them have their own style and they all make you feel safe, welcomed, and inspired!! Great choreography, techniques, and style training from world class performers. They help you grow and own your sexuality as well as truly love your body. I first came to learn how to do Invert tricks for an acting audition. I absolutely fell in love and continued to train for a couple years now. Lovely studio, all the dancers are friendly! Plus, I love coming here for the music. I always leave feeling strong, flexible, and happy :) read more

My friend and I were researching "how to tap into our sexier side" (not that we necessarily needed to, ha)... And decided pole dancing would be a fun way to do just that. I mean, what's portrayed in movies and YouTube videos is quite impressive and sexy AF, so why not! I'm not stupid though, I know there is A LEARNING CURVE, which is why I found my friend and I a BEGINNER CLASS... HOWEVER, the class was anything but! When I arrived there were quite a few other people there, in fact it was a total packed house and I wound up getting the "lucky" pole NOT in front of a mirror... My friend joined quickly there after and the first thing we did in class was introduce ourselves and admit if this was our friend time on THE POLE. Honestly, this portion of class took up a good 15-20 minutes and it was 100% pointless because knowing people's names and if they're pros or ammeters doesn't help you master the art of the pole. I believe the teacher just wanted to brag about her training for a little bit and then compare herself to others. The only thing I got out of this portion of class was that a lot of people had been dancing on the pole for awhile, making me feel as though I signed up for the wrong class. Yep. Wrong class indeed, but, but, there is NO OTHER CLASS specifying BEGINNERS so what's a newbie to do... Sit on the floor of the BeSpun studio and just think WTF am I doing here. That's right! Our teacher strapped on her 9-inch heels and just went for it. I couldn't see what she was doing thanks to being off to the side... And she would say, "okay, BOOTY OUT, let's go"... And then do all these moves we were supposed to emulate. Uhhhhhh I'm pretty sure I looked like a dying wart hog. I kind you not. I could do NONE of these moves and did she come around the class to see if we were doing anything correctly, no. The only things she was observant of were her own body movements and when the UPS guy came to deliver some pole dancing shoes that she then pushed for ALL OF US TO BUY... (I brought stilettos and she said I wasn't allowed to wear them). About an hour into class, wait no, a half hour into class (basically when all the girls stripped down to their UNDERWEAR and THONGS), I just wanted to leave and I could see that my friend felt the same way. At one point she even just stopped and said, nope, I'm done. I couldn't have gotten out of BeSpun fast enough. I just felt like I wasted an hour and a half of my life... And my eyes felt 1000% violated because I was at an angle where... I could basically see every lady's hoo-haws! Awful I tell you. Awful. This all being said, I still feel like Pole dancing could be fun, but the instruction of this class was horrible and... Believe it or not, I feel far less sexy than I did when entering the class. While I recuperate from this class, I think I should just dance alone in front of my own mirror! At least that's free and free of other people's lady bits as well. read more

The studio is small so I recommend coming early and grabbing a space in front of the mirror. That said, its a clean, nice space. Definitely, nicer than some of the other pole fitness studios I've been to. I took a class with Erica, and her instruction was definitely approachable and got me warmed up. I would say the floor work is key to warming up to the pole work, at least for me. There were a wide variety of people in attendance, and everyone happened to be very encouraging and empowering of others. I didn't find it to be your stereotypical LA scene at all. I also liked the music Erica had. Definitely made me feel sexy and was more my vibe than some of the other classes I've taken. read more

I happened to be in Vegas a few years ago and saw the live Bespun show Pole Show LA. I was in complete awe, a pole newby and these girls were beyond what I thought pole could be. I was obsessed. I came back to LA and made it my goal to be good enough to "try out" for a small part the following year. And I made it! Such an awesome experience. Bespun has the best teachers in the game and the most classes on the schedule throughout the day. Highly recommend training here if you want to push to the next level of your pole practice and possibly get on the big stage one day. read more

Nice place, amazing classes! Got a 2 weeks option for 70$ only Place is not huge, but its enough for warming up, pole spins and all kind of moves Stuff are polite and friendly Cool coaches, especially liked class with Brynn, she is amazing) 100% reccomend read more

The teachers are amazing for the most part. Some neglect newer students and depend on more experienced students to help newbies in between demonstrations in class while they tend to their favorites which is weird. I don't mind helping and coaching newer people but I'd also like feedback on my form and not to have to teach in a class I'm laying a substantial amount for. The community is great. The class times are the best variety in town. The way this place is managed sucks. Hidden and double fees, unreasonable cancel times (they can cancel a class an hour or less before but you pay $20 and miss the class if you're late or pay the same if you cancel less than FOUR HOURS ahead of time) Opening the new location hasn't made the Hollywood campus better and the new flooring sucks. I'm more and more conflicted about my experience here as time goes on. read more

- While everyone was nice, they mainly leave newbies alone to fend for themselves. I little chaotic at times; easy to get lost and completely ignored when you are new. - Packed classes; yoga mats were right next to each other and it seemed I was always trying not to kick the girls next to me during warm-up - No Parking; traffic can obviously be pretty tough is this area. Metered parking outside is limited to 1hr (?); so keep an eye for it during longer classes - Overall, I found instruction to be fine and on par with other classes I've taken. I just think I prefer the vibe a little better at some other dance studios. read more

Great studio in LA with clean facilities and a giant mirror. The instructors are friendly and professionals. Recommend to anyone in the area looking to get an intense workout. Location is right on Sunset Boulevard with loads of parking available. read more

Holy Moley this place is a disaster. I attended BeSpun's pole showcase in early 2011. Don't be fooled when they advertise big pole dance names as performers. Those girls are there, but they perform for about a minute each. The VAST majority of their line-up is their own students and staff. SO you're basically paying 20-60 dollars to watch a dance recital, and not a great one at that. On the 22nd of January 2011, I attended a performance at BeSpun pole studio in Los Angeles. My party consisted of 4 adults, including myself. We purchased 4 V.I.P. tickets at $60 each, totaling $240 plus handling charges. When we attended the show we were not late, on the contrary we were early. We were seated in what we were told was the V.I.P. section of the room. Little did we know that as soon as the doors blocking the "stage" were pushed back, there was an enormous column blocking our view of the entire show. We could not see 90% of the performances that evening. Unfortunately we realized this too late to change our seats. In addition there were numerous other patrons who did not purchase V.I.P. seats sitting in the rows in front of us. We mentioned this to a bouncer and he did nothing to rectify the situation. In fact, we witnessed him talking and flirting with a group of young women seated in front of us. Their wristbands clearly indicated that they had purchased the "cheap" $20 seats. Frustrated, my party attempted to leave to show, only to find that our car, which had been parked in BeSpun's parking lot by the attendant, was completely double parked in. We literally were trapped at a show we had paid $240+ dollars to see, but could not view properly at all. We tried again to speak with someone at the "front desk" about getting our car out or having our seats moved, but were told by the "bouncer" that, "no one is leaving any time soon." In addition, the man told us (and I paraphrase here) that if we stood by the bar and leaned over, we might be able to see some of the performances we couldn't view from our seats. Needless to say, we did not receive the V.I.P. seating that was promised in the tickets. Nor were we even able to view the vast majority of the performances of that night. I called "Kelly" from BeSpun who had been my contact in purchasing the tickets, about my horrible experience at the show and asked for a full refund of our ticket price. I never received a response back. I emailed her multiple times and never received a response. Finally, I emailed the manager of the studio, "Amy," and was offered a very partial refund. This is not to my satisfaction, as my guests and myself did not receive even the most basic view of the show. Now, granted, I did not take classes at BeSpun, but my experiences in the studio and with the staff were so atrocious and poorly handled on their part, I would never consider giving them my money for a lesson. Other Things You Should Know: - The studio is in a very shady part of LA. Do not go at night, I know three girls who were mugged leaving the studio the same night of the show. - The Pole Dance studio (BeSpun) is located within an MMA training facility (Legends). Needless to say, the place reeks of male sweat and is filthy. The studio does not offer the same quiet, calm, invigorating vibe that other studios I have trained at offer. - Don't even get me started on the bathrooms. Just think, MMA training gym. Gross. read more

I've tried most of the schools in Los Angeles. They have some great instructors here at bespun, like Katherine, but the leadership is such that you feel like it's all about how pretty the Leigh Ann the owner thinks she looks rather than her students. She admitted in class "I don't know how to break down moves - just try to copy my Instagram" when I asked a question. Pole can be dangerous without a good breakdown. For Pole Show shouldn't she be mentoring her students into it instead of bringing in outside talent and making a contest out of it? The vibe here is all about how many Instagram followers you have or how good your fake boobs are or how expensive your outfit is. It's the stereotype of shallow Los Angeles - but to be honest there are some good people who go here - most don't stay or quietly complain about what a raging narcissist Leigh Ann appears to be. They encourage their fav students to post 5 star reviews here to cover up reality. The positive reviews are those or perhaps someone who took a class by one of the teachers here that are good, like Jordan or Katherine. Don't try to get any customer service - I tried for 3 days before having to literally drive to the school and wait till it was open (they lock the door after class starts) to speak to someone so that I could redeem classes I already paid for. I tried emailing multiple times, contacting both the school and Leigh Ann's IG, texting, calling the studio... The entire time Leigh Ann was IG streaming her dance practice so she was loading up IG - just ignoring any messages for her business. That's really all you need to know about the service here. I felt like there was no sense of community and couldn't see how I could become good at this with "just figure it out" type of instruction. So if you want that totally go here. If you want an inclusive atmosphere that will actually spend time giving you a good education try Lucious Maven or The Vertitude. read more

If I could give this place a negative, I would. Just writing this makes my blood boil. Let me explain. I had to plan a party for someone that involved getting a group of us gals to this place to take a one hour pole dancing class. I purchased the tickets on Lifebooker. (The people at Lifebooker were just fine, incidentally; none of this had anything to do with them.) Once I purchased the tickets, which was the easy part, of course, it went downhill from there. FIRSTLY, you can't reach these people. The number they have listed is one that I called quite possibly over 60 or 70 times. No, I'm NOT joking. And NO, they DON'T give you the ability to leave a voice mail. For every 20 to 25 calls, I got to talk to an unintelligent human who knew nothing about, you guessed it, NADA! I talked with a man and two women, one of whom was the manager, and it was as though all of them were drugged out or something. Long pauses between answers (which were usually "I don't know" or "I'm not sure if we do that" among other idiotic declarations, a degree of detachment and rudeness that I can only characterize as incredulous given that we don't live in COMMUNIST RUSSIA and...I'll shush. I'm getting angry. I SPECIFICALLY asked if I could get my money back because we had a lot of out-of-towners book who I KNEW would cancel on me at the last moment. They said yes. Twice. What happened when I went to get my money back? SORRY, CAN'T HELP YOU! Well, how about cashing in in another way, say with your products? NOPE. Good for classes only. So, they made off with about $40 of my money. It's not the amount; $40 is a teeny amount. It's the damn principle, people. They went back on their word, and that's after giving me a hard time to just get on the damn phone with them. ATROCIOUS company. I wouldn't recommend this place if my life depended on it. And the bathroom needed attention, too. The quality of the instructor who actually taught the class (I don't remember her name) was average. The floor needed cleaning. I had just come out of the shower before going and by the time I left, the bottoms of my feet were black. It was grotesque. It didn't get a single thing right, this place. Nothing. Your blood pressure shouldn't rise when dealing with a company that supposedly wants your business. I don't know how these people are keeping their head above water without the simple ability to leave a message; it's beyond me. Oh, and you can't reserve classes, either. I forgot. Not online and not over the phone. You have to actually physically walk in, and then, just risk it. Nope, no joke, folks! I had to march myself in there the morning of (because you can't do it TOO early) and tell them how many people would come. After that, it was up to the gods whether we got poles. Yep. Classy, these folks. And obviously uber intelligent. read more

This is the most inclusive, kind, helpful, caring, talented, supportive, dedicated dance studio on the planet. I absolutely love this place. I started dancing a month ago and every single person who works here has been nothing but energetic and excited to help me and every other student reach their goals. I cannot stress enough how welcoming this environment is. Pole dancing was really outside my comfort zone and I have been given so much support to step out of my comfort zone. The teachers are also VERY attentive to any injuries or discomforts you may be having. There's always a way to work around anything. Every single teacher has made a huge point to encourage students to be open and honest about how they are feeling and if anything is uncomfortable they are more than happy to assist in finding a solution. They are also very open about how every body is different and we all learn and grow individually so there is a lot of comfort and safety to this environment. I really believe the staff care about their students. They are always hyping us up and I will always be grateful to the staff for how they have positively affected my life and supported me unconditionally as I learn. Love this place. I recommend this studio to ANYBODY. Any age, any body type, any background. This is a safe space. read more

I have to say... I've been to SO many studios and this one is the best of them because they actually have a workshop program to actually learn step by step moves - a curriculum. I'm learning a lot more than I did when I were at other studios and met a lot of great contacts in the pole dancing world (X-pole representatives and such). Really a great networking place if you really do want to compete (No, I do not want to). In a program, at first it's crowded with lots of people and then it died down now - two more weeks then the program is done. I'm considering doing the second level program because I have learned a lot. It's expensive as heck but: 1. You get an amazing workout. You WILL sweat if you are trying. 2. Teachers are very experienced and will spot you. 3. You will learn to become more limber. 4. You will learn fast and effectively on the pole. 5. You'll feel sexy doing it. I'm also considering the contortion class which is a 8 week program once a week and still expensive, but I think you will be limber by the end of the program. PARKING: This place is still in the ghetto - that isn't going to change - but parking is good when you get there early in the lot. It's hard to get out. You need a spotter too. Lots of cars. Better to park in the street. PROS: * You will learn. CONS: * Expensive, but you're paying for the experience. * Parking and area read more

I haven't gotten to try all the pole studios in LA yet but I like this one so far mainly bc there are various advanced classes! Pros: I found 3 awesome teachers with varied styles for advanced classes, various advanced classes available with cool tricks, accessible location with easy parking (for LA), awesome 2 week package if you're new to the studio ($69 for 2 weeks and you can try any/all classes - really good marketing on their part and I'm enjoying this a tone) Cons: studio is (too) small, one pole doesn't have a mirror so no one ever wants to use it, classes are way too full so you always have to share a pole with 1-2 other ppl (way to much down time and because the studio is small you can't even stretch on the side while you're waiting for your turn), classes are only 1h10min. There aren't any "gymnastics" mats to use for scary / flippy tricks. Recommendations: I would love to see more guys teaching - they're awesome for cool scary tricks! Classes should be 20 min longer. Enforce the limit you have on the number of ppl allowed in each class. Sharing a pole btw 3 ppl is ridiculous. For choreography classes, there shouldn't be more ppl allowed than there are poles bc the choreo usually isn't tiring or complicated. For tricks classes, there shouldn't be more than 2 ppl sharing a pole. read more

BeSpun is the best Pole studio that I've been to since I started Pole 3 months ago. I learned more in 10 days at BeSpun than I learned in 2-1/2 months at Evolve (Fairfax&Pico). I purchased a 2-week unlimited deal on KGB and I attended class every day for the last 10 days, except Sunday since they're closed. Every instructor I had (Leigh Ann, Lindsey, Adrienne, Amber, Jen, Anjel, & Josiah) has been very welcoming and always introduced themselves to each new student, every class, so they really remember who's in their classes and make an effort to build rapport with each student. Every instructor demonstrates the pole trick, talks you through the steps, and if you're not ready or strong enough to do a really complex trick, they give you something to work on in order to build up to the trick. They are all very supportive and incredibly experienced themselves! The structure of the class starts with a free dance. Free dance is when the instructor puts on music and you basically combine any moves you know- pole tricks, floor work, spins, etc. into a personalized routine. The purpose of the free dance is for the instructor to know what s/he can teach, depending on the levels of students in each class. After free dance, the instructor teaches up to 5-6 tricks in one class! They do not expect everyone to master everything they teach, before they move onto another lesson. This is a major difference from Evolve. At Evolve, even when I was proactive and asked to learn the next step in a complex pole trick, the instructors would NOT teach it until I had absolutely mastered the first step. This pretty much sucks because I have a pole in my apt and I can practice any time I want so I want to learn more tricks in class so I can practice perfecting them at home on my own time, not in class when I have to pay 25$ each time I go! Like I said, all the instructors at BeSpun are incredibly experienced and teach pole tricks in a sequence, not just in isolation. Basically you can learn 3 different tricks at once in a sequence, and they break it down for you based on your level. Another aspect of their experience is the fact that they move around the studio and make sure to make contact with each student in class, even if there are up to 12 students in class! I've gotten more personal attention at BeSpun in 10 days than I ever experienced at Evolve over 2-1/2 months. If you're ready to get serious with pole fitness, then I absolutely recommend BeSpun. Their program is legit, not just a tease (like Evolve) to rope you in, make you pay an astronomical tuition and teach you one simple thing you already knew over an hour-long class. BeSpun really challenges you and you can learn so much in every class! I will absolutely pay full tuition price to go to BeSpun because I really feel like I get my money's worth and my pole fix! read more

My friend who is into pole dancing wanted to go to a class together when she visits in a week. I was so nervous to go without having tried it first lol so I signed up for the Sexy Basics class yesterday to see what it was about. I loved it. Folks were chill and friendly and Celina was amazing. Love her energy. I felt welcome and at ease and had a blast. Loved it so much I signed up for another class today. Beginner Babe Tricks was taught by Leigh Ann who is super impressive and admirable. It was cool to see how strong and flexible you can get through dedicated pole work. She taught us all kinds of cool spins, fan kicks in the air, and my first inversion. I really appreciate them being supportive and approachable because I am hooked. As a native Angeleno I have to say that I don't even mind driving to Hollywood during rush hour and circling for parking - it is that good. Also even evening parking wasn't that bad if you allot an extra few minutes to find it. :) read more

This review is for the Pole Workout classes. I've taken two so far. Probably gonna get an unlimited membership. Just sayin'. So, I think that if my friends found out I was taking pole dancing, they'd be shocked. My personality seems more suited for the MMA classes next door. I seem more like the kind of gal that would punch you rather than take off my lacy bra for you. But we know what happens when we make assumptions, don't we? Truth is, this class is insanely fun, super non-boring and a fantastic workout. Usually in classes like these, it's hard to break a sweat in the first couple of classes because one has to learn the basics first. But with the first class I took (taught by Leigh Ann), I was sweating bullets and spinning in circles. Some reviews here complain about bitchy attitudes. Which is odd, because everybody I met seemed like the nicest people to have ever existed in LA. The more gorgeous the girl, the more sweet and kind. The more defined the six pack and the more perfect the ass, the more encouraging and friendly. IT WAS WEIRD. I even got invited to a birthday party after my second class. Before, I went through my ho-hum job to the ho-hum gym. Now, after all that ho-humming, I get to go to a really fun gym that makes me sore and makes me feel sexy. And a bit dizzy, if I don't spot. If you're tired of going to 24 hour fitness and doing the Maximum Boredom workout on their stupid hamster wheels, come hang out in your short shorts with me at Be Spun. I promise everyone is nice . read more

I strongly suggest you find a different studio if you are new to pole dance. DO NOT take your first ever pole dance class here!! I went to a beginners pole class yesterday- my 2nd pole class ever, and my first at this studio. My first experience had been at Allure and it was wonderful. That's part of the reason I was so disappointed with Be Spun. This studio is very large, and because of that it feels very much like a gym and lacks the intimacy of a smaller dance studio. Immediately upon walking in I felt out of place and awkward. And that was before we even touched the poles. I soon found out that most of these "beginners" could already climb the poles, do inversions, and complete spins flawlessly. The less skilled of the "beginners" were divided into a smaller, separate group and taken into a conjoined area of the gym. We were given our own teacher, who guided us through an awkward warmup, yelling over the music blasting from the other side of the gym. The hour flew by like it was nothing. Our teacher guided us through 6 or 7 moves, each of which she showed us once or twice, trying to explain over all the noise coming from the other half of the pole class. Though she was encouraging and willing to give individual attention if you were clearly failing at something, she didn't give clear instructions for any move, and I mostly just felt like I was stumbling around and learning from trial and error. We learned move after move, and by the end we put them all together into a minute long performance that looked completely awful because no one had actually learned any of the moves perfectly. Not only that, but I hadn't broken a sweat or breathed hard a single time for the whole class- we hadn't done anything that merited it. Pole is not just about learning moves, it's about confidence and sexiness, neither of which I felt a single time during the class. Learning that many moves that quickly may be useful if you have a pole at home that you can practice on, but how many beginners have their own pole?? I'm so glad this was not my first pole class or else I would never have gone back. Allure is 5 miles further away than Be Spun but now I know it's definitely worth the drive. read more

This is a place where the longer you stay the worse it gets. You start to realize how bad it actually is. It looks like you will have plenty of room to dance until you see how many people they pack in there for a class. Also a lot of their classes are taught by proteges.. Who are essentially people who are working for free and are not very qualified to teach. Actually that whole program is sketchy af and I feel bad for them. Seems very predatory.. telling young girls you will make them pole famous and then exploit free labor from them. Welcome to Hollywood. Which brings me to the owner. Basically if she doesn't find you attractive or useful she will treat you like shit (if she shows up for her own classes).. If she deems you useful to her (also predatory) she will be super nice. Otherwise she acts like she's better than everyone else. I have actually heard her tell a student "we are not on the same level" when talking about their accomplishments in life. I have also heard her fat shame people and admit that she wants a certain body type to represent her studio. AKA skinny white females or the very "diverse" skinny white-passing female. So my advice is to use the $69 pass to take Claudia's, Jordan's, and Katherine's classes and when its up run for the hills because thats as good as it gets. Oh and the owner levies perks to people who give them 5 star reviews on yelp.. So consider most of these good reviews purchased.. read more