Amazing! I've done a few classes at another pole studio in north Hollywood, but I felt like I…read morewasn't picking up on the craft as quickly as I wanted to so I started researching private lessons and that's when I came across Opolence's IG page. Trippy's energy radiates through a screen and I was immediately interested in being coached by him. I had my first lesson last night and WOW!!!!! I left the studio so giddy and excited. I am TERRIBLE at pole but it has become so addicting for me and trippy made me feel so comfortable about my skill level and allowed me to feel safe in my space. Since I've done all the research for this, -no, you will not find a better coach for a better price anywhere near here. Trust me. To be fair, I go to the other studio because it's quite literally .5 minutes walking distance from my house and they offer open pole (so does this place) so it allows me to practice what I've learned with trippy on a regular basis. Otherwise, Opolence is my go to for good now!

Love Trippy! He has such a fun approach to teaching. One thing that sets this studio apart is the…read morecreativity that Trippy provides. You not only learn the standard moves, but you also get to learn different and creative entries or exits that you don't really see elsewhere. His experience as a performer is translated well into his teaching style and I would recommend this studio to anyone looking for that. He also does a great job of encouraging and pushing everyone to safe limits. Very tight knit and homey environment. Looking forward to learning more here.

A more accurate rating would be 3.5 stars. I found this…read moreplace through Groupon and I have generally positive feelings about it. Pros: The studio itself is gorgeous. Sexily candlelit with crystals glistening in every corner, it's very zen. There are no mirrors, which is good if you're self conscious. The pole classes are basically half Pilates and half pole. The Pilates half is very well run, and there's an emphasis on being "in" your body and out of your head so you can connect to your own sensuality. It has a meditative quality to it which is unique and lovely. It differs from your traditional pole dancing studio in a lot of ways- there's a lot of New Age elements and other classes centered around soul searchy meditatey things, which is wonderful if you're inclined toward that kind of thing. They have a slowly growing boutique in the front with (somewhat overpriced) CDs, crystals, supplements, sage, and artwork for sale, along with some clothing. I happen to like the New Age approach, but it's definitely not for everyone. Cons: This is a relatively new business, and it shows. They've made a lot of changes in scheduling and such over the couple of months I've been here. It seems to still be in flux as they drop and add new classes and tweak the website. They stopped using the Mind Body service for scheduling, which makes it more difficult to cancel/reschedule classes. They push a membership package which is 150 a month for unlimited pole classes, but it doesn't include any of the other classes or workshops (meditation, sensual awakening, hula hoop, etc.) Pole is only offered on Mondays and Wednesday nights, so if neither of those times work for you, tough tits and the membership is not a good investment. I also have similar concerns as I do about the Cirque School I previously reviewed. The pole classes are not structured by level, so the skill level in the class varies wildly from person to person. They take an "individualized" approach, which I find really doesn't work as well as having a class with people who are more or less at the same skill level. It's better in concept than in practice. As a perfectionist and a beginner who's hard on herself, it can be intimidating and discouraging. In my first class, which was also the first pole class I'd ever taken, the other two girls were experienced aerialists. Great. Also- the lack of mirrors does make it harder to observe and correct your form, even though it's freeing in other ways. There are no crash mats, so it's a little disorienting and scary when you're in the dark with no mirrors and can't see what you're doing. I actually really injured a tendon in my leg during a class here, pushing myself too hard to keep up with the more advanced polers. I feel, personally, a little unsafe during the pole portion. I would say give this place a shot, but I wouldn't recommend taking your very first pole class here, especially if you're nervous. Once this place finds its footing, and I'm hoping more time and clarity of business concept will reflect in the structure of its pole classes, my opinion might change.

This place is such a warm and welcoming environment! I took the mothering of the mind workshop and…read moreit really opened my heart and my mind. Katie is fantastic and so passionate about what she's doing. This place has great classes and great people! I recommend to all!

BeSpun is an experience to be had! I've only taken a few classes and the thing that struck me the…read moremost 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.

Yelp Version (Documented + Legally Safe)…read more 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

Came here for Aerial dance intro through class pass ( 17 credits) and thought its expensive, it was…read moreSO FUN! I absolutely loved the class especially because of the instructor Mithra. She was so charming and friendly and really made everyone comfortable. She made the class!!! She was a wonderful teacher who made learning easy and enjoyable. I would love to come back but it is quite expensive. Probably good for a treat!The overall studio is very pretty and aesthetic. The aerial room was a bit tight but did the job! Loved the openness of everything. The entrance and signing into the class was a bit messy and hectic, the entrance was under construction and the man at the front handing out the waivers and such seemed a bit overwhelmed. Didn't feel super welcoming. Streamlining and organizing this section would def help put clients more at ease since I was starting to doubt the class in the beginning.-BE SURE TO BRING A YOGA MAT! Otherwise you'll have to pay $4 to rent one. -The overall class was 10 minutes of warmup, 30 min lesson, and then 10 minutes of free time to record and practice what you just learned. -The AERIAL DANCE INTRO CLASS was a great class for those who have never done aerial or those who haven't done it in years. We learned 3-4 positions. - Paid street parking or limited lot parking ( where ABOUT TIME CAFE is , free during the day) - bathroom available - Locker room on the side - They have two cute dogs in the studio - Recording isn't allowed till the end.

First of all, i booked through class pass. The minute I walked in a man told me that the class was…read morecanceled and then he made me sign a waiver, and then they squeezed me in the class, but why even ruined the vibe by saying the classes is canceled and it doesn't make much sense I guess they just cancel classes if their members book all the spots? It doesn't really make sense but OK, already vibe ruined but i took the aerial 1 class. The man followed me around asking where i got my yoga mat and even when i was leaving asked if i am taking my yoga mat and where it is etc- very annoying, bizarre and frankly off putting as hell. he was anything but welcoming so i suggest you remove him from whatever he's doing in the front. never want to come back. apparently you have to pay for rental yoga mat. But even before I get to the class, the entry entryway and the vibe of the whole place is off because it's so worn out. i'm scared the fabric will fall off the hook and it's extremely smelly and overall unstable and worn out looking- not sure if i can trust the hanging to support me but that's the attorney in me talking. everything i see seems like a liability, especially their old hooks and the way the instructor walks around with a huge ladder in a crowded class. Next the class itself- instructor spent majority of the time making us stretch and adjusting our fabric. it was such a waste of time. don't do it if you're trying to get a workout in.

It's been a while since I have been here. I should've done this review sooner, but I came across a…read morecomment that the owner was a part of Rihanna's video.... When I started looking into pole dancing/fitness at the time, I came across Allure. I was very excited to find a fun way to exercise and take the edge off of stressful work. I would take a minimum of 3 classes a week. I also trained a bit of MMA so mixing it up with pole dancing was a great combination for me. I started as a beginner and was working my way up. The employees were amazing, friendly and fun. They always made sure that everybody was doing good and comfortable with the next step. They would always compliment me on how quickly I would learn and how well I could move. One of the ladies there even said that I should work for them teaching the beginners class, which I would have been up to. Unfortunately, I moved away and I just never could find a place like this again. To makes matters worse for myself, I moved again and live in a small town that doesn't offer it, a bit closed minded as well. If I was as good as the instructors, i would open one here! If I ever was to move back to LA, this is the place I would definitely sign up for again. I highly recommend if you're looking for a fun, sexy and different approach to fitness.

Can I give more than 5 stars??? Nicole is AWESOME! We needed a pole for a film shoot. She was very…read morecommunicative (even when she was busy traveling) and looked at the pictures of the venue and determine what would be the best pole for the location. She came on time and set it up. She waited while each of my dancers took turns trying it out to make sure there were no issues. And she came back after we wrapped to pick it up. She's so so nice and what amazing service. We had considered purchasing a pole but safety was my number one concern. I'm so glad we decided to rent from Nicole. Thank you thank you thank you!

I've now been going to The Loft for about 3 years now…read more Between the different instructors, many class options/times and the shows/performances they put on -- it's hard to NOT love this place! I still feel like this is one of the best aerial spaces in Los Angeles, but I could be a bit biased to the high ceilings and making such great connections at this studio. Only thing I would love, is if they offered more hammock classes and open gym slots. It I know they also offer probates with instructors so I'm sure they have to accommodate a lot of that too. Nonetheless it's my home studio now

My daughter started classes with them. She loves doing silks. She has a serious medical procedure…read morecoming up and she's forbid by medical note to practice any sport for a few weeks. No luck. I asked Womack and bowman to kindly either keep a credit or refund until she can resume classes and they refused but wish her well. So much for non caring and lack of empathy for a child whose going to go through a lot. No empathy whatsoever just business.

Had my first ever aerial class there. It was a very positive experience. I was worried my lack of…read moreupper body strength would make it impossible but was assured that is how most folks start. By the end i was doing simple tricks.

Here's an overdue review for Aeriform. I trained regularly with Onyx, Lauren, Will, and Kris when I…read morelived in LA for a year and absolutely loved their classes, which included pole, hoop, and stretch. The manager, Lea, is very accommodating and genuinely supportive of the community, unlike some other pole studios in LA that view clients as mere cash flow. While it's a small studio and the poles are a bit on the older side, the classes aren't overly crowded, so you'll enjoy a semi-private training experience in some of them.

Worth every second (and every wrist stretch)…read more I just finished Aza's 4 Week Handstand Series and honestly this was exactly what I needed. The program is structured, intentional, and actually doable even if handstands have felt intimidating or inconsistent before. Aza breaks everything down in a way that makes you feel supported instead of rushed. Each week builds on the last with clear cues, smart progressions, and drills that target the real issues like strength, alignment, balance, and confidence not just kicking up and hoping for the best. I appreciated how much emphasis she puts on form, wrist care, and body awareness. My shoulders feel stronger, my balance is more controlled, and my entries are way cleaner. What stood out most is that this series doesn't just train your body it trains your patience and mindset. I feel more confident upside down and more connected to my movement overall. If you've been wanting to build a solid handstand foundation or clean up your technique without burning out or getting injured this series is 100 percent worth it. Highly recommend.

This is such a cute studio space with tons of different aerial props and poles. There are dance…read moremirrors on one side and photography sets on the other side. You can either take class with an instructor or book time to train independently. I love the fun lighting