Took my first BPF class ( pole virgin course )here on 12/4 with Tamar and I left wanting more! The place is kind of hidden in plain site so for any new time comers be aware that the building is located right underneath the sign that reads, " BPG" I arrived 10 minutes prior to the start time only to still get there 5 mins late due to missing where the heck the precise entrance was! It was irritating, more so since it was dark on that street so yeah. On to the class itself, my instructor was Tamar and she was very welcoming to me despite me arriving 5 minutes late and stepping on the dance floor with my shoes ( whoops! ) I was lucky to find a pole and was able to catch up with the rest of the class for the warm up ( did yoga class prior to loosen up so I still would have been fine. ). She taught us how to grip the pole properly, how to climb properly, how to do a spin properly, a handstand trick and made sure to walk around the room to see everyone do each trick once to make sure we were all on the same page. I was so nervous when she came to me but she was so non judgmental, easy going, and helpful that I loosen up after a while and was able to perform better in result. Really appreciated that! Despite the location still undergoing construction, the facility was still clean even the restroom which i appreciated so much! Would definitely return again. This company is welcoming to all walks of life. I felt at ease as a black woman coming here and didn't feel uncomfortable for a second! Now if you'll excuse me Im going to continue to ice my abs because it went through a workout, my lord! read more

Bpf has a wide variety of classes and teaching styles. The studios all have their own charm, Dorchester is gorgeous and very big! Brighton also has a lot of poles and great light, newton is intimate, close by and really great to see the instructor! read more

I love BPF! I have health issues and have been on and off for years. I choose the low flow class because I can't climb all the time. I appreciate that class a lot since it's all I can do now, and the instructors have always met me where I'm at without judgement. I'll come back after a year and they welcome you right back. The customer service has always been great too, they get back to you quickly and honor the discounts etc. The facilities are nice and pole is so much fun! read more

I've been coming to BPF for over 3 years now and I figured it's time for a a review update because the studio has changed so much in the past few years. - SPACE - They finally remodeled the entire studio! Thank god! They redid the entire floor. No more floor tiles being held together by tape. They also added an entirely new wall of mirrors with gorgeous and fun neon lights (perfect for IG pics/vids!). I'm so glad they added more mirrors because now no matter what pole you're at, you get a pretty good view of the mirror. And they also added spin poles!! About half of the poles you can easily switch them from static to spin which is amazing. However, I'm confused as to why they didn't switch out all the poles to be able to spin. - CLASSES - There is now such a huge variety of classes students can take. There are a ton of beginner classes that are great for people who are just starting out and a good amount of classes for more advanced students as well. There are also a lot more floorwork classes and now we have 1 spin pole class. I hope that in the future, we'll be able to have more instructors teach spin pole because being on spin is a skill a lot of students at BPF, including myself, are lacking. The studio periodically bring guest instructors which are always fun because we love learning from new people! The pole community in Boston is definitely growing. I'm always seeing new faces that I've never seen before. Thanks BPF for finally investing in upgrading the studio and continuing to find amazing instructors for us! read more

This community has been so supportive and I love learning from all the instructors. Pole fitness in general is a great way to have more agency over your body and feel safer in it. All the instructors are great! I've been consistently going to Claudia's split clinics and any of Von and Gabby's classes. I recommend taking classes with different instructors because they're all wonderful and helped me realize how strong and flexible I can be. read more

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7 years later I'm still going here (minus a small hiatus) and still love it!! They've moved to Newton and personally I love the new space, even though it's smaller that works for pandemic exercises. Super clean and gorgeous though. This is pretty much the only place I feel safe going inside (other than grocery stores) so that says a lot about them! But the routines are great, coming off my little pole vacation I took a couple intro classes to get back in the groove and I love how they're structured read more

I came here with a group for a private lesson at the Newton studio and we had a really fun time! The instructor was great. Since it was a private lesson, she was super open to adapting the class, i.e. letting us play the music we wanted, gave us the option to focus more on choreography vs. learning new moves, etc. The facility is really clean and well-appointed. I would definitely recommend arriving early to change and get ready--if it's a 60 minute class, they will be ushering you out the door at the 60th minute. read more

LOVE BPF!! Their classes are so fun and empowering and make you feel incredibly confident. The community is welcoming and makes you feel like you belong even if you don't know what the heck you're doing. I also took a couple of Lyra classes and had a blast, especially since it was unlike anything I've ever done. Will definitely continue to go! read more

The instructors and BPF are beyond incredible!!! They are super helpful and encouraging and I'd love to here everyday if I have the physical strength to read more

This is gonna be a long review, but I gotta be honest with you, Yelp, I was sketched out when I first walked in here. So why the 4-star review? Well...read on (or if you rather not, there's TL;DR at the end). As burgeoning pole practicer from Denver who's in Boston for the summer, I was eager to find a studio in Beantown to maintain my practice. The non-descript door (see photo) of the auto-body shop turned pole studio located in an un-lit small alley-like road was a big red flag for me. I biked there from Cambridge and honestly wasn't able to find it until a woman and her S.O. came driving up and unlocked the door. To whom I sheepishly asked, "Er...is this the pole studio?" "Yes, yes! Come in!" She said. Fifteen minutes before class and I'm the only one there. The couple (the woman was the owner I found out later) walked in and her S.O. (male) went to the upstairs ex-office that overlooked the studio...another red flag. In my mind I'm thinking, "Is he gonna be able to watch us from up there???" The studio itself was...worn. The laminate flooring had come apart in some areas and were patched up with masking tape. The bathroom had a shower in it (ok...). The lighting was dismal, but I guess it made for a kind of sexy (strip club?) vibe. The yoga mats available to clients were very used, but at least they're free to use (my Denver studio charges $5 every time you forget you mat). On the plus side, the poles are VERY TALL, so advanced pole dancers can get really high! PRO TIP: There are bottles of iso-propyl alcohol & towels for your use to wipe down your pole and mat on the far wall (same wall as the bathroom). As it got closer to the scheduled class time, more women started filing in and DAMN, you Boston ladies are some beautiful people *wink*. Not to mention strong and sexy to be taking a pole dancing class! I started to relax a bit. As class started, Stacy (instructor/owner) proved to be a very able and wonderful teacher. I liked her style, emphasizing and working on technique and strength, rather than pack the class full of spins and moves. We spent a good amount of time warming up, working on a "key move" and spins, and then abs. I bought a 10 class pass for Boston Pole Fitness via Groupon and I was afraid I was going to have to ask Groupon for a refund, but I'm glad I stuck through the class! I'm looking forward to getting to know my classmates and the pole community in Boston! SIDE NOTE: The instructor/owner told me that she didn't put a sign on the door (as they just recently moved to this location) because their other studio experienced peeping Toms (ugh...ew) so she didn't want to advertise. Fair enough, I thought, considering they are in close proximity to a college campus. Oh, I forgot to mention, the S.O.? He's Stacy's fiance and the windows overlooking the studio were closed the entire time class was in session. Whew. TL;DR Was really sketched out at first by the location, but the class and instructor/owner turned out to be great! read more

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Absolutely love BPS and their staff. The instructors I've had, have been super helpful, consistent and the classes challenge me in the best ways! I can't wait to get back to it. read more

Finally! I've been waiting for a pole dancing studio like Boston Pole Fitness to open in this city for several years now. I took pole dancing classes several years ago, but had not had any instruction in over 2 years until Stacy opened her studio. This is EXACTLY what I have always wanted. It's the best pole dancing workout I've gotten in Boston and it focuses more on the athletic, the pole tricks, et al. Stacy and Wendy are great instructors. Unbelievably talented. They really know their stuff and you definitely get one-on-one instruction. They make sure you're warmed up, that you learn proper form and alignment, and that you do both sides. When I was doing pole dancing workouts before, I never learned my left side. Up until now, I did not think I had enough coordination to do it but guess what? I totally can! Another big plus is class and studio size. Located on the first floor of Gold's Gym on Landsdowne, the space is an excellent size and they make sure the number of poles = number of girls. When you have to share, you just don't learn as well. Also -- the class length. Classes are 1:15. I've always felt an hour is just too short. This might just be personal preference, but if you've ever take a pole class, you might agree. When I leave, my butt has been thoroughly whipped and it is awesome. If you've ever been curious about pole dancing as a workout, you have to try a class at Boston Pole Fitness. read more

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I started coming to BPF a couple months ago and I'm absolutely hooked. The staff is amazing and there's so many different classes to take. I love taking Danielle's sultry Saturday classes and am excited to try even more! Definitely recommend going alone or with friends! read more

I love this place! I recommend for anyone that is looking for a pole studio. When i attended this studio for the first time i was a bit worried of what to expect, but the instructor was great and i been attending pole class here every since. Pole looks easy, but it sure is a workout. Seriously... Try it out you will not regret it. read more

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I signed up for my first pole class 2 months ago. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I went for it, and I am sooooo glad that I did. I've walked out of every class feeling strong and empowered. The environment is just so uplifting and welcoming. I honestly can not see my life without pole now. read more

One of my friends is getting married and we wanted to do something different for the bachelorette. So three of my friends and I thought it was a fun activity to try out an aerial class. $30 per person, which wasn't bad at all. We were all beginners who haven't done any aerial classes before so needless to say, we were a bit nervous before the class. However, it was really fun and engaging the whole time! The class is designed to have 2-6 people, so the instructor was able to pay attention to individuals. We learned about four poses the whole time, taking turns practicing each pose. The instructor was thorough on telling us what to do and what not to do. It was also a good exercise for the whole body. You need to use not only your core but upper body and lower body to stay in control. We loved it so much and are thinking about taking more lyra classes. For above reasons, I really wanted to leave five stars. The instructor was so nice and patient... really great teacher. But I had to get one star taken off for the following reasons: We signed up for a lyra class online, and got a specific instruction to wear shorts and tank tops. Later, we found out the instruction only applies to the pole dancing class. For the class we signed up, we had to wear leggings which we clearly did not have at the time we got to the class. When we were done, we left with few bruises on our legs. Also, it appears that they don't really have a person monitoring the calls at the front. We called several times because 1) we were trying to find out if we really needed to wear shorts 2) we were lost on the way and 3) we could not find the classroom once we were in the building. Even if they had a voice message set up that says we are not able to get the phone because we are in a class would've been a lot of help. Overall, it was a great experience for the class! They could improve few things but I am really glad I tried it out! ** Tips for anyone who is taking this class: the main entrance in the alleyway, and the door has the sign says "Boston Performance Group" not Boston Pole Fitness. To get to the actual Lyra classroom, you have to go through the pole dancing class. read more

I took the intro to pole class in Newton with my friend and we absolutely loved it! The instructor, Marie Glorieux, was so great, she took the time to correct our form and taught us the moves step by step. As beginners we were nervous, but everyone was so nice so we weren't embarrassed when we made (many) mistakes! It was so much fun to try and we already booked our next class! I would recommend the class to anyone who has ever had any interest in pole fitness! read more

Did a private class for a group of 7, it was a bachelorette party. Everyone had fun! I was sore after and had several bruises but it was worth it. My only complaint would be that even though it was a private class at the end students started coming in for the next class and ignored instructor when she told them it was a private class. This was a great workout! Our instructor was really nice and helpful. If your thinking of checking it out, do it. read more

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Absolutely love BPF - I highly recommend challenging yourself to try at least one class. If you're anything like me, you will be instantly addicted! read more

I absolutely love and adore this place and everything comes with it. The instructors and students are all extremely friendly, diverse, and accepting no matter who you are. Every time I come here I feel embraced as an individual even though I'm just getting the hang of it. I leave this place feeling like a breath of fresh air, my muscles loose, my mind confident. Seeing myself in the mirror learning hose to really move my body the way I want to is eye opening for me because I thought it would never be possible. This place has been a real eye opening experience in my life, it really does make you that much more confident. If you haven't been it's absolutely worth a shot. Everyone has something to gain from this read more

This studio is extremely disorganized and unprofessional. The phone is never picked up and emails are never responded to. Classes start late or get canceled. I was really disappointed. read more

Don't every go to Boston Pole Dance Studio!!!!! I wanted to straighten out a few things before I passed you all's information over the owner of the dance studio. When I had made arrangements for a group of approximately 25 women, I had only watched the videos and read their old comments. I also was going off of my personal experience pole dancing at another company. That's why I reached out to the owner. I wanted to take a pole dance class:Beginner 101 that you all would be taking to check them out and give you all more actual feedback about their teaching style. I was able to do Beginners 101 because I've been practicing for four months now. However, almost everyone else struggled and seemed miserable. Moreover, the teacher seemed less pressed about working and teaching that chatting with her more experienced members from the class before. She started class late, and moseyed in with things most people couldn't do. The other women really felt really embarrassed about their lack of pole dance abilities. I was really shocked by this session, and wanted to talk to the owner about my experience. i contacted her a few times using various methods starting from last Friday. TODAY she finally talked to me on the phone. I wanted to see if that was the typical experience, could she talk to the teachers, and to make sure that WE would not have that experience. The owner became very rude to me and could care less about our Wellesley business and our desire to feel sexy and empowered. She said that it is basically up to you to get what you want out of it, and that they aren't there to make you feel sexy. This utter disregard for our business and desires is why I say DO NOT GO TO BOSTON POLE DANCE FITNESS. She also informed that since part of our party already reached out to her about the program, she did not need the rest of my business. Plus the new location is cold, bare, and looks abandoned. There aren't even any mirrors for you to see yourself, and feel sexy. My worst experience with a service to date. Thank you Stacey, the owner, for the rude customer service and lack of respect. read more

Boston Pole Fitness is amazing. I have taken classes with Stacy, Star, Paulina, and Barbara and they are all amazing. Each instructor is sure to give individual attention and cater the moves to the levels of everyone in the class. I have taken 9 classes so far, going once a week, with two Pole 101 classes and all the rest Pole 102. I am inverting and doing amazing things with my body. I have built up so much strength and confidence doing pole fitness. I have literally watched my body transform. I'm so much more toned and fit than I was before I started pole fitness. Everyone in the classes is always so nice and it's a really supportive and encouraging environment. There's a great booking system for classes so you can book weeks in advance and put yourself on a waitlist if the class you want is full. 95% of the time, you get in to your waitlisted classes. There is a pole for every person, I think 11 in all, and there are 45 mm and 50 mm poles that are spinning and static. Nobody ever shares a pole! I would recommend pole fitness and BPF to any person of any age. It's amazing and everyone should try it. read more

I had my first pole class and it was the best class I ever took. I already registered for a monthly membership so I can take more classes. It didn't make a difference that I couldn't remember some of the basic moves or I wasn't as good as some of the other ladies, but I didn't care. I can't wait to continue my pole journey!!! read more

All I have to say is "eh" I live in the northshore and had to drive through boston to get here. I was stuck in traffic so I called the studio. First time, no answer. Second time I left a message because i figured i was going to be 5 mins late. Well that wasn't the case. I was 30 mins late. So I tried calling again asking for directions because it was my first time coming here.I was a little aggravated that NO ONE answered the phone. Then I arrive. My GPS told me I was here.. But where is the sign? I don't see it? On top of that no one is answering the phone so I was on my own. I got out of my car and walked down this scary alleyway looking for it. There was a washed out piece of paper on the door that said boston pole fitness that i couldn't even read when driving... I could barely see it standing in front of it! I walked in, no one at the front desk. Do I walk upstairs? Is the studio in the doorbehind the desk? So i took a chance and went throught the white door behind the desk. Walking in I asked if this was the 5:30 class, instructor wasn't even sure what time it was, thank goodness my friend was there in the corner saying hi! The class was fun. The instructor definitly knew what she was doing and was experienced, but i was still wasn't happy with my expierence. There was no AC in the studio so I was sweating which isn't good for poleing. I was sitting far away from the instructor and i could BARELY hear her. Plus i kept tripping on the floor that wasn't put in correctly. What really got me is that after class the instructor didn't even try to talk to me to ask why i was late. If a student came in 30 mins after the class started and you had NO FRONT DESK manager to answer phones or anything, wouldn't you do something about it to have good customer service? I believe the instructors are educated but the customer service gets a big fat zero from me. Thats why i gave it 3 stars... read more

My friends and I got a living social coupon for ten classes here and I am SO happy that we did! We've only taken two 101 classes so far, but I am absolutely in love pole fitness!! The classes don't seem like a ton of work at the time, but the following days I am so sore and completely covered in bruises. The studio itself is down a side street with a paper sign on the door which kind of creeped me out the first time, but the studio itself is actually very clean and well kept! They suggest that you take a few 101 classes with different teachers before progressing to more difficult classes and I fully agree. This gives you the opportunity to learn different styles. I've taken classes with Paulina and Stacy-- Paulina's class builds on itself and by the end of the class you've learned an entire routine. Stacy's class focuses more on individual movements and perfecting them. I had anticipated the 101 classes being boring with us just learning super simple things like spins, but you will learn a number of spins, how to climb up the pole, and also the starting movements for a lot of the upside down moves. I fully intend on still taking classes here long after my ten class pass is used; it's fun, a full body work out, and it's out there enough to not get boring! The perfect way to spice up my workout routine. read more

I started taking classes here back when they had their 2 weeks unlimited classes deal on Living Social. I had taken pole fitness classes about a year ago and really thought I'd stroll in and have no problem picking it back up. Boy, was I wrong! I quickly learned that i had been taught pretty much everything incorrectly and I was starting all over. To top it off, Stacy is like a tiny, adorable little drill sergeant so I got to get my ass kicked every time I went to her classes. I love Wendy to death, but I have to admit that there's been several times where I feel like she can give a snobby attitude. Also, my second or third class in, it was just two of the advanced girls and myself and instead of teaching the class, Wendy just ran it as an open pole and showed those girls advanced moves. While I understand that because the way classes are set up here, there will always be girls of greatly different skill levels, I feel like Wendy leans HEAVILY towards focusing on the advanced girls. We're all paying the same money and the less skilled girls actually need more help so this just doesn't sit well with me. She is however really good at doing more of the dance/choreography side of things. They're adding a bunch of new teachers right now so I may have to do an update soon. The only new teacher I've had so far is Alice for vertical dance and she was ah-mazing. She's not quite as tough and fast as Stacy can be at times which is good and bad depending on what you're looking for that day :). She was awesome at explaining the moves and giving constructive corrections to your form when you were having trouble. She's also just a very sweet and approachable person which really helps when you have a pole chafing your nether regions lol. Overall I've been really happy with my experience here but I think I may have to stop going soon because it's just too pricy to maintain in addition to my normal gym membership. It's quite a ways from my house or I might considering joining Gold's and taking advantage of the discount. C'est la vie I guess. read more

This place is so much fun, I highly recommend taking a class! The instructors are very talented and do such a great job demonstrating moves and providing feedback to help everyone in the class improve. I've been to a few intro classes so far and I'm already hooked! read more

Star is an amazing instructor. This is not for people who want to learn to crawl around on the floor looking sexy. This is a class to learn to use a pole like an athlete/gymnast/dancer. It works your butt, legs, abs, and omg your arms! It's a super fun but super challenging work out and such a great change of pace from the gym. The first few times, you'll be sore and bruised, but the end result it totally worth it. It's a great environment with all women, nice lighting, and everyone gets some individual time with the instructor. Highly recommended! read more

I bought the Living Social deal that was offered last week and made my first a few nights ago. I subtracted 1 star right away, which was admittedly not BPF's fault, when I walked into Gold's Gym and was greeted with, "Oh I bet you're here for the pole class" and a sarcastic smile. Thanks, jerk. We started off with some conditioning, which was good, because it builds up the muscles you need to invert and do all the fun stuff. The class sort of fell apart after that. She (Stacy?) taught us two spins, but spent most of her time on the other side of the room. I like that every girl gets her own pole, but a lot of time was spent standing next to it, kind of wondering what to do. Staring at myself in very bright florescent lights (not cute). I could tell that Stacy was a really talented dancer, but not a great teacher. I only paid 15 dollars for two weeks of unlimited pole classes though, so I guess you get what you pay for. read more

I've always hated exercise and gyms but this is totally different. I leave knowing I just got an INTENSE workout but time flew by and I didn't want to stop. Grab a friend and go NOW. Or be like me and go solo ;) Just make sure to book early because this classes fill up. The instructors are incredible- you'll be hooked!! read more

The Pole 101 classes are amazing. The instructors walk around to help you individually , and they have a killer playlist to match the routine . On the other hand, the manager doesn't know how to handle conflicts . I remember I cancel a class the night before my actual class, I tried to speak to her about it. Since the cancellation wasn't last minute , I should have been able to "regenerate "the class . When we spoke on the matter , she became frustrated , she barely listened to me, I had to repeat myself , and she kept interrupting. She seems nice when it's time to take other people's money but very difficult to talk to when a problem is raised. read more

Bought more groupons for pole fitness as well as aerial silk. Amazing. I really love this place. I feel like I am getting stronger and more flexible. I had bought a groupon last year and took some time off. Getting back to it was just like starting over but it's interesting how your body muscle memory works. Anyways, pole classes are amazing. Stacy is the best as well as Dash. They explain moves thoroughly. I tried my first inversion class and got a "handspring" right after Stacy explained how to do it. She said that is rare to happen but it did! Just shows how good she is at explaining. For aerial silk, I have only taken 3 classes so far. X is a really great teacher. She explains everything really well. Silk is super hard compared to pole since fabrics just are harder to grip but I am getting the hang of it. Alex is also a good teacher but definitely more advanced. You get more of an upper body work out with him. I definitely see myself sticking to this place and trying Lyra too (Hoops). read more

This place is amazing and Stacy & Wendy are SO TALENTED! Ladies, this is no doubt a fun thing to do for hen fest bonding, but its an AMAZING WORKOUT & the gentleman in your lives will thank you for it! read more

What better way to bring people into the door than a GROUPON! (i love those things). Anyways, I wanted to take some pole dancing classes to "release my inner sexy" and got a work out at the same time. I've been a few times and have been so happy with each and every one of my experiences, surprising myself each time that i do a little better than the last. The variety of classes they offer ensures that each person of every level is able to find a class and level comfortable for them. I also had a friend who recently hosted a pole dancing b-day party and we all had a blast and a very good instructor! The cake BPF provided for the party was too cute! My suggestions for the first timers: Come with an open mind don't think clothing = less is more, wear a tank top and boy shorts (they sell them 2 for $9 at target) leave the stilettos at home until you get comfortable! have a heat pad and aleve waiting for you at home - you'll be sore the next day. I hope you enjoy your time at Boston Pole Fitness - i really do enjoy going there and wish my schedule allowed me to make pole dancing a regular activity to my fitness/sexy regimen! read more

The manager at the Brighton office of Boston Pole Fitness, Olivia, is extremely unprofessional and rude. She tried to tell my friend, who's birthday I'd bought a package for, that they could not reschedule, even though they were before the 12 hour no cancelation policy. She told them that they could not reschedule for a class that would be more than a month from when the class package was originally bought and that there were no refunds. So I got on the phone with her and explained that we were with in the class cancelation policy guidelines and it was not a month out yet since we had originally bought our packages thus we should be allowed to reschedule. When I asked her why we would not be allowed to reschedule she kept dodging the question repeating the month out policy that did not apply to this circumstance while talking over me. I said that policy does not apply to this situation and you're not answering the question I am asking you so could you please answer my question directly. In return she called me nasty. I asked her to please calm down that I had not called her any names, sworn, or raised my voice. She said I rose my voice so I explained that I hadnt she had just been talking over me so it may have felt that way. I asked her to please be more professional and respectful in the future. We got classes rescheduled, but no apology. I've worked in customer service before and understand it can be challenging, but there is no reason why the manager, Olivia, should have lost her cool like that and called me a name. Her customer service skills are poor at best. I would not recommend this company they are disorganized, dysfunctional, and sketchy. In addition to that, if the manager Olivia is any indication of the teachers they hire then the classes are not worth your money. read more

Love going to classes at BPF! Took my first pole class over a year ago there and instantly fell in love, and appreciate the comfortable atmosphere where I feel welcome discovering a new art form! Also like the variety of classes for different levels and styles. Always looking forward to my next class read more

Awesome pole studio! Very friendly front desk staff. I went in on a Sunday morning. The front desk staff assisted me with signing up for their open pole class. Studio has brand new x-pole pro poles so it was super easy to switch between static and spin! High ceilings! I had a lot of fun and would recommend this pole studio to anyone from beginner to professional pole dancer. read more

So I've taken pole fitness classes elsewhere in the past and thought they were pretty fun, but this place blows those past classes out of the water. First things first, I was a little confused about location at first since it's on the somewhat dark Fordham Rd in a windowless building with a permanent sign for a place called "KUSTM RYDES." On my first visit, there wasn't a sign on the door indicating that this was actually the Boston Pole Fitness studio, so I inched open the door half expecting to find some dudes in body shop offering to pimp my ride. Fortunately, I was in the right place, and I must have just been unlucky since on all my subsequent visits there's been a piece of paper on the door that says Boston Pole Fitness. It's a new location for them, so they don't have nice wooden floors down yet, but the space has such potential. They have plenty of poles, nice high ceilings, a changing room, and a bathroom. There's plenty of room in the studio to put your stuff if you have a backpack or purse with you. The clients tend to be on the young side since we're in the middle of BU land, but don't let that deter you. Everyone is laid back, no diva attitudes here. The lights are dimmed, which is nice for folks like me who don't particularly want to see themselves in booty shorts and a sports bra under unforgiving fluorescent lighting. The classes themselves are awesome. SO much more of a workout compared to the classes I took before. I've taken classes with Stacy, Star, Vanessa, and Paulina, and they all have their own teaching style, so I recommend trying a few different instructors to figure out who your best fit is. Stacy is the owner, is super friendly, and progresses at a pretty fast pace so no one gets bored. She is good about spotting and giving one on one assistance, and is super encouraging- she'll make you feel good about what you're accomplishing, even if you're not as advanced as the other students. Star is also awesome and focuses on strength and form. Vanessa puts you at ease, breaks down moves really well and takes things nice and slow for beginners. Paulina's class was by far the danciest, and we learned an entire mini routine by the end of class. If you like sexy choreography, she's your lady. The best part: once you take at least one Pole 101 class, you can choose other classes that suit your skills (or lack thereof). I'm very flexible but I really need to build up my strength, so I'm taking the Pole Circuit classes. If you want more flexibility or balance, there's a class for that too, and so on. The focus really is on fitness and safety, which is great. Though, uh, expect to "feel the burn" in more than one sense of the word- as you build strength, and get used to the friction between your skin and the pole. read more

I've been taking pole at BPF for about 2 years now...I been to a couple of pole studios...I have to say that Boston Pole Fitness have the best pole community. All the instructors and advance students are all very friendly and supportive...everyone WANTS you to succeed and when you nailed a move, they will cheer you on and be happy with you. I can't say that about some of the studios that I been to...this apply to both fellow classmates and instructors. And I'm wicked happy that now BPF offers silk and aerial hoop. I'd been taking lyra with Shenya...and she's amazing. She will tweak her class based on the students' abilities so it's truly friendly to people of all levels. I took a silk class with Alex...he's an incredible instructor, also teach based on student's ability but unfortunately silk is not my thing...so I'll stick w/ aerial hoop and pole for now~~~ Pros: - Awesome community - Offers pole/aerial hoop/silk - You get your own pole for the entire class time - High ceilings - Flexible schedule Cons: - Not the best decor - No spin poles - Couple of great instructors are out due to injuries or left Boston due to family/work - Need more aerial hoop class time!! read more