For anyone thinking of taking a class - do it! I started here as a brand new pole dancer with 0…read moreexperience and with very little athletic background and dancing here has become my new obsession. The instructors are kind, fun and make you feel so comfortable. The people here are non-judgemental, uplifting and caring. I've always felt at least a little self conscious when exercising - at the gym, in the street, in group classes - but going here was the first time I was fully immersed in the dance and didn't feel the slightest bit concerned about how I looked, how my dancing was, or how I compared to the other students. Try it!!

The most fun I've had in a minute!! I took the Pole Foundations (intro) class and got in a nice…read morelittle workout. Really just being comfortable around the pole, engaging ALL the muscles and having a good time is what it's all about. The time to look stupid and learn new skills is now! Pole + Dance Studios is definitely the perfect environment for letting lose and feeling empowered by what your body can do. Even if you don't have the upper or lower body strength to get all the way up yet, just trying it out is half the fun! Small class, only four of us plus the teacher (we had Krista Smithers as a sub and she was excellent). Everyone's required to wear a mask AND show proof of vaccination at the door. Hot tip: create an account and sign up online. Much faster, you can see how many spots are left in a class and I doubt anyone wants to handle cash right now. Only $40 for drop in classes. Newbie to a studio deal is $80 for 3 classes taken within a month. Highly loved this location and recommend this class! Taking a few more Intro classes and definitely looking into the Active Flexibility classes (all levels) next!

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

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

This review is for Tink! Hands down the strongest, funnest, and most empowering women I have met…read more Thank you for your enthusiasm, encouragement and sharing all your fun tricks with me. So thrilled that you always have my back and bring such positive energy to every class. THANK YOU!!!

I came to my first pole class in October 2022 and have been hooked ever since. I recently loss a…read moresignificant amount of weight and wanted a way to get fit, have fun and feel comfortable in my body. My first class was with Zhara. She was great, full of energy and helpful. After one class, I went to a couple more intro classes eventually I purchased the 10 pack package (more bang for your buck) and subsequently moved to an annual membership after about 3 months of consistent classes. Each class and instructor I have taken has been wonderful. The entire staff is knowledgeable, encouraging and willing to offer feedback and assistance. I have taken multiple classes with the convenience of the annual pass. (Ie intro, low flow, twerk, poleography, pole workout, inversion etc). I have nothing but positive feedback about the instructors. Zhara's energy and abilities are awesome! Kelli's intro to pole and inversion class is wonderful. I always feel challenged but encourage that I will continue to progress. Kate's breakdown of the technical details with intro to inversion sessions are amazing. It feels like having a private session. Vickya's exercises in intro to pole particularly looking in the mirror and watching myself has helped me boost my self esteem. Tink's boot camp class has helped me get in better shape. C Michelle's energy and class on twerking has opened my eyes to the art form. Kat's kindness and beautiful choreography in low flow has helped me gain confidence in my own sensuality and body. For someone who never been on a pole 5 months ago and was shy to now being able to climb and starting to learn inversion, this studio has been amazing. So glad I took that first intro class and took a chance in myself. Now I can't get enough!!! I can't say enough positive things about this studio. In a short time I have learned so much and am excited weekly for my pole classes. I have met diverse folks of all backgrounds and it's beautiful to be part of this community.

Positives: They…read morehave like 17 squat racks in a room. It's amazing to see. The chemicals in the spray bottles are blue, so I know the workout equipment I'm spraying it with will be clean. The cardio area looked nice but I didn't get a chance to use it when I went two weeks ago. Negatives: Their upper body free weight area is kind of stuffy.

The Berkeley YMCA continues to be my least favorite branch, which is unfortunate because it is my…read morehome branch. A month ago or so, I was there on a Saturday afternoon, and a staff member comes into the locker room to announce they are about to close. I hop in the shower and quickly get dressed. The staff tell each member on their way out that next time, they need to leave earlier. I can certainly understand wanting people to exit by closing time so that you can clock out as soon as your shift is over, but how about setting yourself up for success by starting with some sort of announcement about closing time? Do they really think all members know the exact gym hours -- which vary by the day of the week? I don't think they have public address system, but it would solve the problem of members not being aware that the gym is closing soon. The public library gets everyone out on time by announcing 30, 15, and five minutes remaining. The YMCA should do the same. One more thing: the men's locker room is has an unpleasant air -- and it isn't just from the men. The vents push warm air in for some reason, making it uncomfortable. I guess it's another way they try to get people to leave.

Really cool spot. Took a handstand class here which was excellent but there are also a ton of other…read moreclasses I want to take. Friendly folks, great facility.

Bridget Star Harrison is an abusive abliest. She was my "landlord" and roommate who prevented me…read morefrom getting access to health care and my online therapy sessions by refusing to prioritize getting the internet installed which was guaranteed in our lease agreement. I have 4 police reports on her for emotional/ psychological abuse and harassment, including her and her father putting hands on me at one point (she elbowed me in the back while I was making coffee). Her and her father also fat shamed me when I said I was dropping weight from the stress this behavior of hers was causing me. The stress she caused made me so incredibly ill, and now I have lost my health care services because SHE WAS WITHHOLDING MY MAIL intentionally! I have chronic pain, an autoimmune disorder, chronic depression, along with a brain injury. Now I will have to miss MORE WORK because of her horrible actions. So it seems only fair I notify her employer of how her employee has negatively effected a disabled woman. If the owner would like to see those police reports please contact me. I am glad to show you who Ms. Harrison really is.

My situation/review a little different. So, I didn't sign up for this service in the end but the…read morepeople working there were really friendly and answered all my questions like pros. I think that credit should be given to people in business who make you feel comfortable so 5 stars for that here!

So amazing!! Booked a Fire Eating and Aerial Workshop through If Only. Totally worth it! Madamn…read moreBurnz is a fantastic instructor and person. Started with an intro and tour of the facility. Followed with a totally customized itinerary including aerial silk instruction and, my favorite, fire! Finished with refreshments and an energetic fire and aerial performance! Madamn Burnz is straightforward, patient, encouraging, and SUPER talented. Definitely visit this venue. If you ever dreamt of running off with the circus like I did, this place indulges your fantasy. It also gave me a healthy respect for how incredibly hard these skills are. RESPECT!

The coaches are nice so it's easier to follow their directions.And the camps there are really good…read morebecause there's a nice schedule.- this is the opinion of my kiddo based on aerial classes and camps.

Customer service 5/5 Environment 5/5…read moreQuality of teachers 5/5 I have been going to Kinetics Art Center for over a month now and it has exceeded my expectations overall. The adult drop in class packages work best for me and I've been consistently attending Sam (primarily silks and lyra) and Megan's (trapeze) classes. I called the front desk to make my initial purchase because there were so many options, I couldn't decide what I wanted based on my schedule. Fortunately, Janelle (front desk) was very patient and helpful, and I ended up getting the 10 class pack. When I got there, it was a bit intimidating because I was more used to smaller studios, but everyone here was so nice. Janell also made sure to check on me to see if I was doing ok when I took my first class. The other students and teachers were very welcoming and supportive to check out other classes, which is how I ended up with taking two classes back to back at-least once a week instead of just one class. In regards to the teachers, "great" would be such an understatement. I love Sam's class because even though it's primarily silks, they'll put one other apparatus (hoop mainly, and recently flying pole!) for us to try out-so it's more than just one apparatus in this one class. I also really like that they'll give us challenging *enough* moves because it's so satisfying to execute steps after struggling so much for it. I also love Megan's trapeze class because she's very flexible with our experiences. This pace is great for me because I don't have alot of experience with trapeze and the ropes on it feel so different from silks! Nikki and Zi have substituted for their classes and they're both amazing as well. I'd highly recommend taking classes here. It's a fun and challenging workout compared to a regular gym...I also love that it's spacious too!

A truly special studio with a very talented and skilled group of aerial instructors. I've loved my…read moreexperience here. Upswing offers intimate class sizes and teachers are trained to teach all student levels for adult and youth classes. I started as a complete beginner here a year ago and have grown so much in my training on silks, hoop, and rope & harness! Also the studio offers optional performance opportunities for students via studio showcases that happen throughout the year. It's awesome - very rare to find a studio that allows you to perform! Love this place and plan to keep coming back!

I started taking the mixed aerial apparatus class in conjunction with the beginner tissu level 1 in…read moreJuly and I am hooked! All the instructors have been amazing, patient, encouraging, knowledgeable and make everyone feel so comfortable no matter what level you are at. I've already signed myself up for all the sessions through the end of the year. So happy to have found this spot!

Wolf House is part of the Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC). It's a student housing run by…read morestudents. Located on Durant, two blocks from UC Berkey and Telegraph Ave. It's part of the south side housing, which is part of the more active and social area of campus. I lived there for over 3 years. It was one of the best college experiences I've had. I've met amazing people within the BSC network. The BSC is known for it's social life and great food. Try it out!

Super nice people!!! I love Wolf Haus!!!!read more

I love the shows they put on at this beautiful little theater. It is an old building, a bit beat up…read morein the most endearing Berkeley way. A community theater at its best. You can see high quality shows at a very affordable price. The youth productions are particularly great for young kids. When our kid was young, we took them to see shows at BPH. They were great shows but also at the price point, if my 4 year old couldn't sit still and we had to leave the show, I would not cry over the ticket price. Our kid did summer camps at BPH every year and they are now part of the youth production. BPH has become their second home. The staff are deeply caring and supportive. Kids are incredibly kind, passionate about musical theater, and supportive of each other. It is a wonderful community where our quirky theater kid found their tribe and has a sense of belonging. Being different is celebrated at BPH. I highly recommend their camps and youth programs to kids who enjoy performing on stage.

Unable to get into my account to buy a ticket after multiple attempts they make it almost…read moreimpossible for the end user Additionally they do not answer the telephone when the box office is said to be open I would not recommend these people or else your blood pressure is normal