Instructors are super welcoming here and the format of class is pretty familiar (warmup, short sequence, and tricks for L1/L2). I like that everyone got their own poles and instructors are great at spotting. read more

***Teachers are great so far. I was disappointed by the booking system and the owner's indifferent response me having to pay more than necessary. *** Long version: I paid for a drop-in class ($25) for Partner Acro on Oct 10 and had a great experience. Nicole is great, along with Jensen. They were attentive and offered options as naturally in a big group there are people with different levels. I purchased a package 4 class pack for $135 ($33.75/class). I used one on Oct 12 for Aerial Silks with Joanie. I had a positive experience as I felt she was a natural at silks and leading a positive class. I wanted to attend Nicole's Partner Acro on Oct 17 but I had issues paying for a drop-in class online. Their booking system defaulted to using a class from my class pack ($25 vs $33.75). I did not book it. I called a left a message with the business number the website for someone to help. I described exactly what the issue was. I received a text confirming that I was booked. I was confused and thought maybe the studio saved a spot for me but I just needed to pay later. Then I figured out that one of the classes were used from my package. After class I asked Nicole who I can talk to about billing. And to my surprise Ly was there. It was my first time meeting her! I explained my issue and she kept pointing out that it was the fault of their booking system or something that I did. (Keep in mind that I did not book it. Meaning someone authorized manually booked it on the business side.) I was going to let the price difference go. I asked how I can book next time without experiencing the same issue. Ly told me to reach out to her or Nicole to book it manually. But did not offer me her phone number. I asked her how to reach her, after she gave it to me I realized it was the same number on the website. I told her that was the number I left a voicemail on that day regarding the booking. Ly said something along the lines of not listening to it yet. I was thrown off because she did not offer me a refund or price adjustment. I had to initiate how to move forward for next time I pay for Partner Acro (indicating that I have interest in returning). I also had to ask for her phone number as it was my first time meeting her, surely she did not expect me know her phone number! Now I know her cellphone is the same one listed on their website. She did not have any common curtesy to acknowledge my experience. In places like this studio people come to with the intention to learn and create positive experiences. Often times these places become like a second home as community gets built. Also people come here to spend their discretionary income which needs to be acknowledged because of how much it cost to live in this area. Its not the few extra dollars that I spent that left me with a bad taste in my mouth but it was the indifferent response. read more

Love me some Ly! I love taking her classes, she's so funny, encouraging and helpful. It's not easy being able to think holding on to life while upside down. I'm so glad that I found this place as my escape to get back to fitness. Yes there are some strict policies about attendance/ subscriptions but they are very clear because making exceptions would not allow the business to sustain. People love to take advantage however they can. If you're into pole fitness and want to improve, I definitely recommend Ly's Pole Studio read more

Ly's Pole Studio - Pole Dancing Classes Near Me - Santa Clara, California

(I'm writing similar reviews for both the Santa Clara and San Jose locations, but will point out the differences in terms of location/parking) purchased a 6 class package before deciding if I wanted to pursue the membership (spoiler alert: I did will not be moving forward with a membership). I have only been poling for 5 months, so I am still very new. I took the fundamental pole L1/L2 for all 6 of the classes I purchased. instructors i've gotten included: Jane, Alex, Yisha and Katya pros: 1) after the warm up, there's a lil pole flow/choreography you learn - i appreciated this because transitional/fluid moves is something i want more of at this point of my journey 2) you get your own pole (this can be a con too as you get tired easily) 3) instructors will go around and help you individually. i truly appreciate the spotting and tips+tricks from them cons: 1) lack of variety for pole beginners. i was only able to take the fundamental L1/L2 pole classes (this studio has aerial hoops and hammocks and flexibility classes too but i'm only interested in pole and/or dance). the L1/L2 classes got a lil mundane / stale for me. other studios in the bay area offer a lot of beginner levels (and even open levels) for pole strength/ fitness, pole choreo/flow, pole heels, chair dance, etc. 2) the amount of times I've gotten my instructors changed were pretty often. with my 6 class pack, I wanted to take classes with as many different instructors to see which one i'd like the most. I tried booking with ly on a couple of occasions (I have yet to meet her) but I kept getting notifications that the instructor was getting switched out. 3) while both studios are equipped with kneepads, spray bottles, liquid chalk - I didn't see any crash pads made available. nor do the instructors advertise that we use them if we are scared? from time to time- my fear of hitting my head comes a creeping, it would help if crash mats were readily available or encouraged to use by the instructors 4) while there is music playing in the background. it's not really utilized to dance to. it's just background music to fill the "empty sounds". going back to my con #1 -- while the L1/L2 is more fitness focused, I would've liked the flow portion to be more in tune with music. it feels too serious!!! Santa Clara location: parking may be hard to find depending on what time of day but it's nearby so many good food places. also near the Santa Clara farmer's market on Saturdays!!!! San Jose location: located in a plaza, so parking is a plentiful! doesn't matter what time of day you are visiting, there's always going to be a spot. not as walkable to other stores/eateries but there are some restaurants in the plaza. read more

Just wow! I've been wanting to try a pole dancing class for over a year now and felt too intimidated to start until now. My friend encouraged me to come to class with her and said it's a very inclusive and welcoming studio so I gave it a chance. It indeed was and Ly was an amazing instructor! She was tentative to the newbies like myself and made sure I got the right moves before moving on. Everyone was really nice even though they have all been there for awhile. I learned to climb, go the Jasmine, how to get on and off the pole. It made me realize how stiff I am LOL but it also encourage me to give it a second try. I really liked the first one and I'm excited to come back a second trial! read more

Ly's Pole Studio - Pretty colors - Pole Dancing Classes Near Me - Santa Clara, California

It's been a while and it's taken a long time to get the words just right. I was one of the first 10 students of this studio. For 5 years, I was gaslit, body shamed, and told I wasn't good enough. I stayed because I loved the community of people I found there, and I still believe pole itself is a great way to find your people. I was told if I lost weight I would be better. I was told if I did more push-ups I could do more things. While that may have been true, I wasn't being taught the proper muscle engagement and I was always told that my body was too big. I was eventually kicked out of group classes and forced into private lessons, (more expensive$$) because I wasn't learning enough. After a while of that, I was kicked out of private lessons because I wasn't "progressing enough" to her standards. I was progressing, but it didn't matter. I do not recommend this place as the owner can steal your joy, make you feel ashamed of your body. It may be all sunshine and roses at first, but it's not worth it. There are many other studios that teach safely, with inclusion for all body sizes. read more

This is Ly's second location! I was really excited to hear that she was opening another location since she began to offer flying pole at this location in addition to regular pole classes. Ly is a great instructor! She takes her time to explain complicated moves in detail and answers any questions. She comes up with fun and creative choreo and offers her help constantly to spot students. The students and community at this location are also great! LOCATION: Free street parking and parking in the back lot as well. There are nine 10+ feet poles so we get to work on a lot of fun tumbles down! Lots of crash mats available. The floor is sparkly and the lights provide a great vibe. read more

This was my first time at this location and I am very disappointed. I was in class and the pole completely detached from the floor! Luckily I was just in a heels class and I was on the floor at this point, but can you imagine if I was doing up the pole tricks and this happened or if I was standing in my 8 inch heels doing choreography and this happened. I COULD'VE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED! Not to mention, I'm not familiar with this studio, so I wasn't sure if the entire pole was going to collapse on me or not. It wasn't this pop up teachers fault as this isn't her home studio and she was just as shocked. At the end of class a regular at the studio came over with a wrench to tighten it and said a screw was missing!!! like y'all need to check your rigging and equipment before students go on this. Luckily nobody was hurt, but it really makes me not want to come back as clearly safety is not the priority here. I will stick with class elsewhere where I know rigging is checked regularly! Stay safe if you go here. Edited to add in my response to owners reply: thank you for replying. Regardless of the screw, if this is pressure mounted, they should be checked before class. As it was my first time at this studio, there was no signage or nobody told me these were pressure mounted. You said sometimes finding the right pressure is hard, then you should tell new students or have instructors check prior to usage to prevent the base from detaching midway during class. Can you imagine if this was an up the pole tricks class and this happened? I could've fallen or been seriously hurt. I wasn't even doing anything dynamic to cause it to slip, simple prepping for a back shoulder roll. I don't doubt you have high end state of the art rigging, but if you don't check it for the safety of your new and repeat customers, then what's the point. At least put up a sign to tell new and repeat clients that this is something that could happen and that they can check prior to class to prevent any potential injuries. I signed up for heels, not flying pole so this shouldn't have happened! read more

I received a great workout here with a balance of learning a dance sequence and strengthening my muscles. You get a total body workout with an instructor who is patient, but pushes you to do your best. I will be back and I highly recommend. read more

It is literally impossible to get ahold of them. I reached out numerous times the day before my scheduled class because I fell ill and could not attend. Per studio rules, I did not want to go to class sick and risk spreading it to all those around me, so I called, texted, and emailed to see if I could reschedule. I was hoping for my situation, they could make an exception and allow me class credit or a refund. At the very least it would have been courteous to reply with a simple "I'm sorry, but we can't offer a refund at this time". Nope, every single text, email, and call went unanswered. What's the point of even listing your contact information on the website? read more

Amazing aerial class! Love every minute of it. Ly is a really sweet, fun and motivating instructor! The place is really well maintained too. read more

I had my first pole session at this studio and it was an amazing time! I thoroughly enjoyed my first intro to pole in learning the different tricks. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed and everyone in the class was so nice! It felt like a more inclusive and encouraging environment than going to the gym for me. I really liked how attentive Ly was to each student, especially with everyone being at a different skill level. Even though I couldn't get some of the moves just right, Ly helped me figure out where I needed to adjust and was clear in her instructions. I also really like that Ly challenged me to pull off some more complex moves which helped me find out what I'm capable of doing. I was pleasantly surprised that the basic moves she taught were not dumbed down and really pushes you to work out your whole body. The studio itself is curtained off and is in a quiet and secluded area in Santa Clara so it is private and unassuming. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is even slightly interested in pole or aerial sports. I will be coming back for more and potentially trying out the other classes as well :) read more