Melrose Pole and Fitness

(1 review)

2.1 mi

I love the Pole fitness classes they offer! The environment is welcoming and the teachers are…read moreawesome! Annie is super knowledgeable and has helped me feel comfortable and confident. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Performance, individuality, confidence through movement, ballet vocabulary, choreography,…read moremusicality and progressive original works

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Diva Den Studio

4.6

(82 reviews)

33.5 mi

Loved this studio, but unfortunately it's closed now. It's been bought out and is now a traditional…read moredance studio - No pole classes from what I can tell, which is too bad. This was a supportive, judgement-free zone .

I am so happy that the Diva Den became a part of the Shawn Gardener Dance studio. It is wonderful…read moreto have so many great instructors and class options for such a reasonable price.

MAIN ROOM at the new Diva Den Studio location in downtown Tigard

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The AERO Space

4.8

(22 reviews)

40.8 mi

Awesome studio with talented and encouraging instructors. If you are wanting to try pole I highly…read morerecommend aerospace!

I was sooo nervous to go here for a bachelorette party yet ended up having an incredible time. The…read moreinstructor was very kind, welcoming, and non judgmental. The music and vibes were great and the space was clean. I would love to go back in the future and Trey another class!

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Peng Pole Dance

42.3 mi

Instructor Julia brings alot to the table. This is a welcoming environment for all skill levels to…read morelearn pole dancing from a patient and thoughtful teacher. Tucked away in a private studio at Lloyd Athletic club, Julia's classes provide a fun and playful atmosphere where experienced dancers can be challenged to refine their skills while beginners can learn basics in a safe space.

Julia is so patient and friendly. She breaks everything down and will further explain different…read moreways to perform a movement if you're not getting it. I highly recommend the class - I took the beginner class. Each class ends in a little combo. I had a lot of fun and didn't feel like I had to be perfect or in super good shape (I am not!). I am also older and didn't feel like this was impossible for folks with some injuries. There's also open pole classes available on Saturday to practice your moves.

Beginner pole dance class

A beginner taster class!

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The Pole Palace

4.6

(23 reviews)

44.7 mi

Order the classes pack series on Groupon and when I purchased the series I was aware that theyre…read morewas one makeup class allowed that's why I got the class the next class I showed up to i was the only one in class that couldn't do any of the moves the first class I was fine, also the instructors and palace never informed me I had to wear shorts, they said yoga attire, I showed up and couldn't get anything out of the class I felt like a idiot wasted my money

Wanted to take a moment to recognize staff members Katie, Karla, and Aresha: Katie is very…read morefriendly, energetic, supportive, and knowledgeable. I appreciate that Katie knows how to work with me as I am very "flexy" which make some moves uncomfortable. Katie offers tips and tricks as well as modifications that have allowed me to safely accomplish moves that were previously uncomfortable. Karla is fun, calm, supportive and extremely encouraging. Karla's approach and style of teaching and coaching is very unique in the sense that Karla often focuses on how moves feel in the body versus how they look- I absolutely love this! Karla creates a safe and comfortable environment for me to express myself and reconnect and explore mind and body connection. Both Katie and Karla are great assets to the industry. Aresha is kind, professional, quick to respond to emails/calls/texts, and always delivers great customer service. The studio is a vibe- I appreciate the lighting because it makes all the difference. An area for improvement to consider is the ratio of class size to pole availability. Classes are often overbooked which forces us to share poles. This reduces the amount of time we spend using a pole while still having to pay the full rate for less pole time.

So many poles to choose from! 40, 42, 45 and 50 mm poles. Either powdered coated or chrome.

Fun @ Pole Palace

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Studio 4 Pole 4 Fun

(11 reviews)

52.6 mi

I have been taking lessons here (w/Abby) for almost a year and recently did a private party (with…read moreMiss V) for my birthday and it has been a phenomenal experience!! Everyone is so nice and personable and the private party was the most fun I've had with my friends in a long time! Thank you ladies for making me feel so confident and strong!

LOVE Studio 4! I've been to a few pole studios in the greater Portland/Vancouver area and this is…read moreby far my favorite. Everyone from the teachers to the other students are super welcoming and more concerned about helping YOU learn & grow than anything else! I've honestly found a few other studios to be a little catty at worst and confusing at best (example - no clear trajectory for learning, and when you do sign up for a class that's too hard, no ability to downgrade to something you can do without getting hurt!). At Studio 4 everyone is happy to answer my questions and suggest things I might like to try as well as explain moves without any judgement! Love the variety of Studio 4's classes and that you can get a LOT of choreo in! Super welcoming environment for all kinds of people!

7 Stainless Steel Lupit Poles

192nd location

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Portland Pole + Dance

4.3

41.0 mi

Took my first class with Shiloh. She was super welcoming, very on top of making sure we knew how to…read morebe safe (techniques and by warming up!). Shiloh's was super attentive and gave me a lot of one on one help and tips, and of course celebrating our wins when someone got something down! The classroom itself is gorgeous, love how they encourage you to record yourself by offering tripods for you to use in class. Would definitely love to take another class with Shiloh!

P&D is a fine choice but I recommend trying all the studios Portland has to offer. The p&d studios…read moredon't look as nice as other studios (not as cute, vibes are dull). Most of all people at p&d are extremely cliquey. Do not come here if you are trying to build community. You will notice they do have a nice community but it is closed off and not inviting.

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Fig Tree Studio

45.1 mi

Fig tree studio had the cutest vibes!…read more Went in for a pole rental, which was $15 for 90 minutes. Which is nice since most studios do 60 minute sessions but it's nice to have enough time to really warm up. They had a cute little tea station, accessories for you to use to film, and lots of equipment to stretch. The lighting is everything! Plants everywhere, mood lighting, high ceilings. I'm looking forward to coming back and taking a class.

Fig tree is an incredible space. Melanie's guidance in movement helped me dip into my body and show…read moreup for myself. The studio is cozy and feels like a sanctuary where all are honored guests.

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Brassy Butterfly

4.6

(10 reviews)

42.2 mi

We had a bachelorette class last weekend at Brassy. What an incredible experience and so much…read morefun!!!! I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to try out pole dancing no matter what size or shape you are! Thank you so much fo a fantastic start to our girls weekend!

I have been wanting to find a fun, new way to workout that would leave me inspired to keep going-…read moreand Brassy Butterfly definitely delivered. First off, it is an odd area and when you first walk into the business complex it seems a bit sketchy. It is not. You are in the right place! The studio itself is beautiful and cozy with lots of mirrors and a nice seating area. My first beginners class with Thalia I was the only student! What could have been horrifying and awkward turned out amazing. Thalia is a very knowledgable instructor- patient, supportive and incredibly sweet. She will push you through and not let you get away with half-hearted moves. :-) On top of all this, the environment in just fun. The classes are small and everyone gets a pole. Everyone is super supportive and there to have a good time- no drama or competitive attitudes here. Highly recommended!

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Pole Portland

3.5

42.3 mi

Nina is an amazing instructor who continues to keep me challenged and having a great time! I can be…read moresure I am going to get a good workout in her class. I also love how much she takes requests and wants to make sure she is focusing on the tricks and skills that are going to make you feel accomplished and excited to continue your pole journey.

Giving three stars for the actual classes. Using the pole studio during open pole and using Lloyd…read moreathletic club is five stars. I have been going to the studio alone for a year. I finally tried a class. It was only me and one other student. It seemed like everything was fine, and then the class actually started and the warm-up began, and then the instructor and the only other student in the class started a private conversation while the music was playing and while the teacher was instructing the entire warm-up... It was so awkward and weird. I can obviously hear every word as well as her instructing in between they even made a few jokes between themselves and I awkwardly laughed myself because I didn't know what else to do. This was the first five minutes of class. So in the room with three of us during my first class, I was left out of a private conversation while I was also being included in the warm-up it was really uncomfortable. It was just rude. I've taken a lot of Dance classes of all styles and I have never seen or experienced anything like that. It was a very passive aggressive way to let me know that I'm not important or welcome. If you aren't a part of the social group or work a 9-to-5 job it's not a welcoming environment in class - in my experience. If you are a stripper first and then get into pole dance classes this probably won't work out for you as far as taking classes and trying to train in class. If you're interested in exotic pole dancing, I wouldn't recommend it for classes. But I would recommend getting the membership and using the studio for open pole. It's a fantastic studio and a very nice little gym for an amazing price. -Alexa Nova

Our Power Pole Lab on Tuesdays - taught by Super Laura and free to all Members of Lac or Members to the Pole Studio & LAC

Join us on Mondays for Pole Flow

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Our Power Pole Lab on Tuesdays - taught by Super Laura and free to all Members of Lac or Members to the Pole Studio & LAC

Oregon Coast

4.8

(34 reviews)

48.4 mi

Having now lived here 10 years, I still love it, especially on the days when the scent of the ocean…read moreand the roaring of the waves is calling me to walk on the beach. Now everyone wants to visit us!

It doesn't get much more coastal than this region…read more We were really fortunate to visit the Oregon Coast in November on a clear Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Nothing but sunshine greeted us. No rain, fog or clouds dampened our road trip. The weather this week where we visited: Coos Bay, Florence, Newport, Yachats, Depoe Bay forecasted rain and wind with even a gale warning in some parts. The Oregon Coast is so beautiful! Thor's Well in Yachats at high tide was amazing to see. At low tide we saw some brave folks walk down towards the edge of that gaping hole. In Florence we descended down 208-ft in an elevator to the Sea Lion Caves... we didn't get a chance to see any sea lions at the time but the cave was cool to see. In Newport was where we saw sea lions bask and roll about at the docks just below Clearwater Restaurant and Port Dock One in Historic Bayfront. FREE! No matter the season, the Oregon Coast is a rejuvenating getaway. We enjoyed visiting the coastal cities, admiring lighthouses, making footprints in the sand, dining on the coast, checking out unique souvenir shops, seeing miles and miles of public coastline that continue to be free and public... captivated by the beauty of the mighty Pacific Ocean. Let's go! Review #3262

Lincoln City Oregon COAST

Pacific Ocean at Sunset

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Children Love Running on the Beach

Clackamas River

4.9

(7 reviews)

40.0 mi

This is a long, meandering river offering you a ton of recreationally minded activities. Much to…read moresee, much you can do and enjoy - worth your time to top in at one of the points you have access to stop in at along the river. The water is typically a perfect temp in the summer and the current is ideal for tubing - especially in the Clackamas area. Safe enough for the family, pretty enough you want to go alone and soak it in....

The Confession: I'm a masochist. Despite being clumsy and lacking any visual depth perception…read more(seriously, it's clinically proven), I can't really use those excuses when it comes to my persistent ability to get injured. If you see me, chances are I have band-aids on. So, I'm pretty sure it's just that I actually LIKE getting hurt. This is a case in point: The Prelude: Since I was about 3 years old, I have enjoyed exploring the depths of the woods, especially near some giant, rushing body of water that drowns out all the mundane commotion in my head. I like being surrounded by towering trees, waist-high ferns, and little, precious wildflowers. I've run into grizzly bears while huckleberry picking, yet never, ever have I been afraid in the woods. Not even at night when I have to go pee. I actually want to get lost and find my way home. This is my idea of fun, especially if I have a cold beer in hand. Problem is, I usually get hurt while I'm out there. In fact, I judge my excursions as such: the more I get hurt, the more fun I had. The Rub: This is where the Clackamas River is GOD to me. Yeah, I love to come here to swim, hike, camp, float down the river, picnic, etc. But I always leave with excessive scrapes, bruises, scratches, and bloodied body parts. Could be I just play hard. But I think it's more than that. It's as though the river gives me so much pleasure, it demands a little sacrifice from me. Not all rivers have this affect on me, mind you. Yesterday, it took a few pieces of skin from my arm when I fell down a hill, clambering to get to the water on a hot day. Last weekend, it took a chunk out of my leg when I foolishly attempted to mount a log in the river. Painful, yes. But these are battle scars of love, people. This is my idea of heaven. No other river has loved me this much and, I must say, vice versa. The 411: If you want to kayak, raft, camp, hike, lay on the rocks, float in an inner tube, or whatever...check out the Clackamas. Drive straight through Estacada and follow Hwy 224. Or take the fork at the Ranger Station and head down Forest Road 46. There are tons of campsites, both official and just off the road. The water is cold, but refreshing on a hot day. Or, you can head south on 46 to it up Bagby Hot Springs. But please be careful out there, kiddos. People do die on this river every year (in fact, a young woman just drowned 2 weeks ago), so treat it with respect and be aware of the dangers. And if you like getting (safely) beat up by nature, like me, take your neosporin and head out. You're going to get your ass kicked and you'll keep coming back for more.

My secret swimmin' hole on the Clackamas River

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Best Little Roadhouse

My family and I came here last night, and they were able to accommodate my grandfather, who's in a…read morewheelchair, very easily, which I really appreciated. The rolls were very good. We didn't get appetizers, but everyone in my family (except me) ordered the prime rib and loved it. I went with the grilled chicken topped with a parmesan sauce and a loaded baked potato on the side. The seasoning and sauce were great, but the chicken itself was pretty dry. It reminded me of cutting into a well done steak where it takes way too long to get through. It wasn't terrible overall, but I was definitely a little disappointed with how overcooked the chicken was.

We sat outside. It was pleasant and food and service were excellent! We will be back!read more

Tri-Smoked Tri - tip Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich Side Best Little Garden Salad Chicken artichoke soup

Grilled Chicken

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The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

3.5

(37 reviews)

0.9 mi

I am very impressed by the whole of the KROC Center. The entire place was not overcrowded, and it…read moreis very large and open and the signage seems to be accurate. The staff are very helpful at the information desk. The equipment seems well maintained, and the locker rooms for the pool were clean, with staff that were very on-point with help to procure changing rooms. I hope to try out some of the classes and get to know more people. I am happy to have become a member.

Has really gone down hill. Slide and diving board never open, even after you call and they tell you…read more"slides open". I'm a 65 yr old Grandmother who wanted to watch her grandkids swim, $17.00 for me to go inside and sit. Not again.