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January 2024 by Peyton Haley
I love this studio!!!! #1 reason I live in Gainesville. The community is so welcoming and supportive, and I’m so grateful to be apart of such a beautiful studio. The instructors are great and patient and equipped with awesome pole knowledge and skills. There is classes for so many different skills and they always include warm ups and cool downs. I’ve become a better version of myself through pole dance so thank you happy kiss!
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March 2023 by Victoria K
The best place to get back in touch with your body! No matter what experience or background you bring into the studio, the instructors will help you find your own strength and beauty. Prices are reasonable, there's a great variety of dance and conditioning classes, and you won't find a warmer, safer environment to play.
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March 2023 by Kavya Sarin
Happy Kiss genuinely changed my life. Each and every instructor and staff member is so dedicated to curating an empowering environment and executing Johanna's vision of creating a truly unique dance studio. It is one of the few places in Gainesville that has become a home to me and I'm so happy to be a part of the Happy Kiss community.
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March 2023 by Sydney Hoopaugh
This studio creates an amazing atmosphere for beginners and more advanced students alike to grow both on their own pole journey and with the community the studio creates! Absolutely love it here! Happy Kiss has become my happy place <3
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March 2023 by Cortney Rice
Happy Kiss is a judgement free studio rather if you have been on a pole before or never! All of the staff are amazing and takes time to work with you! The classes are fun and flexible. I never thought I would be able to swing on a pole. Best decision ever!
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March 2023 by Simone Eddinger
Happy kiss is a great inclusive space. They make sure everyone feels safe and welcome here which helps you really feel comfortable getting into pole dancing. I love that this helps reverse the stigma against pole dancing!
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March 2023 by Brooke Watkins
incredibly grateful for this beautiful space and community. i had the privilege of joining the studio when it first opened 7 years ago and its been beautiful see how much it's grown and matured.their monthly choreography and levels classes give you the opportunity to practice and grow, safely. i'm prone to injury and it's easy to over do it in pole. the teachers and class structure offer guidance in ways that are pretty sustainable for your body if you take care/listen to yourself. really grateful for all the steady growth i'm seeing in my practice after coming back a year ago. thank you happy kiss <3
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March 2023 by Rachel Schneider
I've been attending HK for a few years now and I can't recommend it enough! A fun, welcoming, supportive environment that makes exercise and reconnecting with movement a truly enjoyable experience. Not to mention it's a beautiful community of wonderful people! If you're thinking about giving it a try I would definitely say give it a go!
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March 2023 by Andrea Brockmann
This pole studio is AMAZING! Johanna has created a welcoming atmosphere for all body types, genders, sexualities, and abilities. I come here not only for the wonderful instruction on pole techniques, but mostly for the fantastic community of friends and family I’ve created here at Happy Kiss!
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March 2023 by Virginia Villalobos
I've been to a few pole dancing studios but this one is by far my favorite! It's clean & very well organized in terms of scheduling & leveling up. The instructors make the space feel inviting & comfortable, while ensuring that every student gets the direction they need to progress into the next level! The classes are also the perfect size! :)
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March 2023 by emily peterson
10/10 can not recommend HK enough. From the first time setting foot in the studio I knew their goals to be a haven for everyone to find their voice and love themselves would be met. Class size is small and personalized even with other students present. Private lessons are tailored to your wants and needs & everyone is so inviting.
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March 2023 by Rachael M
I love Happy Kiss! It has amazing instructors, small class sizes (eight people or fewer), and a great community of students. I started here as a true beginner to pole ~5 months ago, and I have already learned and improved SO much.
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March 2023 by G Chavez
Truly a haven! Such a beautiful, clean space. The reviews are genuine— this IS a judgment-free zone. If you’re new to pole and looking for a place to try pole DO IT HERE. It’s such a lovely place. People of all ages come here and it’s great to see their journeys alongside your own.
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July 2022 by Jamie Spiegler
I took the 6 week intro series with coach Sarah and learned so much about myself and about pole. It’s honestly my new favorite thing in the world. It’s for anyone and everyone. Clean, loving, fun, inclusive environment. 10/10. You can even record yourself at the end of class so you have a fun documented journey of your progress
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September 2021 by Starr Shine
This place is so welcoming and fun! I had a great first day of my intro class program. The instructor was so nice. Most places claim to be non judgmental, but Happy Kiss really is non judgmental. It’s in their policies and in practice. I felt comfortable and I wasn’t concerned about how I looked while dancing. Not to mention, just from the basics, you get a good low impact and strength training workout without realizing it!!! I highly recommend this studio to any looking to find a fun unique to get healthy or just to have fun!!!
