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October 2023 by Sofia
I loved this class! The instructor, Yana, was great. I appreciated that she gave me personal feedback and took the time to make sure I was on track (unlike a different pole dance studio I went to). The pace of the class was great, and I had so much fun!!! I definitely recommend
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April 2023 by Alyssa Villalpando
I’ve always been a little interested in pole fitness. One night I was googling to see what kind of pole classes Boston had to offer just to *check it out*. I wasn’t ready to commit to actually trying it though. After looking at a couple studios, I came across Boston Pole Fitness and they were(are) doing a special for 3 classes for $45. That’s a STEAL! Everything in Boston is so expensive as it is, I felt the special offer was such a bargain for my buck! Especially just to try out pole to see if I like it or not. 3 classes was the perfect amount to get enough of a taste of my new profound hobby.I took 3x intro to pole classes, each with a different instructor. Maryssa, Alina, and Emma. Each was fantastic. They all made the class feel like a welcoming and supportive environment which was really important to me as I felt vulnerable in this new hobby.A typical Intro class is structured like: group warm up, then the instructor teaches a few new moves (beginner and do-able moves, but still challenging) and then they take the last 10-15 minutes for everyone to “freestyle” and encourage people to take videos of themselves to see their progression.After my intro classes, I did take another class, the Climb Clinic, and I had SO MUCH FUN. These pole classes definitely unlock movement I never even dreamed about accomplishing. I feel more confident and accomplished after ever class. I’ve loved all the classes I’ve taken so far, and the instructors. I intend to go back for the foreseeable future.
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April 2023 by Alyssa Sierra
I’ve always been a little interested in pole fitness. One night I was googling to see what kind of pole classes Boston had to offer just to *check it out*. I wasn’t ready to commit to actually trying it though. After looking at a couple studios, I came across Boston Pole Fitness and they were(are) doing a special for 3 classes for $45. That’s a STEAL! Everything in Boston is so expensive as it is, I felt the special offer was such a bargain for my buck! Especially just to try out pole to see if I like it or not. 3 classes was the perfect amount to get enough of a taste of my new profound hobby.I took 3x intro to pole classes, each with a different instructor. Maryssa, Alina, and Emma. Each was fantastic. They all made the class feel like a welcoming and supportive environment which was really important to me as I felt vulnerable in this new hobby.A typical Intro class is structured like: group warm up, then the instructor teaches a few new moves (beginner and do-able moves, but still challenging) and then they take the last 10-15 minutes for everyone to “freestyle” and encourage people to take videos of themselves to see their progression.After my intro classes, I did take another class, the Climb Clinic, and I had SO MUCH FUN. These pole classes definitely unlock movement I never even dreamed about accomplishing. I feel more confident and accomplished after ever class. I’ve loved all the classes I’ve taken so far, and the instructors. I intend to go back for the foreseeable future.
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March 2023 by Red Mill
I wanted to like this pole studio, but it was not my favorite. The layout is awkward if you need to look at the teacher while following the class (even w the mirror) and it's honestly dark and gives a bit of a dingy-feeling even though it seems simple and clean enough. The studio is in a strip of shops in a rugged area of Allston (wouldn’t recommend this place after sun down and the closest T is outdoors and at least a 20min walk past some interesting characters on the street).The scheduling itself is problematic bc all the classes are supposedly booked but even when I was listed as like #8 on the waitlist, I got a notification at like midnight saying I was off the waitlist. And after reading about the refund policy troubles from earlier reviews, I didn’t want to chance losing money over their scheduling late notice.The choreo classes were pretty fire but I wouldn’t recommend taking Alina as an instructor- she could use some people skills. She is rude, arrogant, singles students out and it can be difficult to understand her instructions with her accent when she rushes the class. Moreover, when the class was having trouble pinning down the choreo, instead of helping us or slowing down a bit so we could catch up she just kept insulting everyone without giving constructive feedback. There were points where she would just point at someone and outright say “whatever you’re doing is not working” and when the girl was like “what isn’t working?” she would say she “forgot” or didn’t know. Like I'm pretty sure majority of the people who come to these classes are there to feel empowered in our bodies and feel sexy- this teacher did the opposite of that. However, I will say the choreo was fun once you got past the teacher. Regardless, I was on the fence but after this class I prob won’t come back. I knocked off a star purely bc of that specific teacher, Alina. Baby girl needs to be humbled.
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March 2023 by Klutzz Love
Amazing instructors. Supportive class.Why the one star? Stacy Hamilton!!! The owner.I had to cancel class due to a medical issue and dispite giving plenty of notice, the app took a few as "late cancel"Ten emails with Stacy later and I'm pretty sure she's according me of cancelling on app and then attending for free.She isn't able to answer one direct question and I feel like I just argued with a toddler.I see tons of other reviews on tons of platforms about this and had heard through word of mouth as well.
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October 2022 by H.B. L.
Avoid at all costs. Staff is impossible to deal with. Stacy Hamilton, Owner, circumvents the law by placing expirations on packages, which in Massachusetts is required to be available for use for a minimum of 7 years (M.G.L. c. 93, s. 14S). These packages are like gift certificates, a stored value for use of services. I originally purchased a non-expiring new-comer package, and it specifically did NOT say anywhere in the receipt that it expired. When I tried to use it, it was not available. So they get to keep your money, even though they suffer no loss. Absolute shysters.
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August 2022 by Erik Threlkeld
Had a really great class, instructor was friendly and new to me, I enjoyed learned new skills and practicing the ones I needed to tune up more with them.
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July 2022 by Katharine M.
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!
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July 2022 by Vivian Cheng
Only one BAD experience with instructor Marie Glorieux — I will never take a class by her again.I’ve taken 6 classes with Brighton and Newton instructors and I am soooo having a good time! Lots of fun, bring your best, get ready to work and play.
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June 2022 by Cindy Garvin
Such a warm, welcoming community! Each class I’ve been to, people have been supportive and encouraging. People cheer each other on when you achieve a new move and the instructors are great at scaffolding moves so that they’re doable.
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June 2022 by Karina Santana
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.
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June 2022 by Erin Fogarty
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.
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June 2022 by Emily Yerington
I took one class at BPF about a year ago, just looking for something to shake up my exercise and instantly fell in love. I’ve now been attending classes regularly for a little over a year and not only have I seen physical changes in my body (getting stronger) but I also feel so supported by the community of instructors and other students.
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June 2022 by Rakel Aquino
I’ve started doing pole about 6mo ago and I fell in love for it.The instructors are amazing and some of them are Spanish and Portuguese speakers, which is awesome because I am Brazilian, but they’re all great ❤️
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June 2022 by Abigale Millerbernd
BPF is so wonderful! I take classes at the newton location and the space is always clean, the instructors and always friendly and willing to help in any way they can!
