The studio is large, every single class I attended I had lots of fun.I loved flex with Patricia it changed my view on flexibility, you’re actually supposed to use your muscles, it makes the biggest difference. I would love to attend another class with her.Pole 1 with Zhana was probably the most challenging and I low key was mad at first. But by the end I was so happy with her conditioning I decided to attend her class again. Not just a good pole teacher but great fitness trainer.Intro to silk with Alisa was so much fun, she’s a great teacher and we were able to do a couple of really cool moves in only the first class.The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because you have to share poles. I have taken a few pole classes before and never had to share a pole and I wonder if I would’ve loved it so much if I had to share poles in the beginning. I guess this is normal for Manhattan but I won’t be returning its $200 for 5 classes. It’s a lot of money for half of the practice time.

I took Pole Fluidity Level 2 & Up yesterday and would definitely recommend. Sams class was so much fun! Their energy was amazing and it was a great workout.

I really like the studio and the classes are great. With the pandemic, the classes were shortened, each person had their own pole, and prices were raised. It was perfectly fine given the circumstances. The studio has fully re-opened but prices remained high, classes are still shorter and now we have to share poles. It no longer makes financial sense to continue taking classes here.

I took a beginner to pole class with Daniel Darling. It was such an amazing experience. He is so professional and welcoming & took his time to break down the moves. Ive taken intro to pole before but it was never like this. Love his energy !!!

I am an existing customer who reserved a 11:20am class for Saturday 09/04/2021. I arrived here at 11:26am due to traffic, which I understand has passed the 5min late entry mark. However, after I explained to both the front desk staff and manager that I’ve had previous experience on poll dance and have completed the warm up process prior to arriving at the establishment so there’s no minimized safety concern, the store manager Patricia Yndogoyen still won’t make a reasonable exception for me and denied access for me to even come into the classroom to quickly say hi to my friends/ the instructor who are already in the room. During this whole process the attitude, language and sentiments that she had against me was rude and unaccommodating, which is completely unacceptable. I strongly urge the whoever is in charge of the store/policies to review and train the employees on placing customers’ interest first and treat them in a warm and inviting way.I have demanded but still waiting to hear back a full refund to the original form of payment as a result of the terrifying and unacceptable experience I’ve received by the store manager.

The attention and quality of the studio and class was exceptional. Really great teacher and has a lot of knowledge that knows how to deliver. Would come back everytime that I visit NYC.

I’ve been pole dancing around the world for 4 years. No matter how you look at it, at least where Pole dancing is concerned, Body and Pole is not a good studio.In a good pole dance class, much like in any other dance class, you typically create a choreo, and integrate new tricks and spins into that choreo and you learn by dancing.However, Body and Pole does not care about the artistry behind pole dancing, and is more of a pole FITNESS gimmick than anything. Their typical pole classes are literally comprised of learning random tricks in an overcrowded room (often sharing a pole) and with random music playing in the background. The instructors barely have time to give to you since they overbook the classes seeking to gain profit, and there is no connection with the music (they play random electronic music and nothing is choreographed). Mind you, they do have some choreography classes but they’re all on the static pole and don’t implement any tricks, so what’s the point ?It seems like the only way to get a well rounded pole experience in body and pole is to take one separarte class for spinning pole, another separate class for tricks, and another separate class for choreo. If that’s not annoying enough, each class is 45 dollars…I’m convinced that anybody that goes to this studio on the regular is being taken advantage of and has not had to opportunity to take actually well rounded pole dance classes in which you get to connect with the music, express your artistry and learn everything in the same class depending on your level.

Never imagined doing some extreme techniques on my 1st class. I was scared and loved it! didnt fall either! Super fun (Did i mention im plus size) 💃🏽🤸🏽‍♀️

Daniel the instructor was patient and fun and energetic. Remembering steps and hand eye coordination are not my strong suit. The patience and chill vibes makes me want to continue even if its a hard 1st try! Also all the staff was friendly and welcoming!

Body & Pole has extremely poor customer service. Prior to buying tickets, I called the front desk and questioned her about their Groupon tickets since I wanted to get two for both my sister and I (I didnt have the option to buy 2 on their company website). She encouraged me to do so, then after I did, I called back to reserve a class and she said, I forgot say our customer service team has to approve the tickets on a week day prior to beginning the class. How could the front desk leave out such an important piece of information like that the first time I called? I ended up not hearing back from the customer service team despite my email attempts and they also do not have a phone number you can reach them by. Unprofessional and disorganized. Im very dissatisfied with the misguided information I received and the lack of organization. They should make sure their front desk receptionists are more properly trained about their partnership with Groupon. Completely ruined my sisters birthday surprise.

This was my second class this month. 2 different instructors but both friendly patient and obviously experienced. I really appreciate the diligence in keeping up with CDC guidelines and cleanliness standards. Im enamored with this place and will continue learning and growing here.

I come here from out of town to train, and the instructors always put on high quality classes and I always learn something new.

Had the best intro to silks class and the instructor Brenna was amazing. She was welcoming, knowledgeable and a wonderful instructor. The intro to silks was a fun class and a great workout too! Highly recommend.

It is a completely nurturing, magical, safe place where creativity thrives and dreams flourish. Thank you!💖

Body & Pole is an inclusive safe place and is welcome to anyone with interest in aerial arts. The staff is kind, the studios are clean and the instructors are professionals with a passion to teach! It can be a bit intimidating to join the B&P family but once you take the leap its like a home away from home!

The establishment has all of the followingA Very clean environment, Great customer service representatives, A wonderful aesthetic, Amazing prices, & A wide variety of options.

Very great pole place and very beginner friendly! Everyone is very nice and friendly and I would recommend this place for beginners. It’s also very clean and spacious. I recommended this place to several friends and they love it too :)

Great instructors, clean facility, friendly staff who always make me feel welcome!

Body & Pole is the best studio of its kind in NYC. They provide a very body-positive and empowering learning environment. At B&P, they’re all about progress (at your own pace). They also have a diverse set of teachers, to cater to different personalities & learning styles. They’ve got me hooked—don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. Way to push through this pandemic!

I think if you want to learn great technique and are super type A(like you have to register early classes are always full and your always waitlisted Body and Pole is alright for you. Instructors dont really spot they just show you how and expect you to learn.Very hands off and there are other studios in nyc where you would learn faster and feel more confident in your ability to succeed. Low key corporate America but make it pole classes

Very nice, clean, and the instructors are patient and excellent

Ive been to 3 classes so far. Online customer service has been very helpful and the teachers have been really knowledgeable and nice, but the front desk staff have been really rude and unhelpful every single time Ive come in to take a class. Today was the worst. Especially if you are new and dont know how everything works just yet, they are honestly the worst part about taking classes here.

Brenda was awesome! Thorough with instruction and creative in execution and sequencing :)

Brenna is an amazing instructor. It was my first silk class and she made it fun and less intimidating plus her vibe is always encouraging and positive.

Would recommend to others. Was really fun!

All trainers are knowledgeable and helpful. And the atmosphere is always fun and supportive, including with other classmates!

They’re willing to take your money rather than address any errors.

5 stars for the studios it’s amazing & instructors are very professional. I had slight issues with booking classes, but they’ve really gone out of their way to keep customers Happy 😊. Thanks for all your help🖤

They just want your money!! If I could only give one star for the terrible customer service and terrible experience. Do not go here

Not just a pole studio, but also an aerial arts studio! The hoop and silks program here is great for folks who want to dip their toe into the circus arts in a supportive atmosphere - the studio is full of “regular” people who just wanted to try something interesting and found a passion. The instructors are incredibly encouraging to everyone regardless of size, strength, or flexibility. If you’ve ever wanted to live life upside down, come try it out!

Lovely staff and space as always! Practicing at home can be tough sometimes, so its amazing to have a beautiful studio to practice in. Pricing is reasonable and classes are full of good energy.

My friends and I took a trip to NY and discover this dance studio. We all signed up for a class on March 27th. Upon leaving our hotel in the morning and trying to find the location of the studio, we called the office to inform them that we were having some trouble finding the studio. We ended up arriving 1 minute after the 5 minute grace window. We of course apologized and explained that we call and traveled a long way and if there was anything anyone could to do to make an exception. We really excited to attend. The woman with the blonde hair condensingly apologized and told us unfortunately there was nothing she could do. We asked to speak with a manager and were quickly told no one would be available to help us. We honestly felt racial profiled because when we first entered the studio the ladies at the front desk uttered “oh no” and began to laugh. This was a very bad experience and I understand having a strict policy, however, how you treat customers is very important.We all received an email that we were a no show and of course this wasn’t the case. The blonde woman at the front desk could of made the changes in the system that showed we were late and that is why didn’t attend  This goes to show that she simply did not want to help and just wanted us to leave quickly.This could of been handled ALOT differently.Dominique Livingston

Love every instructor and class I take--all choices are great, but I especially love Tyler Shaqiri for aerial hoop, He is fun & inspiring--so patient and watchful--he really commits to his students progress.

An amazing experience for a 1st timer. Abigails Intro to Lyra class was so good and beginner friendly. Her personality makes everyone comfortable in the room.

Extremely knowledgeable, talented, amazing instructors with so much performance experience, you can literally watch someone of then perform locally. A million options in classes for whatver you choose or even want to just try whether its pole or aerial and supportive conditioning classes to give you that extra push. Great morning schedule for people like me that arent 9-5ers. I came in as a pole dancer and now am a full on silks and hoop girl

The place is very clean great size studios to dance in, overall i had a great time there amd i would recommend anyone to give it a try...

I’ve been coming to body and pole for a few years now. The instructors are great, the studio is professional and clean. As inconvenient it can be on some days I really appreciate their late policy. It’s a matter of respecting the class and courteous to the students’ safety. Be prepared to share a pole or apparatus but it’s a great way to meet other members of the aerial community. What more could you ask for?

Wonderful teachers and staff who care about the training and progress of students. Clean environment.

Super awesome studio! The pole, hoop and silk classes are all great. The ring class is great for building more strength. Truly miss the studio.

Great studio and staff. Terrible customer service. I got the package deal and their “customer service team” did NOT give me credit for the deal. I had spent well over a month trying to get any response so they can give me credit and I could attend the classes finally but they never gave me an official response. It was a very stressful experience. The staff in the studio were helpful but not their upper management. As far as the studio and staff, they were great! Sad I have to give 1 star for the customer service I received. Very disappointed.If I could give negative stars for their management I would. Terrible.

I had such an incredible time with Fran in Aerial Silks. Her instruction was clear, concise, and I had plenty of time to try out the moves and practice. It awoken something with me I never thought I had... I could be an incredible aerialist! I will definitely be back.

So far I’ve taken 2 intro to pole classes here. The environment is so welcoming and encouraging, and don’t even get me started on the instructors! Both Brigitte and Sam were so fun, empowering, and informative. I can’t stop raving about this place to all my friends!! Very excited for my next class, I already got a 5 class package here.

Had a lovely pole level 2 class with Yanna

Facility is beautiful. 15 ft poles! Was easy to find. Teacher was awesome. Cost was reasonable and I was able to purchase merchandise so got everything I wanted and needed. Definitely recommend.

The studios are beautiful, with a professional and friendly staff. I have access to the best instructors in the business. They are always super encouraging and the classes are always upbeat and fun. Body & Pole is a positive, welcoming space where I continue to grow both in body and mind.

Everyone here was VERY nice. I was visiting from Maine and they all welcomed me. The check in process went smoothly. The skill level here is slightly more advanced than Maine, so I was a little out of my element, but the instructor was very patient and kind. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the city.

Beware the discounted class packages if you are looking to take Intro to Pole classes. You basically have 3 months to use five classes but there is only one Intro to Pole scheduled after 7pm on weekdays and unless you’re booking them first thing in the morning a week in advance, they are always filled up. I’ve mentioned this difficulty to a receptionist and they’ve basically said “yep that’s how they get ya”. If you want an extension on the package, you have to buy another package. I REALLY dislike this business practice. Otherwise, the instructors are fantastic. Both Sammy Wong and Donna Carnow are great teachers.

The energy and encouragement of the instructor. The pacing of the class. The atmosphere of the space. The friendliness of the check in staff. The overall merging of fun and professionalism. These are the things that make this place fantastic

Body and pole is a fun studio to visit and try new things. Ive done a variety of the classes here and hammock fluidity is by far my favorite. Samantha is a wonderful teacher. Wish it was slightly more affordable and class sizes remained smaller from level one +Intro is small class size, and feels more supportive as a whole

Ive tried other studios and just like any studio this one has its ups and downs. A lot of folks complain about the late arrival policy but the policy is there for a reason. For many classes late arrival is disruptive because the instructors ask everyone in the beginning about injuries. Also if I could skip the warmup I would, but that would also lead to injury. I know Im not alone in wishing I could get out of the warm up, but I also know its important to build the strength to do the harder moves. After a year of consistent training I could go on about the cons, but I want to write more about the pros. Namely, the amazing teachers who keep me coming back.Yes there are a lot of teachers to love, but I greatly appreciate Stella Finks Pole classes. She keeps things fun yet challenging. She will also spot you and is willing to work with you if theres something you are struggling with. She teaches with Patience and humility (as does Irmingard Mayer) and I strongly recommend either of these instructors new to Pole. You will not be disappointed.

Donna is a great! She is a charismatic instructor who can break down the moves or adjust them to fit everyones unique styles or their level of proficiency. I really get a great vibe from the people that attend B&P in that everyone is supportive, inclusive, and non-judgemental.

Im going to start with the good things about this place.1. Studio rooms are nice and big. Enough space to really dance (although sometimes you do have to move around to not hit something or someone but definitely better space than other places.)2. 90 minute long class with a 30 minute warm-up/exercises (each instructor has a different way to start the class some balance stretching with working out others not so much).3. Variety of classes offered as well as some special classes.4. Fairly clean and big changing room area also lots of bathrooms. (Which helps when you have so many people there)5. Customer service is decent.6. A lot of really good teachers. Some that I really like are Stella, Jeni, Armando, Sam D, Brigitte, Elena, and Kelly.7. This is personal preference but they use the 45mm poles which I LOVE.Cons/ advice1. Dislike their late policy. (Make sure to give yourself extra time because if you arrive 6 minutes then they dont let you take the class. However they do let you take another class that same day assuming the other class is not full.)2. 24 hour in advance cancellation policy, but if you are sick and went to the Dr. just make sure to get a Drs note.3. Pay close attention when buying packages because they have a very specific termination date.Overall I really do like the studio and do recommend people to try it out and see how you like it. All the teachers are amazing and really make sure to help you on your journey. Try different teachers, they each have their own style and try all three fields (pole, fabric, and hoop classes).

Love going to this studio. Haven’t been able to find a better place to train once you discover fun aerial apparatuses! Great intro deal too. You need to plan ahead of time but it’s worth it if you want to learn! Once you get the hang of things you can get open workout classes to use the apparatuses and practice what you’ve learned for cheaper!

Body and pole is a very clean and friendly atmosphere. Whether you can swing upside down on a pole or you are just trying to get your toes off the ground for two seconds the instructors treat you the same. Its not a cheap hobble but the instructors make it worth it.

The classes tend to be too big and crowded, and its difficult to learn proper form and get personal feedback from the instructor. The instructors are friendly, professional, and kind, but the environment does not facilitate learning and a sense of community. Warm-ups are long, and could be a good opportunity to address mistakes and correct body alignment and form, but again, there are just way too many students per instructor.

Best space to learn and train in town! All of their instructors are talented, professional, kind and will push you to be the best you can be!

What a wonderful experience. I had my first lesson there and I loved it. Great instructors, beautiful, clean environment. And the classes are 90 min so you really spend an hour learning pole tricks and spins. A must go if you want to start or want to continue your training in NYC.

Amazing studio with incredible instructors! Loved everything about my experience from the moment I walked in! Will come back when in New York :)

Facility is clean, fun, safe, and the staff are knowledgeable, quirky and incredibly supportive. Many of the instructors are professional performers and work individually with the students to improve technique in group classes. I take classes here every week, best to try everything!!!! I originally came for pole work, but the aerial fabrics class turned into my jam too!

Ive been to B&P a few times before (a few years back) and it is no doubt the best place to enhance your pole and aerial skills. Firstly, most studios offer 60 minute classes while this class was 90 minutes, giving you enough time for a proper and thorough warm up, plenty of practice time, and freestyle at the end of class (with a cooldown, of course). Armando is great, patient and encourages you to find your own flow while correcting technique. 💕💕💕

Great teachers and classes

B&P has great service and customer orientation, the studios are very neat and tidy, and they have awesome professional instructors. I was traveling in NY and booked a class, I had problems with the reservation due to being in different time zones and they helped me to recover my class; I appreciated it very much!

The class was my first one but at the end I felt really good with the results.

There are excellent COVID protocols; this is one of the few places where a non-vaccinated person can feel safe while exercising. In addition, there is superior instruction from the top instructors in the industry.

So Ive been to a lot of pole studios because each city I travel to I check out the pole studios. I have to say this Studio was absolutely amazing! I took Power Pole with Kyra and I loved the way she taught class. It was a great warm up followed by 4 combo moves/tricks. The class flowed great and we accomplished a lot in 1 hour and 30 minutes! Would definitely recommend this studio and I will definitely be back!

Super // Go when available !!! A winner!! JPBesq

Instructor was super helpful and niceI dont get too many people who dont use my insecurities against meInstead, she helped me through it and gave me some helpful tips

The facility was clean and modern. And the instructor Armando was fantastic!♥️ A lot of fun!

Absolutely love this place! I’ve been going to Body&Pole for about 3-4 months and this is changing me so much already! I took about 30 classes, lost 15 pounds and got muscles in places I didn’t know I could have any!All instructors are great, I luv Donna Carnow’s Flex/Pole classes, she has a strong background in Vinyasa/core yoga and her classes are amazing.And I know for a fact, coming from another state - teachers from all over the area come to NY and take classes at Body&Pole to learn from them and then come back and teach their students new techniques they learn here. If you are lucky to live in the area - don’t miss this opportunity - come, find your instructor/class and learn directly from the best!

Guys/Fellas/Dudes/Brothers - This review is for youI know what you are thinking...pole dancing isnt for me. LIES. LIES. LIES....well, ok, its true you will only be one of a few guys at the studio surrounded by amazing women who have the muscle tone of Wonder Woman and the grace of a ballerina dancer. Tough situation I know...I attended an all male class (yes they have these), and it was an amazing workout that hit muscles I didnt even know existed. This is the perfect workout for someone who wants to have a body that is tone from head to toe. Try it out today, youll meet amazing people and have an awesome workout.

Great dance studio to learn pole dancing! Instructors are fun, sexy and teach great dance routines as well as skills. I have been to two classes here and it is awesome! Nice poles and studio is new and clean.Love working out here!

I love this place. Having been to a few other places, Body & Pole is by far the best. Experienced and helpful instructors, a large variety of classes, and the studio is super clean (which I cant emphasize enough...Ive been to other pole dance studios that were kind of gross). I come from Long Island and gladly make the trip into Manhattan in order to take the classes here.

One of the events for my bachelorette party was at Body & Pole this past weekend (6.28.14) and we had the best time! Roz THE DIVA Mays was our instructor and from the get go we were made to feel so comfortable and at ease. The music, dances and pole moves were all so much fun and all 12 of us really got into the class. We laughed so hard and had a great time!! This class exceeded all of our expectations!! Roz really made the party and I know well all want to go back again! The studio was also really nice and clean and the staff couldnt have been more friendly.Thanks for a great pole class!!

The Instructors are patient and make you feel like you can do it and before you know it you are on that pole. Great classes, love working with Rommel Ochoa wish he had more 101 classes. You get major floor work as well as pole work. Go in open minded and come out surprised with all the knowledge you will be taught. You will want to go back again and again.

Body & Pole has become quite the addiction for me. I dabbled with Aerial silks for a year or so until finally taking a class at B&P and now I am tackling 3 apparatuses on the regular. Everything about the studio - space, format, teachers, other students and relationships formed- makes the experience meaningful and worthwhile. I feel strong and empowered. You have to try Aerial and you have to try it at B&P!

Body & pole is a fantastic studio! Their instructors are encouraging and incredibly helpful. Ive taken many different classes here and Ive been pleased with every single class. This staff is by far the best with their knowledge and care for their students, I constantly recommend this studio to people who take an interest in Pole or any other kind of class they offer.

Pole, aerial, handstands and splits with true New York spirit! Everything your inner child needs for workout. If you get addicted you can progress with world class instructors from very basic tricks all the way to a professional performer and youll enjoy the ride at the same time. Life is short, go to Body&Pole if not today, then tomorrow.

I loved it. Great workout and sooo much fun😊

Awesome, clean facility. Been going to ring thing class to learn to do levers and planches. Teachers go through progressions but keep the individual student challenged based on ability. Friendly peers and overall good vibe.

Body & Pole is an amazing place. It’s the Juliard of Aerial Sports in my opinion. The environment was so welcoming and the energy at the studio was amazing. I definitely will be back for a class everytime I’m in New York.

The facility is clean, fun, safe, and the staff are knowledgable, quirky and incredibly supportive. Many of the instructors are professional performers and work individually with the students to improve technique in group classes. I take classes here every week, best to try everything!!!! I originally came for pole work, but the aerial fabrics class turned into my jam too!

The best pole studio in NYC, and possibly the world!The instructors at Body & Pole are first-class. They have a wide variety of talent here- experts in pole, lyra, silks, handstands, flexibility, choreography, etc. and everyone is welcoming and warm. B&P has taken care to hire really amazing staff.They have 5 rooms that offer a wide variety of classes, at many times during the day. Ive had some crazy schedules this past year, but have always been able to consistently work out here. Its easy to drop-in to a class last minute as well (as long as there is space available!)Class size is limited, which is great because you wont be sharing your apparatus with too many people. B&P also offers regular discounts, so sign up for their monthly newsletter!

I came with my friends for a bachelorette party and we all had a blast. Alex was a great teacher and fun to work with!

Stella is absolutely amazing! Very much enjoyed and can hardly wait for more!

The instructor was great, she made it a lot of fun. Music choice was good too and the price really wasnt bad!

I had a great experience at Body & Pole! Ive noticed I am much more flexible after taking classes. Also, the environment was supportive and fun! Great NYC find if you want to take dance classes!

Class is fun and rewarding and I feel the support I need to reach my aerial goals

Great facilities, incredible instructors, clear/simple process for buying credit and registering for classes, and the entire community/vibe is consistently amazing

The studio is the work of consummate professionals. From the branding, the reception and service at the front desk, the adequacy of resources and supplies, and the BOMB instruction, I adore it here and feel like Im home away from home, every time.

I’ve been to every pole location in town and this one is by far the worst. Classes are constantly over packed (3 or more to a pole sometimes), most of the instructors are very unwelcoming and completely unhelpful when they could be teaching (except Lara Michaels), the staff is rude at every single step. The place is usually clean, but the mats never are and that’s the best thing I can say about it.

I enjoyed the classes however their late policy sucks!!! I arrived 7 minutes late due to train malfunction, I do commute from brooklyn... Their late policy will not allow you to attend the class if youre late and will not credit your account; meaning you lose the class...I must update... I emailed customer service, they quickly responded and addressed the situation with the utmost consideration.

Top notch facility, instructors, and classes. Training for the beginner and the serious student alike. Highly recommended.

Love this place. Have been training here since I moved to nyc in April 2017. Great personnel, great athmosphere, great community.

Went for my first class and the team was great. They made me feel comfortable trying something new and it was a great workout. Thank you

The teachers are patient and make you feel like you can do it and before you realize it you are on that pole. Great classes, love working out here.

Staff is always friendly and accommodating, teachers are wonderful and ready care about your progress, studio is very clean and well maintained, and its relatively easy to get to (many trains and lines are nearby)

I love my teachers and experiences at Body and Pole. The top of the line in the world. :)

Clean studio. Friendly front desk staff. Encouraging and knowledgable instructors. I highly recommend this studio for beginners or advanced aerialists.

Couple of days in New York and decided to drop in. Really friendly place and really great teaching

Armando is a great instructor and he makes even the most novice student feel somewhat like a pro! :)