Pole Fitness

If you’re on a look out for new fun ways to get fit, then you may want to check this place out.
It’s a nice dance studio located right next to Jean Talon market, the atmosphere is welcoming and overall the place is cool.
But beware, it’s not as easy as it looks, though it sure is fun. Your arms and body may hurt after the first try, but nevertheless it’s a great way to tone up for summer.
My verdict? Love it!

I like it here very much. Maybe it’s the kid in me who went to a zillion gymnastics classes between when school finished and my parents finished work, and who was especially fond of the uneven parallel bars. Maybe it’s the idea of turning this thing that people associate with putting the female body on display for men around, and looking at how incredibly physically challenging and artistic it is, to the point where it becomes a popular competitive sport. Maybe it’s that I can be wildly klutzy and awkward and learning a sexy swing is nice, and when I fail at it, is hilarious.
Anyway, I’d always wanted to try it. So I went! The studio is clean and bright and overlooks Jean Talon market, and it’s covered in these funny and welcoming posters that make you feel like it’s totally ok to be a complete awkward beginner at pole dancing and to try it anyway. The owner has a great welcoming energy, she’s funny and upbeat and intent on making a non-​competitive fun space. The studio is tiny and classes book in advance, so take advantage of the online reservation system. I took a class for beginners and most of the class was not beginners and that was intimidating, but I loved it anyway. We did a whole simple routine by the end of the hour and I was bad at it but it was deeply satisfying anyway. Can’t wait to go back.