Gypsy Rose Pole Dancing Lessons

My friend and I went for a class back in 2014. Key word ONE class. It was terrible. We left learning nothing. The reason I’m deciding now to place a review is because I keep receiving emails about signing up for more. All the negative reviews on here are 100% accurate and that’s the god honest truth. If your looking to actually learn pole dancing I would highly suggest trying out a class with Stacy at Boston pole fitness. We took many private lessons with her. We were strippers for years looking for some new tricks to do on stage. Not to mention Stacy is patient, young, also a stripper (so she is very knowledgable and up to date) and a sweet heart. Not sure if I ever plan to go back to dancing but if I ever do and need to learn new tricks Stacy will be my go to girl. Also no need to comment back to me With your un professionalism Wendy. Like you have done to others who have posted an honest review. Not to mention she had her pet rats wandering around.

I decided to give this a go; I’ve heard awesome things about GR. I did the 1 on 1 classes. I tend to by shyer around a group (even if I’m 1 of 3). Wendy really works with you and really gives a lot of feedback. You’ll leave the studio feeling a lot more confident about yourself (or a sudden ego boost if you already have!). If you’re in Boston and are the least bit curious about taking a class from GR, totally go for it. Worth every penny!

I had mixed feelings going into this, but since it was for a Bachelorette party and the bride really, really, really wanted to do it, I figured, «Hell, why not let my hair down and make the best of it?!»
I’m so happy that I did! Even though I was not at all expecting the «stripper’s attitude» it really helped loosen me up. We were there to goof off and feel sexy and Wendy’s sass and raunchy behavior shocked me out of my shell. I’m sure my husband will appreciate some of the new moves I’ve learned!
As far as customer service goes, every email was answered by one of her girls very quickly. There were a few scheduling snafoos that Gypsy Rose figured out quickly for us to make sure we could get in since we all bought the One Hit Wonder on LivingSocial for the Bachelorette weekend. When we arrived, the air conditioner broke! However, either the place didn’t need it or Wendy fixed it because we were eventually ushered inside with one of their booked Bachelorette parties. Mind you, we were there just for the One Hit Wonder, so we didn’t have high expectations when we were shown the small costume room and asked to get ready.
When Wendy comes back to get us, she explains that the Bachelorette party left, SO our One Hit Wonder class could now have the Bachelorette party room! We were shown to a room with a much bigger selection of costumes and soon learned we were getting the full Bachelorette treatment instead of just the smaller class we signed up for. We got a full demonstration from Wendy, were taught a short dance routine (with chairs), were shown a few different spins on the pole, and were shown how to pick up a dollar bill with our butts… which we all of course laughed through! At the end, Wendy turned up the tunes and let us enjoy ourselves on the poles with our new moves… then she came back with an «Official Exotic Dancer» certificate for the bride.
All in all, we couldn’t have asked for better treatment. To the Bachelorette party who was disappointed with needing to wait– you really missed out, but thank you for giving away your party! We had a blast!

First Pole dance class, and with the Best Instructor! My friend and I had a BLAST! We Loved it! The place perfect for it, all the costumes available, didn’t really know which on to wear! And the Boots! OMG! so Comfortable!
I was Sexy and Happy! We had a great time!
And if you are looking for a place to inlash you inner sassy, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! You will learn the basic moves and then will have free time to play!
It was like private so. we loved it!
Cheers WENDY!
She’s the BEST!

A friend of mine and I found this place on Living Social. We bought the One Hit Wonder Class for $ 20.00 just to give a class a try. when we met Wendy she seemed funny and cool. The studio is VERY messy and dirty. She explained she was rearranging stuff around. FINE. The costumes are very outdated and make the place smell a little funny, like the smell of a thrift shop. But I overlooked that because Wendy seemed to know her pole moves very well, so I thought she could be a great instructor. My friend and I signed up for the Level 1 classes, which is 4 classes for $ 180.00. seems steep, but I thought for that high price it might be worth it. She cancelled and rescheduled many times and I was just not a fan of that. One class was cancelled because the pipes froze so the landlord closed the building, so I understood. But the other 3 times? very unprofessional. Needless to say, I only took 3 classes, she never bothered contacting us to check up on us, or as any other involved business owner would’ve done, call and check on your client and find out why they were not going back to even finish their last class. Very poor customer service for such a small business and high prices. I am still interested in Pole Dancing and will be doing some research on other studios.

She was really fun and kept us laughing while dancing and learning routines for my friends birthday party! I had fun!

I took the one hit wonder course with my friends and had a really good time. I was nervous at first because I do tend to get shy about things like this but Wendy was made it a very comfortable environment. We learned the basics of pole & chair dancing and Wendy was extremely helpful in making sure we were doing the moves correctly. She also showed my friends and I the difference between looking sexy and looking skanky, which was a plus. I definitely recommend this class for beginners who would just like to get a taste of exotic dancing.

Best bachelorette party idea. I was skeptical when I learned this is what I would be doing with my bridal party but I can’t say enough good things about the experience. Lots of costumes to choose from and everything was clean. The instructor was friendly, fun, and made us extremely comfortable so we were able to let loose and enjoy. Don’t worry, believe it or not you can manage to make it look sexy even if you’ve never done it before. Fun fun fun! And holy crap a good workout, worked some arm muscles I didn’t know existed!

We love, love, loved Wendy! From the very first email until we walked out the door after class, she was fun, entertaining, and did everything in her power to make sure we had an absolutely amazing time.
My friends and I went for my sister’s bachelorette party. Wendy suggested blindfolding her before we got there. This made for a spectacular start to the class. We learned a a hair dance, a floor dance, and some moves on the pole. Wendy was so helpful in showing me how to really get the momentum to do those swing moves. I believe our group gave Wendy some firsts that day… such as picking the $ 20 bill up off a friends face with your butt!
If you are looking for a beyond outstanding experience for your bachelorette party in Boston, I highly recommend Wendy and Gypsy Rose!!!

There’s nothing like a good pole dance to set the scene for a bachelorette party or just a rocking night out!
Our trip to Gypsy Rose (in their old location) was awesome. My friends and I were able to try something new, get active, and get a little saucy with big boots and costumes. Most surprising was the acts that the instructors themselves were able to pull off — I’d pay money just to go watch them be amazing athletes, swinging themselves in circles with a single arm. They were also super empowering, pushing us to test our own physical limits and trust that we could only fall a few feet.
I pulled my back on a chair dance (had fun explaining that one at work the next day…) but the people there were great about helping me stretch it out, giving me an ice pack, etc. Top-​notch customer service and a great class, all around.

I had the wonderful opportunity to have a private pole lesson with Wendy. Wendy is a riot but a patient teacher and very helpful. Definitely a workout (after being on a pole for more than an hour) but more than worth it! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good time and a laugh!

I chose Gypsy Rose based off of the outstanding Unilocal reviews.
We had a 5 person private party — $ 160 deposit covering 4 entries + an additional $ 40 for our fifth person on party day.
Deposit was via Pay Pal, kind of annoying as I didn’t already have an account. This shouldn’t be a problem for most, I assume I’m the last person on earth to not have a Pay Pal account.
I did have to email and call quite often to get a response. I would also like to point out that Wendy DOES NOT answer her phone on any circumstances. I left a couple of voicemails and never recieved any type of acknowledgement that those were ever recieved.
Despite all of this, Wendy was an amazing instructor. Very outgoing and helpful. She knows what she is doing and it was very clear to me why so many rave about her services. I was able to look past the patchy communication and foggy mirrors.
Definitely recommend her class for bachelorette parties!

I went to Gypsy Rose last night for my bday celebration with 5 of my friends. It was awesome! We all changed into a costume once we got there – from skirts, shirts, outfits, shorts, shoes the selection is large. The décor of the studio is definitely boudoir/​brothel sheik. Wendy was great. She was funny, accommodating, thorough, and patient. We spent the whole class laughing and learning some sexy moves. I would recommend this place to anyone! No matter your size, age, or athletic ability Wendy makes you feel sexy and welcome.

I def had fun learning the chair dance here! I didn’t «loosen up» as easily as the other reviewers did… but Wendy is definitely good at what she does and I was kind of surprised at what I saw myself doing! I would love to go again to get better as soon as I can… and maybe get over my trust issues lol. Oh and when I went the new place was still under construction, so I will update this review next time I go to account for the renovated studio!

This place is so much fun! Instructors are great to work with and friendly! We booked an appt in June and they were in the process of moving to Allston location. New location is very spacious and it’s truly a great workout

I literally just walked in the door after a private lap dancing lesson I took and I ran straight to my computer to write this review. First off, Wendy is so welcoming and fun, you instantly feel comfortable around her. She makes you feel at ease, which is nice considering it could be really awkward to learn how to dance all sexy in front of a stranger! I, along with i’m sure a lot of girls, walked in hesitant… like can i really do this? how will i not feel stupid and laugh at myself! i’m so not the «sexy» type! When she first started teaching me some moves, I was uptight, self-​conscious and stiff… but with really genuine encouragement and support, I easily loosened up, and before i knew it, i was looking at this completely different girl in the mirror! She was confident, she was powerful, she was sexy… but she was me. It was an incredible feeling.
I learned a lot of dance moves to make a certain someone happy, but the biggest takeaway was that it was more for me than anyone else. It made me feel sexy, confident, powerful and hot, and what woman doesn’t want that!
I highly recommend this studio, and I really want to go back for a group class and maybe try some pole dancing. But you should really try this, you will not regret it, it will change the way you look at yourself in such a positive way, you deserve it.

A group of us went to Gypsy Rose for a bachelorette party and it was super fun! No need to be nervous about making a fool out of yourself, the place is dark and unless your friends work the pole on a regular basis, you will not be alone in your awkwardness.
They have tons of «outfits» to wear, but if you are nervous, you can bring your own too! Our teacher was great, fun and funny. She put us at ease with a dance routine right away!
If you are looking for a fun activity with some girl friends, Gypsy Rose is a great option!

This was my first time at a pole dancing studio & I loved it. The ambiance set the entire mood with dim lighting & pink walls. They had plenty of CLEAN clothes & shoes to borrow if you didn’t come prepared. Our teacher Amber was so great and patient because the entire class was struggling! The only thing that kinda sucks is the parking. It’s a cold world out on Boyleston st. Other than that… this place rocks.

Free Your Mind.
Walk into a non-​descript Boylston street office building and take the elevator up. Get off at Gypsy Rose Dancing.
I took a one hit wonder class on a Saturday morning, it was taught by exotic dancer extraordinare, Wendy.
I took the class with an old friend, and there was another girl in our class who we all made fast friends with.
Wendy first hugged me and said «hugs and french kisses!» and showed me their changing area with a whole rack of costumes. I decided to go for a slutty cheerleader with a deep cutout to display my «rack». I was offered CLEAN booty shorts for under the costume, but opted for a new pair of leggings to wear. I even rocked some insanely high white go-​go boots. I do not even wear heels, EVER… but…these were actually really comfy.
I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought, «you sexy bitch.»
I have always enjoyed acting and I felt like this was a great class to really let you of stress and learn something (like picking up a 20 dollar bill with your butt). Yeah, I did that! I also attempted to learn how to work the pole, and ended up hitting my shin and crotch on it – I’m not gonna lie, I’ve never hit my crotch on a metal pole before. It effing hurt! I was still having such a great time dancing, strutting, using a chair as a stage and feeling empowered.
She tried to teach us so many more moves and these moves can only be explained if you take her class. I wasn’t able to do some knee things and she came over to me and said:
Wendy: «You got big boobs.»
Me: «yeah.»
Wendy: «You got long hair…»
Me: «yeah.»
Wendy: «Bitch.» ;)
Basically she was telling me that I was beautiful and it was nice to hear and it made me feel happy that I couldn’t do some sexy moves on my knees. I’m old, what can I say.
Wendy was so personable, friendly, fun, genuine, just the perfect mix of a person who is teaching you. She was patient with all of us and I would consider coming back for another class.
At the end of class you can do a routine and apparently, I was the first girl in her 8 years of teaching who literally danced in front of her face showing and shaking what my mama gave me.
She started laughing so hard and I enjoy making people laugh so it made me happy.
What a way to end a great class. I will be back, to shake my ass!

When my girlfriends suggested that the five of us take pole dancing lessons, my initial thought was, «Ok, who’s getting married?» Well, none of us had an upcoming bachelorette party as an excuse, but we decided to do something fun and ridiculous together anyways.
First off, we’re not aspiring strippers. No, axe that. «Exotic dancer», as our adorable instructor corrected me, after I asked her how she learned her impressive pole dancing techniques. Naively, I thought, «Maybe like us, she came here on a whim with four friends and decided to pick up pole dancing».
She greeted us, decked out in a hot pink bikini and super high shoes, and directed us to the room of mile-​high sparkly shoes, clear shoes (yes, those.), sequined short shorts, and all things sheer and feathery, and told us we could pick out whatever our little hearts desired to create our pole dancing ensemble. It’s kind of like when you play dress up as a little girl, except 5″ heels and sequin bras were never part of the My Size Barbie kit.
For an hour, she taught us «how to be sexy», and all the fantastic tricks you can do on a pole, and also how to pick up a twenty dollar bill with your butt/​thighs. One of my friends, a skinny minnie, had pin-​thin thighs and couldn’t pick up a thing with her tiny butt, so our instructor had us turn around while she practiced her dollar-​butt-​trick. We almost died laughing.
We left with sore stomachs from laughing, but somehow felt like sexy bombshells at the same time. Next time one of my friends gets her heart broken by a guy, I think I’ll arrange for a group pole dancing lesson. Sure beats sitting in pajamas, drowning in a gallon of ice cream. AND she’ll have an excuse to run around looking a bit like what Lady Gaga, if she was an exotic dancer.