ExperTease Fitness

I will start my review by stating that it has been quite a long time since I’ve attended classes here, so the review is of my prior experience with this company and does not reflect any current experiences. Plenty of time has passed for things to have changed.
Learning burlesque was a lot of fun. I enjoyed the physical activity and it was a confidence booster. The teachers and students were all friendly and the environment was a fun place to be in. I signed up for three or four different classes, and for the most part enjoyed them.
However, the longer I took classes with the studio the less I found myself enjoying them. Organization was lacking and things started to feel very chaotic. At times I even felt ignored as a student. Eventually it got to a point where I didn’t feel like my money was being well spent. It was a great experience, but the disorganization caused me to leave and look elsewhere for similar classes.

I have ALWAYS wanted to take a pole fitness class so finally I went for it and I am so glad I chose ExperTease fitness! They have intro classes a few times a week so I went to a Saturday morning class and it was so fun! Our instructor was very nice and explained and demonstrated the moves in a way that was easy to learn and follow. I’m not saying the moves were easy– it’s challenging! But she explained everything very well. I was sore for a few days after! I would definitely buy a package and go more frequently if it was closer to my house. Definitely recommend!

Last winter I switched up my aerial training to start classes at ExperTease Fitness. I liked I could specialize in one apparatus (when I started the choices were lyra, silks and acrobalance, but those options have expanded). I also preferred classes were kept to a small group of students which meant more time on the apparatus. Finally, each session comes with a show which is an opportunity to show friends and family what you’re up to.
Cade, one of the main instructors, comes from a dance background as well as being an aerial performer. His massage background gives him insight in how to prevent injuries.
All the students are positive and helpful — as I started attending more open gym sessions to practice for a show, I got to know some of the regulars and get encouragement on trying or smoothing out a move.
it’s a great environment to get strong and have fun.

I found the studio a few years ago and have been here ever since. Coming to Expertease has really changed the way I see myself and I love the opportunity to perform for friends and family. It’s a welcoming environment and such a positive atmosphere. It’s always about feeling good and making progress in your goals.

I had organized a bachelorette party here and was NOT impressed. The actual class was great and a lot of fun. However, the communication of the entire event was horrific. The information I got the first time I called was completely different than what they said when we arrived to the event. Not to mention, that getting a hold of anyone at the studio at all is impossible. The hours are only M-​W 10am-​4pm, and I had called several times during the hours and NEVER got a hold of ANYONE! I finally sent an angry email saying that I’ve been trying to get a hold of someone and a few days later I had a VM from someone, who I literally called back 5 mins later and no one answered, nor did anyone return my call.
Then, I had emailed the song we picked a week or so in advance (Lady Marmalaide by Christina Aquilera) and when we got there, she said we had requested Buttons by the Pussy Cat Dolls. I also feel that the main instructor was quite rude. We were under the impression that we were going to be able to freshen up and change after the class was over, but there was another class right after us so everything was rushed and the instructor was clearly irritated and wasn’t afraid to show it! However, had the communication been clearer before the event, this whole mess could have been avoided. Maybe you should hire a receptionist for the times you have listed as your hours since they are already VERY minimal.
Response to BurlesqueMN:
I would like to say that after going through my email, maybe I didn’t send an email with our song choice as I can’t find the sent email — so I’m sorry, that was my fault. However, I would like to point out that you actually LIED about a number of things in your comment. I paid in April for a party on June 14^th and I was told that I only had to pay 2 weeks in advance of our party date. I never received a past payment due notice, so unless you «forgot» to tell me I owed money by a certain date then I think I paid in a timely manner. Also, yes we changed the date, but it was in April before I paid, so if that wasn’t sufficient time someone should have told me. There was also a number change, but it was for LESS (8) people and we PAID for (14) people, so you made money for people that didn’t show up. A simple apology would have been nice instead of the snarky comment. Again, this is a good example of the same attitude we received the day of the party.

I just started taking Aerial Silks. I’ve been wanting to try something acrobatic for some time, and when I came across a Groupon for this studio, I had to go for it. I am SO happy I did. I absolutely love it. Class starts with a 10 minute warm up and then the instructor has us work on climbing, and shows us a trick to practice on. Each class we have learned 2 – 4 new tricks/​moves. At first, I was a little annoying that each person didn’t have their own silk (my class has 12 people signed up, 5 silks) — but none of my classes so far has had more than 10 people there — and it’s exhausting work. There is no way I could climb the entire time, so right now I’m fine with sharing. I’ve also peeked in on the pole class and burlesque class — both of which look like a lot of fun. I’m definitely going to be signing up for the next level — and more classes!

I just returned to BurlesqueMN for another session of classes. I am in the basic pole classes and loving it! Some things about it that is different than other gyms with pole is that 1. it’s progressive. You’re learning skills and building on them. You don’t just drop in and try to following along — you’re taught everything so you can master it. 2. You get the opportunity to perform at the end of the session if you want to! I loved showing off my new skillz to my friends and family .
I work in human services and in this profession, self-​care is key. BurlesqueMN has really helped with fulfilling my self-​care. The pole classes not only give me an amazing work out, I have grown so much more confident with my body and how it moves.
A big recommend for any one interested in giving pole a try! I have yet to try other kinds of classes here but most certainly plan on doing so in the future.