The Toy Box

In 2012 I desperately needed a new outlet for stress, and an activity or hobby that I could do on my own. I was slightly firmilar with pole fitness and thought it would be fun to try out. I called The Toy Box and the spoke with the owner. She invited me to the studio the following week to try out a class & ask all the questions I needed. When I arrived I was greeted by the owner who instructs all the classes. The other women in the class greeted me too, and they all were encouraging and welcoming. The prices for classes were affordable. I signed up for 4 classes a month (once a week). That was 2 years ago and I still look forward to going to my weekly class at the Toy Box. You can sign up for multiple classes a week.
The studio does not have windows and is private.
Students are on their own pole for the whole hour.
Classes are limted to 7 students
Due to small classes the instructor is able to provide one on one instruction.
Classes focus on teaching the sport of pole dance with a focus on acrobatics on a verticle pole.
Individual instruction is given based on a students level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
The instructor and other students are encouraging.
The other women in the classes are fun supportive and at times silly.
I had hardly no upper body strength and absolutely no formal dance or gynamstic ability when I walked into the studio my first day. The instructor started me with the basics, gave me tips on what I was doing in error and making moves more difficult for myself, and encouraged me.
Through pole fitness I gained muscle tone, strenght, flexibility, confidence (it feels incredible when you are able to master a challenging move and do combos). I also gained friends and a sense of empowerment.
The studio has offered special event workshops that are in addition to classes for students who are interested. These workshops are at the Toy Box and hosted by Pole Fitness Champions. The most recent being Veronica Solimano and Natasha Wang (have you youtubed these women, wow!).
The classes here are great for anyone who wants to learn pole fitness, improve skills they may already have and be in a supportive fun enviornment.

I have been taking classes at Toy Box studio for a few months now. I love the environment. Kristen is awesome and she is a great instructor. From the first day I joined. I felt welcomed and comfortable with the girls and the instuctor. I even switched from a week night class to a weekend morning class and I still felt that comfort level with the girls. Everyone is nice and it’s always a good time. The class is something I look forward to each week.

I called yesterday to ask about pole rentals and the lady who answered was rather rude. I was told they only rent on Saturday at $ 300 at night and was reminded that $ 300 was too expensive. I asked what they had on stock to purchase, but was interrupted before I could finish. I was also going to inquire about classes, but decided against. Unsure how to explain the conversation except for rude and smug. I understand everyone has a bad day, but I ordered a pole from another business and will stick with my dance studio I am already attending.

The owner of this company clearly cannot take constructive criticism, all i have noticed is if the review is not 5 stars they were not paying customers to have them removed. Its my opinion and you have no idea who we are as customers to make the judgement call if we have or have not paid before because we have not given you a five star review. I have taken or watched nearly every pole studio in pierce and some of king county. You were the most poorly educated instructor int he pole fitness business in the area. It is my right to let people know how I feel about your business. This was not a five star experience. I am sure others have liked your business. It was not to my standards, which I listed in my previous review. I also read that there is a 550 dollar cancellation fee if you leave her studio with in the contract time. Which is her choice. I just want other students to know no other studio in the US, does this.