Ideally start with Intro to Pole as this class is specifically geared towards total beginners. Can’t do evenings? hop into a daytime pole class. We a friendly group and regularly accommodate First timers.

Other classes you can drop into: Sultry Stretch, Pole Conditioning, Most Workshops.

Clicking on any of the booking links will take you to our Schedular. You may need to select an appointment category before seeing all our class offerings. Click ‘book’ next to the class you wish to book and you will see the times it is offered.

TIP: use the ‘book by next available’ tab on the website to see classes in date order.

After selecting a class you will be asked for your name, email and to digitally sign the waiver.

TIP use a working email as it will have a link to allow you to easily cancel or reschedule!

TIP: you only need to sign the waiver the first time. It saves a copy for my records!

On the payment page you can pay with a card or via PayPal. Don’t forget to enter a coupon if you have one.

TIP If are a subscriber or have a package you can pay with your personal code even if you are not signed in. You can also create an account that saves your information. Save that sign up email with the code! (We can also resend it)

Hit confirm and you are booked!

For pole dance classes, we recommend wearing shorts—ideally ones that expose the skin on the upper thighs. However, if you’re just starting out, any shorts that make you feel comfortable and confident are fine. For the Intro to Pole class leggings work also.

Sticky leggings specially made for pole are also an option!

You’ll also want to wear a tank top and a sports bra. It may feel weird to wear so little clothing at first, but having a lot of skin exposed is necessary to stick to the pole.

For floor and flexibility classes, we recommend wearing leggings and a fitted shirt or tank top.

We recommend socks or bare feet for beginning-level classes. Ballet slippers or half-shoes are even better.

For choreography classes, you may wear heels instead. We recommend Pleasers Heels, Hella Heels, or similar stripper-style platform heels. See other FAQs for more info on buying your first pair!

1. Park on the street, the first or second level of the garage or the lot by the Kate/Highlander across the street.

2. Enter by the Scott street entrance or the Parking Garage entrance. Use the code from your email if it is after 6pm.

3. The elevators face Scott Street and are in the entry way. You cannot see them in the main lobby. Do NOT be lured by the cute tiny golden elevator in the lobby. It does not work.

4. Enter the Elevators, enter the code before selecting a floor. Punch numbers slowly. Our elevators have a basic level of intelligence only.

5. Go to the 11th floor! We are on the left. Pretty obvious. But if in doubt enter at Suite 1106 (yes the mailing address is 1104, it is what it is)

6. You may peak around the corner and see what is going on in the main studio. Shoes and bags may be left in entry area in a cubby. My only security camera covers the entry area.

Ideally arrive a few minutes before class - you can pick your pole and get the most for your money! Our studio culture honors rebellious punks and is very laid back compared to most places. Even if you are running late you will be allowed to join. Depending on the class we will ask you to do a warmup before actively participating.

YES! We have 8 poles and for regular classes I only book one person per pole. In a full class the instructor may not have a pole and share with students

ASIDE: It is pretty standard in Pole studios to share poles. For advance tricks classes this can actually be nice as you get breaks to watch.

No. Some of the best pole dancers and aerialists today started with zero dance background! You will learn everything you need to know in class. Start with Intro/ Foundations and from there you can work your way up to more advanced classes. You can also take our conditioning classes, flexibility classes, and choreography-dance classes to round out your training.

To start taking classes, no you do not need to be “in shape”. Pole dance, aerial and all of our ground based disciplines are for all people of ALL fitness levels, ages, shapes, sizes and genders. Our Intro class is designed to start you from the very beginning even if you have no previous experience in dance or fitness.

Not really. Technically X-pole rates our professional studio poles as 400lbs+. It is not unusually to see 4-6 people on a single pole. Unlike aerial rigging the poles are securely attached at the top and bottom giving them a high weight bearing capacity.

The little studio often serves as a changing area as needed. We also have bathrooms on our floor. No showers in the building however.

We don’t allow observers at the studio to ensure that all of our students feel comfortable while taking class. If you arrive early for a class and want to peak in on a class in progress that is fine!

Our location downtown offers many restaurants and bars for partners/friends to wait and relax while you’re in class.

ASIDE: if you’re using the the Petite Pole studio you may have someone observe you in there if you have rented out the space. They need to also sign the waiver if they use the pole. The space makes for great photos!

We do not allow dogs or animals in the studio unless they are service animals. Per state law, service animals (but not emotional support animals) are allowed to come into the studio and accompany their owner throughout the space.

In Texas, allowing children in the studio is a bit tricky, even when accompanied by a Parent. Consequently do not allow children under the age of 15 in the main studio during a class. Since we do have the Petite studio space, if children are likely to be self-entertained on a device/coloring etc they may stay in that space during class. This is mostly an issue for daytime classes during school holidays. If you have a child that feels the need to ‘check in’ on you every 5 min, we would ask you not to bring them in.

We are very laid back in general. We also need to manage distractions for ourselves and others. For privates etc we do make some exceptions on a case by case basis.

Our classes are 18+

If we have written and orally confirmed parental permission or if someone is attending with a parent, younger teens may be allowed to join. Private parties and classes are up to the discretion of the host.

While it is fun to post impressive pictures online, we are respectful of people who do not want to be posted online or wish to explore Pole fitness discretely, for what ever reason. We usually ask before taking pictures and if you every see yourself in a picture you would like taken down we do our best to accommodate.

Real question we get.

The answer is a bit complicated.

Many studios do try to distance themselves from stripping. However the first modern pole studio was founded by a stripper and much of pole dance culture comes from stripping. We are stripper-friendly and love it when former and current dancers come take classes.

However, the vast majority of people who take pole dance classes do it for fitness and to boost self confidence, not because they are training to become a dancer at a club. Tarah has a side hobby listening to authentic stripper stories and learning Stripper/Burlesque/Belly dance/Go-Go/Hoochie-Coochie/Modern dance history. She also takes most every workshop offered at Pole con by women with a club or burlesque background. We feel the ‘mildly transgressive’ nature of pole dance is part of its appeal. Despite this, we do not really teach the skills you need to be successful in a club setting - which is much more than dancing, and not as glamourous as it may seem on TV. We do know some authentic club moves and are happy to share.