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UPDATE: I’ve been a member for over a year, but I’ve recently cancelled my membership. I think what LAC is trying to do with Pole Portland is admirable, but pole studios and gyms are entirely different businesses and it seems that a lot of issues stem from this. The pole studio didn’t have AC for the longest time, and a frequently requested mirror was not provided for over a year. This is a studio with great potential, but from my experience, the management can fall short on listening to the needs of their pole clientele. I’ll be transitioning to a new studio, but would be more than willing to give Pole Portland a shot in the future once their management of the studio better reflects the needs of the pole community.

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★ 1

Stating I've never been here when, in fact, i have, says more about the owner than it does me. I have pictures of the space to prove it, but I'm certainly not posting those here. In any case, i would rather go to a gym that cares more about health and safety than it does about image.

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after months of feeling like belonging here, i am canceling my membership because of the inconsistency due to admin/gym

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Updated 2: My statement is not ludicrous. It's informed because I have seen your staff not following safety rules. I will not be shamed for saying the truth.

Updated review: Kat is still amazing but the owners would rather put the inconvenience of staff above the safety of pole studio. I'll be looking for somewhere to go soon. Be warned the owner care more about his staff inconvenience vs guest safety and that I do not respect from a pole studio or gym.

I love taking pole classes from Kat. She is an excellent teacher. I learned a lot and had a ton of fun. The best part is she is encouraging as well as knowledgeable!

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★ 5

I love taking pole classes with Nina! She is an amazing instructor. Nina pushes & challenges you, but in a way that is supportive and motivating! I’m never afraid to try something new in class and definitely get a great workout. I also never leave Nina’s class in a bad mood, class is always positive & fun!

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★ 5

Nina is a great instructor! She pushes you to try new things in a supportive way without pressure and always makes sure you get a good workout in!

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★ 5

This studio is amazing. Bonus that it comes with full gym access! Highly recommend Nina Noir's classes. She always provides a fun and dynamic class and feels safe and supportive. She gives options depending on your personal level, and will curate classes based on student requests. I have grown so much as a dancer because of her classes.

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★ 5

I have taken several classes with Nina, and I can’t recommend her enough! She is great at providing a range of progressions to match the varying skill levels of each class.

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★ 5

Updating to add:

Nina is also a wonderful instructor! She is amazing at continuing to challenge you to grow your strength and skill while still making sure you're enjoying your training and having fun.

Kat is an absolutely amazing instructor, she challenges you while lifting you up and supporting you to do difficult things! She's also just a lovely and kind human. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

Nina is a phenomenal instructor. She's great at encouraging you to try new things and grow as a poler. I've been taking her classes for a few months now and I'm doing moves that I thought would take me years to learn. She always makes sure each class is a workout!

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★ 5

Candace is an AMAZING instructor! Definitely would take her class again. 5/5 stars for sure

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★ 5

Candace is an amazing pole instructor!! I would definitely take her classes again!!

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★ 5

Hands down one of the most fun class I’ve been too! Candace is such a vibe and makes you feel so confident and fun! An instructor that makes so feel sexy and fun and no stress at all! A blessing !

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★ 5

Candace is great!

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★ 5

My experience at Pole Portland has been absolutely amazing! I was a bit anxious at first, but that faded quickly. The small class sizes create such a friendly and supportive environment, and Candace is a phenomenal instructor. Her enthusiasm and guidance make every session amazing!

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★ 5

Had so much fun! Candace Made me feel both confident and empowered. I recommend!

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★ 5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Candace is pure magic!

If you’ve ever wanted to feel strong, confident, and completely in your feminine power — take a class with Candace at Pole Portland. She’s not just a pole instructor, she’s a witchy goddess of empowerment who helps you reconnect with your body, your sensuality, and your inner fire. Every class feels like a spell for self-love and liberation. She meets you where you are, celebrates every tiny win, and makes the space feel safe, supportive, and sacred.

Whether you’re new to pole or leveling up your craft, Candace will make you feel unstoppable. Truly one of the most empowering, soulful, and uplifting instructors I’ve ever met. ✨🖤

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★ 5

Candace is awesome!, made me feel super comfortable but also made it fun! Thank you again

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★ 5

Candace was such a fun instructor! She made it easy to feel comfortable for my first time and helped me get my confidence back! Can't recommend her enough 🙌✨

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★ 5

Candace shows the rest of us that we can do pole! She’s so fun and I love being in her class, and I have followed her for a long time so she is totally experienced and definitely knows what she’s doing!!!!!

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★ 5

Love taking classes with Candice here! I always have so much fun!

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★ 5

Ive been taking classes from Candace for along time and Pole Portland has really been a great place for her to flourish and share her creativity. Come take a class to experience what 15 years in the industry is like! I learned ALOT in just one class.

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★ 5

Kat was so patient with me. And I am a difficult dance student. A lovely class and well-priced. I will be back!

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★ 5

Kat is an excellent instructor, very positive and encouraging. Also don’t worry about not being strong enough, nobody is strong enough for pole at the beginning!

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★ 5

Kat is not only a master at pole dancing, but also at making you feel comfortable to be yourself! Her classes are friendly and fun!

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★ 5

Loved finding a new pole studio and I appreciate Kat’s steady, friendly guidance— I always have fun at class

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★ 5

great location, teacher, and gym facility access!! kat js building a beautiful pole community here <3

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★ 5

Kat is amazing!! Wonderful and safe space for artistic expression!!! Always an absolute delight and breathtaking to watch

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★ 5

This is a fabulous pole studio, it's so cool at this studio you have access to a gym as well. The instructor Kat is awesome and fun to take a class from. She really knows her stuff, come see for yourself.

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★ 5

Kat is a wonderful instructor! She is knowledgable and provides modified moves for beginner, intermediate, and advanced pole dancers!

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★ 5

Pole Portland is a beautiful and welcoming studio, and you couldn't ask for a better instructor than Kat. Highly attentive, funny, and super knowledgeable, she always goes above and beyond to help students feel successful and confident in their movement.

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★ 5

Kat is absolutely fabulous! She is sweet, funny, competent, and SO TALENTED! Come take class from her you will not regret it! 💖

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★ 5

If you’re looking for pole classes with a combo of solid technique and musical flow, you’re in the right place!! Kat is a phenomenal teacher who takes the time to break down the smallest building blocks of technical elements while also helping you build up the artistic flourishes that make you a confident dancer. Strut your butt over to a class and you’ll see exactly what I mean!

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★ 5

Kat rocks my world! She’s done a fantastic job encouraging and mentoring her dancers. Also, her introduction questions are too funny!

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★ 5

Kat's a great instructor. She's very good at explaining complicated moves and helping you find adaptions that work for your body. She makes her classes so fun and empowering.

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★ 5

Kat is AMAZING. She’s inspiring, inclusive, and a fantastic teacher and hype woman. 10/10 recommend taking her class!

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★ 5

Kat is a talented dancer who cares about her students. She provides a safe space for people to feel comfortable and lifts everyone up, encouraging us and boosting our confidence! She’s very passionate about pole dancing and it shows. Beginner or experienced, you’ll leave Kat’s classes feeling good physically and mentally

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★ 5

Kat is a great instructor! Class is always fun and informative.

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★ 5

The pole instructor, Kat, really knows how to create a fun, safe, and informative pole experience! She is funny, welcoming, and supportive. She draws from her ballet background to elevate the artform, while leaving behind the toxic aspects of the competitive dance world. This allows her to create accessible classes both experienced movers and total newcomers can enjoy!

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★ 5

Kat is a wonderful teacher who makes anyone feel welcome and excited to be in her class. No matter what type of day you’re having, she’s there to hype you up and provide support. I’ve learned so much from her and always have a blast in her classes!!

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★ 5

Kat is an amazing teacher and person! Loved learning pole from her 🩷

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★ 5

Kat is one of the best teachers out there. Taking her class helped me through a rough break up and has made me more comfortable in my body. Her positive energy is infectious!
She is very attentive, making sure no one is left behind in class. Providing the most constructive feedback to bring the best out of her students. It is a beautiful journey working with Kat!

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★ 5

Kat is the best! I have been dancing with her for years and I always enjoy her spirit ❤️ You won’t regret a class with her :)

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★ 5

Kat is a fantastic teacher. She's so kind and patient with an understanding that different bodies have different needs. I always feel like Kat is routing for me and she just makes my dance experience so much more enjoyable. There is not enough good things in the world to say!

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★ 5

Kat is a fun and fierce instructor who helps bring out your inner dancer! She's super supportive, and has created an awesome studio here. Though pole may sound intimidating, Kat makes it accessible and friendly. She breaks moves down step by step, and always offers plenty of modifications. If you're looking for a workout that's beyond the ordinary, Kat's the teacher for you!

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★ 5

Kat is such a fun instructor! She’s not only patient and approachable, but a blast to be around. I learned a lot in her class and felt comfortable and gained confidence. The atmosphere is also very inclusive and friendly. And again so much fun!! Cant wait to go back for another series.

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★ 5

Kat is a fantastic instructor! She has excellent understanding of the body and has the ability to modify things for folks as needed. She also does a good job of clarifying how to brace or hold yourself in order to not hurt yourself, especially for hypermobile people! She’s so fun to learn from ☺️.

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★ 5

Kat is the reason I come to Pole Portland. She is kind, aware, and knowledgable. No matter the body type she can cater to you and modify anything so you can become successful. I’ve been discouraged with past experiences with dance. Kat has cured that with her encouragement and guidance. 100/10 recommend.

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★ 5

so fun and so welcoming for beginners:)

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★ 5

Kat is such a phenomenal instructor, and the space is intimate and cozy. I loved the flow foundations class. She made sure everyone was given the attention they needed to learn each move and spent time on technique before teaching choreo. I didn’t feel awkward asking any questions, and you can tell that building community means a lot to her. Also, Kat is just hilarious in general, so you will have a great time. I highly recommend checking out her classes!

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★ 5

TLDR: I can’t recommend this studio or Kat enough!

Being a member of both the gym and the studio is the best combination! I have access to a wonderful, private and intimately sized studio both for my own practice and instruction, while being steps away from everything I’d want for cross training. The studio is perfectly sized for the kind of instruction Kat gives — it feels so good to know she’s only a pole or two away and is there to give me advice and the hard truths about how to push myself and adjust the work. Between the studio/class size and Kat’s vibes, it’s a place where everyone supports each other and gets to grow alongside one another. Kat excels at tailoring her lesson plan to the skill levels and interests of each body that walks through the door and embraces a challenge by (mostly your) choice, and makes every class fun. I’m so lucky to have found this studio and recommend it to anyone trying to get out of their comfort zone and dust off old heels, or try something fun, challenging, and rewarding for their first time!

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★ 5

I really like this studio! Equipped with everything you need — crash pads, light weights, mats, an insane speaker, and 5 steel poles that can switch from static to spin. The classes do often have more people than poles, which personally I don’t mind, because it’s nice to rest and see how other people approach the lesson. Kat is a great instructor, very supportive and responsive to where you’re at in your body. Even if you’re a beginner, try it out! I was completely inexperienced but after 3 months of lessons I am amazed at how far I’ve come! I feel so strong and graceful, thanks to pole Portland!

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★ 5

Kat is one of the instructors whose lessons have stuck with me the most! She is extremely patient and understanding, yet also one of the most knowledgeable instructors for dance and pole I’ve ever had. Really appreciate her strong engagement and genuine enthusiasm for the sport and for teaching! Would highly recommend for anyone who wants a compassionate, well-stretched, sassy, fun time with pole!

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★ 5

Kat is an amazing instructor who I can always count on a good class from. Class is always challenging but you always leave feeling accomplished and excited for what Kat has in store for next week. She is one of the only people I would trust to tell me what to do while im spinning upside down :) The space she has created is safe and inviting, i wish i could be there every day. This is a great place to start or to elevate your pole journey.

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★ 5

Kat is a wonderful teacher and dancer with so much support and flexibility for her students. She is always ready to read our energy and interests to make class inclusive, yet fun and challenging, for everyone. The space has been a wonderful addition to the pole community and I am excited to take future classes! Hoping for more options in the future.

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★ 5

Kat is a wonderful teacher and is helping me build a move vocabulary for pole and also show me to to build and sequence to make them harder or easier!

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★ 5

Kat is an excellent instructor! She creates an atmosphere in which everybody can feel comfortable and part of a community. It is obvious that she knows how to teach. She explains everything clearly, and as many times as necessary. She also manages to teach people who are at different levels at the same this. 100% recommend!

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★ 5

Kat is an amazing instructor! She has years of dance experience, which shows in the quality of her instruction. Not only that, she makes classes and choreo fun and accessible for everybody.

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★ 5

I had such an incredible experience here! The studio provided a private, comfortable, and safe environment for me to practice and take classes. I always feel like I have the room to myself, which adds to the overall sense of comfort!
The atmosphere of the studio is warm and welcoming, making me feel instantly at ease. I have no prior experience, but felt completely supported throughout the class.
Overall, I cannot recommend this pole studio enough. If you are a beginner or have experience in pole dancing, this studio is an amazing place to learn, practice, and get a GREAT workout!

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★ 5

Kat's classes are the place to be if you're looking for a fun and inclusive space to get strong while feeling sexy. Pole can be really difficult and confusing and she does an amazing job of meeting you where you're at and breaking things down in a way that makes sense. I highly recommend a visit to Pole Portland if you've been looking to try pole for the first time or if you're getting back to it!

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★ 5

Had a combined Bachelor/Bachelorette party with my fiance taking a class here. Friends of all shapes, sizes, and athletic abilities came to partake in the class with Kat. She's an absolute blast, make the content fun, accessible for newcomers, and still challenging for those who were more advanced. Really empowered us to feel comfortable in our own bodies, and even some of our more timid friends were laughing and enjoying themselves by the middle of the class. 11/10, would definitely do it again. Thanks Kat for the awesome experience! Looking forward to taking another class soon!

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★ 5

I've had the absolute pleasure of taking a couple of classes from Kat, including a truly spectacular experience for my friends' joint batchlor/batchlorette party. I've had a blast every time and the entire wedding party was talking about Kat's class months later. It was the high point of the party for all of us.
She's always been an engaged, attentive, and totally hilarious instructor who's made classes approachable and fun. Plus, her song selections are always a total vibe.

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★ 5

Kat worked with me to design killer choreography to a song of my choice, which really helped me learn about dance more holistically and bring that knowledge to my regular pole practice to become a better dancer. Highly recommend checking out a class!

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★ 5

If you’ve been wanting to try out pole, Kat is the gal you want to have teaching you. She embraces all skill sets and is a master of helping you achieve YOUR goals. Her coaching is gentle and direct, and her classes cover everything you may need: strength, flexibility, form, and fun.

I’ve always left feeling overjoyed at the amazing things I’m capable of, always feel incredibly safe in the space, and encouraged to get out of my comfort zone. Kat and Pole Portland are an amazing addition to the pole community in Portland!!

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★ 5

Khino is the best! You'll always feel better after completing one of his workouts.

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★ 5

I am thrilled that Lloyd Athletic Club opened a pole dance studio, Pole Portland. The space is so warm and welcoming. I can use the studio any time the gym is open (and there isn't a scheduled class happening) to practice and freestyle dance. Classes are Mon/Wed nights, and the instructor, Kat, is awesome! She has years of dance training in general and is so good at meeting you where you are skills-wise with pole specifically. I'd been wanting a place to dance that had unscheduled open hours and voilà the universe provided! And bonus, my pole membership includes a gym membership too!

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★ 5

A new and exciting feature at the Lloyd Athletic Club. Members and drop-ins are all loving it!

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★ 5

Sweet lil studio to practice and connect with other dancers. Great vibe and having access to all the other benefits of LAC (lockers, hot tub, steam, sauna…!) is Ahhhhhmazing!

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