acoretacri started this discussion ·
Hello, I am moving to Greenville SC in less than two months and am looking for a new studio. I have found three studios so far: North Pole Dance Studion, West End Dance Company, and The Pole Academy. I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with these studios that they would be willing to share. Also if anyone knows of other studios please let me know. Thanks!
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I'm close to Greenville but I I've only heard of the North Pole......unfortunately I've never taken any lessons there! I have taken lessons in Spartanburg at Xtreme Pole Fitness and Wind Beneath My Wing Pole Boutique! Two totally different experiences!
I stopped by Xtreme Pole fitness and they seemed very nice. They were willing to work with me a couple of classes to be able to get into the next level. I need to learn the butterfly to move up to their next level. Spartanburg is a ways from simpsonville but all the other studios had bad online reviews. What was your experience like? Thanks
Well XPF was the first studio I ever attended! It was a great experience. Shauna is excellent with routines but she use to be a tad bit pricey! I'm not sure about her current prices. Two of her instructors quit and opened up a studio called Wind Beneath My Wing Pole Boutique. U can add one instructor on Facebook her name is Arlesia ThePoleGeneral Wilson. I don't want to air anybody business on a pole site so I will just say try them out and go with which ever one better suits you! There is also North Pole Studio which have recently relocated to Greer Sc.....which is way closer to Greenville!
I can't find any information for wind beneath my wings pole exercise boutique. Their FB page is blank. Do you have any website address?
U can go on my Facebook page and look on my wall....I'm sure u will find something from Arlesia ThePoleGeneral Wilson. She is one of the owners! The studio is new but small! She have pics and videos on her page! My Facebook name is loresha boyd
The Facebook page for her studio is Wind Beneath My Wing Pole Exercise Boutique. It have Pink Angel Wings logo with Wind Beneath My Wing written between the wings! there is also a pic of the staff in a bar setting.
Thanks so much. Finally found it on fb. North Pole dance is closest (15 min up hwy 14) and I am going to check it out sat.
Hey Ladies!! I'm in Charlotte, but my best friend lives in Spartanburg and has visited every studio there. She also created a Facebook group called GSP Pole Divas. You should join if you aren't already a member. It's private and by invite only, so if you inbox me your names, I'll add you. They share a lot of information with each other. Hope that helps!
Sounds great!!! I will inbox u immediately! Thanks.
Angie La ·
Hi there!! I am moving back to Anderson, SC (it's about 30 min from gvl) after being in Germany for 2 years. I went to NP in Greenville for a private lesson over Christmas last year. This is a dance school that also teaches pole. I have not read great reviews but I also am a believer that you should not knock it until you try it. You might end up learning something great, you just never know (; I have also been speaking with Jax Spencer, the owner of Pole Academy. She teaches out of her home and I also know others who teach out of their home her in Germany. Any negative comments I have heard about the PA from Jax has only been people knocking that she teaches out of her apartment--extremely terrible reason to put down a pole school. She actually seems to have a great things going and is VERY involved with everything pole and her students. I plan to meet with her for pole jams/parties and special gatherings since I've always been a home learner and just want pole ppl to connect with. I will be in Anderson just after the new year. Contact me if you would ever like to get together :). I met my very good friend here on SV (emotioncather) and hate to leaving her behind... Let me know how it goes!!!!
I would definitely travel to SC to pole jam with you also Jelli. I've seen your videos and you are awesome!
I would definitely travel to SC to pole jam with you also Jelli. I've seen your videos and you are awesome!
Angie La ·
Oh yay! It would be great to meet veeners and get together to pole :) :) :) and thank you! I consider that an exceptional compliment!! You made my day haha
Angie La ·
Hi Ladies!!! I wanted to mention that Hanka Venselaar is coming to my brand new studio on June 10th and 11th!! You are invited to come so please contact me to let me know if you are interested :) I am so.exctied!!!! Eeeee!! 😀
The Pole Academy is right in Greenville and is owned by Jax Spencer http://www.thepoleacademy.com/
Angie La ·
yes I know her. I wanted to update to mention that I'm having Hanka come to visit my new studio since I last posted, seeking out polers in the aera. Can't believe so much has happened since then!! ;)
Due to a relationship break up I have moved back to my home in Greenville (Greer). I had the most awesome teacher in Columbia, but now I need to look for a teacher here in Greenville. My friend, Anna, owns West End Dance Company, but she doesn't do pole classes any longer. Just wanted to link up with anyone on here in Greenville, SC and any feedback on North Pole and Pole Academy. I've been off the pole for about 3 weeks (feels like months) and have been pretty depressed. I think I really need to get back to my pole and stay busy doing something I enjoy. Any help would be great.
Cuwoody ·
There's a Pole studio in Anderson SC, about 30 minutos from Greenville. The ñame of The studio is LaLuna Aerial arts. Here's the website. Www.lalunaaerialarta.com. They have pole, LYRA, aerial hammock and pole silks.
Thank you Cuwoody. Have you been there and if so can you share your experience?
Angie La above owns La Luna. I absolutely love la Luna. I went to north pole which I believe is closed now and extreme pole fitness is also closed. Jax has the pole dance academy in greenville but I have only been there once for a workshop. Angela and her team are great. We have a great time and always keep each other on our toes. The new studio space is beautiful with 16 ft poles. The addition of lyra, pole silks, and hammock has been wonderful too. It is about 45 mins for me but worth every minute. Price is very reasonable. Michelle and Phoenix have come so far. Marlo will be here this weekend!
Thank you so much. I think I'm going to check both studio's out. I really appreciate all the information.
Angie La ·
Hi Pam!! I'd love to have you come visit us at La Luna! The Pole Academy is in your neck of the woods and I think getting to know everyone around is a great idea. I think the North Pole is not operating anymore but the community is pretty active. Everyone has their style and there are great options :) If you need anything at all, let me know! Hope we get to see you!!!!
I would love to come visit. Please send me your address and phone number so I can set something up with you. You can reach me at 864-420-4512
