Visiting Akron ohio... good studios?

PhillyPoleJess started this discussion · 11/17/2009

I am visiting Akron Ohio Dec 31-3 and probably will most likely only be able to take a pole class on the 2nd because no one will be open the 1st and maybe on 3rd. I saw a few places in cleveland, one in akron, and figure there are a few I just couldn't find. Normally, I would visit as many studios as I could no matter what because I LOVE meeting polers all over. Right now funds are TIGHT so I am going to be picky. I am advanced doing handsprings, aerial shoulder mounts, yoginis etc. So while there won't be many new tricks for me to learn at a studio, i am looking for a place with instructors on a similar level. Even if we are only going over intermediate tricks somewhere that has instructors who have interesting combos or transitions. The other option would be any studios that have a particularly awesome fun class (booty blast, striptease, floorwork etc) Again with this anything that is just basic isn't worth putting out the money or time to get there. So which studios do the ladies at veenas like?

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chemgoddess1 · 11/17/2009
The studio in Akron is just opening and I have not been there. Cleveland Exotic Dance from what I understand is just beginners stuff. I personally go to Be Studios on Cliffton. Christina the owner is great. Unfortunately a lot of the upper level stuff we are figuring out on our own using places like this and different videos and such. Mindy is the advanced instructor. Classes run $20 which is nothing compared to a lot of other cities. I would be down for a pole jam if you just want to come up and have fun. I would even consider running down to the place in Akron. It looks like they have open pole on Sundays and it is $15. I know that Be also has an Urban Fusion class but I think that is only on Wednesdays. BTW, would probably be able to talk Mindy into getting into the studio on the 1st....I am just not sure how hung over I am going to be!! Also, there are 3 "regular" bars and 2 "other" clubs in town (Cleveland) that have poles. There used to be a pole at a club in downtown Akron but I think that club is closed now. I can check into it.
chemgoddess1 · 11/19/2009
There is a bar in Akron called Whiskey Dick's/Hue (2 bars) that has a cage and also 2 poles that sit on the bar. Just FYI.
PhillyPoleJess · 11/20/2009
Thank you so much for the reply! I am going to try to make it up for open pole session and the beg/intermediate class on that saturday. Unfortunately, on this trip there is only one car between my boyfriend and I so as much as I would like to jam probably will just pop in the studio for a little. He has agreed that a weekend with his family is more than worth an hour ride and some pole time! We will be there on family business so as much as I would love to dance on bars with you he will be taking care of family matter most of the night.
chemgoddess1 · 11/20/2009
At which studio?
PhillyPoleJess · 11/21/2009
be studios... i may or may not do the beginner's intermediate class, but going to definitely come in for the open practice.
chemgoddess1 · 11/21/2009
Let me know when you are heading up and I will join you!