Aphrodite Pole Dance Fitness Studio

If you want to do pole dancing THIS is the place to be !
I always wanted to try it and I’m more than glad I chose the Aphrodite Pole Dance Studio. It’s a nice intimate studio and Gabrielle is truly amazing and professional. I had a great time and she made me feel very comfortable learning new things.
Unbelievable how sore I was after only one lesson. It was really fun and I recommend it to everyone who wants to have a great time and enjoy the advantages of pole dancing. Thank you very much, Gabrielle!

Well, let me start off by saying I have been doing research about getting into a pole fitness class for the past 3 years. Just my luck that I just so happened to work with an instructor!!! Gabrielle is by far the most amazing teacher and knows her craft well! Most of the places I checked out didn’t seem legit as far as learning your body, health and the physics behind pole dancing and Gabrielle knows it all. I knew I was going to join her beginner class after she showed us a dance she had did… and yes, I had a serious girl crush! It was something erotic and mesmerizing about a woman being comfortable with herself. I must admit, I am not fond of being a «girly» girl so I didn’t think this would be in my range. I am now in her beginner class and for only meeting twice, I feel a little different about my body and sexuality. Not gonna lie, the warm up part of the class is making me use muscles I haven’t worked out before, AND IT FEELS AMAZING! Even my health coach notices a little «pep in my step.» Haha. My biggest accomplishment was actually doing my tricks and feeling great about myself after. Gabrielle makes sure that you feel comfortable with the moves and explains it in a way that if you don’t understand right away, you will because she breaks it down. I am trying to get everyone I know to join because once I am in full sexy mode, all imma say to them is, «You shoulda went to Gabrielle like I told you!» After my beginner classes best believe I’m going to take the intermediate classes! But until then… I CAN’T WAIT TIL NEXT SUNDAY =)

I absolutely love class with Gabrielle! She is such an amazing instructor with not only knowledge in pole dance, but health and fitness all the way around. I started her intro class after a breakup and gained an amazing boost of confidence. Not only do I feel more sexy and confident, I have a tighter abs and much more toned arms. Her classes are so much fun you forget that you are actually getting a workout… until the next day that is. I am currently in her intermediate class with the very affordable unlimited package and plan to stick with it until I am as an amazing dancer as Gabrielle!

I have nothing but good things to say about Gabrielle. She is a terrific dancer and teacher. I travel every Sunday from Bakersfield just to attend her classes. The drive is over an hour and I am sometimes tired and don’t feel like driving, but it is so worth the drive! I love her class because she is very patient and encouraging. She is there to make sure that you look as good as possible when you dance. I knew I would love her classes when she performed for everyone at the end of the very first intro class. I can not wait til I am able to do the amazing things that she does on that pole and look good doing it. I would say that if you are in the area to definately go take a class, but hell if you are in any area go take a class with her well worth it !!! Two thumbs up Gabrielle keep up the excellent work! :)

Gabrielle is one of the best teachers I have had and I have taken a few different classes but for my taste her style is best for me personally. Grown and Sexy seductive and classy style is what you learn and it starts from the ground up so you are confident in understanding the physics to the technique. Awesome for beginners! and an Awesome workout! Awesome instructors she is very knowledgeable, open minded there is a variety of genres of music and she is patient. Best part is the classes are small enough where everyone gets one on one time as needed which helps a lot!

Aphrodite is a very special studio. I am a beginner poler, and have been trying numerous studios to decide where to commit to. I came to one of Aphrodite’s free Sunday intro classes.
Gabrielle has a very different approach to pole than any of the other studios I’ve been to. The class was extremely focused on sensuality, in a very reserved, quiet, therapeutic way. Most of the into classes I’ve been to have focused on the novelty of pole and have been very loud and high energy. That approach is extremely fun, but Gabrielle’s style really encouraged self reflection– I felt so sexy, confident and powerful after the class!
Despite how wonderful the class was, I did not end up buying any classes for 3 reasons. One, this studio is far away from me, and not easy to get to (lots of side streets, not a straight shot on the freeway). Two, there are no beginner’s drop in classes offered other than the free preview class and a single $ 25 Intro class. Beginners at the studio are required to take a 6 week course, 6 Sundays straight. This would probably work for most people, but my schedule changes constantly and I need the flexibility of dropping in whenever it’s convenient. The third reason, unfortunately, is price. Most pole studios are expensive and this is no different. $ 25-​$ 30 is about average, but it’s too much for me. I ended up at Allure, where I was able to get classes ½ off for $ 10 a pop just by going to the free intro class.
I will be looking for a Groupon or Living Social deal, and I hope to return to Aphrodite when it’s more affordable for me!

i love this class!!! i was hesitant to go at first because it’s a little embarrassing to dance and learn how to be «sexy» in front of other girls… but not here! Gabrielle is extremely humble and makes everyone feel welcome.

This was an amazing experience. I had the best time taking Gabrielle’s classes. I am not a dancer in any sense of the word and I’m not one to draw attention to myself, which was exactly why I took the 6 week beginning course — I had to get out of my comfort zone! And I had the best time doing so. Gabrielle is an excellent teacher! Very patient, sweet and encouraging.
You will get a kick ass workout, be stronger, be sore for sure! You will carry yourself differently after taking this class and you’ll definitely feel more confident regardless what your size is. This is definitely one of those get-​out-​of-​your-​head-​and-​into-​what-​your-​body-​can-​do kind of things. There’s a wonderful sense of female camaraderie. You’ll meet some great women who you’ll laugh with when you fall on your ass. It’s incredibly fun and I highly recommend it.

You removed me from 1 of the 3 dances I was in the WEEK of the performance so that YOU could be in that dance NOT because of partnering issues. That is a bold face lie and I have countless rehearsal video footage that clearly shows me having NO problem pulling off the duel pole trick from this dance.
My partner for the dance you pulled me from missed more rehearsals than I did, and couldn’t pull off the duel pole trick, not me.
But oddly enough you didn’t pull her from the dance… just me.
Also — its a STUDENT performance. I’ve never in all the years I have been dancing had a STUDENT pulled from a STUDENT performance for the teacher to showcase herself. APPALLING !!
I didn’t miss ANY of the rehearsals that I agreed to when giving my commitment to the show. The only rehearsals that I did not attend were those that you scheduled last minute, and even those I tried to attend as many as my schedule would allow.
Lots of girls (including my partners) missed several rehearsals that I was present for and they were not. But none of those people were pulled from dances, just me. Again APPALLING !!
One rehearsal that I showed up from you canceled and didn’t tell me which left me sitting outside the parlor for a half hour trying to reach you by phone to find out where everyone was, only find out that you canceled the rehearsal, but «forgot» to tell me about it.
(Got the email proof to backup this statement)
Another rehearsal you were late to because of your Nana’s funeral and you asked that we run the dances in your absence — — and funny enough I was the ONLY girl there with the music. So had I not been at that rehearsal and clearly more responsible and prepared than anyone else, no one would have been rehearsing anything until you arrived.
I have been performing with dance companies for YEARS and I have never EVER broken a commitment once I made it and I have a HUGE resume of directors and choreographers that would attest and back up this statement. Do not try to push off your poor planning and need to schedule last minute rehearsals — — to me being unwilling to commit to the show. That’s a complete load of crap.
Your school is the high school version of professional dance studios.
I have been taking classes all over Hollywood since leaving your company and had not a single problem with any other teacher or school.
They have what you lack — which is PROFESSIONALISM
As for the costumes — — - YOU offered to buy my costumes cause I couldn’t afford $ 300 for costumes to be in 3 dances of a student show. You said it was fine because you would keep them when I was done with them.
(Oddly enough each of those 3 costumes could be purchased online for under $ 60 — — nice little mark up you have going)
I personally BOUGHT $ 100 worth of shoes to be in the show, and one of those pairs was for the dance YOU KICKED ME OUT OF.
You kept ALL my money I paid to be in the show.
And I was out the money I paid for the shoes that I got for the dances.
So — — - You actually MADE a few hundred bucks off kicking me out of the show, again, nice little racket you have going.
I hope that everyone reads these posts and if they want a GOOD and PROFESSIONAL pole studio with no high school drama, no cheap money scams, and no trifle vindictive teachers then go somewhere other than Aphrodite.
Trust me, there’s TONS in the greater Los Angeles area that are amazing studios.
(Be Spun /​Allure /​and Evolve, to just name a few)

I’m sore!!! But it’s a good sore… the kind that makes you want to come back more and more and get really good. I was hesitant to take pole classes but after finding Gabrielle at an event, I took the plunge. We started with a private level and then jumped in to classes from there. She has a way of making you feel super comfortable (even though I’m not a size 4!). She is funny, professional, encouraging. It’s not easy running a small business but she has the stamina to deal with everyone’s hectic schedules and all the drama in our lives. She pushes you to get better but also knows you need to do it at a pace you’re comfortable with. Plus, she’s always open to learning new techniques to bring it to her students!
I highly recommend Aphrodite studio. –SS

I started taking classes with Gabrielle because I wanted to feel more comfortable in my own skin and learn some sexy moves. 3 years later I’m still taking classes and love it! She’s so patient, explains all the tricks and gently coaxes you out of your comfort zone! I’ve gained a lot of upper body and core strength that I never had before. I’ve learned some new dance moves, sweated, shaken it and generally had a great time. She has a great variety of classes to try and will always jump in with a word of encouragement. You HAVE to try it!

This doesn’t get better then this studio and phenomenal instructor! If you have any reservation about whether you can do it… forget that! You can do it! You will do it and have fun as well!

Gabrielle is a sweetheart. She is amazingly talented, knowledgeable, and an experienced dancer. I appreciate how she is so patient with me! I’m currently taking her hypnotic class and once I’m finished, I will take her pole-​dance classes! After every class, I always feel more feminine and sensual.
Her studio is also very quaint!
Her courses do more than teach you how to dance, but confidence as well :) Can’t wait until my next class!

I’ve been taking pole dancing class with Gabrielle for almost 2 years now. I looove this class. Yes, your body will be bangin’ after the first few sessions but it’s also really FUN! The friendships I’ve made in my class are also the reason I keep coming back. Give it a whirl…

I love Aphrodite SNP and the goddess herself, Gabrielle. Gabrielle is the owner and instructor of all the classes so you get the highest quality instruction. The classes are affordable, small in size so you get lots of individual instruction and attention, and you learn so much every minute of each class. I’ve taken lap dance, pole burn, and pole dance classes here. I’ve tried several other pole dance studios in LA and Aphrodite is the best by far.
If you’re only looking for a great workout, then you want to sign up for Pole Burn. That class will get you in shape in no time. Classes are kept small (no more than 3 students). I hate taking gym classes where I can’t even see the instructor.
I found Aphrodite online while searching for a lap dance class in LA and luckily Gabrielle was offering a lap dance workshop for Valentine’s Day. It was a lot of fun. At first, I was nervous and was worried that I would look silly, but Gabrielle and the other students were so supportive and fun. The champagne helped. The session lasted 3 – 4 hours and we learned lots of different techniques and a whole routine. I learned so much more about lap dance in this workshop than at a more famous pole dance studio not too far from here.
I followed this class up with an Intro to Pole Dance class which got me hooked. I really appreciated how we spent most of class time actually learning different floor and pole moves. After this class I signed up for her 6-​week Beginner Pole Dance class. For those six classes, we learned and practiced several pole techniques, lots of floor and chair moves, and a whole routine.
In the intermediate and upper level pole dance courses, Gabrielle strives to break us out of the routine mode. She encourages you to dance to the music and use the various tricks, moves, and techniques that you have learned. I’m still working on this but I know I’ll get better. The classes have definitely gotten more challenging but that’s why I love it.

For years I’ve been telling myself to branch out and find something new, fun and exciting to do. I was able to fulfill all my goals when I signed up for pole class with Gabrielle (our teacher)! While I am still fairly new to pole (I just started this year) I already feel stronger and sexier then when I started. The classes are small and intimate, you’re able to get a lot of instruction from Gabrielle. I love the women I take the classes with… we encourage each other to do our best even with the most difficult pole trick. I recommend Aphrodite Striptease & Pole Dancing Class to any and everyone regardless of size, age, shape, fitness level or color. I look forward to class every week, I’m addicted!

I’ve been taking classes for years with Gabrielle & she is the best! I’ve gained strength, flexibility and really hot moves. Not only do these classes teach you pole dancing, but more importantly, it teaches you to be comfortable in your own skin.
I would recommend this to my friends a million times over. I’m looking forward to more years of dance.

Gabrielle’s pole dancing classes are an absolute blast! The one on one attention you get even in group classes is amazing. The environment is somewhat relaxed so you to get to know the other women in the class well enough to be uninhibited. Everyone is allowed to learn at their own pace so there is no pressure to compete. The age range is incredibly varied as well. Has had a excellent impact on my self esteem!