Flaunt Fitness West — Local services in Philadelphia

Today was my first day at FF, parking was tight, however they do have a parking lot that fits about 6 cars max. I was able to fit my SUV. I arrived about 6 minutes into the Intro to Pole Class. The instructor checked me in, gave me no direction whatsoever, and made a snarky comment in front of the class when I told her my friend who also signed up could not make it. I felt very uncomfortable. Everyone was still warming up and personally I initially didn't feel very welcomed. My fellow classmate actually directed me to grab a band, etc. We did 3 typical exercises, no reps of them and then attempted head stands. That was it. I did not even touch the pole or lean a routine. I will say as class progressed the instructor was kind and did give tips on my headstand but again not what I expected on my intro to pole. I give 3 stars for atmosphere and appreciation for FF having a space for people to express themselves. However it...

I've practiced pole for almost 2 years at other studios. I am still an intermediate beginner. Any of the beginner classes or classes advertised for beginners always focus on advanced intermediate moves, I had to stop going because I was not trying to injury myself. I originally took a Level 1/2 class and that was focused on intermediate moves, which is fine. When I took an Intro class, the whole time it focused on intermediate jazmine moves. It's confusing.

The level systems at FF is confusing and needs to be clarified. Level 1 does not mean beginner here.

Also, the pole instructors I experienced did not ask consent before touching me or where they planned to touch me. The instructors I experienced just randomly started grappling me around without clarity when observing me...

I have been to many pole studios and very few of them are what I would call “legitimate” and this is one of them. This studio will not only support you and becoming stronger and getting to competition status, but you will improve quickly. There are many studios that aim to collect money and keep you in an intro class, pumping out one time only patrons, but that’s not necessarily this kind of place. Don’t get me wrong, come have a great time and feel it out, but if you also want somewhere reliable with great instructors, opportunity and ability to grow, and an awesome community, this is your spot. This is my third pole studio in the Philadelphia area and without a doubt is my new...