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  • Rates for Private Lessons

    Posted by Jade savage on July 25, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Wondering if anyone knows how our beautiful and talented pole stars set their rates for private lessons. I've seen anywhere from $100 an hour (no rate increase for 2 people) to $250 for two people. Has anyone seen a rate as high as $250 or more? 

    Hazi411 replied 12 years, 4 months ago 8 Members · 12 Replies
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  • CapFeb

    Member
    July 25, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    When you say “pole stars” I’m assuming you mean well known polefessionals like Marlo, Veena, Alethea, Jenyne, Evgheni, etc?

  • Charley

    Member
    July 25, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I have seen $250 for a single private, I have paid $150 for a private before.

    I think it depends on what you want to learn, what are you learning for, are you doing just tricks or do you need someone to choreograpa a routine for you – etc.

    I think some set their price based on what they want to make an hour for example if there is a 6 student minimum at $75/student then that instructor woiuld make $450/hour.  Plus you want to set a reason able difference between group classes and privates – a private class is typically double what a group class simply because teachers make more money in a group than a private.

  • Jade savage

    Member
    July 25, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Yes, I am referring to pole dancers who have competed and won prestigious competitions, if that helps. 

    Charley – good to know! Thanks!

  • CLE Tricia

    Member
    July 25, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    I've done private lessons with local teachers and paid anywhere from $75 to $100 (usd), if that gives you a point of reference.  I've looked into doing a private with one "star" and she was $100 an hour, but did half and full day trainings.

  • Charley

    Member
    July 25, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    If it helps I charge 40 for current students abd 65 for non pole students, 75 on a duo and 100 for a trio. And I’m cheap.

  • chemgoddess1

    Member
    July 26, 2012 at 8:13 am

    And we love you for being so cheap!

  • polergirl

    Member
    July 26, 2012 at 10:08 am

    My most expensive private ever was with Jamilla last year — $150 and worth every penny. She's an amazing teacher. 

    Beyond that I have paid anywhere from $50-100 for a private. 

  • Charley

    Member
    July 26, 2012 at 11:40 am

    I'm cheap and easy!   lol!

    I think that some of the pole stars are likely charging more because their time is getting booked up so fast and privates can be inconvenient when you are teaching 6 classes and only in a city for 2 days.  It's more wear and tear on the body too.  I think we will continue to see an influx in private training prices.  

    A couple of years ago $75 was the standard, $100 if youwere super famous.  now I am seeing $100 as the standard, $150 and $200.  

    Private rates went by around $50 from this time last year as far as I can tell with my inquiries.  I try to only do privates if I can but now I have to be much more budget concious about it.

  • Charley

    Member
    July 26, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Oh more interesting to add…I'm just a broing, everyday pole teacher – not a pole star and I still can command up to $75/hour in a private depending on what I am doing.  Like, I had girl who wanted to do handsprings for an entire hour – I charged her $75!  That's a toll on my body for sure.

    So for NON pole populars like myself we still need to math things out – like if a drop in is $30 on a group class, it's a shame to charge the same price for a private.

  • nymphdancer

    Member
    July 26, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Charley,

    with your skills you could easily charge more!

     

     

  • Hazi411

    Member
    July 27, 2012 at 3:40 am

    Has anyone had a private with Zoraya? From memory, I think I paid $215 Australian dollars, and $85 for a workshop (but I would’ve paid whatever it cost!)
    I’ve also had privates with a studio in Perth, Australia where I live. I think they are $95 (after a recent price rise) but they also offer a block of 5 to be used in a 6 month period) which works out cheaper, at $75. Bobbi’s in Perth charges $135 (and I think $150 for Kim who is Bobbi’s sister).

  • Hazi411

    Member
    July 27, 2012 at 3:40 am

    Has anyone had a private with Zoraya? From memory, I think I paid $215 Australian dollars, and $85 for a workshop (but I would’ve paid whatever it cost!)
    I’ve also had privates with a studio in Perth, Australia where I live. I think they are $95 (after a recent price rise) but they also offer a block of 5 to be used in a 6 month period) which works out cheaper, at $75. Bobbi’s in Perth charges $135 (and I think $150 for Kim who is Bobbi’s sister).

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