Looking for pole buddies

[Angel1201]

Congrats on your acceptance!  I would strongly recommend the Full Body Fitness club in Pitts.  I trained the pole teachers there and they are excellent instructors!  Plus they have all sorts of aerial devices to train on!  I know it's far, but even if you went once, it'd be worth it!  I know that on occasion they have 8 hour silks workshops on the weekends.  Might be a nice break from studying!!  You can also check out Pole Nation.  It's a great site that lists all pole studios in the US. 

[jeng]

Hi there.  I live in Pittsburgh.  There are several pole studios in the area.  I would recommend Spin on Fitness or Full Body Fitness Club.

I'm self taught but visit both locations when I want to get practice in on the taller poles since I have low ceilings at home.  Most of the instructors are at an intermediate level but are great group of gals.

If you are advanced and are looking to learn advanced tricks you really are out of luck.  I haven't found anyone yet in the Pittsburgh area that can teach advanced combinations so I usually have to wait till someone comes to town to do workshops. 

Full Body Fitness Club also has aerial silks (20 feet high ceilings).  I've been taking classes for aerial silks for about 9 months now.  I love it so much I purchased my own rig for my backyard.

If you want any more info let me know.

[Elektra Vallens]

@jeng – Can you tell me a little bit more about the facilities for aerial silks and lyra at Full Body Fitness Club?  I'm thinking of moving back into the Pittsburgh area next year, and I've been practicing silks and lyra for about two years now, so I need somewhere to continue trianing.  Are the instructors well trained and capable of giving advanced lessons?  Does the place offer open studio times when you can use the equipment, apart from lessons?  Any info would be really helpful.

[jeng]

They have 4 long silks and 10+ hammocks and one Lyra. Erin who is the main instructor is very good. She is currently on tour with a company. Maddy who is subbing for her and is good although Erin is much more advanced and knows a lot more moves. Maddy main focus is aerial yoga. They do not have advanced classes right now nor time for u to just practice. When I go to class they just let me practice while they are teaching and if I need help or have questions then I grab the instructor.

[QueenJewell]

Hey! I’m in the Pittsburgh area too. Do any of you Pittsburgh ladies know of any Pole studios besides FWAT? I would like to try another studio. I hear there’s 1 in Greensburg but the # doesn’t work.

[QueenJewell]

Oh. Congratulations bebenancy!

[jeng]

Try spin on fitness or full body fitness club.

[QueenJewell]

Thank you jeng!

[bebenancy]

Thanks Angel1201! I will have to try and make a trip out to check Full Body Fitness and Pole Nation when I get the chance. It's definitely a drive out there from Altoona. Maybe when there's a workshop I will try to make it out at least to those since it's so far from where I'll be.

@Jeng I will also have to check out Spin on Fitness. I might end up contacting you for more info on pole studios in Pitt area if you don't mind. My move date is coming closer so I might have more questions!

@QueenJewell Thank you!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[Tierra3690]

Hey I know this is kinda old but I do Aerial Silks at the main campus, its a little closer than pittsburgh and usually I put them up to train tues and thurs.

[Vaneorlando]

Hi! do you know about any pole dance studio at State College, PA?

[juliecrumprn5153]

Hi Tierra,
I mostly do pole but also have some experience on the silks. I just moved to the State College area. I have one pole up and would love someone to pole or do silks with! I know the PYP studio has aerial yoga, is this where you set up?