The Pole Studio

"Awesome studio, have been going regularly for over 6 months now and all the teachers are great, the atmosphere is really nice and you get to both have fun and train. I’d recommend to everyone to try it out!"

"Don’t know what the other person reviewing the studio experienced but it sounds pretty far off from reality. Yes, there are certain rules you need to adhere to in the very beginning for your safety(no jumping or inverting until you are ready)but I’d say progress is very very fast for the vast majority of students. The instructor I have had, in beginner, intermediate and advanced classes, Nausica, is highly competent and always adjusts the class according to the level of fitness of the students. I very much look forward to her classes and there is always a challenge and growth."

"I found the teacher highly unprofessional, patronising and rude. She lacked enthusiasm and energy making the classes rather dull. I envisioned that pole classes would be fun, challenging and make you feel empowered, confident and sexy. Rather, the classes weren't stimulating at all. Whilst I appreciate that they have chosen to deliver classes with a clear structure covering specific moves for each session. They do not seek to challenge individuals depending on their abilities to improve their performance. The structure is extremely rigid and designed to ensure your progress is slow so that you are committed to enrolling on all their courses which is obviously more profitable for them. It is quite an unwelcoming atmosphere and her level of professionalism is greatly dependant on her mood / mood swings. Since leaving these classes I have joined Ecole de pole in Camden which isn't local but brilliant! Within 2 sessions you can already see the remarkable difference! So in a nutshell I'd rather travel from South London to North London and pay more to get better quality classes. Personally, I wouldn't waste your money with The Pole Studio Balham and suggest seeking an alternative."