Pretty Lady Pole Fit

They offer a variety great classes for women: from pole lessons, ab workout, booty boot camps, and so much more! It super easy & user friendly when registering for classes on their website!
I’ve only attended the Booty Boot Camp (3 times), & the Into to Pole class (1 time). The instructors were awesome for both classes; as they’re very hands on, patient, & overall great teachers (shoutout to Armetta). The classes aren’t overly packed so you can get the one-​on-​one attention you need!
They have great deals on Groupon & Living Social, and their classes are relatively cheap!
All in all, love this place! I always leave feeling like I got a great workout & had a fun time doing it!

I went here with a friend, she signed me up for the twerk tastic’ class.
At first I was very hesitant because «twerking sounds so trashy» and «whoa a 30mins workout class sounds like a rip off»
Boy, was I surprised The instructor was (I don’t remember her name she very petite lady with long hair) super energetic and REALLY helpful and fun to dance with!
I’m telling you as someone who does a lot of weight at the gym when I’m lifting on leg days… she kicked my ass. I didn’t think ‘twerking’ for 30mins would be such a work out.
Anyways, I can’t speak for the cost of the class as my friend paid for the times I had gone. but over all enjoyment and workout I give Twerk tastic and ¹⁰⁄₁₀
I do kinda wish it was a longer class but I’d prob passout before it was over.
I know they also offer a chair dancing and pole dancing classes which looked fun but I’m all about shaking my money maker.
Can’t wait to go again!

Definitely not for the weak!
I bought a living social deal for 3 pole classes. My first class was the Intro to Pole with Arminta. Let me say that four days later, my arms and shoulders are still sore. The class was awesome!!! I love Arminta! She was a great instructor. I really liked how she didn’t teach too fast, but not too slow either. She also encourages you even when you look completely crazy.
I will definitely absolutely be going again and telling all my friends to come too.

If Unilocal had 2.5 stars available I’d give it to Pretty Lady Pole Fit. I have some negative and positive things to say about my experience. I went to a Zumba class on 11÷27÷13 after I purchased a Living Social Deal. I had originally purchased the voucher to try a pole fitness class and discovered that you have to take an introduction course prior to signing up for any of the other pole classes. I wouldn’t have a problem with this requirement except there is a very limited offering of introduction classes available. After I discovered I would be unable to take a pole class (but wanted to exercise prior to Thanksgiving) I opted for a Zumba class (and paid the drop in rate). I was not a fan of how this studio is organized. It is one big room separated by a curtain. The Zumba class was «competing» with people who were practicing their pole tricks (on the other side of the curtain). You also have to walk through the other side of the room (where people are practicing their pole tricks) to get to the rest room (s). The instructor although an excellent dancer seemed unprofessional to me. She showed up in what appeared to be street clothes. She also played the same song more than once (and considering it was a short class I thought it showed a lack of preparation on the instructors part). On the positive side, I did feel she was great at explaining the steps. Although, I have experienced better Zumba classes than what Pretty Lady Pole Fit offered. I do plan on going back to use my voucher to try an pole class. I get the impression pole fitness is what they focus on so my experience may be dramatically different than what I experienced at Zumba. The women on the other side of the curtain practicing their techniques seemed to be enjoying themselves. I have also noticed their promotional material and special events are focused more on pole fitness than other cardio classes. I also like the fact that this location has ample parking.

I attended two pole parties at this studio, and it keeps getting better every time. It seems like the instructors pay attention to the ability of the the group and adjust the sessions accordingly. I say this because the first party that I hosted here for my best friends bachelorette party kicked my butt. I was sore for a week. It was a lot of fun, but the instructor was like a drill sergent. Probably because she felt that the majority of us were in better physical shape. I went to another party hosted by another friend, and it was tough, but I noticed the instructor toned it down a little bit to accommodate those who were struggling… which was the majority. We were able to take pictures, learn some new moves, and laugh at ourselves doing it. This is the place for a really good time. I like it so much that I’m thinking about taking the abs class on Tuesdays if I can figure out how to avoid the rush hour traffic.
5 Stars!

I like Pretty Lady Pole because it is affordable, they frequently have Living Social deals, and it is close to where I live. I also enjoy the stretching/​warm up routines they do.
However, I do not feel that the upper level classes are structured or differentiated enough for more advanced students. I know there are varying skill levels of students in the class, but it is frustrating to leave feeling like I didn’t learn anything new. There are so many moves to learn, so it would be helpful if the instructor would make suggestions and motivate learning so that students can progress. Also, there is no wall between the two classes, so the classes have to share music, which makes it impossible to work on a routine.

A friend and I tried this place from a living social deal. There was some confusion on the scheduling… we found it incredibly difficult to register and get our purchased classes to set up in their system. Also, we did not know we had to schedule a class online versus just showing up… so we went out of our way down Route 1 Alexandria, only to be turned away for the class we really wanted to take. –BTW we were turned away by some rude, young girl; the zumba instructor. She kept insisting we come back in a week — she was rude as hell.
We wanted to try an actual pole dancing class, but were only able to go to a «pole fit» class. It was just OK. I was not sore at all… only sore about being turned away from the pole dancing class. I’m not sure I’ll try this place again; it’s too far from the City of Alexandria… and I’m still a little bitter.

I tried this place out because it was close to home and I found a groupon/​living social coupon for it. I’d been pole dancing for about 8 – 9 months prior to trying out this studio in a different part of the country.
Pros– They offer a variety of classes (Zumba, chair dancing, pole dancing at different levels, open-​gym with or without and instructor, lady’s nights, and belly dancing). The staff is mostly very friendly and encouraging. When there was a problem with my group on, they gave me extra classes even though I was at fault just because I waited patiently at the counter while she sorted it out (it was kind of a fiasco). The lady’s night I attended with my friend was super fun. For a fee, there were several stations (chair dancing routine, pole dancing routine, and fellatio class) and it ended with pole dancing performances and a fashion show. No men allowed. They trusted my abilities and did not make me go through the whole beginner classes and let me just jump to where I felt I fit in. I learned WAY more tricks here in less time than the previous studio. The mirrors around the studio help you see what you’re doing.
Cons– At the fashion show, there was wine served and it ran out about 15 mins after we arrived. The overall style of the studio is very regimented, but that also means you learn how to do tricks without the frills. It’s not exactly a «sensual» experience– it’s more technical in the teaching style, the lights are on full blast for all classes, and the 2 class room areas are not separated by a wall so you have to share music (they are separated by a room divider). One of the instructors is a bit abrasive but not mean– it just seems to be her personality.
Overall, I’d say the experience was positive and if I still lived in the area, I’d probably continue to go.

I’d been looking for a pole fitness class in this area that is in a convenient location and I found this place. The are located in the Mount Vernon Shopping Center, closest to the TJ Maxx and the Chevy’s, near the Cold Stone Creamery (Very tempting after an hour of class :-) okay back to my review) To add the sugar on top, they had a groupon deal, half price for 10 classes. The have other types of classes like zumba and chair dancing, but I can only speak for the Pole classes, beginner to intermediate.
My instructor is Jaymie and she is amazing! I’m in aw of the things Jaymie can do with a pole! She’s very inspiring and helpful! I’d admit to struggling a lot trying to do some of the moves (do not think for a second pole dance is for the weak!), but she works with you to help you master the moves. I would suggest coming to class 5 minutes early becuase they do not play when it comes to the late policy. I’ve seen girls get sent on their way because they were late, each time, we were well into our routine and have already did the mandatory stretch routine.
I highly recommend Pretty Lady Pole Fit. They offer events and one on one workshops. It is a good place to learn the basics and practice what you learn if you don’t have a pole at home.

Really like this place! I bought a livingsocial deal for 5 classes, I’ve used 4. I’ve stuck with the Intro to Pole, because I dont feel comfortable moving on yet! Arminta is an amazing teacher! She really helps you and is a good teacher with her «context clues!»
Dont be nervous, Arminta describes each move a few times and also demonstrates, then usually walks around the room to help people out.
The only complaint I have is that the floor isn’t the softest on you knees (yes, you do get on your knees for some of the moves) and the floor isn’t always the cleanest.
Other then that I think this is a great place, staff is friendly and helpful!

Eh, I’m not too crazy about this studio. I tried it out because it’s close to home, and because they do livingsocial/​groupon deals. But even then, I only ended up using 3 of my 5 classes.
I guess it depends on who your instructor is. Some studios you go to, every instructor is amazing in her own way. I’m finding that not the case here. I know what works for one girl may be not so great for another, and i’m not about naming names in the pole community, but one of the instructors here really bothered me saying she was going to «break me of bad habits.» I took it a little personally because my «bad habits» work for me. Just because she doesn’t like how I did a move doesn’t make it a bad habit. I went back to my regular pole instructor and she agrees: if it works for you, do it. Everyone teaches differently I suppose.
Anyway, I won’t be returning to Pretty Lady Pole Fit. I also suggest if you really want to learn pole, to try one of the other studios around the area because I feel like you will learn a lot more than you will here.

I wasn’t sure what to expect since this was my first pole class but I had a great time. The instructor Arminta is really fun and it was a great workout. There are about 15 poles and everyone is at different levels at the Intro to Pole class but I’d love to come back every week if it wasn’t so freaking far from where I live. (Sad face)…
The only thing I wish was that there was continuous music (there was a lot of stop and go) and that the instructor demonstrated on a platform so that we could see her movements easier. She’s on the floor with the rest of us and it’s difficult to watch her since the overall space is kind of small.
I have a feeling that I’m going to be massively sore tomorrow but I can understand how much of a workout pole dancing really is and how much upper body strength you need to make the moves look effortless and at the same time sexy! Props to those strippers cuz it’s harder than it looks!

I’ve gone to two intro to pole classes and I have had an amazing time at both. It goes without saying that with different teachers you get a different kind of class. Some instructors are fast paced and are all about technique while others are more about you being comfortable and feeling sexy. The studio is clean and professional which is great since I always worry about location. I’m glad that there is a studio so close to where I live since I didn’t feel like going all the way into DC to learn how to pole dance! And not being forced to buy a package and being stuck with a monthly contract is great since with my schedule I sometimes miss classes, a $ 15 drop in fee is more then perfect for me. I highly recommend taking a class here, whether it be zumba, pole dancing, yoga, belly dancing or boot camp style classes. I’ve signed up for more classes!

Amelia is a great instructor! It’s a shame she doesn’t teach much on weekends.
I had taken Andrea’s class. Did not like it at all. She likes the room hot, so if I go there when she teaches, I sweat before even start moving. My hands sweat profusely, so I can’t do any tricks not that she teaches any. She just likes to dance and talk. Not worth it.
But if you got a deal and want to try it out, try Amelia’s class. She is awesome!

I was really nervous going in to the class, thinking will I make an a$$ out of myself’? will I fall off the pole? will everyone laugh at me? Thankfully everyone in the class is so busy attempting to keep up and learn they’re sooo not paying attention to your hot a$$ mess. Fear not BBW’s, there are ladies of all sizes here! Andrea started the class right away so no time for me to run off crying. She taught moves VERY quickly and I def suggest several ‘intro’ classes before moving on to the next level. It was an interesting way to get a workout, I can’t say I’ll return (pole made me dizzy) but it wasn’t the worst 50 minutes of my life.

Great place, and a great workout. The instructors are very friendly!

I love this place! All the instructors have their own energy and style, there are a variety of different class options and class plans available. It’s far more reasonably priced than all the other pole studios in the DC area with $ 100 unlimited classes monthly or 10 classes with no expiration for $ 100. I was used to paying $ 20 a class, $ 18 with a package plan.
The free show last Saturday was a blast and it really showcased each instructor’s talent. The student performance was also great and showed what someone can learn in just a few months!
I get a great sexy workout here, and I love the sense of community. All the instructors are so friendly, encouraging, and challenging. I have already lost 7 lbs since coming! Pole, chair and bellydance= awesome workout…
@Lisa, Having taken both Andrea’s classes– she does break down basic body rolls in pole, but she breaks them down to a detailed extent in bellydance– explaining the muscular break down and spending lots of time on them, different ways of doing them and how to move with them. This is a far better explanation than body rolls in other studios, where you usually only learn one kind. Also, maybe she didn’t ask if anybody was new because it was an into class and normally everyone is new?

I absolutely love this place. I found this plan through my sister in law and my girlfriend and I started going there regularly. We go to classes 2 – 3 a weeks. We’ve done, pole transitions, pole 1 & 2, hot seat, belly dancing, and pilates. All the classes are great especially the pole ones. They truly give you a full body workout and you see results quickly. I love Arminta & Carla, the two owners of the studio. They are very warm, caring, and friendly and they want you to get as much out the classes as possible. If your looking for a good pole workout, try Pretty lady! Also, their ladies night out events are awesome!

I was so excited about this place when I found it. I loved the selection of classes and tried a few different ones, liking all the teachers I had. I started going every week, even though it was out of the way for me.
However, I will never go back there again. That makes me sad, but after an appalling experience, I cannot support that kind of atrocious behavior.
I signed up for a 4-​session workshop which advertised that it would lead to a performance showcase (a big part of the reason I signed up). It didn’t include the date of the performance in the schedule– it was a 5^th date– which would have been nice to know, but I was free that day, so no big deal.
First, the performance date got scrapped– I heard a rumor that the studio booked a private party in there that day but can’t say for sure. No explanation was offered from the studio, we just heard about it from the instructor. Why was there no communication from the studio???
Our instructor told us we’d do our performance on the final day of the workshop instead, and told us to invite our friends or family to arrive at 3:45. (This matters in a minute.)
I arrived early that day to find the studio locked. When the owner and another woman showed up and let me and a few other students in, we discovered the place stripped of almost all furnishings, and the two women were wheeling more stuff out. They gave us no explanation.
At the start of our session, we learned that the owner had contractors showing up to tear down some stuff– DURING our session. Like, tearing the mirrors off the walls. And tearing them off the walls of the studio we were working in, while we were trying to rehearse. Also, apparently they needed the temperature high in order to loosen the mirrors, so we were all dancing in a room that felt like it was at least 100 degrees. I wasn’t feeling well to begin with and thought I was going to pass out. We struggled to rehearse amidst all this noise and chaos– and also the contractors broke something, so now there were glass fragments on the floor when we’d be barefoot.
Because of all this insanity, we were getting started about 15 minutes late. Guests showed up and we had to pull camp chairs out of our cars and have people sit on the floor because all the chairs had been removed. We were changing in an area separated from the audience only by a curtain, which only became a problem when the owner, who apparently had been having ongoing problems between herself and the instructor, stormed «backstage» and started throwing a loud sh*tfit at the instructor, an argument easily overheard by the audience, AND right in front of all of us PAYING students. She accused our instructor of any number of things, including saying that the instructor deliberately invited people to show up at 4 (which was completely untrue). They took the fight outside, but then the owner came backstage once again and stirred some more sh*t before storming out of the building.
I don’t even care what that conflict was about and who was right and who was wrong. The fact of the matter is that we in that workshop paid the studio for four sessions plus a performance, and got three and a half sessions plus a makeshift performance only because our instructor made it happen; our final session was inexcusably disrupted with the contractor work; the owner caused a scene in front of us and our guests in a way that made everyone uncomfortable and embarrassed; and there was not a single word of apology from the owner about her horrible behavior or the shoddy way our workshop was treated.
I work in an organization that offers classes. If any ONE of those things had happened at our classes, everyone who had anything to do with classes would have been fired on the spot– I can’t even imagine more than one of them happening. And at the very least, we’d have issued a personal and formal apology to every single participant, if not refunded their money outright.
But from PLPF? Not a peep. Not the slightest acknowledgment that we ended up having a horrible situation. Clearly PLPF doesn’t give a crap about its clientele, and so I cannot warn people away strongly enough. If I could give this place negative stars, I would do so.
And by the way, good teachers are leaving the studio because they’re sick of the treatment there. So PLPF is about as good to its staff as it is to its clients. FAIL– just massive, massive FAIL.

I like this place. I came here after buying a living social deal for 3 classes. I took Pole Transitions and Pole I with Amelia I think her name is. The class wasn’t a whole lot of moving around like a dance class, but lordy almighty did ever muscle in my body hurt the next day. In the class description is says you will use muscles you never knew you had and they were not playing about that. I was really apprehensive about actually doing spins on the pole for fear of falling on my behind, but I tried a few out. I am willing to try it again, but I think I need to strength train for a few months so I can actually do stuff on the pole! I really felt like a hot mess, but it was fun. Amelia was fun, if I were to go back I would probably try to get her as a teacher.
Also, just a quick note, they recommend you take your shoes and socks off so if you look like you’ve been out in a cotton patch – lotionize before you go in… If your legs are looking like Chewbacca or even worse, Monique you may want to shave before class. Just a fyi. as I clearly was not prepared for that (hey no judgement its winter and I’m in hibernation mode!)
If you are interested its easy to set up an account and book your classes online because the computer there is somewhat slow and can delay the start of your class if a lot of people are trying to walk in and sign up.