AFV Exotic Arts

I was lucky enough to be invited to AFV Exotic Arts for their recent Halloween showcase. The studio itself is a wonderful place that you would never guess to be in the location it is. Upon entering, you are immediately whisked away into a magical fantasy world where anything seems possible. If the studio alone isn’t enough to entice you, then there is Annie, your bold & fearless hostess. She is a real character, full of energy and passion and a huge inspiration to the girls (and guy) who take lessons at her studio. She also happens to have an outstanding attitude and work ethic. I got to hang out with some of her students after the showcase and they all had nothing but great things to say about Awesome Annie and how she has nurtured, supported and empowered each and every one of them. They seem to always have a fantastic time at the studio whether during lessons or, as was plainly obvious by their camaraderie, at their fantastic showcases. The hard work and dedication that goes in to each showcase is obvious and everyone should be proud of their efforts in making it such a superb evening. Do yourself a favor, forget any preconceived notions that you might have and find out for yourself what a wonderful place Annie is running. She is passionately dedicated to her studio and her students and so rightly deserves more support and recognition. I would recommend anyone who is considering taking lessons to check AFV Exotic Arts out. You won’t be disappointed!

What can I say about Annie? She is awesome in creating a safe space as you work on your skills and insecurities, without judgment or criticism. Classes are held in a private or semi-​private setting, working on dance techniques, floor, chair, burlesque and pole. I’ve built not only my physical strength but my confidence and self esteem as well. If you don’t know, Annie has her Degree from Winthrop University in Dance Education. She’s creative, unique, and a trained dancer unlike other pole studios which are I feel are more fitness oriented. Must give AFV Arts and Annie and shot. She is wonderful and talented!

As a guy coming into this type of couples session I wasn’t sure what to expect. My fiancée had gone with a group of girls for a Bachelorette party a couple months back and it’s all they could talk about for weeks. Immediately though, Annie made me and my fiancée feel really comfortable and got me to come out of my comfort zone to really explore myself and my partner. When we were done with the couples session, my fiancée and I were all smiles and ready to say our «I DOs» to each other the next day. There is something magical about going through an experience like this with their partner and I definitely recommend booking a session with Annie!

We had a chair party at my house for my friend’s bachelorette party. It was an absolute blast. Annie really knows how to make everyone into dancing and having a blast!!! She is so cute and fun! It wasnt uncomfortable at all and brought out our inner sexy!

AVF Exotic Arts is hidden in the plaza across from the Harris Teeter on the corner of the plaza and central avenue. It is a magical place where you can change your life if you have the guts to try. I learned about the studio after watching a friend completely change over a year long period. I saw my friend morph into a different person through going here. She walks differently, she is very physically strong and she has a newfound confidence through consistently taking classes at the studio. The pole works your entire body-​your spirit-​your mind. It is a very safe place to challenge yourself and Anne the instructor is absolutely wonderful at what she does. I don’t have a lot of dance experience and I am not coordinated — she does an AMAZING job of teaching you moves in little pieces and then teaches you how to piece them together in your own style.
I had my first class this week and I am sore in places that I didn’t know existed. Every single muscle in my body was worked and I loved every single minute of it. When the 90 minute class ended I was sad (this has NEVER happened). If you don’t feel comfortable in your body, you have been wanting to start working out and you want to do it in an amazing studio — I highly recommend AVF Exotic Arts.

What a fantastic opportunity to explore your own potential as a dancer and artist. AFV allows a safe, private, and accommodating environment which enables your creativity to flourish – it is a great place for a person to foster inner growth and physical development. This is a cozy place in which you can discover new strengths and nourish your talents, and it is in a great location. This is not your average ‘pole dance’ place, it is a boutique studio where you can plan private classes that cater to your needs or engage with other clients at the weekly ‘drop-​in’ classes. The owner/​instructor is a trained and experienced dancer who will help you to discover your own style, not mimic her own. Simply put, you’ll have a blast!

AFV Exotic Arts is a dance studio specializing in pole, chair and burlesque dancing. I have gotten so incredibly fit taking these private lessons (there are also group classes and parties) but it just feels like I am learning to dance. My boyfriend says I am more confident and it’s absolutely the truth!