What Is Pole Fitness?
Pole fitness combines dance, strength training, and acrobatic movement using a vertical pole. At Be Fitness, pole is about more than skill; it’s about exploring expression, building confidence, and reconnecting with your body in a supportive, judgment-free space.
What to Expect
Every class begins with a guided warm-up designed to prepare your body safely for movement. You’ll learn spins, transitions, upright tricks, and eventually inversions depending on your level.
Classes are intentionally small so your instructor can offer individualized attention, hands-on support, and personalized modifications.
Safety, Attire & Readiness
Your safety is our priority.
Beginners start with the pole in static mode to build comfort and control.
Crash mats are recommended and provided when learning new or inverted movements.
What to wear: Shorts and a tank top, as skin contact improves grip. Avoid lotions, oils, and jewelry.
Heels are welcome in stylized classes like Burlesque Cardio or Beginner Choreo, but always optional.
Intro to Pole
A perfect starting place for first-timers. Foundations, spins, sits, grip work, and strength conditioning.
Pole Level 1
Beginner climbs, spins, and short combinations. Focus on technique, alignment, and core strength.
Pole Level 2
Builds strength and control, introduces basic inversions, spinning pole basics, and more complex combos.
Beginner Levels 1 & 2
Mixed-level class ideal for beginners progressing into early intermediate work.
Intermediate Pole
Multi-trick combinations, inversions, aerial preparation, and spinning technique.
Students should be able to invert from the ground.
Advanced Pole Tricks
A challenge for experienced polers. Advanced inverted tricks, limited points of contact, and power moves.
Choreography Classes
Explore sensuality, sexy flow, musicality, transitions, and floor work.
Heels optional for Beginner Choreography.
Open Practice
For approved students working on material learned in class. No instruction provided.
Mats required. Safety rules apply.
Group Classes
Small classes make for focused instruction.
Privates & Duets
Personalized skill building for faster progression.
Parties
Pole parties available for birthdays, bachelorettes, and private celebrations.
To schedule Privates & Duets, request an appointment via Mindbody under “Pricing” and then “Appointments.” We will contact you shortly after you place your request to verify time and instructor availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pole fitness?
Pole dance/fitness is a combination of dance and acrobatic/gymnastic movements that uses a vertical pole.
Is pole fitness safe?
Like any other physical activity, there can be some risks. Our certified instructors will provide direction and guidance to support you in remaining safe. We highly recommend using a crash mat when learning new tricks, especially inverted tricks. Remember to always listen to your body and not push beyond your limits.
What are the benefits of pole fitness?
Pole fitness is a full-body workout. With consistent practice, expect to gain body strength (especially to upper body and core), increased confidence, and sense of accomplishment, as pole teaches what your body can do.
Do I need to have upper body strength to pole dance?
Pole does require a lot of upper body strength, but don’t worry if you don’t have any now. You will build strength and muscle memory as you go.
What should I wear to class?
We recommend wearing shorts and a tank top to class. The more skin that you have exposed, the better grip you will have on the pole. Clothing hinders your ability to grip the pole well, so for safety reasons you will want to have your skin exposed. More advanced students tend to wear shorts and a sports bra as they progress into more difficult tricks that require more underarm and side grip.
What about oil or lotion?
For best grip and safety, arrive with clean, dry skin. Lotion, oils, and body products make the pole slippery, which is unsafe for you and others in the class.
Should I bring shoes?
Students typically practice barefoot but if you would like to practice in heels, you may.
Is there a weight limit?
X-Pole does not have an official weight limit for their poles as things like proper installation will affect the weight limit. Our poles are bolted to the floor and ceiling making them very secure. There are also many moves that you can do around the pole and low to the ground if you are worried about the weight limit.
Is there an age limit?
We ask that students be over the age of 16 to attend our classes. Anyone under the age of 18 will need parent or guardian consent.
Do I need prior experience?
You do not need any prior experience before your first pole class. Our Intro to Pole class is the perfect place to start if you are new to pole! It is catered to first time polers to work on proper grip, form and technique.
How long before I am ready for level 2?
This will vary depending on each student. We recommend being comfortable climbing the pole and having a good prep for your invert. Only our Intermediate/Advanced class is reserved for intermediate/advanced polers and requires an instructor’s permission in order to sign up. Each student comes with a different background and body type, so what works for one student may not work for another.
How many students are in class?
We allow a maximum of 10 students per class (2 people per pole) to accommodate enough space and time for each person to participate.
Do the poles spin?
The poles can be set to either static or spinning mode. As a beginner you will start with the pole on static to ensure that you are safe and comfortable on the pole. Once you are comfortable and we feel it is safe, we will progress you to spinning pole.
How many poles are there?
We have 5 static/spinning poles in our Cleveland studio.
What types of poles do you use?
We train on 45 mm X-Pole studio poles.
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