FAQs

What is a Girls’ Night Out Party?

Girls’ night out is a time for the girls to have fun, with no pressure --just fun! This is a popular option for birthday and bachelorette parties, but you can have a party for any reason! You get the whole studio to yourselves for $280 for up to 8 girls for 1 hour instruction ($35/ additional person). This price includes having you arrive 15 minutes early to greet each other, and includes 15 minutes after class for pictures, etc. You can learn a pole dance routine or lap dance, or both. We have two dressing rooms and bathroom. We close all the blinds, and turn down the lights. Cost for 6-7 people is $40 per person, for 4-5 it is $45 per person, if you have more than 16 people we add studio time at no additional charge. Additional half hour for $10/person. Call to save the day and time you want now--858-232-4047.

Who can come to classes?

Fun Pole Fitness classes are open to all women (age 18 and over), of all sizes, shapes and fitness levels. Classes are taught so that everyone is successful, no matter what your fitness level.

Which class should I start with?

We recommend everyone start with Intro to Pole Dance if they want to learn choreography and spins and Beginning Tricks if they want to learn tricks like climbing the pole and inverting (Yes—you can learn how to go upside down on the pole!). Intro I and II are equal, but different, and you can take either first. In Intro to Pole Dance classes and Beginning Tricks classes we break down the spins and tricks and teach safety that you will use in all the intermediate and advanced classes. These classes are for beginners who have never taken a pole dance class, but even if you have taken a class somewhere else we usually still recommend taking these first because of our emphasis on safety and learning the break downs of the spins and tricks. Because we want you to be successful in our Intermediate and Advanced classes, Intro I and Intro II are both required before moving to Intermediate Pole or Just Spins. Remember—you get your own pole for the whole class, so you will get a workout, even if you already know some of the moves! Feel free to call Marie if you think you may be ready to start at a more advanced level (sometimes we make exceptions) or if you have any questions: 858-232-4047.

Which class should I take next?

Intro I and Intro II are required before moving on to Intermediate Pole classes. Intro I and II are equal, but different, and you can take either first. The Intro classes are not assigned I or II until someone who needs I or II signs up. So if you see Intro to Pole Dance, without a I or II, sign up for it and email me which you need it to be (info@funpolefitness.com). You are welcome to take any of the classes that don’t have pre-reqs anytime: Lap/Chair Dance, Sexy Sweat, Burlesque, Tricks, Transitions, Flexibility and Floorwork, etc.

Intro to Pole Dance and Beginning Tricks are 2 different tracks of classes, and by the time you're Advanced, you will be putting choreography, spins and tricks together! So that you are successful in all the classes be sure to take Intro I and II before Just Spins and Intermediate Pole with Choreography, and be sure to take Beginning Tricks before Intermediate Tricks, and Intermediate Tricks before Intermediate/Advanced or Advanced Tricks. Feel free to call if you have any questions! 858-232-4047.

Am I too old or young?

Women of any age over 18 are welcome. Our classes are full of camaraderie and encouragement among students, and you will feel welcome no matter what your age.

What should I wear to classes?

Beginners may prefer to wear workout or yoga pants until you’re ready to do more advanced moves. For advanced classes it is best to wear workout shorts and t-shirt or tank top, as skin contact (arms and legs) with the pole is needed. For tricks classes, wear short-shorts and a tank top! We sell Fun Pole Fitness tank, t-shirt and cami tops at the studio ($25 incl/tax) and Mika pole shorts ($39 incl/tax, www.mikayogawear.com). We also recommend leg warmers for the floorwork classes to protect your knees (we also sell these in the studio for $10).

What about shoes?

Beginners may prefer barefoot, but eventually you will be wearing platform heels--the platform heels are part of the FUN! We have the stiletto heels in the studio and they are FREE for your first class! After that we rent them for $5, which goes toward buying a pair if you chose to buy from us. To pick out shoes to buy, go to www.EllieShoes.com, and email me the shoes you are interested in and I will email you back the price. You can pay with cash, credit card or PayPal.

What are the rules?

Please pre-pay for class by going to our online scheduling site and prepaying and pre-registering (click here for link). Please give 12 hours notice when cancelling, or you will be charged.

All students must complete a liability waiver. Our insurance requires this.

Please do not apply moisturizer, oil, lotion or tanning lotion to your hands, arms or legs on the morning of class. Please wash your hands when you first arrive at the studio.

Please remove rings, bracelets and watches. They impair your grip and scratch the poles!

How many women per class?

All pole fitness classes will have a maximum of 10 women per class, so that everyone gets her own pole for the entire class! Other classes will be capped at 16 women per class, so that we have enough equipment for everyone.

How many poles do you have in the studio?

At our studio we will have 11 poles--10 for students and one for the instructor. And only 10 students per class--so you get your own pole for the whole class!

What group fitness and pole dancing qualifications do you have?

Marie Davidson is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer (since February 2004), and has current CPR certification. She is also certified as a Pole Dance Instructor by Pole Position Fitness in Long Beach, CA (www.PolePositionFitness.com). All other instructors hold certifications in group fitness and/or pole dance and CPR. Fun Pole Fitness offers pole dance classes powered by Pole Position Fitness, Inc. Pole Position Fitness is the only nationally accredited pole dancing program approved by both the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and the American Council on Exercise. This program incorporates the fitness safety and alignment guidelines set forth by the American College of Sports Medicine. By incorporating these guidelines into all of our classes, we help our participants prevent bruises and unnecessary shoulder and elbow injuries commonly experienced in pole dancing.

Is it safe?

All classes are taught according to ACSM guidelines for safe fitness classes, with a warm-up, cool down and stretch. If anything hurts, let your instructor know immediately. You will probably be a little sore after the first few classes, but as you work your arms and core in pole dancing, you will be amazed how quickly you get stronger!

Where is the studio located and is there parking?

Fun Pole Fitness is at 2828 University Avenue #105 in the North Park area of San Diego (North-West corner at Utah). There is a lot of street parking, and we also have parking in the back of our building (Utah Street side of building). Please park in Fun Pole Fitness spots, 44, 45, 46, unreserved spots, 40, 41, 56, 57, and after 6pm and on weekends, SDLF spots. Please do not park in other reserved spots.

What is the cost?

• 1 Class for $30
• 4 Classes for $99--$24.75 per class (expires in 3 months)
• 8 Classes for $180--$22.50 per class (expires in 6 months)
• 15 Classes for $300--$20 per class (expires in 9 months)

We also have a monthly package for $150/month for 9 classes, which works out to a little over 2 classes per week, and $16.67 per class. Any additional classes are $15 per class. You must commit to 3 months of auto-debit for this package.

Fun Pole Fitness also offers the following services:

• Bachelorette and Birthday parties
• Girls’ nights out
• One-on-One or Group lessons for you and your friends
• Strip Tease
• Lap Dance
• Traditional Fitness and Personal Training
• Gift Certificates

We are always open too new challenges and ideas. If you don't see something on the list, call to discuss the possibilities.