I love Aphrodite SNP and the goddess herself, Gabrielle. Gabrielle is the owner and instructor of all the classes so you get the highest quality instruction. The classes are affordable, small in size so you get lots of individual instruction and attention, and you learn so much every minute of each class. I've taken lap dance, pole burn, and pole dance classes here. I've tried several other pole dance studios in LA and Aphrodite is the best by far.
If you're only looking for a great workout, then you want to sign up for Pole Burn. That class will get you in shape in no time. Classes are kept small (no more than 3 students). I hate taking gym classes where I can't even see the instructor.
I found Aphrodite online while searching for a lap dance class in LA and luckily Gabrielle was offering a lap dance workshop for Valentine's Day. It was a lot of fun. At first, I was nervous and was worried that I would look silly, but Gabrielle and the other students were so supportive and fun. The champagne helped. The session lasted 3-4 hours and we learned lots of different techniques and a whole routine. I learned so much more about lap dance in this workshop than at a more famous pole dance studio not too far from here.
I followed this class up with an Intro to Pole Dance class which got me hooked. I really appreciated how we spent most of class time actually learning different floor and pole moves. After this class I signed up for her 6-week Beginner Pole Dance class. For those six classes, we learned and practiced several pole techniques, lots of floor and chair moves, and a whole routine.
In the intermediate and upper level pole dance courses, Gabrielle strives to break us out of the routine mode. She encourages you to dance to the music and use the various tricks, moves, and techniques that you have learned. I'm still working on this but I know I'll get better. The classes have definitely gotten more challenging but that's why I love it.
Pros: Supportive teacher and small classes
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