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a very cute cat: I took a beginner burlesque group class and enjoyed it a lot!The studio is typical of what you would expect in a dance studio, it's well-maintained, clean and pleasant.The instructor's demonstration is clear and beautiful to look at. The acting tips are especially great -- for example, certain movement needs to be executed quickly, contrasting with certain slow moments, to create an intriguing dance.

Diana Nguyen: I have been SO keen on trying out any type of pole class for the longest time (3 years counting). I am so so so glad I found Gilded Studio thru ClassPass. I took the Intro to Floor Work class with Buster and I was immediately comfortable and so excited to learn. The class was NOT intimidating whatsoever-- even though this was my first time doing any sort of dance class in a studio as an adult-- the choreo was easy to pick up and so much fun to learn. I cannot wait to come back. PERDIODT

Jade Bolds: Clean studio, friendly staff and non-judgemental atmosphere. What more can you ask for?

Micah Savage: Would highly recommend this class for a girl's night or to boost your confidence. Our sweet instructor was thorough and very supportive. Can't wait for my next class

Tedra Green: So Me and my besty are on vacation, decided to take a pole dancing class, ok I live in Sharon ma, remember I live in Sharon ma, picked up my besty, our appointment was at 12pm got there at 11:50, my friend gets a text at 12:10, saying she had to cancel she was in the er, wow didn't even text me, I booked the class first, wasted my gas, and time. I am so upset, not professional at all.

Vincent: Jessica is an incredible trainer. She kept things interesting, and kept me motivated towards the goals we discussed. I still continue what I learned with her long after we finished working together. Miss my semi-weekly sessions!

Kelsie !: I went to my first class today and has no idea what to expect. I had a great time and recommend attending a class here. Jessica was such a great instructor and really took the time to help you and provide you with individual attention. Lastly again I highly recommend attending a class here !

Hannah Rogers: Gilded is one of my favorite places. Everyone is incrediblly nice and supportive, and they offer some of the best classes I've been to.

Luke Patrick King: Gilded has been so incredible for my relationship to exercise and my body. With a spine injury I was afraid I'd never be able to dance in a way that felt safe, but Jess has been so supportive in finding alternatives or encouraging me in a way that's felt safe and affirming. Having another queer person who always addresses me in a way that feels good has made me excited to come back week to week, and helped me enjoy movement because of how it feels rather than any weight loss goals.

David Kury: I started working with Jessica via her online zoom sessions about 4 weeks ago.I have been working from home for 7 months, due Covid/ Shelter in Place. My normal workout routine had fallen by the wayside.And my workstation was not set up ergonomically. Muscles atrophied a bit, especially my butt (glutes)!My girlfriend Alex recommended Jessica to help save my butt.Jessica has come up with fantastic exercises and stretches for my routine, which are producing results. She is great with communicating what is happening and why. She can see when my form is off and tells me how to correct it.I’m really glad to be working with her.

Duygu Tosun: I trained with Jessica for over two years. She absolutely changed not only my body but also my life! At age 40, she thought me how to integrate exercise into my life and how to appreciate the power of my body. She truly listens the needs of her clients, pays full attention to the form, and educate her clients while training. The most I miss though is her lovely smile and our conversations.

dale conour: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueJessica is sharp eyed when it comes to proper form, and clear eyed about assessing needs and planning regimens. She’s motivational, but also fun. I highly recommend her.

Sierra Cabezas: I started doing online personal training with Jessica and it's been amazing! I'm disabled with many health issues and they were always able to tailor a workout for my needs. With great communication and flexibility for what I can accomplish, I've started to build up much needed strength and stamina. I feel better for days after a workout instead of getting injured like I have with other training facilities. My health is in good hands with Jessica and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Meghan Chiampa: I have been taking classes w Gilded for over a month now and I'm already seeing amazing results with my strength and mobility after three months of stagnation. The classes are super fun and also challenging where it's not the same workout routine over and over, every class I learn something new. The instructor also pays attention to individual care in their classes, as someone with hyper-mobility issues, this is key for me.

Methanie Dempsay Binder: I met Jessica (aka Jynx, the business owner) while taking workout classes in San Francisco. I enjoyed her fun and focused style so much that I began personal training. Jess has taught me SO much over the years. I am now in my 50's (gasp) and Jess has done an amazing job of working with some of my physical limitations while pushing me to work harder than I thought possible. She also helped my husband get back to his old self after hip and shoulder surgery. We both love Jess!When Jess moved away to Boston, I was sad, but I am super happy now that I can take workout classes with her online again. Jess is curious and smart about the human anatomy. She is always looking to help her clients reach their goals in a goofy/fun and non-judgmental way. (Also, she LOVES puns.) Cannot recommend enough!!

Jess Barstis: I absolutely LOVE Gilded! The space itself is beautiful (and conveniently located, yes), but the biggest asset is definitely Jess/Jynx's incredible knowledge and passion for fitness for -every- body.The classes are both challenging and lots of fun. They have a deep understanding of the complexity of each individual's movement and ensures that they tailor their classes in such a way that the class is challenging for any level of fitness without being overwhelming.I've also been working with Jess/Jynx in personal training for the past several months, and the difference has been huge. As someone who was very physically active but constantly getting injured due to lack of proper form/general bodily awareness, I've already noticed a marked change in my strength and endurance (and my lower back is so much less painful!!!!).Between this and then deeply positive environment they foster for you to grow in, I really cannot recommend Gilded enough.

Peter Niemeier: I have worked with the proprietor of Gilded Studio for many years. They definitely know how to achieve results based on the needs of the individual by utilizing their knowledge of the human body. My understanding of my own body and my personal goal of being more flexible (overcoming issues related to tightness and bad posture) has improved. Ask for Jessica by name.

Red Mill: I wanted to like this pole studio, but it was not my favorite. The layout is awkward if you need to look at the teacher while following the class (even w the mirror) and it's honestly dark and gives a bit of a dingy-feeling even though it seems simple and clean enough. The studio is in a strip of shops in a rugged area of Allston (wouldn’t recommend this place after sun down and the closest T is outdoors and at least a 20min walk past some interesting characters on the street).The scheduling itself is problematic bc all the classes are supposedly booked but even when I was listed as like #8 on the waitlist, I got a notification at like midnight saying I was off the waitlist. And after reading about the refund policy troubles from earlier reviews, I didn’t want to chance losing money over their scheduling late notice.The choreo classes were pretty fire but I wouldn’t recommend taking Alina as an instructor- she could use some people skills. She is rude, arrogant, singles students out and it can be difficult to understand her instructions with her accent when she rushes the class. Moreover, when the class was having trouble pinning down the choreo, instead of helping us or slowing down a bit so we could catch up she just kept insulting everyone without giving constructive feedback. There were points where she would just point at someone and outright say “whatever you’re doing is not working” and when the girl was like “what isn’t working?” she would say she “forgot” or didn’t know. Like I'm pretty sure majority of the people who come to these classes are there to feel empowered in our bodies and feel sexy- this teacher did the opposite of that. However, I will say the choreo was fun once you got past the teacher. Regardless, I was on the fence but after this class I prob won’t come back. I knocked off a star purely bc of that specific teacher, Alina. Baby girl needs to be humbled.

Klutzz Love: Amazing instructors. Supportive class.Why the one star? Stacy Hamilton!!! The owner.I had to cancel class due to a medical issue and dispite giving plenty of notice, the app took a few as "late cancel"Ten emails with Stacy later and I'm pretty sure she's according me of cancelling on app and then attending for free.She isn't able to answer one direct question and I feel like I just argued with a toddler.I see tons of other reviews on tons of platforms about this and had heard through word of mouth as well.

Ashley Jones: The lack of communication and professionalism is lacking. I would not waste my time there. Impossible to talk to a real human.

Vivian Cheng: Only one BAD experience with instructor Marie Glorieux — I will never take a class by her again.I’ve taken 6 classes with Brighton and Newton instructors and I am soooo having a good time! Lots of fun, bring your best, get ready to work and play.

Karina Santana: I signed up for my first pole class 2 months ago. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I went for it, and I am sooooo glad that I did. I’ve walked out of every class feeling strong and empowered. The environment is just so uplifting and welcoming. I honestly can not see my life without pole now.

Kaitlin Youngs: Such a good time! Classes feel inclusive, safe, fun, and exciting. Definitely sign up!

Vivien C: BPF classes are full of people with different experience levels, body types, backgrounds 3 thank you for being so inclusive, can't wait to keep getting better at pole :)

Lyric: Top tier studio! This studio is such a beautiful, friendly, and intimate environment. The instructor was very professional and offered me as much help as I needed. Would highly recommend.

Cindy Garvin: Such a warm, welcoming community! Each class I’ve been to, people have been supportive and encouraging. People cheer each other on when you achieve a new move and the instructors are great at scaffolding moves so that they’re doable.

Rakel Aquino: I’ve started doing pole about 6mo ago and I fell in love for it.The instructors are amazing and some of them are Spanish and Portuguese speakers, which is awesome because I am Brazilian, but they’re all great ❤️

Alexandra Maywood: Some of the pole instructors here are very catty and rude. The Brazilian woman who teaches here once raised her voice at my friend for asking a question which is very unprofessional.

Abigale Millerbernd: BPF is so wonderful! I take classes at the newton location and the space is always clean, the instructors and always friendly and willing to help in any way they can!

Emily Yerington: I took one class at BPF about a year ago, just looking for something to shake up my exercise and instantly fell in love. I’ve now been attending classes regularly for a little over a year and not only have I seen physical changes in my body (getting stronger) but I also feel so supported by the community of instructors and other students.

Erin Fogarty: The manager at the Brighton office of Boston Pole Fitness, Olivia, is extremely unprofessional and rude. She tried to tell my friend, who's birthday I'd bought a package for, that they could not reschedule, even though they were before the 12 hour no cancelation policy. She told them that they could not reschedule for a class that would be more than a month from when the class package was originally bought and that there were no refunds. So I got on the phone with her and explained that we were with in the class cancelation policy guidelines and it was not a month out yet since we had originally bought our packages thus we should be allowed to reschedule. When I asked her why we would not be allowed to reschedule she kept dodging the question repeating the month out policy that did not apply to this circumstance while talking over me. I said that policy does not apply to this situation and you're not answering the question I am asking you so could you please answer my question directly. In return she called me nasty. I asked her to please calm down that I had not called her any names, sworn, or raised my voice. She said I rose my voice so I explained that I hadnt she had just been talking over me so it may have felt that way. I asked her to please be more professional and respectful in the future. We got classes rescheduled, but no apology. I've worked in customer service before and understand it can be challenging, but there is no reason why the manager, Olivia, should have lost her cool like that and called me a name. Her customer service skills are poor at best. I would not recommend this company they are disorganized, dysfunctional, and sketchy. In addition to that, if the manager Olivia is any indication of the teachers they hire then the classes are not worth your money.

Elizabeth Jean: The teachers have all been great, it is definitely a judgement free zone regardless of your size, experience or dance skills. Theres a variety of classes and many different instructions. Great prices, highly recommended.

Nitika Gupta: I went for a single private event class and had tons of fun! We learned individual moves and then combined them into a routine. Great experience for a group and work out! Highly recommend 😊

Victoria Jones: I've taken two classes at the Bridgton location and it's so fun. Claudia is a great teacher. I enjoy her class. Their website is great for beginners to navigate and understand. I signed up for the classes at my level (beginner) and know what classes I should take to progress.

Breena Brown: such amazing, supportive and kind people!! an incredibly fun way to exercise your body and explore your creativity ♥️

Trang Ngo: Great studio! The instructors were very helpful in guiding me through the techniques and giving me pointers on how to improve. I love that there are a variety of classes and locations, so it is easier to fit classes in my schedule.

Tina Nguyen: I have so much fun taking their flexibility classes with Claudia. Gabby and Von have helped me learn tricks that I didn’t even know you could do with your body on a pole. It makes me appreciate how strong my body really is. Overall, the community is super supportive!

jennifer young: Awesome,steps, dancing with to different types of music.

JOSE AGUILAR: Love the class options and learning structure. Great place to level up the dance skills!

Cecile Braun-Jones: We live urbanity dance! So much so that after moving out of the city and trying other studios we decided it was worth the commute to come back to urbanity. The faculty is super.niceThey know their students and can advice an class placement. Our daughter loves all her classes there and it has h lord her maintain a positive body image as well.I also love that urbanity is involved in so many community programs and committed to make dance accessible to everyone.

Shawn Fitzgibbon: Great location! Excellent for more than just a rehearsal space. The atmosphere and intimacy adds to the experience of whatever you're working on. Will definitely use this space again.

Ryan Nevel: Urbanity is wonderful. Almost everyone I have interacted with is down to earth and professional. I took the summer beginner contemporary class with Dorothy Cherry—Wow! We met once a week for 10 weeks and I looked forward to every class. She is a natural teacher and a highly gifted dancer. Her classes flow with a beautiful mix of creativity, laughter, expression and skill building. There is also a sort of magical, spiritual element to her style that is very special. I look forward to taking more classes at Urbanity, especially with Dorothy.

Siris Matei-Zsok: Had a terrible experience with them, and now I am also $100.00 lighter, it might not be much for some people, but for a single mom is food for more than a week. Will never ever consider!

starkia benbow: Best place to dance young and old. If your looking for summer camp, dance school, for the fall log on and sign up. If you you dont want to dance but want to check out the web site please do urbanitydance and give a donation to help our scholarsip fund.I'm taking 3 adult classes now for the summer 10 week sessions and having so much fun. 🤗😁💃🏿💃🏿

David Karger: Best dance class in Boston!

Uriel Sepulveda: Nice place

Kayla Kirk: I looked into Urbanity on a whim when I met some instructors at a neighborhood block party. Two years later, I have taken classes in both contemporary and hip hop and am now a part of their adult dance crew. Urbanity's instructors are incredible artists and I'm lucky to be learning and honing my dance skills from them. The community is also great and I've made many friends from my classes.

Alyssa McBryar: I've always had an interest in dance but little formal class experience. I'm so glad I went for it in signing up for 2 10 week Hip Hop sessions. I absolutely LOVED my Urbanity experience with Jessie Alegria. She's absolutely amazing. The environment challenging, but more importantly: comfortable and empowering. Highly recommended for new and experienced dancers alike. The program director, Alison, is extremely responsive and professional, making the process easy and painless. I tell everyone who will listen that they should check Urbanity out.

Nick Botchan: I've been dancing at Urbanity in their adult 10-week sessions for a year and continue to be impressed and inspired by the organization. Instructors are top notch, both technically and in terms of fostering a great community within the classroom. I never expected to get so into dance, but through Urbanity it's slowly taking over my life.

Julie McCarthy: Incredibly fun, welcoming, supportive and energetic atmosphere. The teachers are great and the classes are at convenient times.

Joyful Clemantine Wamariya: Beautiful space & kind people

Thomas Martin: Friendly owners, nice practice space.

Paskan D: Like this studio a lot of good coaches and people

Janessa Dooley: The owner is very nice surprisingly i talked to him over the phone and i was wrong i bet that the money you pay is worth it i cant wait to have my daughter go to this school

Jaybabyboom Dooley: I called for ballet classes they only offer private classes and its expansive

Siddhartha Chowdhury: Great school and great teachers. Peter and Dakota rock it.