SHOCKra Dance Studio

Taking the beginner pole dancing class right now and am loving it. Ashley is very personable and takes the time to show you how to do it right. Looking forward to the belly dancing class after this one!

Small intimate studio with no showers and a small bathroom. I came here for a bachelorette party and had a blast. Our instructor Amanda was amazing! We did the 90 minute twerk and pole class. I discovered muscles i didn’t have before.
Tips: include bringing extra alcohol. It’ll help loosen the joints.
Wear booty shorts so that your thighs won’t slide off the pole.
Don’t wear lotion.
Plan the class way ahead in case you get bruises. Our group got a couple on our shins and tops of our feet.
Ask the instructor to dance for you at the end. Amanda was so hot and really nice to dance for us and pose with us.
Relax and have fun!!!
The class was five stars! The instructor had a fun personality and was good at breaking down each movement. The four stars is for the size of the studio, lack of changing rooms (it wasn’t a problem of us we just changed in the studio), and showers.

AWESOME experience! Came here for a bachelorette party and our dance instructor, The Maine Attraction, was hilarious! Friendly, encouraging, and sexy, she made our night extra fun! I highly recommend future brides to take the burlesque/​pole dancing class for a fun night and to feel sexy in general! If I didn’t live in New Jersey I would take the class with Maine everyday as my work out!

Amazing for a bachelorette party. Nicest instructors. Had a fabulous time! Highly recommend this place.

I organized a friend’s bachelorette pole dancing class at Shockra. It was the most affordable pole dancing class I could find in NYC (~$ 30 per person for one hour). Our instructor was Amanda, who was witty and really broke down the moves well. The studio itself is bit small and dingy. There are no changing rooms, and barely any space to hang out and wait (which affected us since we got there early, and another class was going on while we were waiting). Overall though I’d say we got what we paid for and the group was happy with the experience.

Amazing dance studio. Could not have asked for a better experience.
I came here last weekend to celebrate my friend’s bachelorette party. We did a one hour belly dance & pole dance class with Jessica and it was awesome. Belly dancing & pole dancing can be very nerve wrecking and can take you out of your comfort zone but Jessica made it very easygoing and fun!
Glad to have had the chance to share this experience with the bachelorette and friends!
If I’m ever in NYC again for a bachelorette party, I know where we’re going to go! ;)

I had booked a private party for the four of us for my sisters 40^th birthday. It was for a one hour pole dancing/​burlesque session. Our instructor was Stefania and she was wonderful! She made it extremely fun. We all learned really great new moves. She made us feel very comfortable. We all had a great time. I loved spinning on the pole lol. I would definitely recommend this place to people

Kari’s Zumba class on Tuesday nights is everything that a Zumba class should be and more. This isn’t your mom’s Zumba class-​you will be dripping with sweat afterwards, but you won’t even notice because of all the fun you’re having. She doesn’t just go through the Zumba movements one after the other (as many Zumba instructors tend to do) She choreographs complete dances that are easy to follow and so much fun. Her music selection is great too. You feel like you’re at a dance hall in Columbia. I couldn’t recommend Kari’s Zumba class enough.

How the hell does this place have such a high rating? Like I’m sure the rest of the world, I came here for a friend’s bachelorette party. I called multiple times beforehand to ask them if I would still have to pay if I did not participate. This was one of my best friend’s bachelorette’s and I did not want to be a party pooper. No response. So I decided to walk over there and try to remain part of the group. Once I arrived, I asked the girl at the desk if I still had to pay to sit in on the class. She, without even glancing in my direction, said yes. I informed her that I am a 28 year-​old with arthritis in my back… like actual arthritis… and I physically cannot participate. She, again, too busy doing absolutely nothing to even look in my direction, informed me that this was the policy and that I would still have to pay $ 25 to simply sit in the class. Her justification was «think of it like a club, you still have to pay to get in even if you’re not drinking». Are you ****ing kidding me?! I then proceeded to ask her for some water. Nope, sorry… you have to pay for that too. So you are running a studio where people are exercising but don’t have access to free water? Like not even from a water fountain? Honestly, it was not even the money ($ 25) that was the issue, it was the sheer principle. I am literally in pain… as we speak… I am physically incapable of doing this… but you’re going to make me pay anyways. Thanks.

I took the absolute beginner’s Hip Hop dance class with owner Jessica Hayden. I had no dance experience coming in and I was definitely nervous, especially being a guy.
The class size was nice and small and Jessica put everyone at ease immediately. Everyone really was in the same boat experience-​wise (a concern of mine) and the pacing of the class made it easy to follow Jessica. By the fourth class I definitely felt improved, and the one on one session included was very valuable at recognizing areas of improvement.
Jessica’s instruction is easy to follow and she invites feedback to make the class as worthwhile for her students as possible, right down to asking for specific song selections during class. I am looking forward to taking another class at Shockra and would recommend Jessica for anyone else out there who would like to feel a little more comfortable on the dance floor.

I just took my first clubbing dancing class with Jessica. The classes are fun and very easy for beginners to follow. Jessica is not just a great dancer but also very talented as a teacher. It’s inspiring to see her. She can see what the students struggle with and create exercises on the spot, responding to the students needs and difficulties. It is so much easier and faster learning this way.

We had the most amazing time at Shockra dance studio! We came here for my sister in laws bachelorette party, we were a group of 12 and we still can’t stop talking about how great our instructor Rica was, and how fun the class was! We weren’t ready to leave :) Rica brought the most amazing energy and brought life to the party, I would definitely recommend her a dance instructor. It is also a great because it is BYOB, so you can bring some champagne to loosen up before dancing! All around 5 stars, we will be heading back to Shockra soon :)

I was invited to a «Pole and Toy» party for my friend’s 24^th birthday party here.
I have to admit, I had a lot of fun with our teacher Maine. Maine was really interactive, accommodating, and helpful. My pole skills are extreme beginner level and Maine met me there. She also incorporated some twerking moves into the pole work, which was helpful and fun. She had good tips and I practice them every time I walk pass the mirror in my house lol!
Honestly, I do not have any complaints about this place or our teacher.
I must note the toy part of the session is not necessary. It’s kinda boring and the toy products that are for sell are marked up REALLY high. Later that night when I got home I google one of the «popular toys» that were offered and found it on the company that makes it website for almost half of the price that it was offered in the toy session. Do not waste your time or money with the toy part. Go straight to pole and you and your friends will be sure to enjoy yourself!
Also, at the end Maine told us she offers a weekly session. She was such a great teacher, I would have signed up for it but it’s on Mondays and my Mondays are already slammed full.
A tip that I have is to not wear any lotion, wear shorts, and bring a bottle of water. Ultimately it is a workout. My body was sore for about three days after the session. But I enjoyed it. I will go back again and recommend it!

This is, in my opinion, one of the best pole dancing studios in NYC (I have tried several).
A few highlights:
–1 girl to a pole (you’d be surprised how many of the studios in the area stack up 2 girls to a pole and still charge $ 45 a class)
–Reasonably-​priced class packages
–Technical, appropriately-​leveled instruction with personal attention
–Not too fast-​paced for beginners
–Generous makeup class policy
–Classes aren’t insanely overbooked (I was able to get several friends into a series)
Right now I’m taking a class with Amanda, who is great. She has a wacky sense of humor and is attentive to form. I appreciate the attention to detail and the humanity she brings to the class.
Cons/​Considerations:
–It can be hard (at times) to get someone on the phone if you need to reschedule, etc. Best bet is evening hours.

Such an amazing place! We booked a private pole party for my cousin’s bachelorette weekend and it was so fun! Our instructor was Amanda and her energy was great! She was so sweet, funny and made the moves super easy. We each had our own poles (they have 7 in the studio) and got to do a bunch of moves and then a cute little performance after for our Bride to Be! I love this place and I would recommend it and definitely return!

As part of wedding celebration, a group of us attended a private class (combo of belly & pole dancing) at Shockra Dance Studio. We registered in advance, and left a deposit a month before the set date. Our group really enjoyed the class. Our instructor was Keisha. She was incredibly friendly, and it was easy to follow her instructions. No one felt excluded or too intimidated by the moves to have a good time.

Because a train was broken, my private group and I were 20 minutes late, so we only got 40 minutes of our 60 minutes. But for the 40 minutes we did have, the teacher did a great job!
The teacher was very astute in noticing that the majority of us were as stiff as the poles we were attempting to look sexy dancing on, and she walked us through a bunch of basic moves. The variety of moves that she taught us was very good. She even threw in one or two very challenging ones that a few of us nailed!
She made sure to even accommodate our bride-​to-​be because her wrist was hurting, so we focused on more «booty-​specific» moves, which was a great move on the teacher’s part.
…She also happened to swear a lot, which was a little jarring for me because I’m not used to that much swearing, but her sense of humor was great.
.You can tell she gets a kick out of helping high-​strung straight-​laced people like us relax a little bit: p.
The biggest pro about this place was that they had the most time availability/​flexibility when trying to book private parties. We only booked our party ONE week in advance.

I arranged a bachelorette pole dancing class here last month via email/​phone. It was a little difficult to actually get in contact via email with an actual person because they have an automated email reply, but eventually I worked with Keisha who was super nice and helpful! Since I didn’t place my deposit until a couple weeks before hand, the exact time I wanted was no longer available, but they did make note of the time we preferred in case there was a cancellation.
Lo and behold, the day before the event I got a call saying they had an opening for the time slot we preferred, so we made the switch at no cost to us. The day of we showed up a little late since we’d gotten carried away at mani/​pedis, but we went right into it. We all had a blast and learned some tough moves. This is not for the faint of heart ladies! There was a lot of squeaking skin against the poles and some serious pole burn, but we looked HOTT! Our instructor was able to teach us enough moves to put together a 1 minute choreographed piece. She really took the time to pay attention to all of the 6 girls and provide feedback so we could all show the pole who’s boss! We got some great group photos at the end as a momento. As soon as our time was up, we got quickly shuttled out of there since there was another group getting ready to follow.
Definitely a fun way to kick off a bachelorette party in the afternoon, especially if you have a pole at home to show off the moves you learned!
NOTE: The website recommends avoiding hand/​body lotion beforehand, and they are RIGHT! Without realizing it, we had a lot of lotion on us from our mani/​pedis earlier which meant that we had to be constantly wiping the poles down, otherwise we couldn’t get a good grip.

I took a six week beginner’s hip hop series with Patty. She is a really sweet instructor with all the patience in the world. I really enjoyed the classes, because Patty went at a slow pace so that even uncoordinated, spastic individuals such as myself could follow along and retain the moves she taught. I highly recommend her as your instructor if you’re feeling apprehensive about looking like a dork.
I like how the other students were absolute beginners like myself, so I didn’t feel embarrassed or out of place. This class is perfect for the most awkward, introverted, easily embarrassed individual. Patty will teach you the moves to make you quite the confident dancer.
The only inconvenient aspect of this studio is that the series doesn’t start until a certain number of spots have been filled. I signed up for a series scheduled to start mid December, but it didn’t start until mid January. I had made plans for February and couldn’t make the class since I wasn’t planning for it, but they have me a class credit. Otherwise, the instructors and girls working at the desk are asked friendly and smiley.

Rica was glorious! Make sure you ask her to do her own routine at the end of class, she is phenomenal. This girl has some serious upper body strength and great moves! Smiling Rica gladly accommodated our boisterous and mildly intoxicated bachelorette party for my best friend from high school. No need to bring heels, you won’t strip, but you might stub your toe if you’re not careful.
This is a great idea for a bachelorette party, you won’t be disappointed!
Don’t want to give too much away because the fun of it is the unexpected nature of the class but you should definitely request Rica!
Let’s just say our bride-​to-​be killed it on the stripper pole.

A few weeks ago I took my fist pole class ever with Amanda and fell in love! I can’t wait to get back to class. The class was small, and Amanda adjusted very fast to our ability levels. We were new to pole, but had dance backgrounds and caught on fast. So she kept giving us new spins to play with and I had a ball. Love her! The only con is that class was pretty expensive – thirty something – and only lasted an hour. I recommend taking class with Amanda, but really with there was more time to practice and freestyle at the end.
Amanda is chill, down to earth, very clear in her instruction and about safety, and totally approachable.