Allure Dance

I’m having so much fun with my pole dancing class!
I’ve always said I was going to take lessons and decided last month to just go for it.
I heard about Allure Dance from a couple of people and read some reviews but it was the website and the introduction video by the owner that got me to sign up for my first class.
In a way her story resonated with me and I said if she could do it then so could I. She was compelling, warm, and inviting. She made pole dancing seem like therapy and since joining I’ve discovered it very much is.
I look forward to my classes each week.
Before signing up for my first class I browsed the website and got a really thorough feel for the place. The Q & A section answered many of my questions. Signing up was easy. The step by step instructions are very easy to comprehend. I signed up for one of their Saturday morning classes and got there 15 minutes early to fill out paper work. That’s when I met Andrea, one of the instructors. I knew off the bat that she was the instructor because the way she moved around the front office commanded respect. She was awesome. She made me feel welcomed and confident even though I felt really awkward at times.
After that first class I was sold! My body felt stronger, I felt amazing, and after meeting some of the other students and hearing their success stories I knew this is where I wanted to be. I have a new respect for pole dancing and dancers. These women are physically and mentally fit and strong which is what I want for my mind and body. I got a complete work out and had major fun doing it in a sexy, alluring, way.
A couple of days later I signed up with their Unlimited Membership and was allowed to use my first class payment towards my new membership.
If you’ve been thinking about pole dancing and wondering if it’s for you, give Allure Dance a try you’ll be happy you did.

I started coming here back in May with a Groupon for 3 Pole classes, and after the first class-​I was hooked! I used the remaining monetary amount to go towards a six month unlimited membership. There are two pole widths, the poles in the back row are narrower than the other two rows (I prefer the smaller one; I have small hands).
Now, I should preface this by saying that I’ve never been particularly strong in my upper body and believe me, the first few classes are daunting, but if you stick with it, the results are awesome! I saw how all the girls were swinging around the poles with grace and ease and I was determined to be able to do the same! But it does come with its growing pains, including (but not limited to): bruises, blisters, callouses and that pole burn! But, just think of it as something everyone endures and I promise that it becomes something everyone talks/​jokes about.
Most of the classes are in the evening, which is good because it gives you freedom to choose ones after working hours. With the unlimited membership, I take several classes a day (I tend to stack them back to back).
I enjoy taking the Booty & Abs/​Stretching/​Pole 1 classes with Kathie. She’s hilarious and whips your butt into shape! Her classes are fast paced and give you the cardio workout your body needs to be able to climb up and down those poles or! You’ll start looking forward to feeling that burn! Haha!
I also look forward to Jess’s «Rock Out» class for Intro to Pole. She begins the class with cardio and squats to warm up and then teaches two to three spins and puts them together in a routine that you get to practice with music. I love going back to the intro classes to perfect my spins and work them into routines.
Honestly, this place is great and I look forward to my daily workouts during the week. Sometimes your arms feel like they are going to fall off, but the results are so good that you’ll keep coming back for more!

Very cute business idea and a nicely appointed studio.
Eva (Zumba) is wonderful and her class is the best class I’ve ever been to.
Females-​only gym.
Parking is easy to find.

I bought a groupon and its a bit confusing… I thought I could use my 8 classes for aerial yoga or intro to pole, meaning break it up 5 pole 3 yoga or whatever but what it means is 8 yoga or 8 pole. They did let us try one yoga class and use the rest for pole. However that was only after I advised I would write a negative review here and the desk clerk asked I write a positive review with her name mentioned. Which I did and now after using my groupon many times am here to edit that review to a realistic rating. Aerial yoga was great, much different than the yoga I’m used to but so much fun. Pole classes were fun but didn’t really like the music selection, come on and get a mix already! Also during the weekend they don’t always have someone at the front desk so if you are running late there is a chance you could get locked out.

Used a Groupon for a Level 2 pole class after receiving clearance from one of the employees to do so. The class was fair — the instructor (Alexandra) was nice but the pole space left much to want. There were too many poles in a cramped space. The individuals on the back and front poles kicked the walls if they weren’t careful.
To my surprise, after the class I received an e-​mail from an unnamed employee who stated that I could NOT take any class other than Intro because that is what the Groupon voucher states. I reviewed my Groupon and the fine print and that language was no where within the fine print. So I corresponded with the employee again (who I would assume is the owner) and the she said that I needed to get clearance from her before I could take any other classes. I asked how I could get the clearance, as I did not have any use for Intro pole classes, and that if I could not get the clearance, I would like a refund.
She told me to pursue a refund through Groupon.
I am offended by this type of customer service and have filed for a refund via Groupon.

So I found a groupon and a few of my friends and I decided to try it out (mostly for the yoga).
Our class was taught by Traci, she honestly was 99% of the reason I decided to join — I love her classes! However, since then I have had my work schedule changed and it seems to be that not a lot of the classes (aerial yoga) are offered that often and at times that aren’t at night. I would suggest maybe offering more morning classes.
Also, the membership I bought I guess is only for yoga (from my understanding there is more than one type of membership) which is tough since my work changed — maybe expanding the memberships to have the opportunity to try everything.
So this part is my edit — it went from a 4 star to a 2 star because I cannot stand companies that nickel and dime you and this is one of them.
As a student my income varies so I had emailed them asking to cancel my membership — they gave the option of just placing my membership on hold for $ 10 a month instead of the $ 59. I thought okay no problem, I can do that — well graduating shortly I decided to just cancel my membership — sent an email requesting a cancellation and never got a response back. The other day I was looking at my bank account and had a $ 59 charge to my account. I emailed them asking why I was now charged this after having a $ 10 monthly charge now it went back to $ 59. She explained that this was in an agreement so I asked for a copy, oh wait its a $ 15 charge for a copy! So to sum it up, its one charge after another after another. And if you go to terminate your agreement you need a 30-​day notice (I have only seen 30-​day notices when I was working for a property management company — not any personal companies).
I am almost positive there are many other places that offer more classes at a much more reasonable price. Try and find another place, don’t bother giving them your money.

I have really enjoyed the yoga classes at this studio. Ashtanga, hot yoga, vinyasa, and aerial are all great. The teachers are great, however, some of the staff is rude. Whenever I have had questions, they have always been unknowledgeable and short with me. I am always very polite so there is no reason for this.
Also, their cancellation policy is ever changing. It used to be $ 5 if you did not cancel within 4 hours. Now it is $ 7 if you do not cancel within 24 hours. I have called due to extreme circumstances to cancel and have not received any communication back. As a member (pay monthly, no groupon or livingsocial deal), I should be notified of these changes but have not received any emails.
I love the classes, however, the management of this studio may make me leave.

My two girlfriends and I bought Living Social deal for 4 pole classes. I was really excited to try a new place out especially since the College Park location was convenient for me. I had taken pole classes before and wanted to get back into it. My plan was to take one beginner class to refresh and then move on. The Living Social deal said approval was required for advanced classes which I figured would not be a problem. I was wrong.
I will start at the beginning. We went to register for our first class and then received an e-​mail that there was a $ 5 tax that we would have to pay that was not included in the Living Social deal. This was not listed anywhere on the deal. I tried to contact the owner who was very short and did not care about our concerns. Then I tried to register for an intermediate class after taking the beginner one. The owner said the only way I could take anything besides the beginner class was to join their program. Before I came in I asked if I could make my pole static for class because, I liked that better. I was told sure and that would not be a problem. Well, the teacher for my first class said no and that it would «confuse» the class if my pole was static. The lady at the front desk was overwhelmed and took so long to take care of us that we missed 15 minutes of class. We had even gotten there 15 – 20 minutes early to ensure enough time to sign in. The teacher was rude and short. She was not friendly at all and did not make us feel good. She spent most of the class teaching a routine instead of spins which we really wanted to learn and work on.
The reason for my three star review is for the other two teachers I had after the first two classes. The teacher that taught the Contemporary Pole class was great. She was very kind and encouraging, as a teacher should be. The second Intro. teacher I had, Rhi, was also awesome. She was very fun and cared about helping us. She taught us a lot of great spins and combos and not just worked on a routine the whole class. She asked us what we wanted to learn and catered the class to that. I felt good leaving her class.

Used a Groupon for a few classes here, while I had a good time I was limited to only pole specific or dance routine classes (I really wanted to try the Aerial Yoga). I found that pole dancing was not for me — the bruising and the sound of skin on metal was like nails on a chalkboard for me. I had a blast at the Burlesque class and would have loved to do more of that.
I found the classes to be quite limited in variety. They had a Pussy Cat Dolls-​esque dance class but it filled up quickly and I haven’t been able to sign up for something similar since. I think sexy dance routines are more my style but they’re few and far between at Allure. Of course, if you’re into the pole fitness then I highly recommend them! My only suggestion for them is to improve the sound quality so that you can clearly hear the instructor over the music. I had to rely on the watching her in the mirror because I couldn’t understand what she was telling me to do!

I love this place!!! I have to tell you, I hate the GYM! Like so many, I’ve joined and quit, joined and quit… Gym after gym throughout the years. Recently I realized and simply owned the fact that I am bored with all the traditional gym offers and represents. (Treadmill hampster feeling, urgh!)
ENTER ALLURE DANCE STUDIO FOR WOMEN! I have been saved from the certain destiny that was before me… overweight!
At Allure I am able to shimmy, squat, dance and roll my way to the best body ever! The classes are amazing and you get to choose from a large selection. Whatever you like… it’s there! Belly Dancing, Pole Dancing… TAKE A POLE CLASS, you will have a new found respect for strippers! LOL! The class is challenging and will give you a MAJOR workout… full body workout at that! My arms are crying out for help and clapping from excitement of knowing how awesome they will look in a tank top this summer”-) Catch one of Allison’s classes if you can… she is my favorite”-) But all the instructors are really good”-)
I am a huge fan of EVA’S ZUMBA CLASSES!!! That woman is a beast! She knows her latin moves and will help Zumba your butt to new levels of fitness… all while having a blast! The music is great and the cardio will have you sweating real good! Burning Calories important? Take her Zumba class!
I just became a member 3 weeks ago and you can tell I am a big FAN. I’ve never looked forward to working out until now… I can’t wait for my classes. I take one (or sometimes two in a day) at least 4 – 5 times a week because they work and they are FUN! Cute place also… very girly”-) Give them a call or come by and check it out!

Allure is great! I love the classes and the instructors are very knowledgeable. There are so many great classes and so many great ways to shape up and get out of the boring gym! I love Allison and I love the zumba instructor!

Allure Dance is awesome mostly due to the staff and not being too crowded with members yet. The instructors are great dancers and the owner and studio manager are really nice, and the women who come to learn are all fun and friendly. The studio is in the adorable College Park neighborhood and the interior is cute and spacious.
Classes include all varieties of pole dancing, and also piyo, zumba, hip hop, cardio, and many more. Nothing is ever just plain working out, there’s always a fun twist.
Definitely a great women’s gym where you can be comfortable and get fit while having sooo much fun!

I was — like any woman might be — totally scared and nervous to attend a class here. However, the website was really great at setting my expectations and explaining what the class was going to be like.
The location is great, even though it is rather far from my house. The décor is adorable — super girly — and it’s really very clean. They sell Allure emblemed goodies, which I will absolutely buy next time I’m there.
My instructor was great. She was patient and made me feel comfortable right away. She had a great playlist and took her time showing us proper movement and how to shake what our mamas gave us. She even took questions at the end of the class.
This place is comfortable. A real woman (of whatever shape, size and age) can go here to find or revitalize her inner sexy and also get a great workout. (My poor rear!) I thought it would feel more like a place in which veteran strippers go to get a brush-​up on their skills. I’m so glad it’s not.
The first class is free — so it’s definitely worth the try! If you decide not to get a membership, classes are frequent and rather inexpensive so you can pick and choose… which is probably what I’m going to do.