Pole Fitness

What Pole Fitness does

Pole Fitness Seattle is a privately held, founder-operated boutique fitness studio headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a second location scheduled to open in Bellevue (Apple Tree Plaza, 98005) in August 2026. The studio offers instruction across four product categories — pole fitness (Intro Series through Level 4, including spin pole, flow, choreography, floorwork, and exo flow), aerial arts (Lyra and Aerial Hammock), dance and flow (floorwork, low-flow combos, chair dance), and conditioning/flexibility (stretching, aerial conditioning, drops and clacks). Curriculum is structured progressively to support students from complete beginners through advanced practitioners, and the studio markets itself as an inclusive, body-positive environment welcoming adults of every shape, size, ability, and age. The teaching team comprises 8 named instructors covering specialized disciplines across the four categories.

The business operates a DTC retail model with physical attendance at studio locations, supported by a non-AI technology stack: X-Pole permanent equipment, Memcap-built website infrastructure, ScheduleHouse for class scheduling, Groovio for membership checkout, and Stripe for payments. Revenue is generated across seven streams — monthly subscription memberships (Momentum $219, Elevate $289, Limitless $349), prepaid class packs (5-pack $169, 10-pack $329), 4-week Intro Series courses ($135), private/semi-private lessons ($75+), private party packages ($275-$475), studio rental ($15-$45 by audience), and a $79 Discovery Pass for new customers. Memberships and class packs are non-refundable but transferable and carry 12-month expiry. Marketing is multi-channel (website, email newsletter, Linktree hub, ScheduleHouse booking, community events such as monthly Mini Showcases), with a free 15-minute intro-call option as a no-commitment conversion tool.

Customer acquisition for the upcoming Bellevue studio is running ahead of the opening: an active waitlist is collecting founder-pricing sign-ups, a Memorial Day promotional campaign (15% off class packs through May 29, 2026) supports presale, and a Bellevue Open Day event is scheduled for June 7 to drive top-of-funnel awareness. The company is independently owned with no institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent-company relationships disclosed, and geographic operations are restricted to the Seattle-Bellevue metropolitan area.

Name

Pole Fitness

Legal name

Pole Fitness Seattle

Website

https://polefitnessseattle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pole Fitness Seattle is a privately held boutique fitness studio in Seattle offering pole, aerial (Lyra and hammock), dance, and conditioning classes for adults of all skill levels. Revenue comes from memberships, class packs, private lessons, and studio rental, with a second Bellevue studio opening August 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring memberships (Momentum, Elevate, Limitless) providing class credits per month with benefits including priority booking and included perks like Intro Series and Open Pole Practice
2. Class Packs: Prepaid class packs (5-class and 10-class) expiring within 12 months. Provides pay-as-you-go flexibility without commitment.
3. Intro Series: 4-week foundational courses for Pole, Lyra, or Level 1 instruction. One-time purchase at $135.
4. Private Lessons: One-on-one or semi-private instruction at $75+ per session. Group private sessions at $35/person with minimum 6 participants.
5. Private Parties: Hourly rental packages for parties with up to 10 people, ranging from $275-$475 depending on duration.
6. Studio Rental: Open Pole/Lyra practice time for members at $15, studio rental at $25 (members) or $45 (non-members). Used for solo training or practice sessions.
7. Discovery Pass: One-time introductory offer at $79+tax providing 1 week of unlimited access to eligible beginner and wellness classes for new customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pole Fitness Seattle operates a boutique fitness studio in Seattle offering in-person pole fitness, aerial arts (Lyra and Aerial Hammock), dance & flow, and flexibility & conditioning classes across progressive skill levels. The studio sells memberships, class packs, intro series courses, private lessons, and studio rental, with a second Bellevue location opening August 2026.

Product overview

Pole Fitness Seattle operates as a boutique fitness studio offering a unified platform of in-person instructional classes and services. The core offering consists of pole fitness, aerial arts (Lyra and Aerial Hammock), and dance & flow classes structured across progressive skill levels from beginner to advanced. Supporting products include the Discovery Pass for trial access, class packs and Intro Series for structured learning, and founding memberships providing monthly class credits. Additional services include private/group lessons, studio rental, and monthly community events. A second Bellevue studio is planned for August 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pole Classes Instructional pole fitness classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels, including spins, flow, choreography, floorwork, exo flow, and spin pole variations. Classes follow a progressive leveling system from Intro Series through Level 4, serving adult students of every shape, size, ability, and age.
• Aerial Arts Classes Aerial instruction including Lyra (aerial hoop) and Aerial Hammock classes at multiple skill levels. Covers mounts, center hoop positions, conditioning, stretching, and advanced inverted shapes for adult students seeking aerial arts training.
• Dance & Flow Classes Dance-focused fitness classes including Floorwork, Low-Flow Combos, Beginner and Intermediate Exo Flow, Pole Flow, Intermediate Flow, and Flow Elements emphasizing sensual movement and choreographic styling for adult students.
• Flexibility & Conditioning Classes Fitness-focused classes including Flexibility (deep stretching with alignment focus), Aerial Conditioning & Stretching (boot camp strength followed by flexibility work), Pole Conditioning, and Drops & Clacks for adult students seeking to support their pole and aerial practice.
• Intro Series (4-week foundational course) A 4-week foundational course teaching basic pole spins and terminology for complete beginners. Available for Pole, Lyra, or Level 1 disciplines. Priced at $135; non-refundable if missed. Designed as the primary on-ramp for new adult students.
• Private & Group Lessons One-on-one, semi-private, or small group instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Private or semi-private sessions start at $75+; group private sessions cost $35 per person with a minimum of 6 participants and include studio rental.
• Studio Rental Private studio rental for lessons, photoshoots, parties, and practice sessions at the Bellevue studio. Priced at $25 for members and $45 for non-members; Open Pole/Lyra practice time for members is $15. Bookings are arranged via email with an availability calendar.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Polestars (Pole Stars International): Polestars is a global pole dance certification and training organization. Comparable through the certification and instructor training angle, which Pole Fitness Seattle also offers.
• Body & Pole: Body & Pole is a New York-based pole dance and fitness studio with progressive leveling, instructor training, and certifications. Closest functional comparable - same modality, similar curriculum from intro to advanced, and similar boutique studio positioning.
• SANCA (School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts): SANCA is a Seattle-based circus and aerial arts school offering aerial, acrobatics, and movement classes for all levels. Direct competitor in the alternative-fitness segment with similar aerial focus and community-driven class structure.
• Studio Verve: Studio Verve is a pole dance and fitness studio offering progressive pole, aerial, and conditioning classes with a strong community focus. Comparable boutique pole studio with similar inclusive positioning and tiered class structure.
• Vertical Addiction Pole Fitness: Vertical Addiction is a Pacific Northwest pole and aerial studio with progressive curriculum and instructor certification. Direct peer in the same modality (pole and aerial) with similar skill-leveled classes and community focus.
• Brass Body Pole and Aerial: Brass Body is a Seattle-based pole and aerial studio offering classes, training, and performances. Direct competitor in the same metro with overlapping pole and aerial instruction services and similar membership-driven model.
• Emerald City Movement: Emerald City Movement is a Seattle pole dance and fitness studio serving the local community. Direct competitor offering pole classes, private lessons, and studio events in the same geography.
• Pole District: Pole District is a pole and aerial studio offering progressive classes and workshops for adults. Direct peer in the pole and aerial fitness segment with comparable class offerings and recurring membership model.

Broad incumbents

• Club Pilates: Club Pilates is a national boutique Pilates franchise with tiered memberships and progressive class levels. Comparable through the multi-tier subscription model and progressive skill-leveled curriculum applied to a specialized fitness modality.
• YogaSix: YogaSix is a national boutique fitness franchise offering yoga and stretch-based classes with tiered memberships. Comparable in membership pricing, boutique positioning, and progressive class format, though oriented to yoga rather than pole.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/polefitseattle
• Facebookfacebook.com/polefitnessseattle

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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