South Springs Pole, 1724 Ascot Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906, United States

South Springs Pole

South Springs Pole - Pole Fitness for Everyone

Discover your inner Superman at South Springs Pole!

Who We Are

Our Origin and Mission

Hi! I’m Diane Martin, owner of South Springs Pole, and I’d like to tell you about my journey with pole fitness. I took my first pole lesson in 2008. Pole was brand-new in Colorado Springs back then, and I had never known anyone who had done it; I just went out on a limb and signed up for an intro lesson. I was not in shape—in fact, I had never really been in shape—and I was a bit older than most of the other students in my class. In spite of all that, I fell in love with pole on my first spin. I smiled from ear to ear, and for the next few days, I felt like a kid with a secret: I was so excited about my new hobby!

I stuck with it, and a couple of years later, I started teaching lessons on my pole in my living room. It didn’t take long to realize that I needed more space, so I found a location to open a "real" studio. That was a success for several years, but now it's time to come home again. A while back, my husband renovated half of the lower level of our home into a cozy studio with five poles, and in November we reopened our basement studio, to provide basic and intermediate pole instruction. And I am excited to have added Kathy Prichard to my instructor staff!

Our first love in pole is teaching the basics. We love teaching the basics of dance, counting music, and routines for each level in our curriculum. And we fully expect some students who are more advanced than we are to find their pole home here too. We have five beautiful brass spin/static poles, so even when this time of social distancing ends, our class sizes are small and personal: a maximum of four students except for pole parties.

We at South Springs Pole welcome anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation/expression, or skill level. We are here to help you move forward in your pole life, so please check out what we have to offer. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Our new schedule is customizable to your needs, so please call, text, message, or email us with questions. We look forward to journeying in pole with you!

What Makes Us Different

At South Springs Pole, you'll get not just the "what," but also the "how" and the "why" of every pole move. You'll get suggestions like "shift your weight to the other foot" and "put your outside hand on top" and "watch what my feet do here," to make pole accessible. One of our mottos is "Can't isn't a word here unless it's followed by yet." Diane is trained and certified to teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced students; Kathy is trained and certified to teach beginning students. Both are certified through PoleMoves, a premier member of the Pole Fitness Alliance, and the most trusted source for pole fitness professionals. PoleMoves focuses on the basics: techniques and safety; so our students gain a solid understanding of the finer points of any pole move. Because of our training and our commitment to helping you succeed, we provide patient, attentive instruction that ensures you'll leave every class with at least one "I did it!" moment. You can do it! Come and see!

What to Wear, Where to Park

Short shorts and a tank top or crop top are best. No lotion, please, except Corn Huskers or commercial pole grip aids. You need exposed skin to grip the pole, but we understand if you're a little modest at first! Please, no rings or bracelets, as they can cause blisters and scratch the poles.

When you arrive, please pull right up onto the gravel on the front or side of the house (in what would be our front or side yard if it wasn't parking spaces). Please don't park on the street unless all of our off-street parking spaces are full. (You'll block others from being able to park off-street.) When you've parked, just come right in and downstairs; no need to knock or ring the doorbell. We're expecting you!

Our Normal Rates (After the Pandemic)

Pole fitness increases strength, flexibility, and self-confidence.

Group Classes

In our group classes, you'll be with up to three other students. Classes are 80 minutes long. One group class costs $18, and a package of five group classes is $85, paid in advance. (Our 49-Minute Workout class is just $10 per session of non-pole stretch and gentle strengthening.)

Private Lessons

In our private lessons, it will be just you and your instructor. Private lessons are 80 minutes long. One private lesson costs $40; a package of three private lessons is $115, and five are $190, paid in advance.

Semiprivate Lessons

Want to bring friends to your private lesson? Pay the normal rate of $40 and then just $10 extra per friend (up to a total of four of you). That's $50 to bring one friend, $60 to bring two, or $70 to bring three. Semiprivates are 80 minutes long.

Pole Parties

Because of the size of our studio, we recommend a max of eight guests to help you celebrate a birthday or other special occasion. For your 90-minute event, we'll provide an instructor who will teach you basic pole skills and a flirty routine, and table space in case you want to bring food and/or beverages (adult beverages are okay). We'll give you extra time to decorate too, if you want. You get all this for $60.