Sample Class VIDEO
Marlo customizes based on the group so each class gets their own vibe...

Shockra made my night! Watching my very eclectic group of friends work the pole was hilarious and unforgettable!  Thank you for making this experience such an awesome and memorable one!" DB

I recently hosted a pole dancing bachelorette party at Shockra. There was a good balance between teaching the group and giving attention to each individual. Shockra definitely created a memorable experience for the bride and her guests and I think several of the participants will be back again for more lessons.  Based on the friendliness of the staff, the convenient location, and the affordable prices, I would say that Shockra is the best studio for pole dancing in the city! -- --Chavaughn

I had a pole party at Shockra Studios for my birthday,it was a lot of fun. The instructor was very nice and it was a great workout. My friends are still talking about how much fun they had!! I will definitely go back. -- Meme0429

I loved this place!!!!!!!  I had my 26th birthday party at SHOCKra Studio and it was the best!  All the dance studios in NYC that I visited were not that big and this studio was one of the more spacious ones that I saw. They had 8 poles and were willing to accommodate up to 20 people. However, in the end my party only turned out to be 6 people and it worked out just fine. Everyone had their own pole and we danced the night away to some great music.  The staff was the best! Thanks to Jessica Hayden who bent over backward to schedule the set up of my party and Marlo Fisken who was our pole dance instructor for the night.  Marlo has SKILLZ.  She was amazing and very patient with us. We all plan on going back to either a class or setting up another party. I highly recommend this Shockra Studio.

My friends and I took a private , hour long pole dancing class at SHOCKra and we had a wonderful time! Our instructor was very nice, and very good. She really guided us and made us feel comfortable as we were trying to do these tricky moves. It was a great work out and we had a lot of fun. I would recommend this or any of the other classes that SHOCKra offers.

Pole Dance Class Reviews

IT WAS LOTS OF FUN AND A GREAT WORKOUT. THE TEACHER WAS PATIENT AND MADE ME FEEL COMFORTABLE. SHE DIDNT MAKE IT BORING BY EXPLAINING THE HISTORY OF POLE DANCING OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. AS SOON AS SHE GOT THERE IT WAS TIME TO GET ON THE POLE, WHICH I LOVED. I RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN A FUN AND EXCITING WORKOUT, AND THE BEST PART IS THAT ITS AFFORDABLE AND YOU CHOOSE WHEN YOU WANT TO GO!! -- Seksinena

If you're looking for a great workout (hello amazing upper body strength!!!) pole dancing is a fab way to work out, feel better about yourself and tone your arms, abs and more! You'll find muscles you never knew you had before!!! It's challening but rewarding. I've been dancing for about 5 months and can do things now I never dreamed possible!! SHOCKra Studio pole dance instructor Marlo makes class not only a super workout, but also tons of fun! She's energetic and pushes you to constantly do better!  -- Rachel

     Pole Dance Instructor, Marlo Fisken            

Who ever would of thought that pole dancing could be such a great workout from head to toe, inside and out-- use of upper body strength, abdominal control, leg muscles... and feeling of confidence while dancing. A workout without realizing, and having fun at the same time. Instructor Marlo makes the class so much more fun. She has great character- fun, energetic, patience, and very helpful. NOT-intimidating at all. Only moments of amazement as she works the pole so graciously. I love love love dancing with the pole- doing things that I wasn't aware that I'm capable of until I started attending SHOCKra Studio. Can't wait until my next pole class with Marlo! -- Judith

amazing pole classes! marlo is a awesome instructor. you feel stronger, more confident, and def a lot sexier after every class. marlo works at your pace, but still manages to challenge you. the informal class structure also makes it a lot more dynamic and interactive under normal circumstances, i hate working out. pole is actually the only real form of exercise i get because it's just so fun and satisfying. i can honestly say i look forward to every pole class. -- Rosalind

I tried this studio out after finding them on citysearch. I was nervous at first because i didnt know what to expect.....BUT IT WAS AMAZING. Marlo was the instructor and she was super nice, and cracked jokes every once or so often. I got an all around great vibe, and a great workout . I cant wait to go back again! : ) 

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