I took the 6 week beginner pole/kettlebell workshop with Vicky. I am not really that fit and am too uncoordinated to be good at sports, but I thought this class would be different and exciting, and I was right. I've tried other fitness classes before and usually lost interest pretty quickly (either because I got bored or because the instructor was more like a drill sargeant), so for me to get so into something says a lot. Vicky is a great instructor. She is not intimidating at all, but pushes you in a very positive and motivating way and gives you a lot of great pointers on how to nail down the moves. Pole dancing requires a lot of strength. For those of you who are as uncoordinated as I am, I highly recommend it because you can go at your own pace and it is so much fun (so addictive you'll find yourself wanting to practice spins on the subway poles or get your own pole for home like I did!). And if you just let yourself go and trust that the pole WILL hold you, you'll probably find you're not as uncoordinated as you thought you were. I think that even many people who are ""in shape"" could work up a sweat on the pole. Kettlebells were also challenging, you feel the burn EVERYWHERE, and Vicky keeps a very close eye on making sure you have good form (VERY important for your safety). Shockra management is also great, they are very helpful and quick to respond to your e-mails. They offer other fun classes like hiphop and bellydance, and if they are anything like the class I took, you can't go wrong if you go to Shockra!
Pros: Small class size, instructors, non-intimidating
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