It Feels Good to be BAD at 

Villainy

Pole Dance - Chair Dance - Aerial Arts

Burlesque Dance - Floor Work - Drag - Twerk - Heels Dance 

Dance Fitness

Drop In Classes

Drop-in classes are singular and focus on intro skills, specific skill growth, or can be taken independently as a deliciously fun way to work out each week.

Series Classes

Once you have committed to being bad, our series are the best way to grow your skills and level up! We encourage all Villains to work on building skills and technique each week to achieve Evil Genius status.

Memberships

Become a Super Villain

and SAVE 10% on classes PLUS Members Only Perks & Events.

I Want to be a Villain …

  • Drop Ins

    Drop in style classes are offered on a rotating weekly basis and offer the chance to try out a discipline you’re interested in or fit in your bad@$$ training around a busy schedule! These are considered the best place to start if you are brand new to being bad. Check out our Drop Ins Here

    4 Week Series

    Once you have committed to being bad, our 4 week series are the best way to grow your skills and level up! We believe in progress not perfection in all our evil endeavors, so we encourage all minions to work on building skills and technique each week to achieve Evil Super Villain status. Check out our 4 Week Series Here

    8 Week Showcase Series

    Reveal your Villainous Master Plan for all to see with our 8 week choreography based showcase series that ends in a Student Showcase opportunity! Showcases are held 2-3 times a year. Check Out our 8 Week Series Here

  • Start your Villainous Journey with one of our Beginner Series Deals or Drop in Packages Here.

    Our alternative dance and pole training series are designed to welcome those new to being bad, while challenging avid fitness enthusiasts alike.

    Feel empowered, have fun, get fit, and feel good being bad in our pole dancing classes, chair dancing classes, burlesque classes, heels classes, twerk classes, drag classes and more!

    Our Syndicate of instructors each have years of experience dancing, coaching, and performing! These Super Villains are here to make you feel like the bad@$$ you are!

  • At Villainy Dance Studio, our students get the exciting opportunity to shine in professionally produced student showcases that take place 2 to 3 times a year. These showcases are beginner-friendly, offering a supportive and encouraging environment for dancers of all levels to perform and demonstrate their progress.

    For those with a passion for the stage, we also hold auditions twice a year for our professional troupe. This elite group performs in a variety of venues, including corporate parties, weddings, theaters, bars, and out-of-state variety shows, offering a thrilling chance to take your dance journey to the next level.

    Join us and experience the thrill of performing, with endless opportunities to grow and shine!

  • General Studio Policies

    Our group classes are for students 18 years or age and older.

    All class registrations must be done via our website.

    We will continue to monitor the CDC recommendations and make adjustments accordingly regarding the wearing of masks. At this time we are not requiring the use of masks. There are disposable masks available at the front desk if you would like one. If you feel unwell or think you have a possible exposure, please stay home. Thank you for keeping each other safe.

    If you are late to class, you must warm yourself up before joining class. Villainy is not responsible for any injuries sustained to participating in activities ‘cold’ or for any skills missed due to late arrival.

    For 4 & 8 Week Series:

    You may cancel or transfer up to 5 days before the first date of your purchased series to receive credit to be used towards a future series for yourself. Any cancellations less than 5 days in advance are non refundable nor transferable.

    We have a minimum enrollment of two students per series. If your class does not make minimum enrollment, you will receive an email to that effect and a full monetary refund.

    You will receive an email with details regarding your series before it starts. Keep an eye out for it as spam filters sometimes stop our emails from making it to your inbox.

    If you must miss one class during your series, you may make up that class by attending a similar class as approved by the instructor. Make ups must be used during the series in which the absence occurred. Only one make-up class is available per series.

    For Drop In Classes:

    You may cancel or transfer up to 24 hours before your class starts to receive class credit to be used towards a future class for yourself. Any cancellations less than 24 hours in advance are non refundable nor transferable.

    Waitlist:

    If you are interested in a series or a class that has sold out, please email us and we are happy to add you to the waitlist. You can be added to the class up to 24 hours before the class starts, so keep an eye on your email box if you are hoping to be added.

    Pole Dance Class Policies:

    Do not apply lotion or oils at least 24 hours before a pole class. This makes the poles slippery and therefore dangerous for those using them. Remove any rings or bracelets before class.

  • VILLAINS CREED

    Unleash Power | Learn | Encourage Others | Have Fun

    While Villainy is not politically focused, we are a LGBTQIA+ womxn owned and run space that expects all participants to practice kindness and demonstrate actions that align with the acceptance of: diverse sexual orientation, diverse gender expression, diverse age and diverse physical appearance.

    Both our staff and student body are comprised of folx with varying orientations, gender identities, racial backgrounds, neurodiversities, body types, ages and experience levels.

  • We strive to foster a safe and supportive environment in which to explore the art & sport of alternative dance for everyBOOTY that wants to Feel Good Being Bad.

    Learn more about our Safety & Studio Accessibility HERE

New Students

Begin your Villainous Journey with one of our awesome New Student Offers!

Special Events

Nov 16th Student Showcase

Celebrate the accomplishments of our bad@ss Villains at Villainy Alternative Dance Studio's Fall Showcase!

You see pole dance, chair dance, burlesque, and more! These students have worked hard and are excited to share their latest moves with you.

This event is 18+

Oct 28th - Nov 3rd Sprit Days

Monday: Monsters & Ghouls

Tuesday: Witches & Devils

Wednesday: Vampires & Beasts

Thursday: Spoopy Animals

Saturday: FairyTales

Tag us in your photos to be entered to win a prize!

#VillainyHQ

Nov 9th Student Photo Shoot

Want to capture your bad@ss in stylized photos? Join us for our student photo shoot!

Sign up for the time block, arrive 15 minutes early to get settled, and receive 10-15 minutes of shooting time on one apparatus/discipline of your choice.

Disciplines We Offer 

Feels Good to Be

BAD

Private Parties

Book your Bachelorette, Birthday, Girls Night, or Anytime Party today!

Villainy Merch

Show off your Villainous Pride with our bad@$$ T-Shirts, Hoodies & more!

Rent the Studio

Our South Minneapolis dance and fitness studio is available to rent hourly for both personal training & hosting lessons of your own. Join our syndicate!

$15

Off Peak Hours

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm AND 9pm-10pm

$20

Peak Hours

Monday-Friday: 5pm-9pm AND Saturday-Sunday 9am-10pm

F.A.Q

How do classes work?

Drop Ins

Drop in style classes are offered on a rotating weekly basis and offer the chance to try out a discipline you’re interested in or fit in your bad@$$ training around a busy schedule! These are considered the best place to start if you are brand new to being bad. View our booking page for schedule and availability. Book Now

4 Week Series

Once you have committed to being bad, our 4 week series are the best way to grow your skills and level up! We believe in progress not perfection in all our evil endeavors, so we encourage all minions to work on building skills and technique each week to achieve Evil Super Villain status. You can view our series dates here. Book Now

How Much Do Classes Cost?

In addition to our amazing Beginner Deals, we have 4 ways to Be Bad at Villainy!

  • These on going drop in classes are a great way to try out our Villainous offerings! Choose individual classes to suit your schedule and evil deed goals.

    Drop-in classes are 60-min classes which focus on one element of alternative fitness training such as twerk, heels, floorwork, pole skills and more. Feel like a boss all while getting a great workout with your fellow villainous babes.

  • Be introduced to our amazing series classes with an Beginner focused 4 weeks in Pole Dance, Burlesque, Chair Dance or Aerial Sampler.

    Learn what you love and begin to unleash your power!

  • These Level 1 and above 4 week series classes will take you all the way from fundamental skills needed for beginning your Villainous journey as a Recruit to being a Evil Genius in your chosen skill!

    Once you have committed to being bad, our 4 week series are the best way to grow your skills and level up! We believe in progress not perfection in all our evil endeavors, so we encourage all minions to work on building skills and technique each week to achieve Evil Genius status.

  • Become a Super Villain and SAVE 10% on classes PLUS Members Only Perks & Events:

    Session Credit(s)

    Drop In Credit(s)

    Super Villain Water Bottle

    10% Off Party Bookings

    10% Off Rentals

    Discounts on Select Workshops

    Members Only Events

  • There are so many ways to do Evil … err… workout. Our syndicate of instructors are more than happy to offer you private lessons, workshops and specialty series in a multitude of disciplines. Be sure to watch our newsletter and social media updates for info on when these are available.

What disciplines do you offer?

Only the baddest need apply, and that means you! What kind of delicious trouble you can get into? Currently Villainy offeres classes and workshops in

  • Pole Dance

  • Chair Dance

  • Burlesque

  • Lyra (Aerial Hoop)

  • Aerial Hammock

  • Bounce (Twerk & Hip Hop)

  • Floorwork

  • Drag

  • Solo Tech

What do I wear?

  • Workout pants for warm ups, shorts (shorter is better) for skills, and a fitted workout top. The more bare skin the better your grip for Pole Dance.

    Beginner classes are done barefoot, high heels are introduced in Level 2 and up.

  • Fitted long workout pants and a workout top.

    Beginner Chair Dance is taught barefoot, but you have the option to wear gym shoes, jazz flats or modern dance shoes. No street shoes allowed.

  • Clothing that allows for broad movement, makes you feel sexy, and small (1”-3”) heeled shoes. Character shoes, mary janes, ballroom shoes (women’s or men’s) etc are all acceptable.

  • Fitted bootylicious workout clothes. Garments should allow ass…ets to move freely so students can see movement. Knee pads are HIGHLY recommended for this class!

  • A two inch heel will be good to start. Boots are the best but any chunky heel will do. We don’t recommend stilettos unless they are specifically dance stilettos.

    Stretchy pants, shorts, or leggings are great. Consider wearing knee pads so that you can slide around on the floor comfortably.

  • Fitted long workout pants and a workout top.

    Some aerialists choose to wear wrist tape, aerial boots etc. in more advanced levels. For beginning drop in you should only need to make sure your legs and lower back are covered.

Villainy Supply Store

Support us via our Amazon.com store by shopping our curated lists of items you want for your alternative dance needs!

From heels to knee pads, from dance chairs to tank tops, check out what Villainy recommends for you.

Villainy gets a percentage of every purchase made through our affiliate link, so you’re supporting your local studio while getting products you desire.

Don’t see something in the lists that you want? Just email us a link to the product you think would make a great addition and we’ll get it added to the store for you!

Private Lessons

Here at Villainy, our syndicate of instructors offer a wide range of private fitness and dance lessons.

Each has their own unique style, but all are excited to show you how good it feels to be bad.

Get Fit on Your Terms with Pole Dance & Alternative Dance Fitness in Minneapolis

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“Pole Dance is a beautiful combination of fitness and art, that challenges you, physically and creatively."

Are you looking for a new way to increase your fitness and flexibility? Pole Dance Fitness is taking Minneapolis by storm by offering a fun workout in a safe and inclusive environment. Villainy is your number one provider of alternative fitness classes in Minneapolis, bringing to you a new way to get fit with our pole fitness and alternative dance classes. Combining strength training, dance and dose of being naughty, Villainy is suitable for all skill levels and shows you how good it feels to be bad. Time to get fit on your terms and embrace your power!

Reach New Heights with the Baddest Pole Fitness Studio of Minneapolis

Villainy alternative pole fitness and dance fitness studio in Minneapolis, is a true working artistic space providing access to a range of alternative pole fitness and dance fitness training techniques, studio rental space and aerial equipment. Not only do you get the chance to work on training, tightening, and toning in new and interesting ways, but you can also soar by renting the space! We have state of the art pole dance fitness equipment, and aerial apparatus such as silks, ropes and hammocks for you to use to hone your skills.

Our Pole Fitness Studio Offers Private Lessons, Small Group Classes, and Rentals

At our studio located in South Minneapolis, we offer an extensive range of dance fitness, small group fitness classes, and pole fitness to cater to any style, preference, and skill level. We also offer burlesque, bounce/twerk and chair dance fitness classes, along with facilities and equipment for pole fitness and dance class practice.

New students can experience a taste of our environment with private lessons or book a class series for more focused training. with Pole Dance Training in Minneapolis

Purchase a Home Pole

A fun alternative to a normal exercise regimen, more people are turning to the exciting world of pole and aerial fitness. If you want to learn more about any of our products, please feel free to contact X-Pole.

They are more than mere suppliers of pole and aerial fitness equipment—consider them a resource as you embark on this new chapter in your life. Try incorporating a fitness pole into your workout routine today!

Alternative Dance and Pole Fitness Studio

Feels Good to Be Bad

Become a Villain today and unleash your power! Our alternative dance and pole training series are designed to welcome those new to being bad, while challenging avid fitness enthusiasts alike.

Feel empowered, have fun, get fit, and feel good being bad in our pole dancing class, chair dancing class, burlesque class, heels class, twerk class, drag class and more.

Our syndicate of instructors each have years of experience dancing, coaching, and performing and are here to make you feel like a bad@$$

  • Only the baddest need apply and that means you! Check out the amazing Drop In classes and 4 week series our independent instructors offer to see what kind of delicious trouble you can get into.

    Pole Dance - Chair Dance - Burlesque - Floorwork

    Click CLASSES to read more

  • Need a place to train your fitness discipline? Practice your Pole Dance? Aerial arts? Teach your Yoga class?

    Click RENT to view Villainy Studio Space prices and schedule!

    We have excellent equipment onsite for your use, hardwood floors, dance mirrors, general fitness equipment and more! We offer exclusive use of the space during your rental, and there are no hidden fees or upcharges for additional participants.

  • Embrace your dark side and unleash your Villainous power! We already know you’re a bad@$$, do you?

    Join us at the Villainy HQ in suite A of Miscellanea Studios. We will be exploring what it means to unleash our power.

    We are so pleased to be a part of Miscellanea Studios located in the arts focused Powderhorn neighborhood. Our studio is a beautiful collaborative space, designed to spark your creativity and invite you to learn how good it feels to be bad.