AVF Exotic Arts is hidden in the plaza across from the Harris Teeter on the corner of the plaza and central avenue. It is a magical place where you can change your life if you have the guts to try. I learned about the studio after watching a friend completely change over a year long period. I saw my friend morph into a different person through going here. She walks differently, she is very physically strong and she has a newfound confidence through consistently taking classes at the studio. The pole works your entire body-your spirit-your mind. It is a very safe place to challenge yourself and Anne the instructor is absolutely wonderful at what she does. I don't have a lot of dance experience and I am not coordinated - she does an AMAZING job of teaching you moves in little pieces and then teaches you how to piece them together in your own style.
I had my first class this week and I am sore in places that I didn't know existed. Every single muscle in my body was worked and I loved every single minute of it. When the 90 minute class ended I was sad (this has NEVER happened). If you don't feel comfortable in your body, you have been wanting to start working out and you want to do it in an amazing studio - I highly recommend AVF Exotic Arts.