Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis
Pole, aerial hoop, hammock, yoga and strength classes in Memphis
Bendy Beast Fitness is a pole and aerial dance studio located at 431 N.
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Before your first class
The studio welcomes all levels and body types, teaching you to love your body as it is and celebrate what you're capable of.
Booty shorts and tank top for pole; tight-fitting clothes with sleeves and covered knees for aerial hoop or hammock; comfortable clothing for yoga, flexibility or strength classes.
For pole classes: booty shorts and a tank top; do not apply lotion the day of class.
Spots #1 and #2 directly outside the storefront are available.
About this studio
Bendy Beast Fitness is a pole and aerial dance studio located at 431 N. Cleveland St in Memphis, near Crosstown Concourse. The studio teaches pole dancing, aerial hoop, aerial hammock, yoga, flexibility and strength classes. Founded and owned by Liz Kinnmark, the studio's philosophy centres on teaching you to love your body as it is, rather than asking you to change it to fit an ideal. Classes run Monday through Thursday from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Friday the studio is closed.
The instructor team brings diverse backgrounds and expertise. Alex Montgomery is a Memphis native and self-taught dancer who has been training at Bendy Beast since 2019, with a style influenced by New Orleans and Miami. Danielle Pierce is an award-winning competitive dancer with over 15 years of training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Modern, who started pole fitness in 2010 and has taught at 3 pole studios and over 100 pole parties. Lexi B discovered pole dancing in 2018 and is an Xpert certified instructor with experience at Inner Diva Studios in Austin. Marcy Merritt brings 17 years of competitive gymnastics experience and 7 years of coaching gymnastics, and teaches the Pole Conditioning class. Priscilla Robirds has 10 years of aerial silks practice and has taught aerial silk, hoop, hammock, pole, heels and burlesque. Sarah Thomas trained at Wise Fool Circus school in Santa Fe and has over 10 years of training in silks, lyra, hammock and trapeze. Tori Baker has been pole dancing for nearly 8 years and draws from a mixed history of aerial arts, cheerleading and striptease performance. Quilla is an Usui Reiki Level II certified practitioner and uses Reiki to encourage self-care and growth.
The studio also offers pole parties, private lessons with any of the instructors, and workshop events including Valentine's Day workshops and Halloween workshops. The studio is available for rental.
Pole dancing at Bendy Beast Fitness builds strength, grace, agility and coordination. The studio culture emphasises that this new-found respect and love for what your body can do may deepen into a discipline and commitment to self-care that ripples through all parts of your life, changing how you exercise, eat, work and relate to others.
What to expect
Your first visit
Classes book through the Vagaro app or website. Check the schedule at vagaro.com/bendybeast/classes. Wear booty shorts and a tank top for pole; tight-fitting clothes with sleeves and covered knees for aerial hoop or hammock; comfortable clothes for yoga, flexibility or strength. Don't apply lotion before pole class as it makes you slide off the pole.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Nine instructors teach across pole, aerial arts, yoga, flexibility and strength. Danielle Pierce is an award-winning dancer with over 15 years of training across multiple styles. Marcy Merritt brings 17 years of gymnastics competition and coaching. Sarah Thomas trained at Wise Fool Circus school and has over 10 years of aerial arts training. Priscilla Robirds has 10 years of aerial silks practice. Lexi B is an Xpert certified instructor. Alex Montgomery has trained at Bendy Beast since 2019. Tori Baker has nearly 8 years of pole experience. Liz Kinnmark is the founder and owner.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
The studio welcomes all levels and body types, teaching you to love your body as it is and celebrate what you're capable of.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
Booty shorts and tank top for pole; tight-fitting clothes with sleeves and covered knees for aerial hoop or hammock; comfortable clothing for yoga, flexibility or strength classes.
What to bring
For pole classes: booty shorts and a tank top; do not apply lotion the day of class. For aerial hoop or hammock: tight-fitting shirt with sleeves covering armpits and pants covering back of knees. For yoga, flexibility or strength: comfortable clothes to move and stretch in.
Studio history
Bendy Beast Fitness was founded by Liz Kinnmark, who built the studio on a philosophy that the path to health and wellness is not about changing your body but about learning to love it as it is.
Styles offered
8 dance styles taught here
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The people, the parties and the dancing here
Amenities
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis teach?
Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis teaches Pole Dance, Pole dancing, Aerial Lyra (Hoop), Flexibility, Strength, Pole Conditioning and 2 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis located?
Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis is located in Memphis, TN. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis offer private lessons?
Contact Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis teach kids and adults?
Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis?
The fastest path is to visit Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.
Is there parking at Bendy Beast Fitness - Crosstown Memphis?
Spots #1 and #2 directly outside the storefront are available. Free street parking on Autumn Ave or free upper-level parking in the Crosstown Concourse garage on Autumn Ave.