Start With Immersion — $49

New to pole? Our 90-minute beginner Immersion ($49) is your perfect first step in Gainesville. No experience needed—just an open mind.

a woman sitting on a piyor in a room

Happy Kiss Pole Dance

Haven | Play | Voice

Discover pole dance in Gainesville, FL at Happy Kiss—a judgment-free haven for every body, gender, and level. No experience needed. Start with our $49 beginner Immersion and find your strength, play, and voice.

Happy Kiss Pole Dance

Haven | Play | Voice

Discover pole dance in Gainesville, FL at Happy Kiss—a judgment-free haven for every body, gender, and level. No experience needed. Start with our $49 beginner Immersion and find your strength, play, and voice.

Happy Kiss Pole Dance

Haven | Play | Voice

Discover pole dance in Gainesville, FL at Happy Kiss—a judgment-free haven for every body, gender, and level. No experience needed. Start with our $49 beginner Immersion and find your strength, play, and voice.

Welcome to Our Haven

Founded by Johanna Monserratte in 2014, Happy Kiss Pole Dance is more than a Gainesville studio, it's a community built on haven, play, and voice. We welcome every body, every gender, and every ability to explore movement, build strength, and reconnect with themselves and each other through pole.

a woman is doing a piyoma exercise in a gym

Welcome to Our Haven

Founded by Johanna Monserratte in 2014, Happy Kiss Pole Dance is more than a Gainesville studio, it's a community built on haven, play, and voice. We welcome every body, every gender, and every ability to explore movement, build strength, and reconnect with themselves and each other through pole.

a woman is doing a piyoma exercise in a gym

Welcome to Our Haven

Founded by Johanna Monserratte in 2014, Happy Kiss Pole Dance is more than a Gainesville studio, it's a community built on haven, play, and voice. We welcome every body, every gender, and every ability to explore movement, build strength, and reconnect with themselves and each other through pole.

a woman is doing a piyoma exercise in a gym

Start With Immersion — $49

New to pole? Our 90-minute beginner Immersion ($49) is your perfect first step in Gainesville. No experience needed—just an open mind.

Start With Immersion — $49

New to pole? Our 90-minute beginner Immersion ($49) is your perfect first step in Gainesville. No experience needed—just an open mind.

Start With Immersion — $49

New to pole? Our 90-minute beginner Immersion ($49) is your perfect first step in Gainesville. No experience needed—just an open mind.

Studio Amenities

Thoughtfully designed to support your practice, comfort, and community.

Lockers
Mats Provided
Towels
Parking
Water Station
Waiting Lounge
Changing Rooms
Restrooms
Retail Shop

Studio Amenities

Thoughtfully designed to support your practice, comfort, and community.

Lockers
Mats Provided
Towels
Parking
Water Station
Waiting Lounge
Changing Rooms
Restrooms
Retail Shop

What Our Members Say

Happy Kiss is my happy place, and anyone who knows me knows I cannot recommend this place enough. I 1st took the immersion class back in 2022 and was unable to continue classes at the time due to college; but I always knew I would find my way back (and I did!). If you hate the gym like me, love to dance, or just want to connect with your body and soul, this is the place for you!

ash

Happy Kiss is an amazing studio full of acceptance and self expression. It is the perfect place to be “comfortably uncomfortable” as I call it😂. All of the staff are incredibly amazing and kind— and they only want the best for you! I would highly recommend the Immersion Class (for first timers), Foundations 1, Sensual Strength, and Floorplay. Really any class you take there will be an amazing experience!💕

Alexa Holtzapple

My home away from home! I've been a member for almost 5 years and I can't imagine what my life would be like if I hadn't given it a chance. The instructors are kind and knowledgeable. The events and workshops are fun and empowering. I've made many friends I wouldn't have met otherwise. I can't express just how grateful I am for the happy kiss team!

jess-schuman

I have been attending classes at Happy Kiss for several years now and I absolutely love it. All of the instructors are friendly, encouraging, and fun to work with. The studio offers a variety of classes with several being beginner-friendly. I'm so glad I found this place!

Amy Alleman

What Our Members Say

Happy Kiss is my happy place, and anyone who knows me knows I cannot recommend this place enough. I 1st took the immersion class back in 2022 and was unable to continue classes at the time due to college; but I always knew I would find my way back (and I did!). If you hate the gym like me, love to dance, or just want to connect with your body and soul, this is the place for you!

ash

Happy Kiss is an amazing studio full of acceptance and self expression. It is the perfect place to be “comfortably uncomfortable” as I call it😂. All of the staff are incredibly amazing and kind— and they only want the best for you! I would highly recommend the Immersion Class (for first timers), Foundations 1, Sensual Strength, and Floorplay. Really any class you take there will be an amazing experience!💕

Alexa Holtzapple

My home away from home! I've been a member for almost 5 years and I can't imagine what my life would be like if I hadn't given it a chance. The instructors are kind and knowledgeable. The events and workshops are fun and empowering. I've made many friends I wouldn't have met otherwise. I can't express just how grateful I am for the happy kiss team!

jess-schuman

I have been attending classes at Happy Kiss for several years now and I absolutely love it. All of the instructors are friendly, encouraging, and fun to work with. The studio offers a variety of classes with several being beginner-friendly. I'm so glad I found this place!

Amy Alleman

What Our Members Say

Happy Kiss is my happy place, and anyone who knows me knows I cannot recommend this place enough. I 1st took the immersion class back in 2022 and was unable to continue classes at the time due to college; but I always knew I would find my way back (and I did!). If you hate the gym like me, love to dance, or just want to connect with your body and soul, this is the place for you!

ash

Happy Kiss is an amazing studio full of acceptance and self expression. It is the perfect place to be “comfortably uncomfortable” as I call it😂. All of the staff are incredibly amazing and kind— and they only want the best for you! I would highly recommend the Immersion Class (for first timers), Foundations 1, Sensual Strength, and Floorplay. Really any class you take there will be an amazing experience!💕

Alexa Holtzapple

My home away from home! I've been a member for almost 5 years and I can't imagine what my life would be like if I hadn't given it a chance. The instructors are kind and knowledgeable. The events and workshops are fun and empowering. I've made many friends I wouldn't have met otherwise. I can't express just how grateful I am for the happy kiss team!

jess-schuman

I have been attending classes at Happy Kiss for several years now and I absolutely love it. All of the instructors are friendly, encouraging, and fun to work with. The studio offers a variety of classes with several being beginner-friendly. I'm so glad I found this place!

Amy Alleman

Take Happy Kiss With You

Take Happy Kiss With You

Browse the schedule, book your spot, and reach our virtual library of pole tutorials anytime, from any device.

Browse the schedule, book your spot, and reach our virtual library of pole tutorials anytime, from any device.

Questions? Start Here

Everything you need to know—simplified.

Do I need to be strong or flexible to start pole dancing?
Where can I take beginner pole dance classes in Gainesville, FL?
How do I get started as a new student at Happy Kiss?
Are pole dance classes only for women?
Is there a weight limit for pole dance classes?
How old do I have to be to take classes?

Questions? Start Here

Everything you need to know—simplified.

Do I need to be strong or flexible to start pole dancing?
Where can I take beginner pole dance classes in Gainesville, FL?
How do I get started as a new student at Happy Kiss?
Are pole dance classes only for women?
Is there a weight limit for pole dance classes?
How old do I have to be to take classes?

Questions? Start Here

Everything you need to know—simplified.

Do I need to be strong or flexible to start pole dancing?
Where can I take beginner pole dance classes in Gainesville, FL?
How do I get started as a new student at Happy Kiss?
Are pole dance classes only for women?
Is there a weight limit for pole dance classes?
How old do I have to be to take classes?

Visit Our Studio

We are by appointment only. Therefore, booking an appointment to visit is best. We don't allow walk-ins to protect our clients' privacy.

Visit Our Studio

We are by appointment only. Therefore, booking an appointment to visit is best. We don't allow walk-ins to protect our clients' privacy.

Visit Our Studio

We are by appointment only. Therefore, booking an appointment to visit is best. We don't allow walk-ins to protect our clients' privacy.

Start With Immersion — $49

New to pole? Our 90-minute beginner Immersion ($49) is your perfect first step in Gainesville. No experience needed—just an open mind.

Start With Immersion — $49

New to pole? Our 90-minute beginner Immersion ($49) is your perfect first step in Gainesville. No experience needed—just an open mind.

Start With Immersion — $49

New to pole? Our 90-minute beginner Immersion ($49) is your perfect first step in Gainesville. No experience needed—just an open mind.