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What are you looking for?

We'll tailor the app to your goal. You can change this later.

FAQ · getting started

Questions about setup

Do I need an account to use PoleStudioFinder?+

No. Onboarding is optional — it only personalizes your feed. Your goal, level, city, and identity preferences are stored on your device and never shared without your say-so.

How long does onboarding take?+

About 30 seconds. Four short steps: what you're looking for, your experience level, your city, and optional inclusivity preferences.

What is the identity step for?+

The optional identity step lets you flag things that matter — LGBTQ+ friendly, body positive, trauma-informed, accessibility needs, BIPOC-led, or nonbinary/trans welcoming — so we can surface studios that self-attest to those commitments. It's opt-in and can be changed or cleared any time.

Is my identity information private?+

Yes. Identity preferences are saved locally in your browser only. PoleStudioFinder does not send them to a server, share them with studios, or use them for advertising.

Can I skip onboarding or change my answers later?+

Yes. Every step is skippable, and you can update your answers at any time from your profile. Skipping just gives you the full unfiltered directory.