Poledance by Voonsen

What is it? A Lat Phrao home studio run by Kru Voonsen, who reached the final of the first season of Thailand’s Got Talent in 2011 and won PCS Asia in Hong Kong 2016. The focus is sport pole: strength, technique and body control, rather than heels-led exotic choreography.

Why we love it: She says she has trained many of Bangkok’s instructors, and her small group classes  bring first-timers together with students preparing for competitions, with teaching tailored to each person’s level. Expect explanations of why a trick works as well as how to do it. Group classes last 90 minutes, with a maximum of six students, and can be taught in Thai, English or a mixture of the two. 

Time Out tip: She also sells new and pre-loved poles if you want to keep practising at home.

Poledance by Voonsen, Lat Phrao Wang Hin. BTS Sena Nikhom or MRT Lat Phrao, with onward transport. Single group class B800; 10 classes B5,500, valid two months. Tue-Fri noon-1.30pm, Tue, Thu and Fri 7.30pm-9pm, and Sat 4pm-5.30pm. Confirm current class times and your place at least 24 hours ahead via LINE @poledancebyvoonsen. Current details at poledancebyvoonsen.com.