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What is it? A world dance school founded in 2006 by Busakorn ‘Apple’ Chantaravorameth, where pole shares the timetable with ballet, salsa and more than a dozen other styles. The school says it introduced Thailand’s first structured pole course in 2010.

Why we love it: Its Open Class package works across dance styles, so you can spend some hours on ballet for posture and pointed toes, or conditioning for strength, then bring what you’ve learnt back to the pole. Apple started training in New York and brought pole home because, she says, it ‘perfectly combines beautiful artistry with an intense physical challenge’.

Time Out tip: A one-hour first-timer trial costs B400. Bring knee pads and ask whether the trial fee can be deducted from a package bought immediately afterwards.

rumPUREE, 2/F Jasmine City, Sukhumvit Soi 23 (BTS Asok or MRT Sukhumvit), and 3/F Samyan Mitrtown (MRT Sam Yan). First-timer trial B400 for one hour or B600 for 90 minutes; Open Class packages: six hours B3,000, valid 45 days, or 10 hours B5,000, valid 90 days. Monthly promotions may reduce prices. Listed weekday hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm. Weekend class times vary by branch; the Sunday Samyan timetable includes pole until 7pm. Book via LINE @rumpuree or ClassPass; check beginner-class eligibility on the platform and the branch timetable at rumpuree.com.