A Bee’s Knees Official Wholesaler
One of my favorite parts of running Bee’s Knees is getting to highlight studios that are truly doing it right—and today, I’m excited to introduce you to one of our newest official wholesalers: Bada Bling Fitness in Colts Neck, New Jersey.
Bada Bling is everything I look for in a studio partner. They’re inclusive first, proudly anti-whorephobic, and focused on creating a supportive, welcoming space for every body that walks through their doors.
Oh—and they do it all with a very Jersey sense of flair.
Built With Intention
The studio was founded by Taylor Franklin, a certified flexibility coach who first fell in love with pole during the pandemic—when she put a pole up in her living room like so many of us did. What started as a personal journey turned into something much bigger: a space where people could move, explore, and reconnect with themselves in an environment that’s fun, supportive, and stigma-free.
Bada Bling opened in 2024, and it already has such a strong identity. Think: rich red walls, leopard print, disco balls, and a little wink to The Sopranos (which inspired the name). So if you're already humming the show's killer theme song in your head, you're in good company! But beyond the bold visuals, what really stands out is the energy Taylor has created. It's welcoming, empowering, and full of personality.
What the Bling Stands For
Bada Bling is focused on building a space where people feel safe to try new things, express themselves, and be celebrated for who they are—whether they’re training to compete, dancing for fun, or just starting out.
They’re also vocal about supporting the roots of pole dance. Taylor has been open about the pushback she’s received from people who don’t understand or respect the art form’s connection to stripping and sex work—but she didn’t let that stop her. In fact, it’s part of why we’re proud to work with her. At Bee’s Knees, we don’t believe in separating pole from its origins. Supporting studios that share that mindset is incredibly important to us.
You could say it's our thing.
Bada Bling + Bee's Knees
We don’t hand out wholesaler status to just anyone. When a studio carries Bee’s Knees products, it’s because they’ve shown us that they’re creating the kind of community we want to support—one that’s built on inclusion, safety, and respect. And Bada Bling checks all those boxes and more.
If you’re near Colts Neck, you can now shop Bee’s Knees Knee Pads and other essentials right at their studio—no waiting for shipping required. Plus, you’ll be supporting a space that’s helping grow our pole community in all the right ways.
If You’re Local, Go Visit!
Bada Bling is located at 340 Route 34 in Colts Neck, NJ. They offer a mix of pole, aerial, and off-pole classes, and they’re always adding new things to the schedule. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who lives upside down, there’s a place for you there.
And on your way home, stop by Satriale's for some gabagool.
You can check them out at badablingfitness.com or follow them on Instagram @badablingfitness to see what they’re up to.
Interested in becoming a Bee’s Knees wholesaler?
We love working with U.S.-based studios that share our values. If your studio is creating a welcoming space and you’re interested in carrying our products, apply here—we’d love to learn more about you.