Has anyone tried cardio strip/ pole/ catwalk classes to lose weight?

I live in Tallahassee, FL and just found a very neat sounding place -- it's called "Art of the Catwalk" http://www.artofthecatwalk.com/ and it offers all kinds of really fun classes!  I'm talking pole dancing, strip cardio, club style dance, etc. 

I'm thinking about joining, but it's kinda pricey -- about $150 for a student for 3 months.  I'd have to put my other gym membership on hold (which, thankfully, they let you do where I go!)

Has anyone tried these classes?  I'm a little intimidated at gyms (mostly because of my recent weight gain) , but I think if I get into it, it would solve some of my gym motivation problems. 

For those of you that have tried something similar -- can it really be a good workout?

I've tried pole dancing. It wasn't much of an aerobic workout, but it was great strength training. I ended up with some bruises from climbing the pole, but I definitely felt like I'd worked out my legs and arms. Plus, anything that keeps you moving is good, and it's a lot of fun.

I've taken classes for the las 3 years and love it.  I agree with mpatitucci, that at the beginner levels their isn't a lot of cardio work, but lots of strength training.  Now at an advanced level, I get an AMAZING cardio and full-body strength workout.  If you want to use it in place of other exercise, I don't recommend it until you've advanced a few levels.  It's definately great though.  So much fun, and you really get to know your body. 

I say, go for it!