Skipped – insufficient data
Summary
This page was not generated because fewer than three studios met the threshold for genuinely LGBTQ+-theme-relevant reviews.
Extraction details
- Query: 80 candidate reviews returned from SCORE_COMMENTS joined with TOPS_CLASS_DATA for MSA_ID 1 (New York), filtered to ratings of 4+ and comments longer than 30 characters matching 12 LGBTQ+-related keywords.
- Venues returned: 70 unique venue IDs across the 80 reviews.
- Venues passing 20+ review threshold: 60 venues had 20 or more total reviews in the MSA.
Filtering analysis
The 12 search keywords cast a deliberately wide net, but the vast majority of matches were false positives for the LGBTQ+ Inclusive theme:
“trans” matches (most frequent trigger)
Nearly all matched “transitions,” “transformative,” “transformed,” “transport,” or “transcends” – standard fitness vocabulary for describing class flow and personal progress. These are not LGBTQ+-relevant.
“inclusive” matches
Reviews used “inclusive” to mean beginner-friendly, all-levels, or generally welcoming class environments (e.g., “Very inclusive and beginner-friendly,” “inclusive of all levels,” “inclusive for beginners”). None specifically referenced LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
“pride” matches
Every match used “pride” in the sense of personal pride or professional pride (e.g., “takes pride in her work,” “sense of pride for myself”). Zero references to LGBTQ+ Pride.
“affirming” matches
All matches meant encouraging or motivating in a general coaching context (e.g., “positive and affirming,” “affirming us by name”). None referenced identity-affirming spaces.
“diverse” matches
Matches referenced body-size diversity, age diversity, or general participant variety. None specifically referenced LGBTQ+ diversity.
“safe space” matches
Matches described feeling safe as a beginner, in a martial arts context, or in a yoga vulnerability context. One exception noted below.
“accepting” matches
Used generically to describe studios welcoming of all fitness levels.
Genuinely LGBTQ+-relevant studios found
Only 1 studio had a review explicitly referencing LGBTQ+ identity:
| Studio | Venue ID | Total reviews | Relevant review excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Space Astoria | 111795 | 140 | “I felt safe when I was in there as a trans person. It was a very relaxing session.” |
This is the only review across all 80 candidates that specifically names an LGBTQ+ identity or explicitly connects the studio environment to LGBTQ+ safety and belonging.
Decision
1 qualifying studio < 3 required. Page generation skipped.
Generating a page with only one genuinely theme-relevant studio would not provide enough breadth to be useful to the target audience, and padding the page with studios whose “inclusive” or “diverse” reviews are generically fitness-related would misrepresent the data and potentially mislead LGBTQ+ community members seeking explicitly affirming spaces.
Recommendations for future extraction
- Expand keyword list: Consider adding terms like “rainbow,” “gay,” “lesbian,” “bisexual,” “two-spirit,” “drag,” “chosen family,” or “gender-affirming” to capture a wider range of explicitly LGBTQ+ language.
- Cross-reference with venue metadata: If studio profiles or tags indicate LGBTQ+-owned or LGBTQ+-focused businesses, those could be used as a secondary signal alongside review text.
- Revisit periodically: As the review corpus grows, more explicitly LGBTQ+-themed reviews may accumulate, especially in a market as large as New York.