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I'm not strong or flexible, can I still do pole?
Absolutely! We will make you strong and flexible! Pole is a great way to get physically fit, build strength, gain confidence and make yourself bendy! Even if you aren't Pop-eye, come by for a class to try it out; you may be surprised at what you can already do!
Absolutely! We will make you strong and flexible! Pole is a great way to get physically fit, build strength, gain confidence and make yourself bendy! Even if you aren't Pop-eye, come by for a class to try it out; you may be surprised at what you can already do!
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I'm not from a dance or gymnastics background, can I still do pole?
Of course! A dance background is not required for pole fitness, although it doesn't hurt! Periodically we will learn routines set to music in class where we will string together moves we have learned in combinations and work flowing to the music. Don't worry, you won't be jetéing or pirouetting across the floor, you'll just be moving your body to the music! Am I too old/skinny/big/tall/short/uncoordinated for pole? No way! A lot of people can feel nervous that they don't necessarily look like a model when coming to a pole class but that is not a prerequisite at all! People of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities do pole and love it! Remember, pole is for every body!
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Cartoon by Leen Isabel at PoleDancingAdventures.com
What should I wear?
In order to grip on the pole, pole fitness students require exposed skin, therefore for beginners, it is suggested to wear shorts that come above your knee and either a vest top or t-shirt. As you progress through the levels, you may notice that students appear to wear less and less clothing. This is because we need more places to grip the pole with! Exposed arms, legs and tummies are not uncommon in a pole class.
Check out this great cartoon below by Leen Isabel! If you're not comfortable coming to class in just hot pants and a sports bra, that's okay! You can always roll up the clothing when you need more skin grip.
What should I NOT wear?
Please refrain from putting moisturiser, lotion or oils on the skin before pole class. This will cause the pole to become slippery and dangerous! If you're worried about drying out your skin, check out this great article on lotions that are okay to use before pole by Aerial Amy.
Also, it is important to remove all jewellery before class, especially rings, bracelets, anklets and watches. These can scratch and damage the poles. They're expensive pieces of kit so we need to treat them well!
Will I get hurt in class?
As in any exercise class, there is always the risk of injury, therefore it is imperative that safety precautions are always taken. Students will help spot one another and will be taught proper emergency dismounts should one need to exit a move quickly and safely. It is important to stay aware of others around you as well; you want to make sure that you don't kick or spin into someone around you!
There is also the risk of bruising in pole fitness. It is very likely that you will bruise the first few months and that you may even be sore after the class. The best way to get the skin used to the kind of movements we do in pole is by repetition! Conditioning the skin by continually practicing moves that may cause discomfort will help in the long run by making your skin used to different ways of approaching the apparatus. We like to think of our bruises as 'pole kisses' and we wear them like badges of honour!
In order to grip on the pole, pole fitness students require exposed skin, therefore for beginners, it is suggested to wear shorts that come above your knee and either a vest top or t-shirt. As you progress through the levels, you may notice that students appear to wear less and less clothing. This is because we need more places to grip the pole with! Exposed arms, legs and tummies are not uncommon in a pole class.
Check out this great cartoon below by Leen Isabel! If you're not comfortable coming to class in just hot pants and a sports bra, that's okay! You can always roll up the clothing when you need more skin grip.
What should I NOT wear?
Please refrain from putting moisturiser, lotion or oils on the skin before pole class. This will cause the pole to become slippery and dangerous! If you're worried about drying out your skin, check out this great article on lotions that are okay to use before pole by Aerial Amy.
Also, it is important to remove all jewellery before class, especially rings, bracelets, anklets and watches. These can scratch and damage the poles. They're expensive pieces of kit so we need to treat them well!
Will I get hurt in class?
As in any exercise class, there is always the risk of injury, therefore it is imperative that safety precautions are always taken. Students will help spot one another and will be taught proper emergency dismounts should one need to exit a move quickly and safely. It is important to stay aware of others around you as well; you want to make sure that you don't kick or spin into someone around you!
There is also the risk of bruising in pole fitness. It is very likely that you will bruise the first few months and that you may even be sore after the class. The best way to get the skin used to the kind of movements we do in pole is by repetition! Conditioning the skin by continually practicing moves that may cause discomfort will help in the long run by making your skin used to different ways of approaching the apparatus. We like to think of our bruises as 'pole kisses' and we wear them like badges of honour!
Do you do private tuition?
Yes! Please visit our private lessons page for pricing and more information.
Will we be dancing in heels?
We will not regularly be training in heels, however, you are more than welcome to bring them along to our Pole-ogrpahy class! Please wear heels that you are comfortable walking and dancing in and we suggest shoes with ankle straps for added support. We will not be doing advanced moves in this class, however, we want our participants to exercise safety when dancing in heels! Please note: heels are not required for this class; bare feet are perfectly acceptable as well!
Will we be learning strip-tease and lap dance techniques?
No, there is no nudity or implied nudity allowed in any classes and we will not be covering lap dance moves. However, there are certain moves such as body rolls, hip circles and some floorwork that some may find to be sensual-looking. There are many different styles of dance and performance under the 'pole dance' umbrella (tricks-based, strength-based, sensual and contemporary, to name a few) and it is endeavoured to have students try as many different styles as possible to find movements that they enjoy best.
Yes! Please visit our private lessons page for pricing and more information.
Will we be dancing in heels?
We will not regularly be training in heels, however, you are more than welcome to bring them along to our Pole-ogrpahy class! Please wear heels that you are comfortable walking and dancing in and we suggest shoes with ankle straps for added support. We will not be doing advanced moves in this class, however, we want our participants to exercise safety when dancing in heels! Please note: heels are not required for this class; bare feet are perfectly acceptable as well!
Will we be learning strip-tease and lap dance techniques?
No, there is no nudity or implied nudity allowed in any classes and we will not be covering lap dance moves. However, there are certain moves such as body rolls, hip circles and some floorwork that some may find to be sensual-looking. There are many different styles of dance and performance under the 'pole dance' umbrella (tricks-based, strength-based, sensual and contemporary, to name a few) and it is endeavoured to have students try as many different styles as possible to find movements that they enjoy best.
When do I get to go upside down?
Successfully inverting (going upside down) is generally an indicator of being ready to move on to more intermediate moves. Beginners will start by learning basic spins and stances, as well as strength building exercises to help them first successfully climb and then sit on the pole before they begin the inverting process. Once they have a solid pole climb, then they will begin exercises to help them invert. Once you have a stable invert and are able to competently perform the majority of the beginner's syllabus, then you will be progressed to the intermediate classes.
It is important to note that everyone progresses at different speeds! Some moves will come easier to some and others will take a while to perfect them. That is okay! It is more important to be able to safely perform a move and take a bit longer learning it than to try to do a move that you are not ready for.
I have a question that isn't listed here, what should I do?
Feel free to email us or check out our Facebook page
Successfully inverting (going upside down) is generally an indicator of being ready to move on to more intermediate moves. Beginners will start by learning basic spins and stances, as well as strength building exercises to help them first successfully climb and then sit on the pole before they begin the inverting process. Once they have a solid pole climb, then they will begin exercises to help them invert. Once you have a stable invert and are able to competently perform the majority of the beginner's syllabus, then you will be progressed to the intermediate classes.
It is important to note that everyone progresses at different speeds! Some moves will come easier to some and others will take a while to perfect them. That is okay! It is more important to be able to safely perform a move and take a bit longer learning it than to try to do a move that you are not ready for.
I have a question that isn't listed here, what should I do?
Feel free to email us or check out our Facebook page
