What do I wear?!
Typical wear for pole dancing classes is shorts or a short
skirt and a vest or T-shirt. If you don't fancy shorts, jogging
bottoms which can be rolled up just above the knee are also
fine to start with. Fitness gear, dance clothing and/or clubwear
are never out of place in a pole dancing class, so do bring
what's best for you whether you want to dress up or just be
comfortable :-)
We don't recommend leggings, jeans or tights etc as these
will prevent good technique. [Back to
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What not to wear!
To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the poles, please
don't apply moisturisers, lotions, tan products etc before
class. These may be removed prior to the class if applied
in the morning. They make the poles slippery, and pole tricks
10 times more difficult! Jewellery such as watches, bracelets,
rings, ankle chains should be removed, and if applicable,
belly piercings may be covered with a plaster to be on the
safe side. [Back to Top]
Do I need to bring anything else?
A bottle of water is recommended. [Back
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How big is the class?
9 people maximum for Levels 1 and 2; 5-6 for Levels 3 and
4. [Back to Top]
Do I have to wear heels?
No .... what's important is that you feel comfortable, in
terms of your toes and also your 'comfort-zone'!!
My advice would be to bring both (you'll need flat shoes
for the warm-up and cool down) and see how you feel on the
day. Heels give a bit more 'wiggle', make some of the steps
and turns easier, and generally help you feel in the pole
'zone'. However sometimes you just need something more cosy
on your feet, either option really is fine. (No bare feet
are allowed for safety reasons).
Here are the pro's and con's in a fun article
from a few years back. [Back to Top]
How many people per pole?
Depending on the venue, 2-3 people maximum for Levels 1
and 2; 1-2 for Levels 3 and 4. This is reviewed continuously
to ensure a balance between progression and muscle over-use.
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Can I attend if I'm 16/17
Regrettably for insurance reasons there's a minmum age requirement
of 18+. [Back to Top]
Do you offer Instructor Training?
At this time we do not offer Teacher Training or continued
instructor training to individuals who have trained elsewhere.
At our discretion 1-2-1 training may be available, please
advise if you plan to go into teaching. Regular group courses
are not suitable for anyone who wishes to train as a pole
dance instructor. [Back to Top]
Are men allowed?
The regular scheduled classes are ladies only, however men
are more than welcome if they're part of a one-off group booking,
or if there were sufficient numbers (8 minimum) to run a class
just for the guys. [Back to Top]
What happens if I miss a class?
Every attempt will be made to accommodate you at an alternative
class that week, but this is strictly subject to space available
at the time. Regrettably refunds cannot be made for individual
weeks missed, and classes are not transferable to later courses.
There will be regular re-caps of all moves throughout the
course, which provide an opportunity to catch up. [Back
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What happens if I cannot complete
a course
We have a policy of keeping class sizes deliberately small,
to allow maximum pole time and teaching attention, for students'
benefit. Therefore once a place has been booked on a course,
it is exclusively yours, and we are not able to fill it or
re-advertise it once the course is underway. For this reason
regrettably refunds or transfers to future courses can not
be provided after the course has started, for any reason
without exception. Please check course dates and prior work
etc commitments carefully before signing up.
In the exceptionally rare circumstance that we must cancel
a class, eg because of instructor illness, venue unavailability,
exceptional weather or traffic conditions, and similar, a
full refund for that class will be provided, if you advise
immediately that its replacement date/time is not convenient.
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Do I have to strip and are there
spectators?!
Spectators are strictly not allowed, and the classes don't
involve any removal of clothes :-p Classes are
held in spaces which are closed to the public and without
onlookers. [Back to Top]
What's your privacy policy regarding
my contact details?
Your contact details are strictly never passed on to any
third parties. Your email is used solely for the purpose of
sending out an occasional Newsletter (you can unsubscribe
from this online at any time) and telephone number is required
in case we ever need to contact you regarding your class at
very short notice. [Back to Top]
Do the classes run during Half-term?
Yes, we do not break for half-term or school holidays, and
classes continue as normal during those weeks. However classes
do not take place on Bank Holiday Mondays, this is advised
in the course dates at the time. [Back
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I have previous pole experience,
which Level should I attend?
People transferring from other pole schools or who are self-taught
are always welcome to join, please contact me for advice on
which of our levels would suit your skills best. [Back
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