If you are new to the discipline you are booking into, please book into a beginners class. Even if you’re an experienced dancer or you are an athlete in another discipline, it’s worth being familiar with the basics to give you the best foundation for progression. If you are returning to pole or aerial after a break, feel free to book into an improvers or a mixed ability class to work out what level would be best for you going forward. If you’re not sure which level to book, send us an email and we’ll be happy to advise.

For pole fitness classes, we recommend shorts, plus a vest top or t-shirt. Having exposed skin on your legs will help you to grip the pole safely. If you are uncomfortable wearing shorts, you can wear shorts underneath joggers or leggings, then you’ll have the option to take the top layer off if you feel comfortable enough as the class progresses. For pole dance classes, you can dress up or dress down – whatever makes you feel like your best dancing self. We recommend that you bring shorts and also kneepads if you have them, so that you’re prepared for whatever the class might cover. For aerial hoop classes, we recommend leggings and a tight-fitting vest or t-shirt that covers your back and won’t come over your face as you mount and dismount the hoop. The aerial hoops are wrapped in an adhesive tape to aid your hand grip – covering your legs and back will protect your skin from the tape. For children’s aerial hoop classes, we recommend that your child wears leggings to protect their leg skin from the abrasive surface of the hoop. We also ask that younger children do not wear any clothing that they might need assistance to get in and out of if they need the toilet during class, such as leotards. Tight-fitting clothing is best, as anything loose can become wrapped around the hoop as they move. We recommend that backs and midriffs are covered. For flexibility classes, any stretchy clothing that you can move comfortably in is perfect. Most people opt for leggings and a t-shirt or vest top.

FAQs - Inspire Studios

Q: Can I just turn up or do I need to book?

You need to prebook before attending – this helps us to make sure that classes aren’t overbooked and everyone gets enough time on the equipment. We also have a few health and safety forms that need to be completed on our booking system as part of the sign up process. All our class registrations are done on our online booking system, Go TeamUp .

Q: Do I need to be strong to join classes?

Not at all – that’s what we’re here for! Our classes are designed so that you’ll get an achievable, fun challenge, whatever your strength level. You will build strength, stamina and improved flexibility as you go along, week by week, at your own pace and under the guidance of your instructor. Most of us couldn’t get both feet off the floor or hold our own bodyweight when we first started!