Elevate your Team

Ah yes the annual company away day! 

With wellbeing at work being more important than ever, companies are looking for new and exciting ways that help build relationships within their teams, provide lovely perks for the wonderful people that work so hard day after day, and help their employees feel uplifted and positive within their work environment. There is no better way to have a laugh and get to know your colleagues than when out doing something new and exciting together. 

Couple this with the home office gaining traction, it’s no surprise corporate outings are gaining traction as a laid-back yet vital way to bring everyone together. If you have a quick Google on team away day ideas, there are suggestions aplenty and activities range widely, from in-house trainings, to team sports, from spa days to retreats, murder mystery to nights out, and everything in between. 

For you as the organiser, it can be quite tough to find things to do that can be enjoyed by everyone. Some of the recommendations from the early years of company away days may not hit the spot anymore, especially if keeping the budget manageable is a priority too! 

As aerial arts are gaining popularity in the form of a weekly exercise regimen for adults of all ages, abilities, sizes and backgrounds, so has aerial circus’ suitability as a corporate away day activity. Not only is this sport guaranteed to lift everyone’s spirits, but it will boast a ton of laughs, help people bond and break the ice, boost creativity and problem-solving – and it will do all this without breaking the bank. 

Thrill-seekers can throw themselves into their circus artist dreams and climb, invert, spin and pivot to new heights. Extroverts can show off their newly acquired skills to the group. Introverts can work in a way that fits their social batteries without leaving them exhausted. Anyone who doesn’t fancy the physical challenge as much can take the session at a slower pace and dictate the intensity at which they partake. Anyone who’s not too keen can take part from the sidelines by being appointed chief photographer, videographer and hype person – and as we know from the popularity of spectator sports: sometimes watching the sport is just as fun as doing it! 

While aerial fitness may remain a more niche choice for company away days for some time, there is no denying that aerial arts are an excellent way to get everyone together in an environment where people do not spend a single minute over worrying about making mistakes or looking perfect! Aerial sessions are set in a laid-back and light-hearted and no pressure environment, with content carefully planned to cater to ALL abilities, backgrounds and ages!

Team away day aerial arts sessions are designed for anyone who has NEVER set foot in a pole or aerial studio before. They require ZERO flexibility, gymnastic ability or circus performer-level strength. Even the most skeptical and reluctant participants will soon be drawn in and are 99% guaranteed to surprise themselves with the epic feats they will complete.

Favourite team away day disciplines and health and safety at Momentum Pole & Aerial in the Cotswolds

We have a total of four distinct disciplines you can choose from, depending on what your group prefers. Our most popular package is the “pick and mix” session with pole fit, aerial hoop and fabric, so everyone gets to experience everything! Great value and tons of fun!

Pole Fitness

Pole fit involves the learning of spins, poses and holds on a chrome or stainless steel pole. This discipline is very accessible as no inverting is required and participants can have at least one foot on the floor at all times. Our sessions do not require leg grip so leggings and jogging bottoms can be worn.

Aerial Hoop

One of the oldest circus disciplines! Aerial Hoop is a suspended metal circle that gives participants to safely take flight right away and get off the floor and even inverted as the session goes on! Hoops can be lowered or pulled higher up to work with individual confidence levels. Similar to pole fit, no leg skin is required and sessions are done in leggings or jogging bottoms and we work with crashmats throughout.

Aerial Sling and Silks

Often also collectively referred to as aerial fabric. This classic beauty of circus arts involved two fabric ribbons that are either hanging from the ceiling as a double column or a hammock. Thanks to the mix of silks and sling, this tough discipline is made more accessible by presenting many options and heights can be adjusted. Similar to aerial hoop, we will get off the floor pretty quickly and for those who dare, go upside down as the session goes on, with crashmats of course! Again, leggings or joggers are the way to go!

Pole and Aerial Pick’n’Mix

This is the selection box of sessions! Participants will try a mix of pole fitness, aerial hoop and aerial fabric disciplines. This format is highly versatile and engaging due to the range of challenges offered. It also allows each participant to dive more into the discipline they enjoy most, or keep the dopamine hits coming by mastering a range of new skills on different pieces of kit throughout the session. 

Formats

Team away day sessions can be anything from 1-2 hours in length. For a group of 8 or under, we suggest 60 minutes, whereas groups of  8-12 may benefit from 90 minutes. For groups of 12 or more participants, a 2-hour slot can be a great option, especially when opting for the pick’n’mix format. 

As standard, sessions commence with a group warm up consisting of mobilisation exercises (so no dreaded endless cardio), followed by the main bulk of the session. This is where the group learn poses, holds and routines on the equipment with ample time for photos and videos, before finishing with a cool down. 

We are also always happy to accommodate special requests, build in some lighthearted low-stakes competitive elements and prizes!

Organising an Away Day in Gloucestershire?

If you are local to Gloucester and Cheltenham, or you are organising a company outing in the Cotswolds, Momentum Pole & Aerial Studios provide a range of away day packages for you. We offer aerial fitness away day session and can even combine a morning of pole fitness followed by brunch and mimosas at Tres Café at our Cheltenham Pole Studio!

We are lucky to be situated in the heart of Gloucester city and Cheltenham town centres, allowing you to dive into local attractions, bars and restaurants straight after your aerial arts class for that well deserved drink, afternoon tea or spot of lunch. Firm favourites in Gloucester are the eateries around the Quays and Food Dock, all just a short walk away. Plus the historic docks provide an epic background for photos post aerial arts session!

If an aerial circus sesh is going to appear on the itinerary of the upcoming company away day you are organising, head on over to our info page for options and pricing. We promise it will create huge excitement and lasting memories without breaking the bank!