Hi! Come On In!
Well hello you wonderful person you!
Firstly, absolutely banging that you are thinking about starting pole or aerial classes with us, whoop! Taster for a Tenner! It’s scary to try something new, and for most people, totally different and out of our comfort zones!
Here’s what’s important to us in classes:
We’re about accepting and respecting our bods, taking part in classes that make us feel good, without worrying about calories, mistakes or looking perfect.
We’re about confidence that comes from feeling more comfortable, stronger, bendier and badass in your skin!
And we’re about community! Coming together with other pole and aerial newbies and seasoned superfans, supporting and encouraging each other, regardless of goals, fitness level, experience, age or background.
So if you’re ready to become physically stronger, feel more positive and empowered in both body and mind, come on in!
Ways to start to suit YOU!
We have THREE ways to get going in classes:
– joining any beginner drop in sesh for a tenner on a zero commitment taster-basis (which is what this page tells you about)
– booking one of our twice annual Open Day sessions – more on these here
– 6 week fast-track beginner courses – next up in autumn! Head to The Momentum Method for all the deets
Taster for a Tenner
If you’re ready to dive in, head to our booking system, select the class that’s right for you, and use the code 50LETSGO50 to snap up a bargain and grab that very first sesh for only a tenner! Zero commitment and just to see if pole, aerial, and our classes hit the spot for you 🙂
Don’t worry if you have more questions or worries, we get you, and we definitely got you! You will be able to download a comprehensive in-depth Beginner Guide when you keep on scrolling to help with feeling mega scited (scared and excited 🫶).
Well hello you wonderful person you!
Firstly, absolutely banging that you are thinking about starting pole or aerial classes with us, whoop! Taster for a Tenner! It’s scary to try something new, and for most people, totally different and out of our comfort zones!
Here’s what’s important to us in classes:
We’re about accepting and respecting our bods, taking part in classes that make us feel good, without worrying about calories, mistakes or looking perfect.
We’re about confidence that comes from feeling more comfortable, stronger, bendier and badass in your skin!
And we’re about community! Coming together with other pole and aerial newbies and seasoned superfans, supporting and encouraging each other, regardless of goals, fitness level, experience, age or background.
So if you’re ready to become physically stronger, feel more positive and empowered in both body and mind, come on in!
Ways to start to suit YOU!
We have THREE ways to get going:
– joining any beginner drop in sesh for a tenner on a zero commitment taster-basis (which is what this page tells you about)
– booking one of our bi-annual Open Day sessions – more on these here
– 6 week fast-track beginner courses – our next round is in autumn! Head to The Momentum Method for all the deets
Taster for a Tenner
If you’re ready to dive in, head to our booking system, select the class that’s right for you, and use the code 50LETSGO50 to snap up a bargain and grab that very first sesh for only a tenner! Zero commitment and just to see if pole, aerial, and our classes hit the spot for you 🙂
Don’t worry if you have more questions or worries, we get you, and we definitely got you! You will be able to download a comprehensive in-depth Beginner Guide when you keep on scrolling to help with feeling mega scited (scared and excited 🫶).
Our Disciplines
You can start any of our disciplines at any time, and choose a session that works for you and your schedule. Any beginner or mixed ability class is suitable for new starters and to book a taster, just skim the timetable to find your preferred class, venue and time, pop in 50LETSGO50 at checkout for a cheeky saving and you’re good to go!
We always recommend booking the first sesh drop without any commitment! Plus if you download our Beginners Guide, we give you full in-depth run throughs of our sessions, from videos of the moves we will learn, to what to wear, to studio tours, how class is structured and much much more!
By booking a no commitment drop-in taster, you can check us out, no pressure, and we email you after class to chat about what’s best for you booking-wise going forward – you don’t have to worry and we’ll sort it!
Here’s a list of what we have on offer at each studio that is taster-friendly:
GLOUCESTER HQ
Pole Fit
Mondays 10am Mixed Ability Pole with Rachael
Mondays 6pm Beginner Pole with Kaelin
Mondays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Conor
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Kaelin
Wednesdays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Jamie
Thursdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Sophie
Thursdays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Shay
Fridays 12pm Mixed Ability Pole with Kaelin
Saturdays 10am Beginner Pole with Sophie
Sundays 11am Mixed Ability Pole with Rachael
Heels Pole
Tuesdays 7.05pm Choreo Fundamentals with Jo/Misty Helix
Tuesdays 8.10pm Intro to Heels Pole Foundations with Jo/Misty Helix
Aerial Arts
Mondays 8.10pm Beginner Aerial Hoop with Laura
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner/Improver Aerial Silks with Kat
Wednesdays 10am Mixed Ability Aerial Hoop with Lottie
Wednesdays 7.05pm Beginner Aerial Hoop with Lily
Wednesdays 8.10pm Build your Hoop Confidence (slower paced class) with Clare
Thursdays 6pm Mixed Aerial Arts (Hoop, Silks, Sling and more) with Shay
Thursdays 7.05pm Beginner Aerial Hoop with Helen
Fridays 1pm Mixed Aerial Arts (Hoop, Silks, Sling and more) with Kaelin
Saturdays 9am Mixed Ability Aerial Hoop with Lily
Sundays 10am Mixed Ability Aerial Hoop with Lottie
CHELTENHAM RODNEY ROAD
Pole Fit
Mondays 6pm Beginner Pole with Rachael
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Jess
Wednesdays 7.05pm with Steven
Thursdays 8.10pm with Rachael
Sundays 7pm Beginner Pole with Megan
Heels Pole
Thursdays 7.05pm Intro to Heels Pole Foundations with Rachael
CHELTENHAM BOURNSIDE
Aerial Arts
Mondays 8.15pm Beginner/Improver Aerial Silks with Kat
Tuesdays 7.15pm Beginner Aerial Hoop with Helen
Wednesdays 7.15pm Mixed Ability Aerial Silks with Ana
Thursdays 7.15pm Mixed Ability Aerial Hoop with Laura
Thursdays 8.15pm Mixed Aerial Arts (Hoop, Silks, Sling and more) with Kat
All of our classes are cool for you if you have ZERO experience, just start and see where your training takes you!
So grab your fave leggings or joggers, bring some water and come and hang out with us!
We’re excited to meet you in class! xxx
You can start any of our disciplines at any time, and choose a session that works for you and your schedule. Any beginner or mixed ability class is suitable for new starters and to book a taster, just skim the timetable to find your preferred class, venue and time, pop in 50LETSGO50 at checkout for a cheeky saving and you’re good to go!
We always recommend booking the first sesh drop without any commitment! Plus if you download our Beginners Guide, we give you full in-depth run throughs of our sessions, from videos of the moves we will learn, to what to wear, to studio tours, how class is structured and much much more!
By booking a no commitment drop-in taster, you can check us out, no pressure, and we email you after class to chat about what’s best for you booking-wise going forward – you don’t have to worry and we’ll sort it!
Here’s a list of what we have on offer at each studio that is taster-friendly:
GLOUCESTER HQ
Pole Fit
Mondays 10am Mixed Ability Pole with Rachael
Mondays 6pm Beginner Pole with Kaelin
Mondays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Conor
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Kaelin
Wednesdays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Jamie
Thursdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Sophie
Thursdays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Shay
Fridays 12pm Mixed Ability Pole with Kaelin
Saturdays 10am Beginner Pole with Sophie
Sundays 11am Mixed Ability Pole with Rachael
Heels Pole
Tuesdays 7.05pm Choreo Fundamentals with Jo/Misty Helix
Tuesdays 8.10pm Intro to Heels Pole Foundations with Jo/Misty Helix
Aerial Arts
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner/Improver Aerial Silks with Kat
Wednesdays 10am Mixed Ability Aerial Hoop with Lottie
Wednesdays 7.05pm Beginner Aerial Hoop with Lily
Wednesdays 8.10pm Build your Hoop Confidence (slower paced class) with Clare
Thursdays 6pm Mixed Aerial Arts (Hoop, Silks, Sling and more) with Shay
Thursdays 7.05pm Beginner Aerial Hoop with Helen
Fridays 1pm Mixed Aerial Arts (Hoop, Silks, Sling and more) with Kaelin
Saturdays 9am Mixed Ability Aerial Hoop with Lily
Sundays 10am Mixed Ability Aerial Hoop with Lottie
CHELTENHAM RODNEY ROAD
Pole Fit
Mondays 6pm Beginner Pole with Rachael
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Jess
Wednesdays 7.05pm with Steven
Thursdays 8.10pm with Rachael
Sundays 7pm Beginner Pole with Megan
Heels Pole
Thursdays 7.05pm Intro to Heels Pole Foundations with Rachael
CHELTENHAM BOURNSIDE
Aerial Arts
Mondays 8.15pm Beginner/Improver Aerial Silks with Kat
Tuesdays 7.15pm Beginner Aerial Hoop with Helen
Wednesdays 7.15pm Mixed Ability Aerial Silks with Ana
Thursdays 7.15pm Mixed Ability Aerial Hoop with Laura
Thursdays 8.15pm Mixed Aerial Arts (Hoop, Silks, Sling and more) with Kat
All of our classes are cool for you if you have ZERO experience, just start and see where your training takes you!
So grab your fave leggings or joggers, bring some water and come and hang out with us!
We’re excited to meet you in class! xxx
Is this right for me?
We know what you think:
But will I be able to do anything?
Can I trust the equipment?
Will people laugh at me?
But I have no experience?
We will go as far as saying that we will GUARANTEE that you are going to surprise yourself with all the stuff you’ll breeze through in your first class!
People will fire you on and encourage you throughout, AND we all started somewhere so every person in the room knows exactly what you are going through. Really!
Our ethos is that you will start where, when and how you start and progress from there at your own pace. Our beginner sessions come with the support of a TA coach alongside the instructor so there is always someone to chat to for guidance in class! Our team knows it’s your very first sesh so you’ll receive a warm welcome and a little chat at the start of your class to help settle nerves and put you at ease.
Pole and aerial arts are one of those where you are über-nervous beforehand, but once you get going, all that pent up energy gets released, you start class, you laugh, you’ll feel proud and you’ll be super pumped and happy you gave it a go afterwards!
Pole and Aerial Arts classes are for everyBODY who is looking for a rewarding and uplifting way of working out that yes, definitely is tough at times but this is what makes it worth it! If you have questions or worries, don’t forget that you can grab our FREE Beginners Guide with in-depth detail for every aspect of your very first class x
We know what you think:
But will I be able to do anything?
Can I trust the equipment?
Will people laugh at me?
But I have no experience?
We will go as far as saying that we will GUARANTEE that you are going to surprise yourself with all the stuff you’ll breeze through in your first class!
People will fire you on and encourage you throughout, AND we all started somewhere so every person in the room knows exactly what you are going through. Really!
Our ethos is that you will start where, when and how you start and progress from there at your own pace. Our beginner sessions come with the support of a TA coach alongside the instructor so there is always someone to chat to for guidance in class! Our team knows it’s your very first sesh so you’ll receive a warm welcome and a little chat at the start of your class to help settle nerves and put you at ease.
Pole and aerial arts are one of those where you are über-nervous beforehand, but once you get going, all that pent up energy gets released, you start class, you laugh, you’ll feel proud and you’ll be super pumped and happy you gave it a go afterwards!
Pole and Aerial Arts classes are for everyBODY who is looking for a rewarding and uplifting way of working out that yes, definitely is tough at times but this is what makes it worth it! If you have questions or worries, don’t forget that you can grab our FREE Beginners Guide with in-depth detail for every aspect of your very first class x
All the Qs and As
What do I wear/bring?
Any gym, dance, yoga, general exercise clothing you feel comfy in and can move freely in. Our pole classes are in socks or barefoot, and please wear socks for aerial arts. Leggings are totally cool for your first pole sesh, and please ensure you wear full length or 3/4 bottoms for aerial arts.
Bring water and then you’re good to go!
How much is a taster?
Our drop ins are £16 for beginner pole/aerial classes and you can snap up that first sesh for only a tenner by using the code 50LETSGO50 at checkout when registering for your first class on our booking system!
Can I get changed?
Yes all venues have changing facilities.
What about parking and finding the studio?
See all of our venues here where you will find detailed descriptions on parking, venue addresses and access.
What happens in class and when I get to the studio?
Your teacher will know it’s your first sesh and come over and say hi and have a lil chat. We then warm up altogether before the teacher and TA coach you through our beginner plan, i.e. how to spin and hold yourself on the pole, get on a silk and in a hoop. You’ll then be making gorgeous shapes and short combinations! Plenty of rest in between goes, and don’t forget to bring your phone as you will want to take photos of the epic stuff you’ll be doing. We then cool down together before we leave you to enjoy the post-class buzz on the way home and check in with you via email on what happens next if you fancy more classes.
How tough of a sesh is it?
It is totally normal to feel sore the day (or two) after your first class, as the workout is actually a lot more than what it feels like while you’re doing it (bonus if you ask us lol). Sometimes, there may also be some bruising or mildly sore hands from gripping the pole, hoop or silks. Again, totally normal and this stuff will be much less intense over time.
Do most people start with a mate?
The large majority of Momenters have started solo so please be assured that it is entirely normal to rock up with just yourself 🙂 Our instructor and TA team knows it is your first session with us and give you a warm welcome and a some dedicated 1-2-1 support in your first class.
Is there an age limit?
Nope! Over 18s for our heels pole classes, and all others start at 16 with parental consent. We have polers and aerialists in their 50s and 60s who started while in their 50s and 60s.
Can I start in a 1-2-1?
Yes absolutely! The Momentum instructor team offers private pole and aerial sessions, starting from £40/hr. To book a 1-2-1, please email us on hello@momentumpoleaerial.com.
Do you do courses?
Yup! Twice annually, in Jan and Sept, we host our signature 6 week beginner course, The Momentum Method! At all other times of year, just hit the booking system and use the code 50LETSGO50 to start in a beginner drop-in sesh!
Got ZERO experience and upper body strength. What now?
Actually, this is the perfect place to start. Because we require ZERO, and we really do mean it, ZERO, experience. We don’t teach pole and aerial because of existing upper body strength, but in order to build it. We don’t teach pole and aerial because of existing experience, but to gain it!
We highly recommend downloading the Momentum Pole & Aerial app so you have all info, tips and encouragement at your fingertips:
What do I wear/bring?
Any gym, dance, yoga, general exercise clothing you feel comfy in and can move freely in. Our pole classes are in socks or barefoot, and please wear socks for aerial arts. Leggings are totally cool for your first pole sesh, and please ensure you wear full length or 3/4 bottoms for aerial arts.
Bring water and then you’re good to go!
How much is a taster?
Our drop ins are £16 for beginner pole/aerial classes and you can snap up that first sesh for only a tenner by using the code 50LETSGO50 at checkout when registering for your first class on our booking system!
Can I get changed?
Yes all venues have changing facilities.
What about parking and finding the studio?
See all of our venues here where you will find detailed descriptions on parking, venue addresses and access.
What happens in class and when I get to the studio?
Your teacher will know it’s your first sesh and come over and say hi and have a lil chat. We then warm up altogether before the teacher and TA coach you through our beginner plan, i.e. how to spin and hold yourself on the pole, get on a silk and in a hoop. You’ll then be making gorgeous shapes and short combinations! Plenty of rest in between goes, and don’t forget to bring your phone as you will want to take photos of the epic stuff you’ll be doing. We then cool down together before we leave you to enjoy the post-class buzz on the way home and check in with you via email on what happens next if you fancy more classes.
How tough of a sesh is it?
It is totally normal to feel sore the day (or two) after your first class, as the workout is actually a lot more than what it feels like while you’re doing it (bonus if you ask us lol). Sometimes, there may also be some bruising or mildly sore hands from gripping the pole, hoop or silks. Again, totally normal and this stuff will be much less intense over time.
Do most people start with a mate?
The large majority of Momenters have started solo so please be assured that it is entirely normal to rock up with just yourself 🙂 Our instructor and TA team knows it is your first session with us and give you a warm welcome and a some dedicated 1-2-1 support in your first class.
Is there an age limit?
Nope! Over 18s for our heels pole classes, and all others start at 16 with parental consent. We have polers and aerialists in their 50s and 60s who started while in their 50s and 60s.
Can I start in a 1-2-1?
Yes absolutely! The Momentum instructor team offers private pole and aerial sessions, starting from £40/hr. To book a 1-2-1, please email us on hello@momentumpoleaerial.com.
Do you do courses?
Yup! Twice annually, in Jan and Sept, we host our signature 6 week beginner course, The Momentum Method! At all other times of year, just hit the booking system and use the code 50LETSGO50 to start in a beginner drop-in sesh!
Got ZERO experience and upper body strength. What now?
Actually, this is the perfect place to start. Because we require ZERO, and we really do mean it, ZERO, experience. We don’t teach pole and aerial because of existing upper body strength, but in order to build it. We don’t teach pole and aerial because of existing experience, but to gain it!
We highly recommend downloading the Momentum Pole & Aerial app so you have all info, tips and encouragement at your fingertips:
Wanna Chat More?
Totally cool to have more questions!
Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch via WhatsApp where we can message or voicenote more about our beginner-friendly classes x
