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! 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 half price on a zero commitment taster-basis (which is what this page tells you about)
– booking one of our monthly Saturday Sampler Sessions – more on these here
– 12 week beginner courses – next up in autumn! Head to The Momentum Method for all the deets
So keep on reading if you fancy grabbing a taster sesh for half price, zero commitment and just to see if pole, aerial, and our classes hit the spot for you 🙂
Well hello you wonderful person you!
Firstly, absolutely banging that you are thinking about starting pole or aerial classes with us whoop! 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 half price on a zero commitment taster-basis (which is what this page tells you about)
– booking one of our monthly Saturday Sampler Sessions – more on these here
– 12 week beginner courses – our next round is in autumn! Head to The Momentum Method for all the deets
So keep on reading if you fancy grabbing a taster sesh for half price, zero commitment and just to see if pole, aerial, and our classes hit the spot for you 🙂
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!
We always recommend booking the first sesh drop in at £15 a pop without any commitment! Plus if you download our Beginners Guide, your taster is half-price!
This way 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 Caitlin
Mondays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Conor
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Caitlin
Wednesdays 10am Mixed Ability Pole with Caitlin
Thursdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Sophie
Sundays 11am Mixed Ability Pole with Rachael
Heels Pole
Tuesdays 7.05pm Choreo Fundamentals with Jo/Misty Helix
Aerial Arts
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner/Improver Aerial Silks with Kat
Wednesdays 9am 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
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
Thursdays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Rachael
Sundays 7pm Beginner Pole with Megan
Heels Pole
Wednesdays 7.05pm Flow & Dance with Steven
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!
We always recommend booking the first sesh drop in at £15 a pop without any commitment! Plus if you download our Beginners Guide, your taster is half-price!
This way 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 Caitlin
Mondays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Conor
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Caitlin
Wednesdays 10am Mixed Ability Pole with Caitlin
Thursdays 6pm Beginner Pole with Sophie
Sundays 11am Mixed Ability Pole with Rachael
Heels Pole
Tuesdays 7.05pm Choreo Fundamentals with Jo/Misty Helix
Aerial Arts
Tuesdays 6pm Beginner/Improver Aerial Silks with Kat
Wednesdays 9am 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
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
Thursdays 8.10pm Beginner Pole with Rachael
Sundays 7pm Beginner Pole with Megan
Heels Pole
Wednesdays 7.05pm Flow & Dance with Steven
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.
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 boy oh boy is it worth it! Every time, all the time! Don’t forget to grab our FREE Beginners Guide with an exclusive 50% off code!
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!
All our equipment can in fact hold a car, 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.
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 boy oh boy is it worth it! Every time, all the time!
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!
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 guides 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 cool 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.
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.
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.
Do you do courses?
Yup! Twice annually, in Jan and Sept, we host our signature 12 week beginner course, The Momentum Method! At all other times of year, just hit the button below 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 upper body strength but in order to build it. We don’t teach pole and aerial because of existing experience, but to gain it!
If you fancy hearing us chat about that very first class, listen to our pod episode with owner Anna and instructor Shay where we talk about our first class!
READY? Let’s do it!
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!
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 guides 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 cool 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.
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.
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.
Do you do courses?
Yup! Twice annually, in Jan and Sept, we host our signature 12 week beginner course, The Momentum Method! At all other times of year, just hit the button below 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 upper body strength but in order to build it. We don’t teach pole and aerial because of existing experience, but to gain it!
If you fancy hearing us chat about that very first class, listen to our pod episode with owner Anna and instructor Shay where we talk about our first class!
READY? Let’s do it!
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If you’re even slightly curious, don’t hesitate—join the Momentum family. You’ll find joy, support, and no judgment, whatever your age or body type!”