Hi, hello and welcome!

We are so excited to get to meet you at the studio! There is no better way to start pole and aerial classes than getting stuck in with a few trial classes. Our taster pass is the perfect fit for you if you fancy shopping around a bit and you want to dip your toes in for a couple of weeks without any commitment!

Our promise 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!

You’re in charge:

Our taster pass will allow you to book up to 8 different group classes in a 14 day period. You are entirely in charge, when, where and what you attend!

You can choose from Gloucester and Cheltenham venues, daytime, evening and weekends, and of course explore the full breadth of classes we offer. Try pole, aerial hoop, heels pole, aerial fabrics, mixed aerial arts, pilates or flexibility classes like for a true alternative exercise pick’n’mix 🎪

Also totally cool to have a firm favourite from the start and book a few classes in the one thing you enjoy most! You do you and choose the classes that tick all your boxes!
Plus, at only £39 for the taster membership, it works out at a total bargain of less than £5 a sesh if you go all out. Don’t worry, even if you can only use 3 classes, you are still saving compared to PAYG prices!

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!

We highly recommend downloading the Momentum Pole & Aerial app so you have all info, tips and encouragement at your fingertips:

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How much is the taster class pass?

Your membership to book up to 8 classes in 14 days is £39.

Do I have to book right away?

Your taster membership will activate on the date of the first class you book as part of the package. So you can buy it now, and start using it next week. You then have 14 days in total, including the day of the first class, to book any additional sessions.

Do I have to attend a class every day?

Nope. You can flexibly attend up to 8 classes in your 14 day membership period. You can attend anything from 1 up to 8 classes, although we recommend aiming for a minimum of 3 sessions to get your money’s worth! You can mix and match the days you come to the studio and even do several classes in the same day!

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 guide 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.

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.

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, we have got a whole collection of “first ever class” episodes on our podcast. You can listen for free and we’ve put them all in one place for you here.

READY? Let’s do it!