it all starts here
it all starts here
You don’t need to know what you’re doing.
That’s our job.
Our beginner pole classes start from zero and teach you everything step by step.
Our instructors are experts at teaching beginners, breaking things down and helping you build your skills from the ground up.
You’ll learn the foundations, get both feet off the ground sooner than you think, and build strength, confidence and skills as you go.
Our Two Week Unlimited Intro Offer is the ULTIMATE way to discover everything we have to offer.
Try different beginner classes, meet our instructors and find what you love.
Most beginners come to their first class alone, and everyone in the room is learning together.
Our Unlimited Intro Offer-
because one class isn’t enough
Feeling a little nervous is completely normal! Here are a few things that will make your first class easier:
Start where you are!You don’t need strength, flexbility or dance experience- we’ll help you build all three!
Wear shorts.You’ll need the backs of your knees uncovered to grip the pole. Pair with any comfy, fitted top.
Skip the moisturiser!This can make the pole slippery.
Bare feet are perfect. You don’t need heels or special shoes to start.
Arrive 10 minutes early. Get signed in, settled and meet your instructor.
Start with a Beginner Pole class.Either 5 or 10 Week Beginners is the best place to start your pole journey!
You can find more information about what to expect in your first classes here
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what happens in a beginners class?
a short warmup to prepare your body and mind for class
learn foundation pole moves like a sit, climb and front hook
put the tricks into a dance flow and practice your new found skills!
leave feeling like an absolute boss
Understanding the timetable
A beginners guide
START WITH
A Beginner Pole Class- either 10 Week or 5 Week, depending what time of the term you join. These will be highlighted in GREEN on the timetable
Any class marked with a “❤️” (regardless of highlight colour) is suitable for beginners and first timers. Attend as many of these as you like on your 2 Week Intro Pack!
Avoid any classes listed as level 1-8 and anything marked intermediate or advanced.
If you’re still on the fence about giving pole or aerials a try, hear from some of our beautiful students about how and why they started, things they overcame and how pole well… kinda changed their lives.
Starring Grace, Mils and Karan.
beginners faq.
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Whatever you feel comfortable moving in! Just ensure that you do have shorts or leggings on that can be rolled up above the knee- you will need the skin contact to grip the pole.
Shorts and a singlet/tshirt/crop is a perfect combination, and most beginners classes are done barefeet or in socks.
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It is recommended as the skin contact will help you access the tricks.
Leggings or track pants are fine if you can roll them up comfortably above the knee!
You are also welcome to wear your longer pants into the studio, and then get changed into shorts just before class or just after your warm up.
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It’s up to you if you would like to explore dancing in shoes! At Sydney Pole classes, you will warm up in barefeet or socks (for safety!)
It is usual to start learning tricks/technique in barefeet. Shoes are often worn for choreography and specific tricks classes.
Pole dancing shoes are a bonus, not a necessity so it’s entirely up to you if you would like to get some!
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For your very first class, shorts and a water bottle are enough! But as you progress, you may want the following items in your training bag-
grip - to help you stick to the pole- we sell it at the studios!
shaving cream- another excellent grip aid! Any cheap shaving gel or cream from the supermarket is fine
knee pads- as you start to explore dance more, kneepads are a must to protect your joints! We also sell these in studio- make sure to get grippy ones!
pole dancing shoes- as mentioned above, optional!
You can watch Ruby talk about what to bring here
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You’ll start with a dance based warmup to get your body moving and your mind in the right headspace.
From there, you'll learn a few beginner pole tricks- you'll be amazed how quickly you get both feet off the ground!
Most classes finish by putting a few moves together into a simple flow or combination, helping you build confidence and start remembering how everything connects.
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It’s best to arrive 10 minutes early to the studio to get settled and signed in. Make sure to allow time for parking!
Don’t moisturise before class! This will make you more slippy and not grip the pole as well.
If you’re feeling nervous, make sure to chat to your instructor before class starts! They are there to help you and make you feel at ease
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Of course you can and most people do!
While pole is super fun with a friend, our beginner classes are warm, inviting and uplifting so that you'll be comfortable from day one.
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Our Beginners pole course will meet you exactly where you are, no experience, strength or dance experience required!
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We can’t emphasise this enough- Sydney Pole is for EVERYBODY!
We have students aged 18- 80, all body shapes and sizes, all backgrounds, lots of experience, no experience, flexy, not flexy. Like we said- EVERYBODY is welcome!
Come along and we will meet you wherever you are.
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10 Week Beginners
runs from week 1 of term to week 10 of term.
learn a full pole dance routine as well as foundational tricks and moves
graduate into Tech 1/Dance 1 once completed
a progressive syllabus- it is not recommended to join past the end of week 3 of term
5 Week Beginners
runs from week 6 of term to week 10 of term
drop in friendly- you can start during any week of the mini term
learn mini dance flows, but not an entire routine
progress into 10 Week Beginners once completed
Check the current term dates here to find out which beginners course you should join!
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A great place to start would be 1 x beginners pole class (either 5 Week or 10 Week) 1 x dance class and 1 x strength or flexibility class per week.
If you are starting on an Unlimited Trial Pack, please attend as many classes as you can to get the full experience!
Look for any classes on our timetable and app marked with a ❤️- these indicate classes that are suitable for anybody who is just starting out on their pole journey.
You can view our studios full timetables here
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Wear clothes that make you feel confident and comfy
introduce yourself to your instructor- they are there to welcome you and help you in your journey from day 1
Don’t compare yourself with others doing pole on social media
Keep coming back- consistency is the number one thing to help you improve!
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Once you’ve completed 10 Week Beginners and your instructor has checked your prerequisite moves, you can progress into Tech 1 and Dance 1.
After completing a 5 Week Beginner mini term, it is recommended that you then complete a full term of the 10 Week Beginner course to ensure all your foundation moves are covered
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Absolute first time? Grab your 2 Week Intro Pack here
Ready to dive in? Start your membership or class pack today!