Frequently Asked Questions
Q What do I wear to a pole fitness class?
A: Wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. You can wear yoga clothes, gym clothes or shorts and a crop top. Introduction classes can even wear track pants as most of your grip will be with your hands. As you progress through the levels, you will start to need more skin to grip the pole so advanced level students usually wear short, shorts and singlet tops.
Q How do I grip on the pole if my hands are slippery?
A We have grip aids in the studio that you can try if you are having problems gripping, we usually use dry hands, dew point or mighty grip gloves.
Q What should I know?
A Make sure that your hands are free of oil or lotion. Avoid wearing moisturizer on your legs if you’re wearing shorts, as you will not be able to stick to the pole during some of the moves, do not wear any jewelry as it may be scratched by the poles.
Q Are men allowed to attend classes?
A Yes men are allowed to attend all Aerial Pole Academy classes
Q Do I need to be fit, strong or flexible before I can enroll?
A No, you will increase your strength and flexibility during your classes. Aerial Pole Academy's classes include cardio, strength and flexibility training.
Q Do I need to be able to dance?
A No, you can pole dance even if you have no dance or fitness background at all.
Q What do I bring to class?
A Bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat if you have one, if you don't we have some at the studio that you can hire.
Q What if I missed a class?
A Due to current COVID restrictions, make up classes are not available and will not be until restrictions ease.
Q What type of poles do you have?
A We have 28 brass Pussycat Poles with a mixture of 44.45mm and 38.1mm in diameter all of are poles can be set to spin or static.
Q What is your Cancellation Policy?
A We have a no cancellation policy, however we will work with you to find a class that you are able to attend.
Q What is your Refunds & Transfers Policy?
A Please understand that it is your responsibility to attend your classes. We save a space for you in the class you booked in for, for the entire term that you enrolled in. If you miss a class, we make catch up classes available to you if there is a space, but we cannot guarantee that you will have a place in a catch up class.
Catch up classes are valid within the same 6 week term as your booking and can be done in advance (ie, you can catch up your week 5 class in week 1 if you know you will be away), can only be done at the APA Studio you are booked into and can not be done between studios. Please note catch up classes cannot be booked, please come along on the day and join in if there is space.
Please see your instructor or reception at the start of class to check availability.
Missed classes do not roll over to the next term. If you do not attend all your classes or catch up in the one 6 week term, you forfeit the missed classes. We can only guarantee a place in the class you enroll in.
CANCELLATIONS AT THE DISCRETION OF APA
APA reserves the right to change the class timetable up to and including the date of the course if sufficient bookings have not been received. In the event of the timetable being altered, every effort will be made to avoid inconvenience by offering alternative dates or times. If we are unable to offer a suitable alternative course a refund will only be granted at the discretion of APA management.
A: Wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. You can wear yoga clothes, gym clothes or shorts and a crop top. Introduction classes can even wear track pants as most of your grip will be with your hands. As you progress through the levels, you will start to need more skin to grip the pole so advanced level students usually wear short, shorts and singlet tops.
Q How do I grip on the pole if my hands are slippery?
A We have grip aids in the studio that you can try if you are having problems gripping, we usually use dry hands, dew point or mighty grip gloves.
Q What should I know?
A Make sure that your hands are free of oil or lotion. Avoid wearing moisturizer on your legs if you’re wearing shorts, as you will not be able to stick to the pole during some of the moves, do not wear any jewelry as it may be scratched by the poles.
Q Are men allowed to attend classes?
A Yes men are allowed to attend all Aerial Pole Academy classes
Q Do I need to be fit, strong or flexible before I can enroll?
A No, you will increase your strength and flexibility during your classes. Aerial Pole Academy's classes include cardio, strength and flexibility training.
Q Do I need to be able to dance?
A No, you can pole dance even if you have no dance or fitness background at all.
Q What do I bring to class?
A Bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat if you have one, if you don't we have some at the studio that you can hire.
Q What if I missed a class?
A Due to current COVID restrictions, make up classes are not available and will not be until restrictions ease.
Q What type of poles do you have?
A We have 28 brass Pussycat Poles with a mixture of 44.45mm and 38.1mm in diameter all of are poles can be set to spin or static.
Q What is your Cancellation Policy?
A We have a no cancellation policy, however we will work with you to find a class that you are able to attend.
Q What is your Refunds & Transfers Policy?
A Please understand that it is your responsibility to attend your classes. We save a space for you in the class you booked in for, for the entire term that you enrolled in. If you miss a class, we make catch up classes available to you if there is a space, but we cannot guarantee that you will have a place in a catch up class.
Catch up classes are valid within the same 6 week term as your booking and can be done in advance (ie, you can catch up your week 5 class in week 1 if you know you will be away), can only be done at the APA Studio you are booked into and can not be done between studios. Please note catch up classes cannot be booked, please come along on the day and join in if there is space.
Please see your instructor or reception at the start of class to check availability.
Missed classes do not roll over to the next term. If you do not attend all your classes or catch up in the one 6 week term, you forfeit the missed classes. We can only guarantee a place in the class you enroll in.
CANCELLATIONS AT THE DISCRETION OF APA
APA reserves the right to change the class timetable up to and including the date of the course if sufficient bookings have not been received. In the event of the timetable being altered, every effort will be made to avoid inconvenience by offering alternative dates or times. If we are unable to offer a suitable alternative course a refund will only be granted at the discretion of APA management.