Frequently Asked Questions

No, not at all. In fact, this is one of the biggest misconceptions about pole. If we had a penny for every time someone said “when I’m stronger/ fitter, I want to start”, we could afford to offer you all classes for free!

You don’t need to be strong, flexible, or active. You’ll learn all the skills you need as you go.

Most of our students start our beginners classes nervous and without any experience, and go on to build confidence and strength they couldn’t have even imagined in their first class. Our instructors will know its your first class, and help you progress at your own pace.

Definitely! You don’t need any experience, skills or abilities to start pole dancing with us. 

Everyone at Pole Ninjas remembers what it felt like to be a beginner. You’ll be encouraged every step of the way, never judged or pressured.

If you’re curious about pole and open to trying something new, you’ll likely enjoy it.

You’ll be guided through everything step by step in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

You don’t need to commit to a membership either - you can start with a drop-in class (your first is completely free!) and see how it goes, no pressure.

Our instructors and students are a welcoming, respectful bunch who are always happy to help if you have any questions. 

Most of our students start nervous and without any experience, and go on to build confidence and strength they couldn’t have even imagined in their first class.

You don’t need to be strong, flexible, or active to get started. Our beginner classes are designed to meet you where you are and help you progress at your own pace.

If you have any questions or would like to chat before you drop in, email us poleninjas@gmail.com - we’re always happy to help. 

If you’re completely new to pole, our beginners classes or Nothing to Ninja course make the perfect place to start. You’ll learn the foundations step by step in a supportive environment, surrounded by other beginners.

Whether you want to try a one-off beginner class before committing to a course or prefer the structure of learning over 10 weeks, there’s an option to suit you. 

You can book your first class for half price using the code ‘PNTASTER’.

Drop in classes are £16.50, or you can become a member and enjoy classes from £13.50 each.

Your first class with us is half price when you use the code ‘PNTASTER’.

Book online!

Choose your class and use code ‘PNTASTER’ at checkout to get your first session half price.

You don’t have to sign up to a course to start, you can drop in class first so you can see how you feel.

Make sure to book in advance as we don’t offer walk-ins

You commit to either 5, 8, or 10 classes each month, on a 1 month rolling contract. The amount will automatically be taken out of your account each month, but you can cancel anytime when you provide 1 months notice.

Memberships are the cheapest way to enjoy classes with us!

Become a member

Yes, you can cancel your class and use this pass at another time, as long as you provide over 24 hours notice. This can be done on your bookwhen account or by email to poleninjas@gmail.com.

Any classes cancelled without 24 hours notice prior to the session starting are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Whatever you feel most comfortable in! We use our skin to grip the pole, so ideally we want to keep our arms, armpits and legs exposed. Shorts with joggers or leggings over the top, a sports bra, and a top without sleeves. 

Try not to moisturise 24 hours before your class as it makes it hard to grip. Class is barefoot. No jewellery is allowed on the poles. Your hair can be up or down, whatever makes you feel good. 

Just a bottle of water so you stay hydrated (there’s a water station downstairs next to reception) and a small flannel to clean the pole. Plus a change of clothes if you need them.

You’ll find us at Fresh Gym in Shepperton, upstairs in the studio. Just walk straight past reception, turn right, and up the stairs. If there’s a class going on when you arrive, just wait outside and the instructor will let you in when the class finishes.

If you’re getting the train, we’re a 6 minute walk from Shepperton station.

There’s a water station to refill your drink downstairs next to reception. Toilets are just past reception, on the left. Changing rooms are also downstairs, but we recommend wearing your pole wear underneath some warm clothes so you can start the warm up without having to get changed first.

Your first class is about getting comfortable with the basics and exploring what your body can do, you don’t need to worry about getting anything ‘right’. 

Our group warm up gets our bodies ready for pole. We’ll follow with conditioning exercises to strengthen our muscles, before going through basic stands, pole sits, poses, and pole spins. At the end of the class, we’ll cool down as a group.

We have a total of 6 poles and there are 2 people to a pole.

We’re a very welcoming, talented team of certified, experienced instructors at Pole Ninjas, if we do say so ourselves! We were all beginners at one point, we know what it’s like, and we’re here to support you.

Your instructor will know if it’s your first class and be ready to welcome you with a big smile.

You can read more about each instructor here.

Feel free to ask any questions before the class starts, or email us poleninjas@gmail.com if there’s anything you’d like to know in advance.

In a typical beginners class, some students will be in their first week, others already a few months in. Everyone is at different levels, and learns in different ways. 

If you’re a beginner who wants to start with other students in exactly the same spot, join our Nothing to Ninjas course.

Our students have different skills and styles and we celebrate that; you’ll be encouraged to find what feels right for you, at your own pace.

Don’t worry about anyone else, just focus on yourself. You’ll meet plenty of friendly, supportive people along the way. 

It wouldn’t matter one bit!

Our instructors break everything down step by step. We encourage our students to go at their own pace, there’s no expectations or routines to “keep up” with.

You might be surprised at what you can do, so why not give it a go?

If you are under 18, you will need parental consent, but anyone can start pole with us.