Pole Dance for Beginners

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 to learn to pole dance. You’ll gain all the skills and strength 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.

Well, how will you ever know unless you give it a go?

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.

We’re pretty confident that you’ll be pleasantly surprised with what you can achieve when you’re free to progress at your own pace in an environment that’s free of judgement.

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. 

If you want to chat before you drop in to a class, 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’.

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.

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?

Book online! Choose your class and use code ‘PNTASTER’ at checkout to get your first session completely 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’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.

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. 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.