5/5 Star average across our studios. 570+ reviews
Thinking about pole dancing? 👀 Excellent life choice.
Fitness with plot twists.
Yep, pole dancing classes across New Zealand. It'll be the most fun you have getting stronger and fitter, ever.
You'll spin, climb, flip upside down and pull off tricks that'll leave you thinking "holy sh*t, I just did that."
Beginner friendly
No strength needed to start
Fully guided classes
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The gym and I just weren’t vibing. Pole felt like a chance to challenge myself in a fun, empowering way. I’m so glad I gave it a go.
Holly
Altitude Drury
I love the friends I’ve made at Altitude, and being a part of a community of such incredibly strong and amazing people.
Charissa
Altitude Chch Central
I have grown as a person. I feel a lot more confident than I was before I started pole. I feel way more open minded to new experiences.
Eve
Altitude Hamilton
Looks like fitness. Feels like magic.
You start something new. You're motivated, you're consistent. You're doing it.
And then... you're not 🙈
Not 'cause you're lazy.
You still want to be fit.
It's just... somewhere between rep twelve and the drive home you realise you're already dreading the next workout.
Oof.
Spoiler Alert: Pole dancing isn't that kind of workout.
You're not showing up just to "get a workout in." You're showing up because you want to nail that trick, learn that choreo, see if you can finally get that combo.
The fitness just... comes with it.
Cool benefit, might be the reason you start. But you'll soon realise that's not why you keep coming back.
You keep coming back because you actually enjoy it. Because you're way stronger, and way more confident because of it.
And for the wins that feel. So. Damn. Good.
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How good do the wins feel? This good.
Georgie had never been to a pole class before. We happened to have a camera.
And then something interesting happens. 👇
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When you start collecting wins...
"It's taught me to say yes to doing a lot of things that I would normally say no to."
- Altitude Member Vickie
Lift yourself.
Get stronger without the monotony.
No sets. No reps on repeat. No existential dread for your next workout.
Strength at Altitude comes from essentially hanging out at an adult's playground. You're lifting your body, learning really impressive skills and focusing on achieving things.
Things that make you feel like you could probably move furniture without asking for help.
Actually, scratch that. It won't just be a feeling. You will be strong enough to move furniture without asking for help.
Move differently.
Find a workout you actually enjoy.
The fitness industry doesn't love to admit this - but if you dread your workout, you're probably not going to do it forever.
Yeah, we said what we said. 💅
So... if the best workout is one you enjoy, and you're looking for a bit of that in your life - you should definitely think about pole dancing.
There's a reason why people who "just wanted to give it a go" are still here two, three, four years later.
Prove it to yourself.
Confidence grows when you realize you can.
Sometimes you'll nail that new trick first go. Sometimes it'll take a few weeks of trying.
But when it clicks - and it always eventually clicks - your brain files that away.
Huh. I just did that.
Do that enough times...
And you've rewired your brain. Now you're someone who just does stuff like that 💅
You'll make friends here.
Find people who really give a sh*t.
It's not "smile-in-the-car-park" kind of friends, either. It's the kind who remember which move you've been working on. And cheer like it's their own win when you nail it.
As one of our members puts it "everyone is just so friendly you can't not make friends."
What will your first pole dancing class look like?
First class jitters are pretty normal - we get it. But we've got a full curriculum designed to get you levelling up from day one. Pole dancing and school have more in common than you'd think. 🤓
A rough idea of how it goes:
🔥 Warm up & stretch
💪 A few strengthening exercises
👩🏫 Learn moves step-by-step
🙂 Try it (probably have a laugh)
👌 Try again
🤩 Something clicks
💃 Have a boogie (dance to music!)
😎 Cool down
And at some point you realise you just did it.
Zero experience required. Zero.
Every single pole dancer started exactly where you are right now.
Our Level 1 classes are built for people who have never touched a pole in their life. So you'll be walking into a room of people who are starting, just like you.
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What’s it actually like when you first start?
"From the first class you just feel so welcomed and just have this warm hug to support you on this journey"
- Altitude Member Michelle
Everyone's got questions.
These are the greatest hits.
Do I need to be strong to start pole dancing?
No. You don’t need to be strong to start pole dancing classes. Our classes are designed to help you build strength as you go. 💪
What should I wear to classes?
Shorts and a t-shirt or singlet is perfect. If you’re not ready for shorts yet, leggings with shorts underneath work great too. Most people start that way.
Will other beginners be in class with me?
Yup! Our beginner pole dancing classes are designed for people starting from scratch, so you’ll be learning alongside other beginners.
What if pole feels like it’s not for someone like me?
If you’ve ever thought maybe pole dancing isn’t for someone like you - it is.
There’s no such thing as a “pole body”, no age limit, and no expectations around who you are or how you identify. Just people starting where they are. All bodies are pole bodies.
Where are Altitude Pole studios located in New Zealand?
You can find Altitude studios across New Zealand, with locations in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Nelson, Palmerston North, Whanganui and Whangārei.
Let's get you started.
Most people start with our beginner-friendly Starter Pass. Two weeks of unlimited beginner classes, a look around the studio, and plenty of your own "holy sh*t I just did that" moments - all for just $99.
Or if you want to try a single class first, that's an option too. 👇
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