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Tried every trick in the book for full-body workout? If you couldn't manage to stick to anything, we recommend going closer to the pole! Here's a list of the seven pole dancing classes and studios in London that will help you get into shape.

Pole dancing can help you tone your body, build a strong core, manage your weight, build self-confidence and enhance your flexibility – and channel your inner JLO of course. What’s more, anyone can do it from the comfort of their living room. If we’ve managed to convince you, the here are seven pole dance classes in London for you to try:

Everyone is welcome at Hemera, regardless of their level. Whether you want to pick up a few tricks or learn to swing sensually, the teachers here ensure you get what you sign up for. They teach different styles of pole dancing and host workshops with world-renowned pole dance champions.

Hemera’s teachers are qualified pole fitness professionals and make the classes both interesting and fun. This studio offers online classes too. This studio can be your go-to place if you want to get trained professionally by the best dancers for competitions or are serious about starting a fitness regime.

They have a variety of classes like ‘Pole Fitness’ or ‘Online Flexibility’, where they teach you how to be flexible enough to do different kinds of splits. You don’t need to have prior experience to join these sessions. They also hold separate classes to learn ‘Spinning Pole’ and ‘Tricks and Combos’ for intermediate and advanced learners. This diversity has placed Hemera among the best pole dance classes in London.

You’ll find Hemera at 10 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3HD. Nearest station is Kilburn. 

This studio believes that pole dancing can give you a healthy body, mind and soul when done well. So, if you are scouting for some inspiration to make you feel good, Akila is the right place. It is known for its cheerful ambience which breeds confidence and creativity in dancers. The teachers are friendly and welcoming and really aim to ensure that each student has a great time there.

Akila offers something for everyone. Classes focus on floorwork, ‘Sexy Choreography’, ‘Heels Technique’ and ‘Lyrical and Contemporary Pole’. The energy in their well-lit environment pulsates with good vibes. So, even people who are afraid of spinning around the pole can become pros too.

If you’re looking to learn at your own pace, Akila offers one-to-one classes with a private tutor at your convenience. Or you can hire a pole for a few hours to spend quality time alone at their studio. You can even book the complete studio for a complete customised experience.

You’ll find Akila Pole Studio at Eurolink Business Centre, 49 Effra Road, London, SW2 1BZ at Units 11 and 21. Nearest station is Brixton. 

If you are looking for a lot of variety in pole dance classes in London, PolePeople can be your go-to guys, and have been firm favourite in the media and have been recommended by international platforms like Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, In Style and much more. Plus, they are touted as Britain’s original pole dancing school, bringing people to the pole since 2003, and have brightly-lit studios, floor-to-ceiling poles, mirrored walls and balls.

Spinning around a pole can be tricky, so you may look for skilled professionals to teach you. All instructors here are qualified dance and fitness experts with excellent pole skills. They also host regular workshops with international pole dance celebrities, such as Bendy Kate, Mario Turco, Daphne Lux, Alex Shcukin, Sarah Scott, Mimi Midnight, Adam Lin and Dan Rosen. They make things even more fun with special classes for those who want to surprise their family and friends at a party. You can sign up for an anniversary, a hen party, or just a get-together with friends.

They’ve also been teaching pole instructors from across the globe since 2007. Courses for teachers are accredited by SkillsActive, the British governing body for the Fitness Industry and boast an REP score of 16.

You’ll find the PolePeople headquarters at Templeton House, 33-34 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SF. Nearest stations are Barbican and Moorgate. 

Many women only feel comfortable pole dancing amongst other women whereas others are worried about wearing pole dancing clothes in front of others. Iris Pole Dance Studio is an all-female studio that provides a comfortable ambience for every dancer.

Iris’ motto is to ‘let everyone dance freely‘. They know that dancing releases the highest amount of happy hormones and, so, more and more people need to opt for this full-body exercise. Mix it with the femininity in the air, and you’ll have some real female power on the floor!

Women love the ambience and the safe space Iris provides, allowing them to pursue their passion, grow more confident and get more flexible. Like the studio, even the changing rooms are very big in size with plenty of storage space to safely store your belongings. Such things make Iris Studio one of the most-loved pole dancing classes and studios in London. We recommend booking a place in advance as the spots for their classes fill up pretty quickly.

You’ll find Iris Pole Dance Studio at Arch 16 Loveridge Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 2DS. Nearest station is Kilburn. 

When you enter Pole Precision, you know that you are in the hands of professionals who take good care of you and push you to achieve your goals. So whether you are a middle-aged man trying to become more flexible, or are a teenage girl looking to take your first pole dancing steps, Pole Precision will help you tick all the health boxes.

Their trainers are qualified through the YMCA Studio Dance program, and are all REPS accredited and insured. Pole Precision is very strict about hiring dance experts. They run quality and background checks on all the trainers before taking them on. These highly-skilled teachers give quality one-on-one feedback to every student so they can improve their skills quickly.

Did we tell you they offer a separate pole for every session? Unlike most other pole dancing classes and studios in London, Pole Precision gives two options to every dancer. Either share a bar with just one other dancer or enjoy trying it on your own.

You will find Pole Precision at 48 Frobisher Place, London, SE15 2EQ. Nearest station is Queen’s Road Peckham. 

They have a variety of courses to suit the skills and expertise of every individual in group classes or private sessions with a tutor at The Ealing Pole Studio. You can also have a fun photoshoot with fellow dancers to capture the movements in different outfits, and they’ve got small class sizes in order to be able to pay more attention to each student.

The instructors make things as fun as possible and ensure you don’t feel left out no matter what your level is. If you think you might be unable to even have a go at pole dancing, then The Ealing Pole Studio will prove you wrong.

You will find The Ealing Pole Studio at 11 Spring Bridge Mews, Ealing, London, W5 2AA. Nearest station is Ealing Broadway. 

What strikes you first about Contours Pole studio is their humungous space for twirling around. This means one person per pole! Boasting the largest area for hosting pole dance classes in London, the team here have been training students for over a decade. They teach flexibility and aerial hoop here too.

You can pop in for private classes, hire professionals for a performance, or attend pole parties. Once you master it, you can enjoy the session with wine and group photos.

You will find Contours Pole at 407-409, The Factory Fitness & Dance Centre, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4DX. Nearest stations are Upper Holloway and Crouch Hill. 

Pole dancing is perfect for those who hate going to the gym but want a trim and flexible body. This list of pole dance classes in London prove its growing popularity – so why not try it and have a go?

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