Pole Dancing Blog - Tips, Guides & Insights from Altitude

At Altitude, we believe that courage isn't just about facing your fears head-on; it's about embracing challenges, pushing boundaries, and cheering each other on every step of the way.

Altitude is where pole dreams come alive, and excellence takes centre stage. We're not your average fitness studio; we're a tight-knit community that believes in reaching for the stars and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in every aspect of life.

Are you looking for a fun and empowering way to boost your confidence? Look no further than pole dancing! Here's what some of our members have to say about their experience with pole dancing...

This Pride month we wanted to celebrate our Rainbow community, so we asked them to talk about their unique journey with pole dancing. From their first class to the challenges they've faced and the growth they've seen in themselves!

Find out more about how you can celebrate self-love through personal expression via pole dancing...

This blog was written by Sean, one of our members from our studio in Redwood, Christchurch 💪

Feeling like you're in a bit of a rut lately? If you're getting a bit bored with your day-to-day, and you've watched everything good on Netflix, then it might just be time to spice things up a little! We're slightly biased, but we think learning to pole dance is the perfect rut-buster 🤸‍♀️ Starting something new can be daunting, especially if you're coming in as a total beginner, so we've put together our top tips on how to be a beginner again...

This blog was written by Ajay, one of our members from our studio in Takapuna, Auckland

This blog was written by Ed, one of our members from our studio in Christchurch Central 💪

This blog was written by Mark, one of our members at our Whanganui Studio

If you're thinking about giving pole dancing a go, you probably have a tonne of questions - the most important being what to wear!? If you're looking into booking in for your first class, keep reading to find out what to wear to your first class and other tips for beginners...

Matemoana’s Pole Dancing Journey: Confidence, Strength and Feeling Good

Are you new to this whole exercise thing? Maybe you've had a few false starts with best intentions at the gym but it just never stuck. Or maybe phys-ed class in high school still has you traumatized thanks to -shudder- the dreaded beep test 🤢 If you're new to exercise and looking for a fun way to get fit, then pole dance might be exactly what you've been searching for!

This blog was written by Emma, one of our members from our studio in Palmerston North ❤️️

Did you know that pole dancing is the perfect addition to your current exercise regime? Whether you're into a team sport, like to jog, are a gym bunny, or like to work out at home, pole dancing is a great way to supplement your current training schedule for maximum results! No matter your workout style, age, gender or size, pole is a fun addition to your current workout plan with some pretty sweet physical benefits! 💪

This blog was written by Rosie, one of the amazing members of our pole community 💕

This blog was written by one of our Hamilton studio members, Sarah ❤️️

Here at Altitude, we believe that growth is a never-ending journey and that we should constantly challenge ourselves to improve and reach new heights. And what better way to do that than through the art of pole dance and fitness?

Have you been looking for a way to bring some excitement into your days? Then it's time to give pole dancing a go! Keep reading to see why pole dance is the ultimate way to live a fierce, badass life!

We’ve sat down with our very own recovery queen, Emma (boss-babe of Altitude Pole Whanganui and Palmerston North) to talk about her injury journey to pick her brain about how she managed it.