Pole Dancing Blog - Tips, Guides & Insights from Altitude

Ever wanted to get more flexible? Well, we have great news for you - unlocking your flexibility doesn't have to be a chore! We've got the perfect recipe for making those muscles more bendy the fun way 🙌

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.

Wondering what makes Altitude such an awesome place to learn? Well, it all comes down to a single powerful ingredient that flavours everything we do - Care. Yeah, you got it! Care isn't just some fancy buzzword for us; it's the real deal that makes our studios tick and makes your pole journey unforgettable.

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

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...

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...

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! 💪

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!

Are you ready to book in for your first pole dancing lesson? That's awesome! You're about to enter a world where fun and fitness go hand in hand 🤸‍♀️ Before you get started, we're sure you have a bunch of questions about what to expect, so we've put together the hot goss you need to know ready for your first pole class ❤️️

Thinking about trying something new? Whether you're looking for a fun way to move, a new challenge, or a serious confidence boost - pole dancing might be exactly what you’re after.

Thinking about trying Pole Dance for the first time? Well you are full of great ideas and this is definitely one of your best!!

We’ve put together our ultimate guide for buying a pole for home to help point you in the right direction of what to look for :)

As pole dancers, we are all used to hearing people say ‘I’d love to try pole dancing, but I’m not strong enough’, or ‘Would I have to wear heels?’, or ‘I don’t know if I could take all my clothes off’. Well, we are here to tell you that you are strong enough, you don’t have to wear heels, and we do in fact wear clothes (we are NOT a nudist colony!). But let’s knock these myths and questions out one by one!

Altitude Attitude is Altitude Pole’s 28 day challenge – 4 weeks of dance classes, workshops, and fitness and life challenges, all concluding with a professional photoshoot for our participants to show off their new skills! Are you curious if Altitude Attitude is for you? Check out what some of last year's divas have to say!

Read a little bit about one of our Onehunga students, Amie, and her journey with Altitude!

What is pole dancing really like? What kind of movements will I do? What if I'm not strong/flexible/coordinated/sexy enough? ....While we can give you a run down till the cows come home on what a class is like and why you are always enough, there's nothing like a little bit of getting into it at home to get a feel of it for real!

This blog was written by Bex, one of our amazing members ♥