Pole Dancing Blog - Tips, Guides & Insights from Altitude

I started as a student in 2015 and very quickly realised that Altitude was everything I had been looking for and more. I've been a student, instructor, client care manager and C.O.O for Altitude HQ. This is my story 🩷

If you're someone that is determined to be mobile and independent in your 70s / 80s / 90s but not currently doing any form of exercise.. then you might wanna read this! 🙊

Looking for something fun that would challenge her more than the gym, Olivia took the advice of her older sister and decided to sign up for pole dancing! And it's fair to say, she did not regret that decision! 😉🙌

Work, study, groceries, cleaning, kids, social events, exercise.. the list of things we fit into our lives can feel endless! Finding a balance and prioritising rest doesn't always come easy but isn't impossible! As we begin to settle into a new year, we wanted to share one of our favourite activities for finding the balance in your life.

Wanna keep your fitness up over the holiday break? Check out these five top tips to keep yourself active over Christmas!

We caught up with three of our Altitude Ambassadors to find out what they love about pole and what they want others to know too.. and the responses are pretty amazing 🥹

Ever had a stranger say something to you that's shifted your whole perspective on what could be possible? Claudia has. After being diagnosed with AML leukaemia at just 3.5 years old and living with chronic health conditions as well as being a full time wheelchair user, learning to pole dance wasn't exactly on Claudia's list of possibilities.. until a kind stranger asked her a simple question that changed everything Read Claudia's journey, written by the magical woman hers

Body Positivity: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why Diverse Body Representation Matters A blog by Amy Rosvally - Altitude Pole instructor, student and body loving advocate ❤️

If you think your instructors don't see you conveniently take a break when we move over to training our B side.. you're wrong! Have a read about why it's important to always train both sides!

Struggling to maintain your usual schedule? Here are some quick and easy ideas to keep active outside of classes!

When our Founder Karry Summers took on a Yes Day, we expected chaos. Instead, her surprisingly quiet day left us with a powerful reminder about saying yes to the things that really matter.

After having two children, Eleanor was on a path to find herself again. Read about her journey at Altitude Pole Hamilton💗

It’s often the small, consistent practices that make the biggest difference, ones that might take some effort… but not as much effort as overhauling your entire schedule 😉 So, let’s talk about some ways to work self-care into your daily routine. 👇

It’s actually one of my absolute favourite things about pole, how you are in classes and how you express yourself during them is uniquely yours. Everyone’s journey is different and at Altitude we celebrate any way that might look. 💘

Starting something new can be intimidating, especially if you're coming in as a total beginner, so we've put together our top tips on how to break free of boredom and embrace trying something new!

Confidence isn't just something you order online and have delivered overnight; it's more like a journey full of plot twists, awkward dance moves, and occasional pep talks in the mirror. And if there's one place where this journey gets a whole lot sassier, it's during a class at Altitude pole.

This blog was written by one of our members, Zara, about her journey with pole dancing at Altitude. "I started pole dancing in July 2023. My son was away for a week in the school holidays, that's when I realized that he is getting older and more independent, and that it was time for me to think about doing something for myself. Full of panic and fear, living in a new town, not knowing what to do with myself in this world."

Curious to know more about pole? Here's every pole truth you'll ever need to know...

Welcome to part three of our 3-part series celebrating some of the amazing Mums at our studios by sharing their amazing & inspirational journeys with you ♥ Today, we've spoken with Sarah, Brittany Rose and Aimee about their journeys as Mums at Altitude..

Welcome to part two of our 3-part series celebrating some of the amazing Mums at our studios by sharing their amazing & inspirational journeys with you ♥ Today, we've spoken with Krystal Sara, Kim and Jess about their journeys as Mums at Altitude...