Altitude Pole
Pole studio
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Altitude Pole Nelson

5 Pascoe Street, Tāhunanui,
Nelson 7011

0210 904 0852
nelson@altitudepole.co.nz

Learn to pole dance at Altitude Pole Nelson!

Discover the magic of fun fitness at our welcoming studio in the heart of the Nelson Tasman region. At Altitude Nelson, we offer dynamic dance and fitness classes that embrace pole dancing, silks, and aerial hoop. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, our classes are thoughtfully crafted to empower and inspire you on your fitness journey.

Join our inclusive community and unleash your strength, flexibility, and confidence in a supportive environment. Elevate your fitness, make new friends, and have a blast – come and experience the joy of movement with us!

About the studio

We have two lovely rooms at Altitude Nelson: a large pole room with 12 poles, and an aerials room with 4 rigging points. Both rooms have lovely high ceilings and a wall of mirrors. In our classes, you'll be part of a diverse group, with participants of different ages and genders, all sharing the same level. Some will be attending for the first time, while others have been coming for a few weeks or months. Everyone is super friendly and knows what it's like to be brand new, so expect to be helped along in your journey by our wonderful community!

Our studio includes a comfy waiting room where we have couches, bean bags, and colouring books to keep you busy while you wait. There is also a small kitchen with tea and coffee, changing room, and a bathroom available to you here. We also have an in-studio shop with clothes, merch, grip, and anything else you might need!

  • Poles
    45mm Stainless Steel
  • Flooring
    Vinyl
  • Rooms
    2
  • Waiting Room
    Yes
  • Changing areas
    Yes
  • Rigging
    Yes
  • Shower
    Yes

There is plenty of on-street parking on Pascoe Street around the studio! While it may be busy during the work day it all clears off around 4 pm. There is however also plenty of parking at the NPD on Parkers Rd if needed.

We are tucked away on Pascoe Street right by the Parkers Road end, nearly opposite the Jumpin' Trampoline Park.

What our members have to say

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    Sigourney

    Altitude Pole Studio

    Couldn’t recommend this place enough, highlight of my week is coming here. Fantastic instructors with wide range of classes to suit everyone, great equipment and safety. More than just ...

    Couldn’t recommend this place enough, highlight of my week is coming here. Fantastic instructors with wide range of classes to suit everyone, great equipment and safety. More than just a studio, it’s a family and everyone’s welcome, accommodated and working with you to reach your goals. Best studio I’ve ever been with.

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    Gem

    Altitude Pole Studio

    My time from the start has been amazing. I love the people, they are all so accepting of any age, gender, and level of experience you bring in your preferred style. I have grown confide...

    My time from the start has been amazing. I love the people, they are all so accepting of any age, gender, and level of experience you bring in your preferred style. I have grown confidence in myself and made friendships here. I love to push myself and this journey has definitely enabled me to grow stronger mentally and physically surrounded by the support in studio.

Explore

At Altitude Nelson we are open 7 days a week! We love being able to provide you with the flexibility to spread your classes out throughout the week however you want to. We know there are so many great options that it becomes hard to pick so you don't have to! Stick with the same classes each week or change them up as much as you like - the choice is yours.

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  • Pole Level 1

    Level 1 Pole

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    Ready to start your pole dancing journey? Then our Level 1 Pole classes are for you! This beginner-level class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of pole dancing and build body awareness. It's the perfect way to get started on your pole dancing journey.

  • Pole Level 2

    Level 2 Pole

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    Ready to take your pole dancing skills to the next level? Join our Pole Level 2 class! Building on the fundamentals you learned in Level 1, you'll start going higher up the pole and learning to invert. Get ready for a challenging and rewarding workout that will leave you feeling strong and confident. To attend this class you will need to be confident in our Level 1 curriculum.

  • Pole Level 3

    Level 3 Pole

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    Our Pole Level 3 classes build on the skills you learned in Levels 1 and 2, you'll continue to work on invert skills and start to learn fundamental aerial moves. To attend this class you need to be confident in Levels 1 and 2.

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    Level 4 Pole

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    Our Pole Level 4 class is designed for those who are serious about advancing their skills. With a focus on advanced fundamental pole tricks and combos, you'll be challenged in new ways and amazed at what you can achieve. To attend this class you will need to be confident in Levels 1 to 3.

  • Pole Flow

    Pole Flow

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    Want to add more dance and flow to your pole schedule? Our Pole Flow class is the perfect way to do it! With a focus on movement, musicality, and fluidity, you'll learn to string together ground-based pole moves in a beautiful and graceful way. Attending Level 1 Pole is recommended.

  • Floorwork

    Floorwork

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    Want to add some new skills to your pole dancing repertoire? Our Floorwork class is where it's at! With a focus on ground-based moves like Fish Flops and shoulder rolls, you'll learn how to move gracefully and fluidly on the floor. This class can also incorporate ground-based pole tricks, giving you a whole new way to work your body.

  • Pole Play

    Pole Play

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    Looking for a class where you can work on your own pole goals with guidance from one of our instructors? Pole Play is the perfect way to get one-on-one guidance from our experienced instructors while working on your own unique pole routine or trick!

  • Training Time

    Training Time

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    Training Times are designed for experienced pole dancers who are looking for more time on the pole and the opportunity to work on their own skills. These sessions are exclusively available to our add-on pack holders and Unlimited Class members, so you can maximize your pole practice and take your skills to the next level. These sessions don't have an instructor taking them, so you will need to be approved prior to attending.

  • Stretch Flex Advanced

    Stretch & Flex

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    Ever wanted to be able to do the splits? Or backbends? Then our Stretch & Flex classes are the one for you! Learn safe stretching techniques to help with the flexibility needed for our aerial arts, or just in general!

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    Silks Level 1

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    Welcome to Silks Level 1 - your introductory journey into the world of aerial silks. In this beginner-friendly class, we'll guide you through the foundational skills and poses that make up the mesmerising art form of aerial silks. You'll explore climbing, wrapping and basic drops, all while suspended in the beautiful silks.

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    Silks Level 2

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    Ready to weave your way to the next level in your aerial silks journey? Our Level 2 class is designed to challenge you, offering a curriculum that utilises drills and progressions to extend your abilities. Expect to see your silks skills soar and your strength surge as you work towards mastering this mesmerising form of aerial dance.

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    Silks Level 3

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    For those ready to take their silks skills to the highest tier, our Level 3 class is where it's at! This advanced session continues to challenge your aerial prowess, introducing you to new, trend-setting tricks and techniques. Please note, a check-off from Level 2 Silks is required before attendance. Prepare to push your limits and continue your ascent in this exhilarating aerial art form!

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    Hoop Level 1

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    Embark on an aerial adventure with us in our Level 1 Aerial Hoop class! You'll get acquainted with the hoop, learning the fundamental poses and transitions that form the foundation of this dynamic discipline. Expect to boost your upper body strength, enhance your flexibility, and experience the sheer joy of defying gravity. Come feel radiant as you strike poses on a hoop suspended in the air!

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    Hoop Level 2

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    With the basics under your belt from Level 1, our Level 2 Aerial Hoop class will elevate your aerial journey, introducing you to new poses and more intricate transitions. The spotlight in this class is on inverts, giving you a fresh perspective on your aerial skills. Keep building that upper body strength and flexibility while basking in the beauty of your own mid-air performance!

  • Hoop3

    Hoop Level 3

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    Take your aerial hoop skills to new heights in our Level 3 class! Here, you'll delve into more unique moves and captivating transitions, making use of both the top and bottom bars of the hoop. Experience the thrill of learning drops, rotations, and breathtaking shapes, all while continuing to increase your strength, flexibility and coordination.

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    Aerial Conditioning

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    Struggling to invert, looking to increase your aerial stamina, or just wanting to improve your whole body fitness? Suitable for all levels of silks and hoop students, the aerial conditioning class will work your core, arms and legs in ways that you never imagined. We're not going to say this class is easy - quite the opposite - but it'll give you rapid results!

Discover the thrill of pole dancing and aerials at Altitude! Our memberships offer flexibility and variety, tailored to fit your unique needs. From two classes a week to unlimited classes, dive into a journey that adapts to you. Jump into any level-appropriate class and experience the joy of growth, challenge, and fun, all at your own pace. Come, shape your fitness story with us!

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    Zoe

    Co-owner

    Zoe has always had a zest for movement and trying new things. When she found pole and aerials back in 2018 it wasn’t long before she was hooked; falling in love with the combination of strength, dance, and musicality that can be explored through each apparatus. Opening Altitude Nelson and being able to share this passion with others has been a dream come true.

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    Tania

    Sales Manager, Pole & Aerials Instructor

    Tania has been poling on and off since 2014. After being very unmotivated by gyms, she got involved hoping to find a new and fun way to exercise. Tania quickly fell in love with how empowering pole is and the amazing community that comes with it. She has an odd love of painful moves and tricks, and can often be heard lovingly and loudly encouraging people to try them

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    Monique

    Pole & Aerials Instructor

    Monique first started aerials in 2020, with a fear of heights but a lot of determination. Nowadays, you can find her using her dance background to pirouette around the pole, hang from the hoop and sway with the silks. She loves the confidence and strength she has gained physically and mentally since beginning her aerial fitness journey.

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    Milo

    Pole, Aerials & Stretch Instructor

    In early 2021, Milo joined Altitude Nelson hoping for a new, shiny hobby. What they got instead was a whole new lifestyle. Fast forward in time and Milo is a familiar face around the studio, with a cackle heard from miles away - Milo is often found working on new pole routines and steadily training in silks and hoop. Oh, and don't forget about Stretch and Flex!

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    Kea

    Silks Instructor

    Kea started their aerial journey in 2021. Thriving in Altitude's close-knit community, Kea embraced the opportunity to become an instructor. With an encouraging and caring nature, Kea fosters a positive class environment, always maintaining a jovial vibe in their teaching. Look forward to warm smiles and cheers of encouragement whenever you catch Kea between classes!

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    Callie

    Pole Instructor

    Callie started her pole journey in 2020 and quickly became obsessed. She loves the combination of strength, music, dance, creativity and the sense of accomplishment that comes with finally nailing a trick that felt near impossible. Also the fact that everyone's individual talents are always celebrated and the community is full of people striving to better themselves.

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    Aimee

    Hoop Instructor

    Aimee began her aerial journey in 2020, and the moment she touched the aerial hoop, she knew it was love. Spinning is her absolute favorite. Aimee can't wait to nurture and support your own aerial adventure in a warm and safe space.

Let’s get visual

  • Altitude Nelson

    Altitude Nelson

  • Entrance

    Entrance

  • Waiting Room

    Waiting Room

  • Silks

    Silks

  • Aerial Hoops

    Aerial Hoops

  • Pole Room

    Pole Room

  • The Arcade Showcase

    The Arcade Showcase

  • Pride Festival

    Pride Festival

  • AltiRave Showcase

    AltiRave Showcase

Parties and Fundraising

Sure, we love nailing that perfect spin and pushing the boundaries in our classes, but Altitude is so much more than that! We’re a community, a party hub, and a place to make your mark.

Fancy hosting a pole party for your hens, stag, or birthday? We've got you covered! Or maybe you're after a unique venue for your next event? Our studio is available for hire. Plus, we’re all about giving back, and can help you organize fabulous fundraisers with a twist!

Ready to experience the full Altitude vibe? Make an enquiry today and let's plan something epic!

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