Aerial Classes

Here at Altitude we accept students from 16 and over. Our classes are great for all sizes, abilities and fitness levels. Its natural to feel intimidated attending your first session - but just remember, everyone in your class will be beginners and our expert instructors will provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere to get you hooked!

Of course it is! Our curriculum is designed with beginners in mind, and there are plenty of beginner classes at each studio. Plus - you won't be the only newbie - we've got new members joining up all the time!

Not all Altitude Pole studios offer aerials classes. You can find aerials at

❤️ Altitude Pole The Mount
❤️ Altitude Pole Nelson
❤️ Altitude Pole Christchurch Central
(formerly Altitude Aerials Christchurch Central)
❤️ Altitude Pole Wigram

There are loads of benefits to doing aerials! It would take us a long time to list them all out, so here's a few of the key ones:

• Aerials is great for your fitness! You'll work on strength, cardio and endurance at our classes
• You'll increase your flexibility - especially if you attend any of our stretch classes!
• Your body co-ordination will get better
• Your confidence - body and mind, will totally skyrocket!
• You'll actually have fun while you work on your fitness!
• You'll meet a bunch of new, like-minded people and make LOADS of friends.

If you've been watching videos online you're probably wondering where a grown-up even gets a sparkly leotard from! You don't need to worry about all that just yet - the exciting world of aerials fashion comes later on in your journey.

For now, all you need to think about wearing is a pair of leggings and a comfortable top. You'll want leggings rather than shorts to help avoid getting your skin pinched by the apparatus, and any ole pair will do nicely.

Oh, and as a general rule, avoid wearing jewelry! Not only can it get in the way while you're on the apparatus, it can damage the equipment (especially the silks).

Not at all! Our curriculum is designed to cover a full range of fitness levels, whether you're starting at square one or a seasoned veteran. Our beginner classes will take you through a variety of conditioning and exercises to set you up for success. And our instructors always have progressions and regressions available, depending on where you're at.

Most people find their fitness improving quickly, and often without even noticing since aerials is so much fun! And that's the main thing - that you're having fun!

Everyone's journey is different and everyone's goals are different. If your goal is to build upper body strength, we'll work with you and help you do so! This might mean doing more classes per week, or supplementing it with cross training. Generally speaking, it might take a few weeks (and some growing pains!) while your body adjusts, but it does get easier - we promise!

You don't have to be a specific shape, size, age, or gender to start aerials. There are no weight limits or gender limits, and our classes are open to a wide range of people.

As long as you're excited to learn, we'd love to have you! Our community is social, supportive, and caring—so you'll feel really welcomed!

That said, Altitude is traditionally an adult space, however, our aerials studios often run specialty youth classes. If your local studio offers aerials classes and you're interested in your child learning, please contact them directly to see if they are currently running any youth programs.

In mid 2024 we (Altitude HQ) decided to merge the Altitude Aerials brand name back into our founding brand, Altitude Pole & Fitness. The decision allows us to return to our roots and continue to grow and expand our knowledge in both pole and aerials while focusing on just one visual identity. The same hard work is still being done for our classes, curriculums and instructors - we're just doing it under Altitude Pole once again.

Altitude Aerials Christchurch Central is now operating back under it's original name, Altitude Pole Christchurch Central.

Altitude Aerials Napier has embarked on a new chapter rebranding under the name Pegasus - Pole Aerial Dance. If you're in the Napier area and looking to learn aerials, check them out!