F.A.Q
Why choose the London Academy of Poledancing?
Here's what some of our students have to say about us.
Pole dancing has changed my life and I know this may sound dramatic and cliché but it has really brought me back from the brink of despair. Alexe and Melissa are great teachers and advocates for pole dancing. They are so welcoming, supportive, helpful and enthusiastic and I will always treasure the gift they have given me. They have given me my life back and although I won’t be doing Pole dancing professionally, I have already started looking at pole dancing courses to do when I get back to Australia. I have even convinced some of my friends to join me.
I’m not a sales women, I’m just a normal girl who writes this from the heart, so for anyone who is thinking of doing Pole dancing I strongly advise you to try it. It has helped me in more ways than one and even if you don’t go on the journey I have you will have so much fun doing it and it is great exercise for you as well. No matter how old you are or what size you are I would recommend LAPD to anyone. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for the taster today or give Alexe and Melissa a call to see if pole dancing is for you.
Alyssa Gallagher
L.A.P.D offer dance lessons and Pole dancing courses from Complete Beginner Level to Extreme Tricks.
Pole dancing is an all over body work-out, which is a fun and effective way to get fit.
Train with the best...become the best!
Your trainers and guest teachers are among the best in the industry such as Aleisa Vazmitsel Miss Poledance UK 2008, rated the 3rd best Pole performer in the World and Maxine Betts our current Miss Poledance UK 2009.
Pole dancing is for everyone.
Forget the solitude of the dreary treadmill: challenge yourself while achieving your fitness goals in a safe friendly environment fitness professional and you will receive tuition tailored to your specific needs and levels.
Poledancing can burn 400 calories per hour, that’s more than your average gym class!
What sort of people are attracted to the Pole?
At the Academy we welcome individuals that wish to challenge themselves mentally and physically through the art of dance.
We have a broad range of students from lawyers, glamorous grannies to professional dancers that all attend and enjoy our classes.
I’m so unfit can I still Poledance?
Sure you can.
Everybody is welcome at L.A.P.D please don’t worry about your levels of flexibility, strength or stamina. This is what you will gain from Poledancing, don’t forget we were all beginners once.
Every pole class starts & finishes with a warm up / warm down to ensure you don’t pull any muscles.
Locations & venues. I don’t want to learn in some seedy club?
Our luxury venues include the 5* Waldorf Hilton Hotel gymnasium.
There’s no need to compromise on luxury, all our classes are held at premium gym venues throughout Central London. Changing rooms & showering facilities are provided free of charge to L.A.P.D members.
How do I book my place?
Payment can be made online or by phone.
Bookings will only be confirmed once a deposit has been paid.
Transferring course places
Once payment has been processed, your booking is confirmed. You may transfer your place up to 28 days prior to the start of a course. Within 28 days of the start date, we’re happy to transfer you providing we have a candidate to take your original place.
Need to miss a class
If you can’t make a class during your course you are welcome to take the lesson you miss on another course. You will always able to complete each level with us L.A.P.D the only pole school in the UK to offer this to students!
We require a full 24 hours notice.
Refunds
In order to obtain a refund a full 28 days notice must be given prior to the start of a course and 14 days for a party. For cancellations within 28 days, we will do our best to offer you a refund providing we have a replacement candidate to take your place. A standard administration fee of £20 will be applicable for all cancellations.
How many poles and people per pole?
Our venues have 3 - 4 poles with a maximum of 3 people on each pole. This is designed to prevent fatigue improve camaraderie and enable maximum teacher support. Once your endurance begins to improve we limit our class sizes to just 1-2 students per pole.
What do I wear?
All classes take place in a private dance studio at one of our luxury London based gyms, so please wear comfy gym clothes. Do bring along a pair of shorts or hot pants as many of the higher level moves require you to grip with your legs. High heels are a lot of fun but optional.
L.A.P.D has a range of dance wear most of which is specifically designed for Poledancing.
Please do not use any body lotion or moisturiser on the day of your class, as it will cause you to slip & ruin the lesson for anyone else using the same pole. This is very important!
