Feelings before Fitness
Passionate about Pole Dance and Fitness, The Department is somewhere where you have the freedom to be the whole you. Believing that if you feel good and have fun, fitness will follow.
Traditional gyms are large, busy, overstimulating spaces filled with noise, mirrors, distractions and a focus on burning calories, weight, and appearance. Our space is about how you FEEL.
'Fitness' isn't just for motivated, energetic, strong individuals. I want this to be a place you come when you feel lost, alone, broken, sad or angry.​ Because we all know moving is ‘good for us’. But most of time we need to feel good to move. If you’ve ever struggled with your mental health, you’ll know that some days getting out of bed, or taking a shower can feel like climbing Mount Everest.
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But what if you knew that you can drag yourself out of the darkness, with the darkness inside, and bring it to a sanctuary where it's as welcome as your brightest smile? With people who have also climbed a mountain to be there?
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Welcome to The Department. Where you're welcome exactly as you are.
Classes
Our classes are tailored to the movement that makes you feel good. With a maximum of 6 people per class you get a huge amount of 1:1 instructor time. That means we get to know you as a person, what you like, dislike, how you learn and want to achieve, then structure classes for you. Whether you want to slink on the floor or throw some shapes… you can do it here.
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Fearless - Pole Tricks
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Don't know how it gets better than this? Pole tricks, inverts, flips and transitions. Build up your catalogue of moves safely. Suitable for those with some pole experience.
Debut - Beginners
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Trying to find your place in this world? Jump into it with an intro to pole classes where we'll teach you all the basics safely and supportively so your pole journey starts off on the right foot.
Reputation - Flexibility
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You should see the things we do, baby.
Follow your flexy dreams, stretching towards your splits and bossing backbends - perfect compliment to pole training.
Evermore - Spin Pole
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We know your love should be celebrated. Learn how to control the pole on spin, create stunning sequences and free your soul.
Spinning feels like flying - some pole experience required.
Folklore - Lyrical Dance
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Dancing on your tallest tiptoes, shining just for you. Get in the feels and dance your heart out. Choreography lead by song lyrics to tell a story, each routine is unique.
Your Version - Privates
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You're the only one of you - baby that's the fun of you!
1:1 class (or up to 3 people max) where you set the agenda - dance, tricks, flex we can cover anything!
Speak Now - Celebrations
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Big birthday? Hen or stag do? Fancy a few hours of fun trying something new, giggling til your cheeks hurt in our beautiful space? Private hire of our studio with instructor on hand.
Opalite - Open Pole
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Dance through lightning strikes and make your own sunshine! Open pole sessions allow you to practice skills learnt in class or just have your time to feel your emotions through movement.
Style - Shoot & Social
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Getting together as a group of kind, caring, unique individuals AND getting some cool pics! Bring a snack, play around on a pole and giggle, connect and chat with other members.