Studio Classes Schedule
Private & Semi Private Appointments
On-Demand Rentals
First-timers, we would advise that you book a Saturday Trial Class before signing up to the Beginner Pole Fitness Classes.
Strength
Art
Empowerment
Cape Town’s elite pole dance studio, offering group and private pole fitness, pole dance and stretch classes.
Pole dance is a mind-blowing melange of gymnastics, dance and circus elements that delivers a rigorous workout. We are focussed on delivering first class training and our classes cover all elements of pole dance and fitness, including conditioning, spins, tricks, transitional moves, floor work and flexibility, covering every facet of your training needs and enabling us to nurture well-rounded pole dancers.
You will find students from first time beginners (no fitness level or prior experience needed) to advanced levels, ages 5 to 60+ years, men and women of all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes. We welcome you to join our tribe!
The studio offers the perfect space for bachelorettes and parties, and our experienced instructors are available for hire as performers.
As a key player in the pole world, our celebrated live shows and events also bring the SA pole community together.

Our Classes
01
Pole
Fit
Each pole fitness class consists of a warm-up, strength conditioning exercises, pole tricks and/or spins instruction, and a cool down. Pole fitness is a full body workout that builds on your fitness, tone, strength, endurance and flexibility. It demands an incredible amount of coordination and balance – learning to control spins, holding your bodyweight in the air, and performing a routine will strengthen muscles throughout your body, including your core strength. It releases endorphins, builds confidence and self-esteem in a warm and supportive community.
Never tried pole before? Sign up for a trial class, exclusively for first timers where we will show you all the basics! For experienced polers looking to join us, check out our “Classes” page for a breakdown on our levels.
02
Flow
Learn contemporary dance inspired sequences combined with freestyle play, designed to increase your pole movement vocabulary while also focussing on musical and emotional connectivity.
Improve your fluidity, sense of musicality, lines, and expression with the use of dynamic and contrasting movement on and around the pole. Learn to combine moves into one beautiful flowing piece, while most importantly developing and adding your own individuality!
Minimum level of BEGINNER 2 required to join this class.
03
Exotic
The sensual side of pole dance, with a focus on elements of dance, musicality, fluidity, seductive movement, base work and low flow. This discipline explores graceful flows around the pole, intricate transitions, refined movement quality and acrobatic elements.
We teach different Exotic styles at the studio e.g. Exotic Hard (technical, hard-hitting, fast and aggressive movements), Exotic Flow (smoother, often slower) and Exotic Old School (raw, classique, stripper style). It demands endurance, flexibility and strength and allows you to tap into your sensuality, build confidence, body awareness and lots of ATTITUDE.
Ages 18+ only. Heels are recommended, but not compulsory.
Kneepads are necessary. Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced levels available.
04
Power
Let us transform you into beasts and ninjas.
This class is all about power: strength training and conditioning on and off the pole, plus flexibility to add to the balance.
If you want to take your repertoire to the next level, this class will allow you to train and practice your power moves and build your strength rapidly.
All levels welcome.
05
Flex &
Bend
Flexibility greatly improves performances in any sport, everyday activities, and lessens the chance of injury. Our Flex & Bend classes build your range of mobility with exercises and effective techniques that focus on correct active engagement and targeted conditioning. Develop strong and sustainable flexibility SAFELY by learning how to ACTIVATE deeper, SUPPORT your range of motion and help you progress further.
Our flexibility coaches are highly skilled and experienced in flexibility and contortion training.
Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced and Open levels available.
Pole and non-pole dancers welcome.
06
Handstands
Our handstands classes focus on structured exercises that target building strength and balance throughout the body, along with body awareness and mobility in your wrists, shoulders and hips.
Build your upper body strength AND learn proper technique for this superhuman skill with us.
All levels welcome. This class will reinforce the fundamental skills, drills and conditioning required for handstands, whilst challenging the more advanced individual to expand on their current skill set.
Plans & Pricing
Choose your Package
Find one that works for you
4 Classes
800RValid for one month8 Classes
1,200RValid for one month12 Classes
1,600RValid for one month5 Class Card
970RPay as you PoleValid for 2 months10 Class Card
1,700RPay as you PoleValid for 3 months10 Class Card (F&B)
1,600RFlex & Bend OnlyValid for 3 monthsOne Month
2,200RUnlimitedValid for one monthThree Months
5,800RUnlimitedValid for 3 monthsDrop in Class
220RValid for one monthTrial Class
150RValid for Saturday Trial Class OnlyValid for one monthMember Studio Hire - Studio 1 or 2
150RPer hour. For members with existing packages only.Non-member Studio Hire
300RPer hour. For non-members.On-demand Video
300RBeginner HandstandsValid for 2 weeksOn-demand Video
300RIntermediate HandstandsValid for 2 weeksOn-demand Video
300RSave Your ShouldersValid for 2 weeks

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Bachelorettes & Parties
Pole parties are a fun and exciting way to celebrate just about any occasion – bachelorettes, birthdays, team building, or just something a little different for a fun night out… and what’s more, you can choose to have your party at our studio or we can bring the party to you!
Our experienced instructors will guide you through some basic moves and sexy poses, and will get you shaking and grooving with a mini routine.
Events &
Corporate Gigs
Are you looking for something unique for your next event? Well, The Pole Project can come to you! We pride ourselves on choreographing spectacular stand out pole dance and aerial performances that will add a WOW factor that will have your guests talking for weeks afterward. Dare to be different… our performers will add glamour, sophistication and an edge to any event– parties, gigs, corporate functions and festivals.
Our Studio

The Pole Project was founded by Kathy Lee and born from a desire to teach the passion and spirit of pole dancing as an exciting way to explore the art of the dance, and as a form of exercise to improve fitness, tone, strength and endurance. Since the studio started in February 2014, The Pole Project tribe has grown into an elite collective of strong, fierce and dynamic instructors, consisting of some of the top pole athletes in the country.
Kathy’s vision for the studio, housed in a stunning industrial space, is a magical playground where people from all walks of life can train in pole dance as an outlet for their strength, creativity and agility. There are two studios on the premises, a changing room, shower facilities, a comfortable lounge area and ample secured parking in Buchanan Square.