FAQ

Pole dance is both a form of exercise and an art, rooted in the 900-year-old yoga tradition of Mallakham. The combination of dance or movement using a pole is ancient and has diverse origins. While its history stretches far back, pole dance as we know it today exists in various forms, encompassing multiple styles, expressions, and cultural influences. The modern tradition of pole dance is most strongly tied to European circus culture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Traveling circuses featured small dance tents where a central pole, supporting the tent canvas atop a table, served as the stage for dancers to perform.

Pole dancing in combination with stripping originated during the economic boom in the 1960s in Canada. Then poles were set up between the bar counter and the ceiling and the bar staff made good money by dancing on these. But what in the 80s was reserved for strip clubs and gentlemen's bars has now long since moved on, also into the living room. In the 90s, pole dancing was lifted into gyms in the United States, and in 2003 Oprah Winfrey dedicated her program to pole dancing.

In recent years, pole dance has become immensely popular, and as more people have joined with backgrounds that range widely, pole dance has taken many new directions. Pole dance has also been given several names such as; vertical dance (Finland), pole art (China), vertical flex (Abu Dhabi), pole dance and pole dance (both Norway).

Pole dance has developed into a worldwide performing art, dance genre and fitness training branch. Several pole dance competitions are organized annually in many different countries, and the WC is held every year. Sometimes Pole Studio looks forward to sending a Norwegian delegation.

  • Pole dance provides strength and flexibility, increased combustion, better coordination and posture. At the same time, it gives a boost in self-confidence to achieve things you might not have thought possible.
  • Pole dance is a completely unique form of activity that combines acrobatics, strength and flexibility. This provides a fantastic form of training, which gives results and training pleasure.
  • Pole dancing can be arranged for all body types and based on the individual's shape and health situation, and is a healthy and holistic exercise that is suitable for everyone.
  • As a dance art, pole dance is a form in which you can unfold different sides of your personality. Many find that they become more confident in themselves, their own body and sensuality. A lot because the exercise takes place in safe surroundings and on your own terms, but also because becoming physically stronger also gives a feeling of inner strength. This self-confidence is enjoyed in all aspects of life.

Contact information:

Telefon: +47 21 37 98 08

Answering the phone from 17:00 to 19:00
Email: post@sometimes.no
Facebook: facebook.com/SometimesAerialPole

Sometimes Pole Studio – Oslo
Nedre Slottsgate 7
0157 Oslo

Directions here!

Resepsjonen er åpen: 17.00 – 19.00

Mon - Thurs 16:00 – 20:30 / Fri 16.00 – 18.10 / Sun 12.00 – 20.00
We are open for classes, courses and workshops at various times during the day, evenings and weekends. Check the timetable for classes and courses. We also accept bookings for private events on Saturdays and outside our opening hours. The office accepts inquiries from 3pm every weekday.

Send a private event request here

We have no reserved parking spaces, but there are several parking options in the area.

Sometimes Aerial & Pole Fitness is located at Nedre Slottsgate 7 in the center of Oslo. Short walking distance from Oslo S and the Nationaltheateret, and Storinget subway station.

 

For beginners, we recommend training tights/shorts and a tank top/t-shirt.  The vast majority of people train barefoot in our pole classes. Feel free to bring extra warm, comfortable clothes and socks for warming up and stretching.

  • In all pole classes you must take off rings, clickers and wristbands and come to the "lotion-free" class for the best grip on the pole.
  • In some of the dance classes, you must wear clean trainers for indoor use. At Hoop and Tissue you should wear a t-shirt with longer sleeves and longer training tights.
  • Bring your own water bottle. You can fill this in our kitchen.
  • Ta med din egen yogamatte for oppvarming. Eller du kan låne hos oss
  • Vi har garderobe til oppbevaring av klærne dine men ingen låsbare skap. Du må ta med verdisaker inn i salen. Vi har to toalett og en garderobe

Arrive 5 minutes before your class starts to make sure you have enough time.

All shapes and sizes are welcome at Sometimes Aerial & Pole Fitness AS. We encourage you to work at your own pace and according to your abilities. If you have an injury or other health challenges, please inform your instructor before the class begins. We offer four levels: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. You are in control of your own progression. The key to healthy progress is patience, listening to your body's signals, setting realistic expectations for yourself, and avoiding comparisons with others. Most importantly, have fun!

We often arrange other types of events, courses and workshops in the studio. We are visited annually by guest teachers from abroad who hold workshops and shows with us. This is your opportunity to meet and learn from some of the world's best pole artists. See the calendar (link to calendar for events).

Are you going to organize a meeting, course or event? We also rent out the premises for such events. Contact us at post@sometimes.no

Because we have small classes, advance registration and payment is required to secure your spot.

Payment and booking can be made online, by telephone or by personal attendance at the studio. When booking private events, NOK is paid. NOK 500 of the total amount and the remaining amount is deducted 14 days before the assignment date. All participants in classes must be over 18 years of age. If you are under 18, we must have your parents' written consent.

We accept all credit and debit cards and also accept cash at reception. We use Optimal Payments, an online payment solution that meets all strict requirements for online security.

You can easily create your own profile in our MindBody booking system. There you can register for classes and courses and visit our online store. If you want to pay in cash, you must pay in advance in the studio before you can book a class or course.

Pre-registration also enables us to contact you should there be any changes to the timetable.

Register in our MindBody booking system here

Your health and safety is our focus. All instructors are certified and have experience and set up the class with safety in mind. All training and activity takes place at your own risk and you must take into account what is right for you and your body. We have taken courses in first aid and have procedures we follow if an injury occurs. You must tell your instructor when you injure yourself and we fill in an injury form that is saved for you in your profile.

  • Avoid training if you are unwell, taking painkillers, have an injury or experience pain, have consumed a large meal in the last two hours or have drunk alcohol.
  • Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, have recently given birth, have pain, injuries or illness or for other reasons are in doubt as to whether you should train or perform any of the exercises.
  • Do not use body lotion, oil or hand cream on the same day as you are going to train, this can cause you to lose your grip or slip on the bar and injure yourself.
  • Drink plenty of water along the way and take breaks when you feel you need to.
  • For those of you who practice pole dancing at home: Make sure that the pole is correctly mounted and that you have enough space around you on the floor.
  • Avoid overtraining and reduce the risk of strain injuries. Set up healthy exercise habits where you start with 2 classes a week. Do not book two classes on the same day. Include days where you let your body rest.

Remember that practice makes perfect. Be patient! Relax, don't judge yourself or compare yourself to others, and most importantly - have fun!

Yes, with a 12-month membership, you can freeze it once for free in accordance with the freezing rules. 

As a member, a fixed amount is deducted from your stated account once every month.

Yes, the withdrawal date is the 1st or 15th of the month. If you want to start after the first of the month, you only pay for the days you start later.

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