Twirl n Tone Pole Dance Academy

Twirl n Tone Pole Dance Academy is based in Glasgow's city centre, in Suite 322b of The Pentagon Centre on Washington Street, two minutes' walk from Anderson train station. The studio overlooks the River Clyde and features gel mood lighting, nine poles, and a fully fitted truss system for aerial hoops.

The studio runs classes seven days a week across five main styles: pole fitness, aerial hoop, aerial chains, flowography, and heelography. Pole fitness classes suit those looking for something different from standard gym work. Aerial hoop classes teach beautiful aerial shapes, poses and combinations. Aerial chains is their newest equipment offering. Flowography focuses on building pole dance routines using transitions, sequences and pole flair. Heelography is a sensual, slow-paced style centred on body waves, hip rolls and fluid motion, ideal for beginners and up. All classes cap at a maximum of 14 people per class, with a maximum of two students per pole or hoop. Choreography classes run one student per pole.

The team includes Amber (who founded the studio), Jon, Kiera (who started her pole journey at Twirl n Tone six years ago and now teaches there), Michelle (with a background in dance, choreography and fitness instruction, training aerial hoop since 2019), Claire (who has been dancing for 14 years, starting with the University of Warwick society and training with Aerial Impulse in Coventry), Adela (training pole for almost six years and teaching for two), Honey (cover instructor for flow classes), and Claudia.

The studio also runs themed parties for birthdays, hen dos and celebrations. Options include Twirl n Pole Tricks Party (learning spins, holds, tricks and poses on static and spin pole, finishing with a mini routine); Twirl n Flow Party (stripper-style pole dance with heels, hair flicks and sensual floor work); Chairography (chair tricks and sexy floorwork); and Aerial Hoop parties (learning aerial shapes and moves). All parties are 90 minutes, £25 per person with a minimum of eight people, and include a bottle of sparkling wine, chocolate treats and a surprise gift for the guest of honour. Parties run 1–5pm Fridays and 2–7pm Saturdays, and may run up to 30 minutes over the stated time.

First-time students should expect muscle soreness after their first class, as most of the body's muscles are engaged. Bruising is normal and common in pole and aerial work. Warming up before class is mandatory to avoid injury. The studio asks students to arrive early, change on the third floor, and make their way to the studio door five minutes before class start; latecomers cannot be admitted. No refunds are given, but credit towards future classes can be arranged with 48 hours' notice to reschedule.

You'll train in a studio with nine poles and aerial hoops, capped at 14 people maximum and never more than two students per piece of equipment. Expect an instructor-led warm-up, then structured teaching of moves, techniques and sequences suited to your level. Classes allow five minutes at the end for students to film their progress.

The studio is led by Amber. Other instructors include Jon, Kiera (who trained at Twirl n Tone before becoming an instructor), Michelle (aerial hoop specialist since 2019), Claire (14 years' dance experience, trained with Aerial Impulse in Coventry), Adela (six years' pole training, two years teaching), Honey (cover instructor), and Claudia.

All classes welcome complete beginners; the studio places new students with other beginners and dedicates instructor attention to first steps.