Community Standards

Queens of Pole encourages all students and visitors to do their part in creating and maintaining a safe space for all those who attend our studios.

Please be aware of those around you and treat everyone with the respect you’d expect to receive. Please ensure your conversations always reflect a high level of respect for your pole buddies, instructors, staff and visitors. This is your sanctuary, your escape from the daily grind.

All Queens of Pole Members, visitors and staff are expected to be mindful of how they may impact others and acknowledge the practical steps we can take as individuals.

CHILDREN AND MINORS

A Minor is any attendee under the age of 8 who requires parental supervision at any given time.

Please be mindful that this is a fitness based studio that does play music with obscentities and sometimes suggestive movements in our choreo, the studio is no place for minors.

In the event that you do not have a sitter for your child(ren), we ask that you cancel your reservation and keep them at home. A lot of our women use this space to escape their muggle life, and that means children too!

If you must bring them to the studio on a once off, prior consent and understanding of the requirements must be agreed to before your reservation. All children must:

a. Have a snack and drink suitable for the duration of their visit;

b. remain in the reception area at all times;

c. be self entertained (bring an iPad, some colouring etc)

d. must not enter the studio

e. must not join in or participate in the warm up, class content or the cool down;

f. must never be on the poles

You understand and agree that the staff of Queens of Pole will not be babysitting the child(ren) while in studio.

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Be sure to update your instructor at the start of classes of any injuries you are recovering from. Always follow the directions of your instructors, staying off the apparatus when they are explaining and demoing tricks for you. Be sure to pop your phone away to actively listen to their advice and remain in the room the full session to not miss out important information.

ENGAGING STAFF FOR HELP WE ARE COURTEOUS AND POLITE

From desk, phone call, SMS and emails we are aware another person is on the other end. Our staff are ready to help you with all things Queens of Pole and hear what is happening with you right now. Be aware of your communication to our team members so they can assist you as best they can.

FEELING UNWELL OR INJURED

To practice self-awareness and stay home to recover if we are unwell. The instructor or FOH Staff may refuse you entry to participate. This is for your own health and safety, as well as for others.

PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS OR PRACTICE SESSION

Please keep your belongings together and out of the way. A storage unit is supplied, pick a cube any cube and its yours for the night! Take care that your behaviour isn’t impolite to your instructor or distracting to other students. And be mindful of your movement in a group setting to avoid clashing limbs and heels!

TAKING PHOTO'S OR VIDEO'S OF OUR PROGRESS

Film yourself, track your progress and share your wins with us! Always check with those around you before you set up your devices for recording or photo's. Some people are unable to live their pole lives publicly. Please always accommodate others by making sure to not include them in the background and put the device away if it’s not possible to protect others’ privacy with consent.

UPDATING OUR RESERVATIONS REGULARLY

Making sure to review your reservations regularly and cancelling anything we can no longer attend so others have an opportunity to go.

USING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we ask that you please bring any and all equipment needed including: a yoga mat or towel, a sweat towel and a microfibre cloth to wipe your pole. Be sure to check the Queens of Pole website for other specific equipment e.g., Blocks or bands for a stretch class. Always keep the space you train in clean, ensuring you thoroughly wipe down all surfaces before you depart.

Last Updated July 3, 2021