Herts Dance & Fitness is a fusion of Pole and Aerial training. We pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere and our well-rounded sessions.
Our school is based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, However you can find us around the country teaching workshops and trainings. .
Our instructors offer group session and privates on request.
DROP IN PRICES: £12 per session
10 x IN PERSON MEMBERSHIP: £90 - To be used in 80 days.
20 x IN PERSON MEMBERSHIP: £160 - To be used in 90 days.
7 x ONLINE MEMBERSHIP: £40
1 x PRIVATE SESSION : £45
Pole has been around for many years, although it is still classed as a fairly new activity, it is thanks to our OG polers in the 80's and those in the strip clubs who brought it into the mainstream. Pole can be many different things, and you can enjoy this activity in multiple of ways including fitness, art, sexy, sport. Pole can be anything you want it to be. We are lucky here at HD&F we have a group of well-rounded instructors who teach all styles. Herts Dance & Fitness have been teaching pole for over 13 years in the community. Pole fitness and dance has expanded across the world and HD&F was one of the very first pole studios in Hertfordshire, after all this time we are still going strong. With a special emphasis in safety and fun all our trainers have multiple years of experience and are all qualified by XPERT Fitness. With a big mix of classes, you can choose from beginners to advanced and from conditioning to sexy style pole. Choose a style and instructor that suits you.
Aerial Arts has always been seen in the circus tents, or big shows such as cirque du soleil. Over the last 10 years this art has become far more accessible and is known not just as an art but as a fitness and a dance form. With TV programmes and films such as the Greatest Showman this exploded the aerial scene allowing more people to be aware of this spectacular activity. All our Aerial Instructors have been training for many years. Our equipment is all fully rated and mats are used in every session.
All training sessions must be booked in advance.
MONDAY: 8.30PM
THURSDAY: 8.15PM
If you have never tried pole before and want to get started, our beginner’s pole is the perfect way to build strength and work on your confidence. Start from the basics, learn spins, conditioning, and routines to get used to working with the pole. This is just for new starters so all members will be at the same level. This session is where you will quickly become a pole addict. If attending this session we advise you wear form fitted clothing, bare feet, sports wear.
MONDAY - PROGRESSION HOOP : 6PM
WEDNESDAY - MIXED HOOP : 6PM
THURSDAY - BEGINNERS HOOP : 6PM
SATURDAY - MIXED HOOP : 10AM
Aerial Hoop is amazing for working out your whole body. The best thing about this form of dance/fitness is that ANYONE can do it. Learn from the very beginning, how to lift and control yourself in and out of the hoop and striking some awesome poses, all the way up to advanced.
We have a mix of classes from beginner, mixed ability and progression classes. If attending this session we advise you wear form fitted clothing, bare feet, sports wear.
WEDNESDAY : 7.10PM
TUESDAY : 8.10PM
SATURDAY : 11.10AM
The HD&F mixed ability session is great for all levels from lower beginner to advanced. This class is tailored to each level and will give you an idea of what you can achieve by working on your building blocks and progressions. Vanessa, Ellie and Rachel our instructors are great at working you hard and progressing you at the right pace. Even though you can attend as a beginner we recommend that you have had some experience in pole to get the most out of this class. If attending this session we advise you wear shorts, bare feet.
MIXED SILKS - TUESDAY : 6PM
BEGINNER SILKS - SUNDAY : 11.10AM
Aerial Silks is one of the oldest circus art forms in history, professionals have been wrapping themselves in a silk and flying for many years. Now made accessable in a fitness setting, we do recommend that you have some pole or aerial experience as you will need some upper body strength. This mixed ability silks class with have you wrapped and rolling in no time.
Our Aerial Silks instructors have been performing and teaching for years and will be able to walk you through the moves step by step.
If attending this session we advise you wear form fitted clothing, bare feet, sports wear.
SATURDAY - 1.30PM - INTER / ADVANCED
SATURDAY - 2.30PM - LOWER INTER /INTER
Want to learn the latest tricks, this class will focus on the newest coolest trricks. We have split this into levels so that you get the most out of this. We recommend that you can invert and climb before you join this. If your feeling brave and feel like you want to take the next step then this is a great class. With Limited numbers, these classes focuses on everything upside down.
MONDAY - AERIAL HAMMOCK - 6PM
SUNDAY - AERIAL YOGA - 10AM
Our Aerial Hammock / Yoga is a mix of stretch, flex, yoga, Pilates, relax and tricks. The is great for those who want to work on strength and flexibility.
The hammock is also great for those with back problems or if you are struggling with stress. The session is structured so you get a little bit of everything whilst hanging around. Perfect for Beginner – Advanced. This is a great introductory to aerial and flexibility.
SATURDAY - 12.20PM
Our Flexibility Class is a great session to compliment your pole and aerial. Not only will you learn about safe flexibility and safe stretching you will be able to set your own flexibility goals. Learn how to stretch and split in confidence. This class is a HYBRID class and is available online.
WEDNESDAY - 8.20PM
This is for intermediate to advanced students only, learn the latest trick and work on cool combos. You must be able to invert competently to attend this session and feel confident in higher intermediate moves. This is HYBRED and can be booked either in the studio or online at home. Recordings available.
This is fast moving and so you must be attending for longer than 6 months to attend.
TUESDAY : 7.00PM - MIXED ABILITY
Our Aerial Trapeze is another fun way of making pretty shapes with the equipment, this is a static trapeze lesson and will focus on strength and flexibility within the trapeze. This is mixed ability so if you have never tried aerial before or are a pro you are welcome.
THURSDAY - 7.10PM
Our out of hours SASSY is the perfect space if you love Pole Heels and rolling around the floor. This is lights down, heels on and enjoying the freedom of feeling sexy. This session has limited numbers and is perfect if you want to bring out your inner god or goddess. If you want to work on your confidence then this is perfect.
WEDNESDAY: ONLINE INTER ADVANCED POLE - 8.20PM
SATURDAY: FLEXIBILITY CLASS - 12.20PM
We still have a mix of ONLINE Classes for you to attend at home. You can attend in person or request a recording from the instructor.