Breathe Pole Dance Academy Studio Rules

During your visit to the studio, it is a requirement that you do all that is reasonable to minimise the risk of harm to yourself and others.
Ensure that you have read the rules below before engaging in any activity on the pole and/or in the studio.

* Students are not permitted to attend the studio unless all payments and due fees are up to date.

* Staff reserve the right to refuse entry to any student whom they deem to be in breach of any studio rule. Management will support staff in their decision.

* Sign in and out of the studio each time you visit.

* Follow all reasonable directions given by studio staff.

* Do not engage in (or assist others in engaging in) activities that are dangerous and beyond your (or their) limits

* Do not engage in activity on the poles if you have been drinking alcohol or taking any medication / drugs that put your safety (or safety of others) at risk.

* Do not engage in activity or action within the studio that harms our business.

* Do not increase your (or other people’s) risk of an incident by wearing products (such as moisturiser, fake tanning product, and some hair and makeup products), that come off onto the poles, making them slippery.

* Do not attempt any manoeuvres (e.g. pole tricks) in attire that is not safe and suitable for that manoeuvre.

* Always warm up before your session and cool down (stretch) after your session effectively.

* Always start your session by wiping down your pole with a towel and methylated spirits spray and repeat this process at the end of your session – making sure to remove all residue of chalk and/or other substances.

* When using the poles, be aware and mindful of those around you so as to avoid collisions.

* Always ensure that you have a ‘spotter’ if you are attempting a dangerous manoeuvre that you have not yet safely and consistently ‘mastered’.

a.. If you are unsure as to whether the manoeuvre you are attempting is considered dangerous or whether you are in need of a ‘spotter’, you must first ask a staff member (such as receptionist, instructor or open practice supervisor) whether they think you need a ‘spotter’ for this manoeuvre.

b. If you have been doing a manoeuvre for a while and feel that you no longer need the ‘spotter’, you must still check with a staff member as to whether they agree that you can perform this move unassisted for the first time.

c. Even if you have done a manoeuvre before or have been doing a manoeuvre for some time without a ‘spotter’, you must still assess your level of risk and danger in trying the manoeuvre before each attempt. Strength and ability can fluctuate and conditions (such as climatic variation and pole condition) can change. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have minimised the chance of an incident occurring as a result of your activity on the pole and/or in the studio.

d. A ‘spotter’ can be any one in the studio, provided that they understand the technical aspects of the manoeuvre being attempted and are physically capable of aiding you in and out of the manoeuvre safely if necessary. You must assess whether the person you have asked to ‘spot’ you meets these requirements. We advise that Advanced level students should not rely on lower level students to spot them for upper-level manoeuvres, unless they are sure that the student meets the knowledge and capability requirements mentioned above.

* Unless you are a teacher or employee, you are not permitted to teach manoeuvres to students- you may be banned from the studio if caught.

* Only attempt moves that you have learned in class at Breathe Pole Dance Academy, that are within your appropriate ability level. While in your level course you are only to attempt tricks assigned to that level as instructed by your instructor, doing your own thing in any class and disrupting the class will not be tolerated.

* If there is an incident, you are required to let a staff member know. Even if you are in doubt as to whether the incident is serious or not, you must let a staff member know so that they can assess whether First Aid is required and/or whether an Incident Report might need to be filled out.

* Our staff are qualified in First Aid. You must follow the directions of staff in case of an accident or incident that required First Aid and follow all instructions required for filling out an Incident Report.

* If you need to use the First Aid Kit, please make sure that the most qualified person available attends to any First Aid scenario and ensure that you have advised a staff member of what you have taken so that it can be replaced.

Thank you and enjoy your time at Breathe Pole Dance Academy.