♥ Welcome to the University of Exeter Pole Fitness Society ♥

About Pole Fitness

Pole fitness has grown massively in popularity as a mainstream form of exercise in recent years. It is a unique, full-body workout that builds upper body and core strength, while also improving stamina, coordination, and flexibility. With countless spins, poses, climbs, transitions, and floorwork moves to explore, pole never gets boring – every session brings a new challenge and a sense of achievement.

Beyond the physical benefits, pole is also a fun and uplifting way to relieve stress. It offers mental benefits too, such as improved confidence and a healthier body image – our focus is always on what your body can do, not what it looks like. There are many styles of pole, ranging from pole fitness and pole sport, to exotic and contemporary dance, and even theatrical performance. With such variety, there’s truly something for everyone.

About the Society

We pride ourselves on being a warm, welcoming, and encouraging society. Our motto is Every Body Welcome – we embrace everyone, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, size, or age. No prior experience in pole, dance, or gymnastics is needed; in fact, most of our members start as complete beginners. What makes our community so special is the respect and unconditional support our members give one another, celebrating individual goals and cheering each other on every step of the way.

We will be offering weekly beginner, improver, and returner pole classes. Alongside these, there will be spinning pole sessions, open to everyone from beginner to mixed ability. We also run pole flow classes, where you’ll learn choreographed routines that range from lyrical sequences for beginners to more dynamic heels-based flows. These are designed to be accessible to all, and wearing heels is always completely optional. In addition to structured classes, members can make use of our weekly pole practice sessions – a chance to enjoy free pole time and revisit the moves you’ve been learning. We are also proud to provide sensory-friendly classes, with one silicone pole that allows you to wear clothing with more coverage while maintaining grip, lower lighting, and no music, creating a calmer environment. To complement all of this, we offer conditioning and stretching sessions, focused on building the strength and flexibility that will support your progress in class. You can book onto our classes through our FIXR page, linked in our Instagram bio.

Being a member also gives you the chance to perform in our termly showcases and attend member-only UEPF classes and workshops at Spin City, our affiliated professional studio in the city centre. Members receive 20% off all Spin City classes, as well as discounts on our own classes on campus, society balls, and the opportunity to audition for our Inter-University Pole Competition team.

Our society has a fantastic social side too, with fortnightly socials ranging from evenings out and drinks nights, to creative arts-and-crafts sessions with both sober and non-sober options. We also host two balls each year – one in winter and another in spring or summer – which are real highlights of our calendar. Pole has a special way of bringing people together, making it easy to form lasting friendships.

We can’t wait to welcome you soon. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for all the latest updates.

Lots of love,
UEPF xx