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Your First Time • What to Wear • Frequently Asked Questions • Policies

Your First Time

Preparing for your first visit

Please plan on arriving to class 15 minutes early to park, check-in, and get settled before class. We have a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals.

It is highly recommended that you allow your meals ample time to digest and refrain from eating 30 minutes before class time

We recommend any valuables be left at home. We ask that you remove jewelry (rings, necklaces, dangling earrings) prior to starting class as it may damage the apparatus and/or snag on your body and cause injury to yourself.

Please arrive reasonably clean and free of strong smells of fragrance including lingering perfume, fragrance, and unpleasant body odor.

We recommend that students do not apply body lotions prior to class.

What to Wear

What should I wear for Pole Dance classes?

We recommend wearing tight shorts that expose the backs of the knees for beginners and the upper thighs for intermediate/advanced students. Wear a tank top with a sports bra underneath in case you would like to remove the tank top for additional grip. (Exposed skin helps the body grip to the pole) Wearing only undergarment (such as thong underwear) are not considered to be appropriate pole attire.

What should I wear for Aerial classes?

We recommend wearing tight leggings that cover the backs of the knees as well as a tight fitting top. Exposed skin is susceptible to friction burn from silks, lyras, trapeze, and rope when not properly covered. Certain moves may require short sleeves for armpit coverage.

What should I wear for Groundwork classes?

We recommend any comfortable attire you may wear to the gym or to yoga class.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of shape do I have to be in to start aerial classes?

Aerials is “come as you are”! It doesn’t matter if you are a couch potato or a powerlifter, aerials provide a completely new and different sensation for your body and will undoubtably challenge every physique out there.

What level am I in?

We recommend if you are completely new to aerials to start in the beginner/intro classes. If you have experience in aerials and are looking to grow in your apparatus training, we do recommend you start again at the beginner level in order to develop the different muscle memory of a specific apparatus. However, upon instructor evaluation you may be qualified to join more advanced classes.

If you are coming in from another city to take classes we ask that you contact the studio (phone, email, Facebook) to get in touch with an instructor who will personally speak with you to recommend which level classes you are best suited for.

What if I have an injury?

It is your responsibility, as a student, to inform the instructor prior to the start of class of any injuries or health issues you may have. The instructor can work with you on any modifications so you have the best experience possible without causing more pain and injury to your body.

Who is welcome to join classes?

We welcome all people regardless of age, gender, or physique. We want to share our love for aerials with as many people as possible. (For students under 18, we require parental permission to attend classes.)

Do you offer youth only classes?

We currently do not offer any youth programs.

What should I know while I am in class?

We want to build a positive community that is fun and judgement free. We encourage you to talk to your classmates, share apparatuses, and give positive feedback and encouragement when you see them struggle and succeed.

What should I know about phones while in class?

We ask that you are respectful to your classmates and keep your phone on silent during class. If you must take a call or message please quietly excuse yourself from the active teaching area and conduct your call in the lobby.

What should I know about taking pictures/video while in class?

If you want to take pictures/video during class, please do so in a discreet way that does not interfere with the instructor or other students. Towards the end of class, many instructors dedicate a special picture/video taking time for you to record your accomplishments — we highly recommend you use this time for the best photos!

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If you have anything you want to ask us about please call us at 512-900-9247 or email us at info@fourelementsaustin.com

Studio Policies

Class Cancellations

For Members and Unlimited Pass holders: You will be given up to 2 late-cancelations a month, provided you do so NO LESS THAN three hours before the class. After 2 cancelations OR for very last minute cancelations (less than three hours) and no-shows, you will be charged a $5 fee per cancelation or no-show.

Class Pass Clients: You will be given up to 2 late-cancelations a month, provided you do so NO LESS THAN three hours before the class. After 2 cancelations OR for very last minute cancelations (less than three hours) and no-shows, you will be charged a $5 fee per cancelation or $10 for no-show and you will additionally forfeit the credit for that class.

Intro Deals and Discounted Passes: We are unable to offer any exceptions to the terms of the deal purchased including exceptions, extensions or refunds. You will be given up to 2 late-cancelations a month, provided you do so NO LESS THAN three hours before the class. After 2 cancelations OR for very last minute cancelations (less than three hours) and no-shows, you will be charged a $5 fee per cancelation or $10 for a no-show and you will additionally forfeit the credit for that class.

*Please note: We are unable to refund passes once purchased.

Private Lesson Cancellations

We require a 48-hour notice for all Private Lesson cancellations.

Low Attendance

Classes with only one student in attendance will be shortened to 45-minutes, at the discretion of the instructor.

If you have anything you want to ask us about please call us at 512-900-9247 or email us at info@fourelementsaustin.com