A friend of mine is quite the Keep Fit fanatic. She works hard, and so she needs the adrenalin high…read moreof exercise to de-stress. As well as the gym and running marathons, she has found a more playful way to let off steam, and has had a shiny silver pole put up in her living room. Whenever friends and colleagues go round - for dinner, for drinks, for a meeting - somehow, it always ends up with us dancing around the pole, and the next day we can play spot the UFOs or bruises. I get plenty. Still if done properly (i.e. not after several cocktails) it can get you super fit. Pole Twisters know this which is why they have friendly professional dance instructors available to offer home, gym or club classes. The dance school specialises in many different forms of dance including: * Pole Dancing * Burlesque * Exotic/Lap Dance * Can Can * Belly Dancing * Salsa

Have been attending classes with Pole Twisters for almost 2 years now and they are really helpful…read more I've only once had to share a pole at thier cardiff studios but it was only with one person. When I was learning with ther companies I often found I was sharing a pole with 5 or more other people. You get a great course structure whichmakes it easy to refer back to moves for practice. Even in a group class environment you get all the help you need. The courses are very reasonably priced also. I have always found that my needs have been met even if I try to book the studio just a few hours before I want it hired out. Very helpful and friendly, I've referred many friends already and would continue to do so.

My mum needed a partner to keep her company because she didn't want to go on her own. I really…read moredidn't want to go and have never really seen the appeal of exposing my tummy to the world while trying to wiggle it! It turned out to be one of those really weird but wonderfully fun experiences where I spent more time laughing than dancing. The whole mood was fun and everyone seemed to enjoy. I wasn't tempted to go back but if your after fun exercise this could be a good option.

As someone who has never danced before I found, Angus and Sonja to be excellent and encouraging…read moreteachers who make learning fun and easy. So glad I found Abanico Salsa. You are never too pushed and can progress from one level to another when you feel ready.

From the owner: Salsa & Latin dance classes & eventsread more

Welcome to Tiptoes Dance Academy, we are Freestyle Disco Dancing (as seen on Strictly Baby Disco)…read moreschool based in Newport, teaching freestyle disco, hip hop, street, contemporary and commercial dance styles.

We chose a Burlesque workshop with Pink Kitten Dance School. Our poor instructor was faced with a…read morenumber of extremely hungover / still half drunk hens who put us through our paces. First of all we were taught how to walk alluringly across the floor! Easy eh? We stumbled ungraciously and self-consciously across the floor in our high heels! However by the end of the class we were all able to do a routine. Dita Von Teese isn't going to be hanging up her boa anytime soon but it was a fun activity which really bonded the hen group and taught us some saucy tricks to use at home! The workshop took place in the club part of Java on a lovely light up dancefloor which gave that additional glam factor! We borrowed feather boas but bring your own cardigan (buttons rather than velcro, this isn't The Full Monty) to help you practice your reveal! No nipple tassle twirling required, you can wear a little top under your cardi. I wore shorts, a top, cardigan and high heels. It may be gentle exercise but were definitely sweating our toxins out towards the end of the workshop.

I heart Pink Kitten! I recently moved to Bristol from America and was mourning the loss of my…read moreburlesque and pole teacher there. As a shy retiring type and still very new to any sort of dance, I was hesitant to dive in with strange teachers in an unfamiliar place. But the PK students and teachers are some of the loveliest and most encouraging people I've met here. After trying several of the schools in Bristol, PK is my favorite! Great burlesque and pole, along with amazing circus classes...my newfound workout passion. Also, the student showcases mean opportunities for as much or as little individual creative expression as you want. My self-confidence has soared, and I've transformed from "scared to wear a swimsuit" to feeling so sexy and super-strong these days. And as a non-dancer I can safely say, absolutely anyone can and should try this! Take on a taster session and believe me, you will love it.

We booked Robyn from 360 Pole Dancing for our daily Christmas Party entertainment in December 2009…read more Robyn brought along her free standing dance pole, so it didn't damage our ceiling. Her performance was exactly as we had requested; "circus style acrobatic performance, suitable for all", but it was more than that too - unexpected, athletic, and mesmerising! We can thoroughly recommend her vertical bar acrobatics performance as a great addition to your event. We have now decided to offer hen parties with Robyn at Byzantium, where you can have a lesson in Pole Dancing, and then have dinner with us too!

From the owner: Pole Dancing Lessons in Bristol, Pole Dancing Hen Parties,…read moreHigh Quality Professional Pole Performance and Entertainment

I was a member of Esporta for 3 years and really enjoyed my time as a member there. Why did I quit…read moremy membership? My circumstances changed and I felt it was a little too expensive to keep paying the membership. Luckily for me I used to go almost daily at around 2pm when the club was very quiet. After an hour in the gym I would go to the sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and pool which I pretty much had all to myself. I used to sit in the tub over looking the pool fantasizing I was a billionaire and this was my house. I often considered calling security whenever another member tried to join me in the tub. As far as price is concerned they are more expensive but also better and more well equipped than Fitness First and not as expensive and not as good as David Lloyd.

I was a member here for about seven years and always used it at peak time (my kids were training…read morenext door). The good thing was that I always managed to get on a machine even though it was busy. And, mostly, there was enough room to swim. The pool is pretty small, only about fifteen meters but warm and clean. I went to a number of classes - the aerobics was a tad challenging but the 'body in balance' was just the job during a stressful week. Conveniently located next to the National Tennis Centre so the same desk deals with courts, tournaments and coaching. And conveniently for parents there's also a nice café with good coffee. And conveniently for kids they also do chips.