Viva Studios Policies & Qualifications

The Health and Safety Policy at Viva Studios is designed to promote a safe and effective environment to train in. We prioritise the safety of all students and staff when training and teaching at our premises.

Please follow these rules when in the studio. Failure to follow this policy may result in you being asked to stop training and possible removal from the studio.

1 – Arrive at the studio prior to your class start time. Students arriving after the warm-up has started will not be able to take part in the class.

2 – Do not apply creams/lotions/baby oil or fake tan on the day of your class. Lotions and creams leave a coating on your skin which can make training harder and more dangerous. They will leave a residue on the surface of the equipment making it slippery and a hazard to students and teachers. The chemicals can also damage the coating of the poles.

3 – Remove all Jewellery. This includes wedding rings, toe rings, belly bars, watches, and ankle bracelets. Jewellery is a hazard to both the student and the poles. It can cause injury if caught in ropes, fastenings, or equipment. It also scratches equipment which may make it unsafe to use. If you have any medical jewellery, please let us know.

4 – Do not use the equipment without an instructor present or without completing a full warm up. A warm-up prepares the body fully for the activity. Without this you risk harm or potential injury to your body. Without the guidance of a qualified and insured instructor the risk of injury to yourself and others is very high.

5 – Only perform moves suitable for your level.  In mixed ability classes, moves will be taught at different ability levels. Please listen to the instructor to ensure that you only perform moves suitable for your level. Performing moves that are too advanced risks injury.

6 – Respect your studio, leave it as you wish to find it.  We regularly maintain all equipment and facilities to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose. Please help us to maintain this standard by tidying away equipment and supplies used in the correct place; taking all your items with you; and putting rubbish in the bins.

7 – Please wear appropriate clothing to class. We recommend bare legs and arms for pole fitness. We work in bare feet in most classes, but heel classes are offered too and more details are provided on booking these classes. If feet need to be covered grippy socks only can be worn to avoid slipping. Full descriptions of what to wear are sent to students prior to classes. We also recommend warm layers for warm up and cool down in the winter months.

8 – Sessions are booked and paid for in advance of the class starting. All class booking must be made in advance on our online booking software, this ensures we have full details of each attendee in case of any fires or other incidents.

9 – Notify your teacher before class starts of any changes to your health or relevant injuries/circumstances. If you have any circumstances, injuries or health concerns or changes let your teacher know before class starts, this includes new medications or pregnancy.