Our Story

Our Principal Instructor and Owner Susan Hastings founded the Essex Pole and Tone Academy, opening the doors in 2008. As a physical performer, dance and aerial teacher with 40 years of experience, Susan's mission is to train others who are on their journey to improve strength, flexibility and confidence.​ With a Spincity, X-Pert Fitness & PDC endorsement you can expect a friendly, relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, with moves tailored to your own individual ability. Each achievement, no matter how big or small, is celebrated in our pole family.

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Pole fitness is a great way to lose weight, tone your body, build all over body strength, increase flexibility and improve your posture. Not only this but it provides an amazing social life which will always stay with you. In our pole classes you will be taught spins, inverts, tricks, combinations, dance work, floor work and many other skills that come with this wonderful sport. You will see developments physically and mentally as these classes are very stimulating. 

 

Our Essex Pole and Tone community welcomes everyone no matter what shape, size, age or strength - we make sure everyone feels happy and comfortable at all times whilst they are with us. We are sensitive to an individual’s unique fitness journey and all exercises are tailored to each individuals’ abilities to ensure they are getting the most out of their time as we want our students to achieve their full potential!

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Essex Pole and Tone is home to many successful pole and aerial artists some of which have placed in elite competitions throughout the United Kingdom. As shown on our Medalists & Competitors page. All students have the opportunity to perform in Showcases.

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Our studio main hall has 11 fixed X-Poles with a range of sizes and finishes, static and spinning poles. We also have a wide range of Aerial Hoops, Silks and an X-Stage with lollipop attachment. All our equipment is frequently updated and safety mats are provided to ensure the comfort and safety of all of our students. Our studio also features a large changing room, two toilets and a kitchen area selling refreshments.​