Be in the Sky - Pole, Aerial and Movement Studio
BEST FOR
Ages 16+
ENTRY
from £7
WHERE
Southampton
What it’s like
Adults-only pole, aerial hoop and movement classes in Southampton, no experience needed and nobody under 16 admitted.
This is a studio for over-16s only, so nobody's little one is climbing a pole here. What you actually do is book onto a class: pole work, aerial hoop (BeHoopy), aerial silks (BeSilky), a gentler movement session called BeYourself, or Bendy for flexibility. Prices run from £7 for a 45-minute AerialFit class up to £12 for the 75-minute pole session, and the site is clear that no experience is needed and every exercise has an easier or harder version, so a first-timer isn't left dangling while everyone else spins.
The trial session is the obvious way in, half price on the cheapest class at £3.50, which is a low-stakes way to find out if hanging off silks is your thing before committing to a course. Everything's barefoot or in socks and jewellery has to come off, which trips people up if they've forgotten a ring. Classes are capped at two people per pole or apparatus, so booking ahead isn't just admin, it's how they keep numbers sane on the equipment.
The one rule worth knowing before you go: warm-up is mandatory, and if you're late you can still join but it's at your own risk, so turning up on time matters more here than at most studios. There's an accessible toilet and changing room with a small kitchen area, and free 90-minute parking two minutes away at the Sainsbury's on Victor Street, which is generous for a class that might run an hour and a quarter.
Parties are on offer too, BeHappy sessions tailored to the group and running 60 to 120 minutes, though you'd need to get in touch for pricing on those.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Adults 16 and up; complete beginners are genuinely welcome
- Parking
- Free 90-minute parking at Sainsbury's car park (Victor Street entrance), 2-minute walk away
- Parties
- BeHappy Parties tailored to needs, lasting 60-120 minutes
- Maximum two people per pole or aerial apparatus, so booking ahead is essential
- Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours ahead or you're charged in full
- There's a waiting list if your class is fully booked
- No jewellery allowed in class, rings and bracelets included
Plan your visit
Is there a minimum age?
Yes, 16. The studio does not teach anyone younger, whatever the occasion.
Do I need experience to join a class?
Experience required. The site says it's never too late to learn, and every move has an easier version to build up to.
How much does a class cost?
From £7 for a 45-minute AerialFit class up to £12 for the 75-minute pole session. There's also a trial session at half price on the cheapest class, so £3.50.
Do I have to book in advance?
All group classes are booked and paid for online in advance because spaces are limited. You don't need an account, though setting a password saves your details for next time.
What should I wear?
Comfortable gym clothes that don't restrict movement. Classes are barefoot or in socks and jewellery like rings and bracelets has to come off.
What happens if I'm late?
Every class opens with a mandatory warm-up. You can still join if you miss it, but you're taking part at your own risk.
Is there parking nearby?
Free 90-minute parking at the Sainsbury's car park on Victor Street, about a two-minute walk from the studio.
Can I book a party there?
BeHappy party sessions run 60 to 120 minutes and are tailored to the group. You'd need to contact the studio directly for pricing.
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