Emma Haslam is the founder of Emma’s Pole Dancing Derby, established in 2006, and the creator of the International Pole and Aerial Tournament (IPAAT).
With over 20 years of experience in pole and training in aerial silks, hoop, and trapeze since 2011, Emma is a highly respected figure within the pole and aerial industry.
Emma rose to international recognition after her viral pole performance on Britain’s Got Talent, where she received four “Yes” votes from Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, and David Walliams. Her performance gained global attention, appearing on Italian news, in USA Pole & Aerial Magazine, and amassing over a million views on YouTube.
She was also sponsored by The Sun for her first competition in February 2014, where she placed 3rd.
Emma has performed and appeared on TV shows across the world, including Brazil, Romania, Spain, and Germany, showcasing her talent on an international stage.
An accomplished author, Emma has written:
She has also been featured in major publications including the Derby Telegraph and Lincolnshire News.
🏆 Competition Achievements:
Emma is a 4-Star PDC Approved Instructor, has trained numerous instructors, and currently leads a team of five instructors within her studio.
She is also:
Emma’s mission is to empower, inspire, and break stereotypes, proving that pole and aerial arts are for everyone.
07866 715 556
9:30am to 6:30pm
Unit 12
Kingsway Industrial Park
Kingsway Park Close
Derby
DE22 3FP
We are left of the Clip'n'Climb unit.
All our lessons need to be booked in advance, and the easiest way to do this is online. You can pay per class or join our Membership scheme which provides discounts and free practice sessions. Please note we require 4 hours notice to cancel, otherwise you will lose your money.
Our 90 minute group lessons are £15 each, or you can buy a block of 4 for £50 and a block of 8 lessons for £85.
| Monday | 6pm | Pole Class |
| Monday | 7:45pm | Pole Class |
| Monday | 7:45pm | Aerial Hoop & Silk |
| Tuesday | 7:45pm | Pole Class |
| Wednesday | 6pm | Pole Class |
| Wednesday | 7:45pm | Pole Class |
| Thursday | 6pm | Pole Class |
| Thursday | 7:45pm | Pole Class |
| Thursday | 7:45pm | Aerial Hoop & Silk |
See below for our Course schedule:
BOOK ONLINEOur Adult membership scheme is £54 per month, and this allows you to come to two 60 minute classes per week:
| Wednesday | 12:30pm | Pole Class |
| Wednesday | 1:45pm | Aerial Hoop and Silks |
| Friday | 6:30pm | Pole Class |
| Friday | 7:45pm | Aerial Hoops and Silks |
| Saturday | 11am | Pole Class |
| Saturday | 12:15pm | Aerial Hoops and Silks |
You may still join these classes without subscribing to our membership plan by paying £12 per class but Membership includes £5 off any extra group lessons that you wish to attend, this reduces the 90 minute class price down.
Members also get £5 off our Courses and a FREE practice session each week, currently running on Fridays.
Our Membership package offers the best value for money if you are looking to frequently join our classes.
BOOK ONLINEWe run Aerial classes for 5-10 year olds. This costs £30 per month or £8.50 per session.
We also offer Teen Aerial sessions for 11-15 year olds. The Teen Membership costs £35 per month and allows you to come to 1 session per week.
Some of our Teens also like to come to one of the Adult sessions each week too, you can upgrade by paying £19 per month extra to cover the one Teen class and one Adult class per week.
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