University of Bristol Pole and Aerial Arts Society
- Pole and Aerial Arts Society: Give it a Go!- Takeover Day TRB - Anson Wednesday 16-09-2026 - 13:30 until Wednesday 16-09-2026 - 15:00
Pole and Aerial Arts Society: Give it a Go!- Takeover Day
Have you ever wanted to try pole dance? What about aerial hoop, or aerial silks? Come and join us for a fun and friendly introductory session in pole, aerial hoop or aerial silks. Absolutely zero experience (or strength/flexibility) is required- all you need to do is bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! Our committee will be there to guide you through a warm-up, then teach you some absolute beginner-friendly moves in small groups on our society-owned equipment. Whether you are new to the University or a returning student, there is a pole and aerial discipline for everyone! Bring a bottle of water to the session (it can get tiring!), but you do not need to bring any special equipment. Please remove any jewellery (especially rings or bracelets) before participating. Long hair is best tied back. Below is some specific information about what to wear depending on which discipline you want to try. **Pole:** Ideally, wear shorts that expose the knees and a tank top. Skin grip is crucial (and is how you stick to the pole!). For the moves that we will teach you, having the back of the knee exposed is most important. The moves will be easier if you wear a tank top/sports bra as well, for underarm grip. However, if you would rather wear a T-shirt, that is okay too! **Aerial hoop and Aerial Silks:** Ideally, wear leggings/joggers and a short/long sleeve top for underarm cover. Unlike pole, there is a risk of mild friction burn if you have your skin exposed. For the beginner moves we will teach you, please have your legs covered. **Everyone is welcome at Pole and Aerial Arts Society.** We are deeply committed to being inclusive of all genders, abilities and strength levels. We have a zero-tolerance attitude to any form of discrimination or harrassment. Be respectful of others trying something new, and have fun yourself! If you have any access needs, injuries or concerns about participating, please feel free to get in touch with us. We would love to help you find a way to join in and we are all looking out for you! Finally, tell all your friends and come and see what Pole and Aerial Arts society is all about! If you want to check out our society, our instagram is **@uobpoleandaerial** for photos, videos, and performances throughout the year! We are so excited to meet you. Whether you are looking for a new hobby, a way to keep active, or a fun group of people to try something different with, we'd love to welcome you.
Venue/Timing
Venue : TRB - Anson
Type: Give It A Go
Start Date: Wednesday 16-09-2026 - 13:30
End date: Wednesday 16-09-2026 - 15:00
Contact Details
bristolsu-development@bristol.ac.uk
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General Terms and Conditions
- Bristol SU operates ticket purchasing for multiple events at venues across the city. These terms and conditions only apply where they are not superseded by an event promoter or a particular venue’s terms and conditions.
- We don't sell tickets through secondary ticket sites. Sometimes tickets are sold through partners, but this will be stated. A ticket purchased from secondary ticket sites or from ticket touts will not be valid, and Bristol SU accepts no liability for refunds.
- Admission to all events is subject to the restrictions employed by the host venue.
- Students must bring their University of Bristol UCard to every event they wish to attend for identification purposes – UCard ID is not valid as proof of age, for any event that is 18+ photo ID is also required. For members of the public, photo ID will be required (e.g., passport, driving licence, proof of age card).
- Re-admission is not typically allowed once you have attended an event, unless approved by the manager on duty.
- Right of admission is reserved by the venue management, and their decision is final. We have a zero-tolerance policy on Racism, Sexism, Ageism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Ableism, or any other form of discrimination. Harassment, aggression, or intimidating behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Your UCard is not transferrable – you cannot lend it to anyone else to get into the venue.
- All events are restricted to AGE 18+ unless specifically noted on the event page. All guests are required to provide proof of age if asked by the door staff, and entry can be refused without it. Bristol students who forget their UCard will also need proof of age. UK Law states that valid proof of age are valid passport, photo driving license or proof of age card such as PASS card bearing the PASS hologram.
- We may use the email address you provide when purchasing tickets to give you updates about your purchase, event details, or request feedback after the event.
Refunds
*** Please note that this is standard practice at every entertainments venue in the UK. ***
ALL TICKETS ARE NONREFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERRABLE. All sales are final. Refunds are not available on tickets once purchased, including those bought in error or in cases of illness or injury. However, refunds may be given in the following cases:
- The entire event is cancelled by the promoter or Bristol SU. Refunds are available to everyone who has purchased a ticket in advance.
- The event is postponed to another date which the ticket holder cannot attend. The ticket holder must opt in to a refund within 7 days of notification or before the event date, whichever is sooner.
- The main performing artist has cancelled or the event is significantly altered for reasons beyond our control, but the event still took place.
- Refunds will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
In all instances, the duty manager’s decision will be final.
Day Trips
- The event has sold out, and there is a waiting list. In this instance, refunds may be given and the tickets resold to people on the waiting list. We do not operate this system for events other than Day Trips.
Transfer Policy
- All tickets for Bristol SU events are non-transferrable and are assigned exclusively to your account.
- In instances where buying multiple tickets is available then you may send your ticket to a trusted friend to use on your behalf. Our systems detect duplicate tickets, so only send your ticket to one person to avoid them being turned away.
- Do not buy from secondary ticket outlets, as it is usually a scam.
Physical Ticket Replacements
- For events with physical tickets or wristbands, it is the responsibility of the individual purchaser to keep their ticket/wristband safe once collected. Replacement tickets will not be issued in the event of loss or damage, and will need to be repurchased.
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- During events, the SU may broadcast live, take photographs, or record videos to be used for SU marketing and editorial purposes. Media may appear on the SU website, social media, and other publications.
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Accessibility
- All of our venue accessibility information can be found here
COVID-19
- You should not attend events if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are feeling unwell.
