South Pole AKademy

South Pole AKademy East Sussex Premier Pole Dance School with International Instructor Jenni Barrell (was Gooch)
www.southpoleakademy.com An alternative to personal training!

The Original fully qualified, insured and accredited pole dance fitness school in Hastings and Rother. South Pole AKademy - pole dance lessons for fun and fitness in the South East. Run and Founded by Jenni Gooch (now Barrell) - International Instructor, MPD World Champion Judge, International Judge, Miss Pole Dance UK 2009 synchronised doubles second runner up winner, R-Pole Model and i-phone App pocket pole studio dancer. Lessons currently held in Hastings and private lessons available in St Leonards.

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* Pole dance fitness classes from South Pole AKademy * -

Our instructors commitment to professional pole fitness development and fitness training is exemplary, and the highest standards are taught. Jenni and the team, are at the top of their field and our class prices reflect their knowledge of pole fitness and performance, judging criteria, and a full understanding of the health and safety aspects of pole fitness and dance. Venues -
Group Classes held at Summerfields Leisure Centre (Freedom Leisure), Hastings

Private 1:1 or 1:2 lessons also available in St Leonards on Sea - so please contact us for details.

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Group Classes in Hastings-

Mixed ability group classes are held at Summerfields leisure centre on Monday and Tuesday Nights 830pm

A fun relaxed friendly environment for all ages and abilities

Booked as blocks of 4 lessons for only £30 - book directly with the Leisure centre, contact South Pole AKademy for any info and details

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Private Classes in St Leonards-

One to One lessons are perfect for learning on your own leading to a more intense class, or perfecting existing moves, or for extra lessons in between your group classes
We hold private pole lessons in Hastings with our Lead instructor Jenni
See Below for further information. Private lessons are held on a fortnightly basis
Block payment is required to secure your lesson time, and ensure classes are not missed and this way you also get the discounts too! If you would like to try a lesson out first you can have a private taster lesson for £20

Private pole lessons…. And way more FUN!

19/08/2026

So good to have Jaimey back at pole at last!

I love how pole students have become loved friends over the years and she is one of those souls!

Here we are twisted grip ayesha-ing together at last nights pole class at Summerfields Leisure Centre

22/07/2026

It’s the end of the July block and we have a week off now 💙

So classes are back the first week of August at Summerfields Leisure Centre

AUG 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (Mondays)
AUG 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (Tuesdays)

Have a fab couple of weeks and I shall see you back then!

08/07/2026

Just a casual check of the poles before class begins to ensure all is set up and safe for my wonderful pole ladies!


Summerfields Leisure Centre

03/06/2026

Straddle Tissue Climb on the pole

Using deadlift straddle invert into outside leg hang and regrab

Working the upper body and core all the way


27/05/2026

Slow it down and work your control

When we take time to move through poses with intention and grace we get to challenge both the body and the mind

New pole block starts next week at Summerfields Leisure Centre
Mondays and Tuesdays 830pm £30 for 4 week block

South Pole AKademy

20/05/2026

It may not seem long, it may not seem many - but this is putting my strength training into practice on the pole

15 seconds of holding my body weight, and doing three pole pull ups getting my face to my hand height

(Ps - before videoing I did 5 in a row…. And I also had no idea where to put my legs!! Lol 🤣🤣🤣)

Also did you know only about 1 % to 5% of the general female population can perform a single unassisted pull up - so why not get along to pole class and start building on your upper body strength 💪🏻

Leisure Centre South Pole AKademy

It’s Monday so it’s pole night Summerfields Leisure CentreDon’t forget NO pole next Monday as it’s ball holiday -  but w...
18/05/2026

It’s Monday so it’s pole night Summerfields Leisure Centre

Don’t forget NO pole next Monday as it’s ball holiday - but we are there Tuesdays as normal!

South Pole AKademy

13/05/2026

Flexibility and Strength go hand in hand for Pole

Griping, lifting, extending and Bending

Leisure Centre

Feeling blessed Thank you pole girls!!!💙❄️💙South Pole AKademy
11/03/2026

Feeling blessed
Thank you pole girls!!!
💙❄️💙
South Pole AKademy

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Hastings

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8:30pm - 9:30pm

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