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Courage 〰️ Consciousness 〰️ Community 〰️
About the studio
Pole Playground offers a holistic approach to both general fitness and pole fitness, including to those few who want to compete up to international level. We have two large studios with 4 m poles including flying pole, brass, powder coated and chrome poles. What makes us and our methods different, is that here at Pole Playground progress is possible for EVERYONE, with good fundamentals and a solid foundation. We offer group classes for all levels, private lessons as well as studio hire.
We don’t rush to the tricks or changes, we focus on safe, conscious, and effective training.
We create a space for clear communication and support.
We believe creating a warm community plays an essential role in sustainable and enjoyable growth.
At pole Playgroud we pride ourselves on providing a fully equipped gym designed to meet all your fitness needs. Hybrid strength and performance gym, featuring state-of-the-art machines, is a dedicated areas for cardio, strength and functional training style workouts.
Our qualified trainers are professionals who bring a wealth of experience to help you achieve your fitness goals. Whether you're looking to enhance your pole skills or improve your overall strength and mobility, our trainers offer personalized guidance tailored to your level.
Join us for private or group classes where you can not only train hard but also connect with a supportive community. Discover the joy of movement and the power of pole fitness at Pole Playground and hybrid strength and performance!
About the gym
Meet the studio founder
Daniella Baker is an IPSF accredited coach and judge and the founder and owner of Pole Playground. She started Pole in 2015, and loves creating / choreographing routines and coaching athletes for low and high level competitions.
She has competed and coached many athletes for IPSF World championships, assisting her athletes to achieve four gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal.
She believes in representation and will do everything in her power to help all those she can to achieve their best.
Before Pole Playground, Daniella was a physically expressive and non-stop mover her whole life, and grew up in Blairgowrie around the corner from where the studio is now based. She matriculated from the National School of the Arts with full colours in Dance (2009), and worked for the South African Ballet Company for 2 years. She is an internationally qualified Cechetti method ballet teacher, and has a Higher Diploma in Exercise Science. An experienced personal trainer, she has many special qualifications in various disciplines such as pre and post natal training, kettle bell instruction, group fitness, Pilates and sports conditioning to name a few. Contact us to find out more.
Daniella teaches majority of the classes at Pole Playground. She also designs the studio syllabus and teaching methodology that all the instructors teach.
“I have a passion for teaching, and it truly feeds my soul. ”
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2024IPSF world championships Artistic pole and Pole sports
2024 National Pole and Aerial Championships South Africa - Senior Women - Pole Sport and Artistic Pole - Winner
2023 ISPF International World Championships - Pole Sports -Senior Women - 20th in the world and Artistic Pole - 8th in the world
2023 National Pole and Aerial Championships South Africa - Senior Women - Pole Sport - Winner and Artistic Pole - Winner
2022 ISPF International World Championships - Pole Sports -Senior Women - 15th in the world.
2022 National Pole and Aerial Championships South Africa - Elite Senior Women - Pole Sport - Winner
2023 National Pole and Aerial Championships South Africa - Senior Women - Pole Sport - Winner and Artistic Pole - Winner
Meet the gym founder
Ren has been diligently working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer for more than 20 years now. During this extensive period, he has accumulated a vast wealth of knowledge and experience that greatly enhances his ability to guide and inspire his clients. He is the true heart and soul of the gym and undoubtedly deserves to have it. With his incredible expertise and unwavering dedication, he can help anyone, regardless of their experience level, reach their fitness goals and ambitions.
Meet your Instructors and personal trainers:
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Leela
POLE INSTRUCTOR
Leela is a quirky pole instructor who creates a non judgemental space for all skill levels. As she has an arty background, her classes have a focus on self-expression. She helps students build strength and confidence while having fun.
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Monique
POLE INSTRUCOR
Mon, loves teaching pole and is a pretty shape lover. She says ”what started as a hobby quickly turned into a journey of self discovery, with an amazing and supportive community who inspire me daily!'‘ Through pole, I have discovered my bodies incredible potential, and learned to love and trust my body in ways I did not know possible! Teaching pole brings me so much joy! seeing a student nail a move makes me beam with pride every time- all the time!”
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Louise
FLYING POLE INSTRUCTOR
Louise has been doing pole for a decade! Louise has competed in a local completion in flying pole and come second! She says “The pole community is incredibly supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. I am deeply passionate about teaching and being apart of others’ journeys. Flying pole adds a powerful dimension to the sport, and I am thrilled to share this experience with students”
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Vicky
POLE INSTRUCTOR
Vicky started pole in 2021, and joined Pole Playground in 2022. Vicky says; “finding a sport you love and feel so passionate about can already feel difficult enough, but finding a supportive community and friendship in that sport is what makes it irreplaceable. I teach pole because I want to share my love for the sport but also because I want everyone who comes into the studio to feel like they are supported and encouraged at every step of the way”
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Kaitlin
POLE INSTRUCTOR
Kaitlin is a competitive pole athlete and is a pole and aerial hoop coach. She has been doing pole since 2014. Kaitlin has a certificate in exercise science and is a registered IPSF aerial hoop coach.
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Jessica
RECOVERY STRETCH INSTRUCTOR
Jessica is a qualified sports massage therapist and yoga instructor. Jessica loves to help people relieve aching muscles and reconnect with their bodies.
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Daniella
competition coach, exercise specialist, pole , flying pole, stretch, pilates and more
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Ren
Ren is a Personal Trainer and martial arts coach in kick boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitu
