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The body can achieve what the mind believes.

A Northern Aerial dancer holding a split on the pole
A student posing against the pole
Pole & Aerial Hoop

The Northern Aerial Arts Academy · Shaw, Oldham

Est. 2024

Welcomes new members every week from different backgrounds.

(01)Welcome

At The Northern Aerial Arts Academy we believe the body can achieve what the mind believes. Not only will you become stronger, more flexible and achieve more than you could ever imagine, but you will be part of the most incredible group of empowering cheerleaders who will be with you every step of the way.

Our bodies are amazing, and the strength you will gain on your Northern Aerial journey with us will carry you through so many parts of your life…you really will become happier and more confident from being upside down!

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8Level syllabus, from beginner to elite
2024Established by Pole Athlete Kate Linsell
0exp.No prior experience needed to get started

(03)Our pole family

The best decision you ever made

VictoriaStudent
“[Joining] was one of the best decisions I’ve made. [NAAA] has really challenged me, and that is the beauty of it. Kate is like the sun; she radiates the loveliest energy with the right amount of sass to make you want to flick your hair about like a pole Queen too. The instructors are all wonderful and empowering offering the perfect balance of help with your moves & independence to work on them! I feel so much more confident in myself from going to pole. Being around other women has helped me realise we’re all unique and perfect in our on ways, we don’t need to hide ourselves or our bodies!”
SarahStudent
“Pole was a sport that had always interested me, but I lacked the confidence in trying. However, it was the best decision I made. Fast forward 18 months and not only has my pole strength vastly improved, but it has also pushed me to improve my overall fitness and flexibility. Kate and the team are fantastic and so supportive. I’ve never experienced a girl gang like it. If you’ve ever wanted to try it, but didn’t have the confidence or support then look no further than Northern Aerial Arts Academy. It’ll be the best decision you ever made!”
KristieStudent
“I joined the academy and I haven’t ever looked back! I struggled for years to find an exercise class that I would stick at.. but nothing suited. The minute I met Kate and the other instructors I just knew this was the class for me. I have NEVER met a more supportive group of girls. It genuinely doesn’t matter about your size, weight, age or ability. The instructors & girls in the class celebrate everyone’s achievements. Don’t get me wrong, pole exercise is a hard sport & everyone progresses at different times, but it is so much fun you don’t mind putting the effort in! Kate is such a positive, energetic & infectious person that you can’t help but enjoy your time there!”
LindaStudent
“I can’t recommend [the Academy] highly enough. I joined in my late 50s, with the aim of building strength, but full of concern that I was too old and too ugly and visually imperfect to be in a studio. From the off I felt welcome, supported and in a safe place in a group of fellow beginners. I felt like I achieved from the first session, we enjoyed our pole fails almost as much as our successes. I soon started to progress through the levels. This was great as I had been struggling with my running and felt a bit down about it. Long may I continue to develop and throw out the cool shapes on the pole. Big thank you to Kate and all the pole instructors and cheerleader. A great place to train.”
KeyleighStudent
“Since joining [the academy] I have had the best experiences with the best people. The instructors are nothing but encouraging and supportive and the girls who I have met have also been supportive throughout. Pole has become part of my weekly life and is one of my favourite forms of exercise, I couldn’t imagine my life without my pole family now.”

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(04)8 Level Syllabus

Fly through the levels

  1. LevelFoundations

    Beginner

    Certificate awarded

  2. LevelFoundations

    Improver

    Certificate awarded

  3. LevelIntermediate

    Intermediate 1

    Certificate awarded

  4. LevelIntermediate

    Intermediate 2

    Certificate awarded

  5. LevelAdvanced

    Advanced Bronze

    Certificate awarded

  6. LevelAdvanced

    Advanced Silver

    Certificate awarded

  7. LevelAdvanced

    Advanced Gold

    Certificate awarded

  8. LevelElite

    Elite

    Certificate awarded

You will be awarded a certificate at every level – we truly believe in celebrating your journey!

Explore the levels
A student in a flowing skirt leaning back from the pole
  • Intermediate-Advanced Pole
  • Heels Choreo
  • Aerial Hoop
  • Beginner-Intermediate Pole

(05)Beginners welcome

Are you ready to start your aerial journey?

Come along to one of our classes! We’d love to see you there.

(06)Instructors

Your biggest cheerleaders

Our instructors are incredibly passionate with years of experience and deliver structured classes in a fun and friendly class atmosphere.

Founder · Pole Athlete

Kate Linsell

The Northern Aerial Arts Academy was established in 2024 by Pole Athlete Kate Linsell.

Pole & Aerial Hoop Instructor

Robyn Bozzy

Pole and Aerial Hoop instructor at Northern Aerial Arts Academy.

(07)Inside the studio

Upside down

Our beautiful new studio was designed to create the perfect inspirational aerial atmosphere where you can also create stunning images and videos along the way that you are truly proud of.

Standing split beside a plinth in the sunlit studio
Inverted on the pole
Floor split beside the pole

You really will become happier and more confident from being upside down!

Two students in a doubles pole move
A student mid-spin on the pole
Backbend over a plinth in the studio
Shoulder hold on the pole

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