HIGH ABOVE is a boutique aerial fitness studio located in Hamilton Central with a unique atmosphere that will leave you feeling empowered.

Our boutique studio

We are passionate about all things aerial. To us, pole and aerial is so much more than an just exercise class, it’s an experience.
Our aim is to provide a safe, judgement-free environment where adults can feel comfortable and have fun while becoming fitter, stronger and more confident version of themselves.

Our beautifully designed studio offers classes in pole fitness, AntiGravity Fitness aerial yoga, aerial hoop and flexibility. The best part is you don’t need any fitness or dance experience to join in the fun – we’re serious about that. If you don’t have much upper body strength, perfect! That’s exactly why you should sign up. From absolute beginners to advanced athletes, we cater to all levels.

Whether you’re looking for an after work social activity, a new exercise class to complement your current fitness lifestyle, a restorative style class or an exciting hen’s party, we have options to suit your needs.

What’s more, you can trust you’re in safe hands as we only use equipment from industry-leading brands, X-Pole and AntiGravity Fitness.
Our studio includes 45mm stainless, 40 mm stainless and brass 40mm poles. With 10 poles in total meaning class sizes are always small providing our clients more interaction with the instructor.

Behind the scenes

HIGH ABOVE owner and head instructor Laura has over 10 years’ pole dance experience, having trained and taught in studios in both London and Melbourne. Her passion comes across in every single one of her classes, with her knack for making her students feel comfortable, yet invigorated.

Laura’s a qualified AntiGravity Fitness Instructor, Xpert Pole Instructor as well as a competitive pole dancer, having placed 3rd in Miss Pole Dance New Zealand 2019, and winning Pole Legends - strength award 2019 & 2020.

Laura’s decision to open her own aerial fitness studio in 2018 was based on her desire to share her passion with other like-minded people across the Waikato.

She understands first-hand the incredible ability pole and aerial fitness classes have of making all your daily worries instantly disappear. The feeling was so powerful that she eventually decided to leave her corporate career and turn her love for aerial into her full-time job.

To Laura, pole and aerial is an escape from the daily stresses and a chance to have real childlike fun. Being able to pass that feeling onto others is a privilege.

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