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What to call a class for women 30+
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Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I like the idea of a "Polefessionals" one, I think that would probably go down best. Listing "college" classes may work too, but the majority of ths schedule would then be this "college class." Also, I think if I target a "polefessional" class, it leaves the women who want to practice with college students free to come to any class, rather than feeling awkward for wanting to show up to a "college" class.
And for those wondering if it's an assumption, it's from feedback and the reason I say 30+ is because many of the women giving me this feedback are in their mid-30s and they suggested the class, we just couldn't come up with a name.
As for the registration thing, it's a good idea but since classes here aren't split by level, there wouldn't be much of a point. Our studio does drop-in classes, so we have to teach basically whoever shows up (not ideal, but I don't run it and it works in this town)
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I am 53 yrs old and I pole with all age groups. Been at it for two yrs. I love the different age groups.
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I have been in your shoes and it blows! The biggest problem I had with some (not all) younger girls is that usually they come in pairs and usually one is better than the other. They would kibitz through the entire class and totally not pay attention, or if they had taken a class or two before they would try to show their friend a thing or two totally disregarding the class. I can understand how some women are intimidated during their first few classes with younger/more in shape girls but generally that died by the time thay saw me in booty shorts all the time. I think I also drew more older polers because I myself was older and I understood a little better the fun things our body starts to do to us when we hit our 30s.
I am not sure how many you have in your class, but for my 6-8 was the MAX I could handle as different levels.
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My old studio used to have a "silver pole" class. 🙂
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oh love the idea of a studio having a "Silver Pole" class – shall have to look to see if any of the local studio in town have classes like this! ((:
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As a 31-year-old woman, any class name with the word "Silver", "Cougar," or "Mature" in it would make me run for the hills! I like to think I'm at least 30 years away from being "silver," "gold" or any other shiny metal.
What about "Grown & Sexy Tuesdays" or something like that? Then explain in the description that it is geared toward polers who are 30+. I think it gets the point accross without sounding too geriatric.
Another option is just to call it "Pole 30+" or something straightforward like that for a while. Then ask the students in class to name it. Maybe you could make it into a contest and give away free classes to the winner! 🙂
Just throwing ideas out there. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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All below 60 is young to me! Nothing to worry about!
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Doesnt matter how old the cat is, it will always act like a kitten…………
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I would appeal to the experience aspect more than the age aspect. Everyone’s aware that the body and training needs of a person over 30 are generally a little different than those of a person under 25 or even under 20. I don’t think that needs to be the focus of an advertisement, as long as a gentler teaching aspect is implied. Maybe something like, appealing to 30’s as a time when you get things figured out and grow into yourself as an empowered woman…pole for the woman who has it figured out, who knows what she wants. A challenging but doable and fun workout that focuses on bringing out the powerful inner woman you’ve worked so hard to build. They say everything gets better after 30 right?
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I am 36 and i teach, as well as attend classes,to be honest i would not want to attend classses targetted 30 or 40 + as feel that this would make me feel old! I am always told i don’t look my age and i don’t struggle with anything.
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I think instead of focusing on Age, it would be best to categorize classes by fitness level…not age.
Fitness level or lack there of, is the biggest issue when taking a pole class. You can have a very strong fit 50 something, and a very unfit 20 year old!!
Here's a thought I had….. It may seem like those under 30 progress faster, but, that my just be because the girls who are drawn to a pole class are already fit. Those (regardless of age) who are not already in shape or do not work out regularly are, possibly less likely to sign up for a pole class because they feel pole is only for skinny women.
To be honest I also wouldn't want to take a class that's 30+ At 35 I am in MUCH better shape then I was at 19. So anyway…maybe try going with fitness levels instead of age. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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i would call it a regular class. Almost everyone at the studio where i dance in Atlanta is in their 30's. We have very few girls in their early 20's, or even mid 20's. To me hearing 30+ or mature pole etc sounds like a low level class. As an advanced student, I wouldn't even consider it. You could offer a non invert class that is not introductory for people who can follow more complicated choreo and do combo spins etc and give it a clever name.
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I agree with Veena on fitness level and not age.
I have to admit to you anything that says Red Hat, Silver Sneakers or anything that refers to being a "Senior"? I shy away from. I am just not ready for that label yet. Not that anything is wrong with it. I will be 60 next year but do not feel like a Senior at all.
I have a very cute, thin and very out of shape 24 year old daughter who is a Senior in College and has no strength at all. Her twin brother can whip around on my pole and do inverts. My 35 year old daughter would run for the hills if the class said 40 in the name.
Let us know what you decide.
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