The Pole Room · Grading
Ready to move to the next level?
Grading is the moment you show your instructor how far you've come and step up through the Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Elite levels. Here's everything you need to know.
See if you're eligible
The basics
What is grading?
Grading is an in-person assessment which determines if you are ready to move through the Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Elite pole levels. It's conducted by a TPR instructor and scheduled on the 7th week of what is normally an 8-week term.
Aside from moving up a level, grading helps you improve your skills, track your progress and set goals. Those basic pole climbs that once seemed daunting are now a breeze - and grading is how we celebrate that growth.
Step by step
Are you eligible to grade?
The registration process is as simple as 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Show up to class
Attend every course class you are enrolled in so you stay aligned with your goals and keep practising your core tricks. Missed a session? Book a Private lesson or Pole / Aerial Jam class to make it up.
Complete your terms
Each level requires a set number of rotations (terms) to level up - anywhere from 1 to 3 terms depending on the level.
Nudge your Studio Manager
Let your Studio Managers know you want to grade. They will review your attendance and confirm whether you are eligible.
Get the go-ahead
Once your Studio Manager confirms you are ready, they will arrange your grading appointment.
Grading sessions are free for members, otherwise you can purchase a Grading session.
Showtime, let's go!
It's grading day - what now?
You'll be joined by around 6–7 students going through the same motions. Each of you takes turns showcasing your stuff in front of the instructor.
Arrive 30 minutes early
Give yourself enough time to warm up and stretch so you are ready to jump straight in when it is your turn.
Demonstrate your core tricks
Your instructor will ask you to perform the core tricks required to move up on both sides, your good side and your challenging one, by yourself.
Get your result
Once you are done, your instructor will let you know if you are moving up to the next level or re-mastering your current one.
Make it official
Pass and we celebrate with a certificate (hello, IG bragging rights!). Book straight into your next course and keep the momentum going.
What to bring
The Levels
Graded Levels
Each level has its own core tricks and rotations required to pass, increasing in difficulty as you climb.
It is a milestone
More than just a test
Grading isn't an exam to stress over — it's how we mark your growth. Every pass is a celebration of the strength, skill and confidence you've built.
Certificate & bragging rights
Pass your grading and we celebrate with a certificate — hello, IG bragging rights.
Track your progress
Clear level milestones mean you always know exactly what comes next.
Set your next goal
Every pass unlocks the next challenge — new tricks, new levels, new confidence.
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Good to know
Grading FAQs
Free to grade for Members, every single term
Grading runs on weeks 7 of every term, at every studio, and it's completely free with your membership. When you're ready, just let your Studio Manager know.
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