FAQs- what’s this all about then?

Wait… is Sydney pole closing down?

Nope — but we could be if we don’t take action now.


We’re not shutting doors tomorrow, but the next 6 months are critical. Rising costs, long-term pressures from the Covid years, and shrinking class numbers mean we’re in serious duct-tape-the-Pleasers mode. This campaign is about making sure we’re still standing in another 12 years — not just limping along.

What’s the sponsor a pole thing?

It’s our cheeky way of saying “invest in the future of SP.”
You’re not literally getting your name on a pole (we wish), but when you pick a tier and contribute, you’ll get some perks right away — like class passes or exclusive events — and you’ll help keep the place running. Think: rent, wages, studio maintenance, and grip. Lots of grip.

Check out the tiers and what’s involved here

What happens if the campaign doesn’t work?

TBH we can’t even imagine and don’t want to think about a world without SP so we are just gripping up and doing whatever needs to be done to keep going!

But if we don’t rally now, more studio closures or cuts may be on the cards. We’re fighting like hell to stop that from happening — but we need your help. Enter- this entire campaign, stage right.

For ome items you purchase as part of the campaign (like certain class credits) are applied automatically, while others are dependant on us still being functional in 6 months time. You can read more about the T&Cs here

What do I actually get if I sponsor a pole?

Each tier comes with class credits, plus a few goodies (and bragging rights).
There’s a Digital Wall of Fame in the works, and if we survive this — and we plan to — we’ll be throwing the best Sponsor Party ever. All details are right here.

is this just a donation?

Not really. It’s more like buying ahead to make sure there’s still something to come back to.
Some tiers are pure support, but most get you classes straight away. And more importantly? You’re buying time for us to regroup and rebuild.

where can i find all the ways to support

All on this website, hero. Oh and our socials.

And thank you 🙏

where does the money go?

Straight into the essentials:

  • Rent for our studio spaces

  • Instructor wages

  • Studio maintenance

  • Utilities

  • Our tiny HQ team that keeps everything running behind the scenes

We’ve paused all fancy upgrades and side quests. This campaign is about keeping the lights on and the poles spinning.

can i help without spending money?

YES. Yes. 1000x yes.
We know times are tight — we’re feeling it too. If you can’t donate, you can still: