Handstands - All Levels

🤸‍♀️ Upside-Down Foundations: Handstands, Headstands & Arm Balance central Level Suitable for complete beginners, returning students, and aerialists who want to strengthen, refine, and polish their inversion technique. No previous experience is required: just curiosity, patience, and a willingness to play upside down! ⭐ What to Expect Welcome to a joyful session dedicated entirely to going upside down safely, confidently, and beautifully. Whether you’re taking your very first trip toward the floor with your feet in the air, or you’re refining your line, balance, and form, this class gives you all the tools you need to build strong, delicious inversions both on the ground and up in the air. You’ll work through a structured combination of skill progressions, strength conditioning, alignment drills, and playful balances designed to help you build confidence in every direction. ⭐We’ll Explore: Headstands & Elbow Stands Handstand foundations Scorpions, Backbends & Bendy Shapes Straddle Ups, Pikes & Controlled Lifts Deadlift Regressions/Progressions & Core Conditioning Drills that directly support pole, silks, hoop & hammock inversions Tools to understand form, alignment, stacking & shoulder engagement This session is ideal for anyone wanting to improve their aerial and pole strength/ inversions: because YES, the handstand practice absolutely supports your pole and aerial skills! The vibe? Supportive, uplifting, technique-focused, and full of those “OMG I did it!” moments. ⭐ Why Take This Class? To build: Stronger, safer inversions Confidence and control upside-down Better aerial body awareness Shoulder stability & core strength Beautiful lines and photo-ready shapes Great for pole dancers, aerialists, yogis, and curious movers of all backgrounds. ⭐ What to Wear Comfortable fitted clothing you can move and invert in Leggings, shorts, or sportswear No jewellery No rings, watches, or Fitbits ⭐ What to Bring Water Layers for warm-up Your excitement for all things upside-down 📍 How to Find Us Finding the studios can be a little tricky, so here’s everything you need: ⭐Studio Entrances We have multiple entrances within the same building: Studio 1 & Studio X, Pennywell Road, BS5 0TJ Studio 2 , Little Ann Street, BS2 9EB Your booking confirmation will tell you which studio you’re in. Message us anytime if you're unsure! ⭐Driving & Parking We are just outside the CAZ zone : avoid driving past Cabot Circus if in a chargeable vehicle. Cheaper / free parking is often available further along Pennywell Road, away from the city centre (toward Easton). Parking on the Little Ann Street side is metered and can be expensive. You may find forecourt spaces free at night (please avoid daytime business hours). Daytime paid options include: Trinity car park Cabot Circus ⭐More detailed maps & tips can be found on our Welcome Page. www.pinkkittendanceschool.com/welcome If you’re lost, message us and we’ll help guide you in! 💖 Next Steps & How to Keep Growing Once you feel comfortable with balances and inversions on the floor, you might enjoy exploring: Pole: Level 1+ (to take inversions aerial!) Aerial Hoop or Silks Beginners Flexibility Classes PAW Power Strength & Conditioning sessions ⭐We’re here to help guide your journey, whatever direction (or orientation!) you choose.