FAQ

Frequently asked questions

HOW DO I GET TO IMO STUDIO?

Imo Studio is located in Areeiro (Lisbon).
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Here’s our address:
‍Praça Bernardo Santareno 1C
1900-098 Lisboa (Portugal)

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You can get to Imo Studio by:

Subway: Areeiro subway station (green line)
Train: Roma-Areeiro train station
Bus: 49B, 208, 720, 756, 793 (nearby the studio)
Car: Free parking in front of the studio (after 7pm on weekdays, all day on weekends/holidays)

I’M A BRAND NEW STUDENT AT IMO STUDIO. WHICH CLASSES CAN I TAKE?

If you’re a BRAND NEW STUDENT (with no aerial dance experience) you can take:

Intro to Pole class;
Intro to Policious class;
Or any open level class.

If you’re NEW AT THE STUDIO (with aerial dance experience) you can take:

Any class of your choice.

Note: choose a class suitable to your technical level. Not sure which one to choose? Check it here.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO CLASS?

The “dress code” will vary depending on the class you want to take.
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Intro to Pole and Pole Level 1:

Sports clothes (e.g.: leggings, t-shirt/long sleeve shirt, sport bra);
Knee pads;
Bring: 2 small towels, ethyl alcohol (to clean the pole), water.

Pole Level 2, 3, 4 & Up, and Open Training:

Sports clothes (e.g.: SHORTS + SPORT BRA, leggings, t-shirt/long sleeve shirt);
Knee pads;
Bring: 2 small towels, ethyl alcohol (to clean the pole), water.

Intro to Policious, Policious Beginners and Intermediate:

Sports clothes (e.g.: socks, leggings, t-shirt/long sleeve shirt, sport bra);
Heels are recommended (but not mandatory);
Knee pads;
Bring: 2 small towels, ethyl alcohol (to clean the pole), water.

Aerial Yoga and Body & Mind Prep:

Sports clothes (e.g.: leggings, t-shirt/long sleeve shirt, sport bra);
Bring: 1 towel, water.

Floorstyles:

Sports clothes (e.g.: socks, leggings, t-shirt/long sleeve shirt, sport bra);
Knee pads;
Bring: 1 towel, water.

CAN I TAKE CLASSES IF I’M NOT STRONG, IF I’M NOT FLEXIBLE, IF I’M NOT ATHLETIC, IF I’M NOT YOUNG, IF I’M A GUY, IF I DON’T HAVE AERIAL DANCE EXPERIENCE?

You don’t need to be strong, flexible, athletic, young, have any specific gender or have previous aerial dance experience. At Imo Studio we promote a non-competitive, body-positive, and all genders inclusive environment. We celebrate each and every body/person!

HOW DO I BOOK A CLASS?

At Imo Studio we use this booking system: https://goteamup.com/p/7267019-imo-studio/

Step 1: Booking system Log in or Sign up.
Step 2: Check the schedule, and book the class you want directly on our schedule.

HOW EARLY SHOULD I SHOW UP FOR A CLASS?

We recommend arriving about 5-10 minutes before the start of the class.

“I’m on my way to class but I’m running late!” CAN I STILL TAKE THE CLASS?

We have a 15 minute late policy. If you are dressed and ready to join class 15 minutes or less after the scheduled start time, you can still take class. Later than that you will not be allowed to join the class (note: the class won’t be reinstated nor will the amount be refunded, no matter the reason why).

I DON’T SPEAK PORTUGUESE. EVEN SO, AM I ABLE TO FOLLOW THE CLASS?

If you don’t speak Portuguese, don't worry! Our instructors are Portuguese but they all speak English.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW PRIOR TO COMING TO A CLASS?

Imo Studio doesn’t have a reception. Purchase/Book your class in advance here: https://goteamup.com/p/7267019-imo-studio/
We have one co-ed dressing room;
We have one co-ed restroom (no showers);
Don’t apply any lotion, oil or moisturizer on the day of class;
Don’t use jewelry (specially rings, bracelets and clocks).

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