ABOUT US

Established in 2010 as Cape Town’s first pole fitness studio, Pole Dance Cape Town has been at the forefront of this transformative sport’s growth. In 2017, the studio was entrusted to Chantal Cornelissen (Nell), a celebrated aerial artist, multiple world champion in both pole and hoop, and a former Cirque du Soleil performer. Under her leadership, the studio has flourished, becoming a vibrant hub for fitness and self-expression. In 2020, after a decade in the city center, the studio relocated to the welcoming suburb of Edgemead, creating a space where everyone can thrive.
At Pole Dance Cape Town, we specialize in fitness training, strength building, and boosting self-confidence through the art of pole and aerial sports. Our inclusive community welcomes everyone—men and women of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. While many students feel nervous for their first class, it doesn’t take long before they discover their inner strength, embrace their potential, and build confidence in themselves.

Our studio boasts 11 X-Poles, each standing 3.6 meters tall with a 45mm diameter, available in a range of finishes including brass, stainless steel, powder-coated, and chrome to cater to every preference and style. We also feature 7 aerial points, providing a spacious and versatile environment for both aerial and pole training.

 

Pole fitness is more than just a workout; it’s an empowering experience. It’s a dynamic way to lose weight, improve flexibility, and enhance coordination, all while targeting key areas like your core, arms, shoulders, and back. It’s a fun, exhilarating alternative to the gym and a proven way to build lean, toned muscle.
We’re proud to have athletes from Pole Dance Cape Town represent South Africa on the international stage at the World Championships. Not only have our athletes competed among the best in the world, but they’ve also brought home medals and celebrated podium wins, cementing our studio as a beacon of excellence in pole and aerial arts.

Whether you’re looking for a supportive community, an exciting new way to stay fit, or want to explore the competitive side of pole and aerial arts, Pole Dance Cape Town offers a home for you. Join our family and let us help you unlock your potential in a safe, empowering, and encouraging environment.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY:

“Best workout for any gender! A unique balance of strength, flexibility, balance and pure fun! I leave every class feeling like I achieved something! Thank you to all the amazing instructors and PDCT for bringing such great people together!.”

– Kelly-Ann Chateau-Marthinus

“Chantal is an excellent instructor with a vast amount of knowledge in the fitness and health fields. Her hands-on spotting technique makes you feel safe and confident while mastering new skills. Her energetic and spunky personality is incredibly inviting and brings light and only positive vibes to her beautiful studio. The studio has every different kind of pole you could possibly imagine, want, or need: brass, chrome, powder coated… you name it! I can’t wait to visit CPT again and take another class! Cheers!”

– Natalie Rhae

“Anita and Chantal are great teachers. They are both very knowledgeable and classes were always conducted in a way that allowed beginners to understand and perform pole moves. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time attending classes and would recommend Pole Dance Cape Town to anyone who is interested in pole dancing.”

– Shahieda Isaacs

2025 ACHIEVEMENTS

POSA Pole Art World Championship 2025 – Cape Town, South Africa

  • 1st place Pole Art 40+ Masters Elite Division – Chantal Cornelissen

POSA Pole and Aerial Sport World Championships 2025 – Budapest, Hungary

  • 2nd place Hoop Sport Art 40+ Masters Elite Division – Chantal Cornelissen
  • 2nd place Pole Sport 40+ Masters Elite Division – Chantal Cornelissen

Rise Pole and Aerial Art Championship – Johannesburg 

  • 1st place Hoop Elite Open Division – Chantal Cornelissen
  • 2nd place Pole Elite Open Division – Chantal Cornelissen
  • 3rd Overall Winner – Chantal Cornelissen

Aerial Sports South Africa (POSA) Pole and Aerial National Championships 2025 – Cape Town, South Africa

  • 1st place HOOP SPORT – Junior A Amateur Division – Amber Rasmussen
  • 1st place HOOP ART – Masters 40+ Competitive Division – Renate Steynberg
  • 1st place POLE ART – Masters +40 Amateur – Sune Dahms
  • 4th place POLE ART – Masters +40 Amateur Wanita Nicol
  • 4th place POLE ART – Senior Amateur Division –  Cherise Erasmus
  • 2nd place POLE SPORT Masters 40+ Amateur Division – Tracy Combrink
  • 1st place POLE SPORT Masters 40+ Newcomer – Zama Mongalo

 

2024 ACHIEVEMENTS

POSA Pole and Aerial World Championships 2024 – Cesenatico, Spain

  • 2nd place Hoop Sport 40+ Masters Elite Division – Chantal Cornelissen
  • 6th place Pole Sport 40+ Masters Elite Divison – Chantal Cornelissen
  • 26th place Pole Sport Senior Amateur Division – Monique Synders

POSA Aerial Art World Championships 2024 – Athens, Greece

  • 2nd place Hoop Art 40+ Amateur Division – Renate Steynberg

Aerial Sports South Africa (POSA) Pole and Aerial National Championships 2024 – Cape Town, South Africa
 

  • 1st place Junior A Hoop Sport Amateur Division – Amber Rasmussen
  • 1st place Senior Pole Sport Amateur Division – Monique Snyders
  • 3rd place Senior Pole Sport Amateur Division – Tracy Combrink
  • 3rd place Senior Newcomers Division – Robyn Cant-Haylett
  • 1st place 40+ Masters Pole Sport Amateur Division – Wanita Nicol
  • 4th place Pole Art Senior Women – Jessica Kunneke
  • 2nd place 40+ Masters Pole Art Amateur Division – Shaniley September
  • 1st place 40+ Master Hoop Art Amateur Division – Renate Steynberg

2023 ACHIEVEMENTS

POSA Pole Art World Championships – Barcelona, Spain

  • 3rd place 40+ Masters Elite Division – Chantal Cornelissen
  • 3rd place 40+ Masters Amateur Division – Monique Wastie
  • 6th place 40+ Masters Amateur Division – Wanita Nicol

Aerial Sports South Africa (POSA) Pole and Aerial National Championships – Cape Town, South Africa

  • 1st place 40+ Masters Pole Art Amateur Division – Monique Wastie
  • 2nd place 40+ Masters Pole Art Amateur Division – Wanita Nicol

IPSF Pole and Aerial National Championships – Johannesburg, South Africa

  • 1st place 40+ Masters Artistic Pole Amateur Division – Wanita Nicol
  • 2nd place 40+ Masters Artistic Pole Amateur Division – Monique Wastie
  • 2nd place Senior Amateur Hoop – Bongeka Masango

 

2022 ACHIEVEMENTS

POSA Pole Art World Championships – Cesenatico, Italy

  • 1st place 40+ Masters Elite Division – Chantal Cornelissen

2021 ACHIEVEMENTS

IPSF World Championships – Online 

  • 2nd Place Elite Mixed Hoop Division – Chantal Cornelissen
  • 7th Place – Elite Mixed Double’s Hoop Division – Chantal Cornelissen and Christine Chapman

IPSF South Africa National Championships – Online

  • 1st Place – Elite Sport Mixed Double’s Hoop – Chantal Cornelissen and Christine Chapman
  • 1st Place – Elite Sport Woman 40+ Hoop – Chantal Cornelissen
  • 1st Place –  Amateur Senior Mixed Double’s Hoop – Samantha Movius and Michaela van den Honert
  • 1st Place –  Amateur Masters 40+ – Wanita Nicole
  • 1st Place – Amateur Sport Senior Woman Pole – Tracy Combrink
  • 2nd Place – Professional Artistic Mixed Double’s Hoop – Chantal Cornelissen and Christine Chapman
  • 2nd Place – Amateur Senior Sport Woman Hoop – Bongeka Masango
  • 2nd Place – Amateur Sport Senior Woman Pole – Kelly-Ann Gibbon
  • 3rd Place – Amateur Sport Senior Woman Pole – Sarah Vermeulen

 

2019 ACHIEVEMENTS

IPSF World Championships – Montreal, Canada

  • Gold (1st) – Elite Mixed Double’s Hoop Division – Chantal Nell and Jaun van Deventer (WORLD RECORD)
  • 8th Place – Elite Woman’s Hoop Division – Chantal Nell

IPSF South Africa National Championships – Johannesburg, South Africa

  • 1st Place – Elite Mixed Double’s Hoop – Chantal Nell and Jaun van Deventer
  • 1st Place – Elite Woman’s Hoop – Chantal Nell
  • 2nd Place – Professional Woman’s Artistic Pole – Chantal Nell
  • 1st Place – Amateur Men’s Artistic Pole – Rudolf Van Jaarsveldt
  • 1st Place – Semi-pro Men’s Artistic Pole – Jaun van Deventer

Pole Factor – Cape Town, South Africa

  • 1st Place – Pole Artiste Professional – Jaun van Deventer
  • 2nd Place – Pole Acrobat Professional – Chantal Nell
  • 2nd Place – Pole Duets – Chantal Nell and Sara Reinschmidt

2018 ACHIEVEMENTS

IPSF South Africa National Championships – Johannesburg, South Africa

  • 2nd Place – Elite Woman’s Artistic Pole – Chantal Nell

2015 ACHIEVEMENTS

IPSF South Africa National Championships – Johannesburg, South Africa

  • 1st Place – Elite Double’s Sport Pole – Chantal Nell and Sherry Bremner
  • 1st Place – Elite Woman’s Sports Pole – Sherry Bremner

Owner, Chantal Cornelissen, placing 1st in the Pole Art 40+ Masters Elite division at the 2025 POSA Pole Art World Championships in Cape Town, South Africa.

Owner, Chantal Cornelissen, placing 2nd in the Pole Sport 40+ Masters Elite division at the 2025 POSA Aerial World Championships in Budapest, Hungary

Owner, Chantal Cornelissen, placing 2nd in the Hoop Sport 40+ Masters Elite division at the 2025 POSA Aerial World Championships in Budapest, Hungary

Owner, Chantal Cornelissen, placing 2nd in the Hoop 40+ Masters Elite division at the 2024 POSA Aerial Sport World Championships in Cesenatico, Italy.

Student Renate Steynberg, placing 3rd in the Hoop 40+ Masters Amateur divison at the 2024 POSA Hoop Art World Championships in Athens, Greece.

Owner, Chantal Cornelissen, placing 3rd in the Pole 40+ Masters Elite divison at the 2023 POSA Pole Art World Championships in Barcelona, Spain

Student, Monique Wastie, placing 3rd in the 40+ Masters Amateur divisoin at the POSA Pole Art World Championships in Barcelona

Owner, Chantal Cornelissen placing 1st at the POSA Pole Art World Championships 2022 in Cescenatico, Italy

Owner Chantal Cornelissen and Jaun Van Denventer placing 1st at the IPSF World Championships 2019 in Montreal.