The Pole Nook (IG:@thepolenook) by Rachel (IG:@rachelpolelol) and Cassie (IG:@cassiepickersgill) is London’s first and only boutique pole dance and photography studio.

Proudly part-sex-worker-owned, this female-run business aims to be a haven for pole dancers & sex workers alike. With our expanding team we now offer small group classes, private lessons, studio & pole hires, video shoots and photo shoots in a supportive environment where everyone can flourish!

thepolenook.co.uk

“We are so excited to sponsor Blackstage for another year!”

Nestled in the heart of Brixton, Akila Pole Studio (IG:@akilapolestudio) stands proudly as one of London’s leading pole studios.

“At the heart of everything we do, is a deep commitment to creating a safe space that nurtures personal growth, celebrates diversity and encourages self-expression. Our community is what makes it all truly magical. It is the very essence of our studio, where dancers from all walks of life come together to uplift, support, and celebrate themselves and each other.”

With two gorgeous studio spaces and a wide range of classes available seven days a week, Akila Pole Studio is dedicated to providing a fun, inclusive and empowering experience for all <3

akilapolestudio.com

Established in 2013, Malice (IG:@malicelingerie) was brought to life by Hannah Malice (IG:@hannahmalice). Born from a passion for well fitting, flattering, ethically produced, fashion forward and sexy lingerie pieces which can be built into a cohesive collection. No small task!

Our pieces are handmade to order by Hannah in her studio in Bristol, U.K. 

malicelingerie.com

Emmyland (IG:@emmyland} is thrilled to be supplying Blackstage and Cinematographer Tracy Kiryango with all cameras, lenses and grip equipment that will be documenting the show this year.

Emmyland is a boutique rental house based in South East London, specialising in bespoke wet and dry camera, lens and grip hire to the film industry.

Emmyland was founded by Focus Puller, Camera Technician and Pole Dancer Emmy Robinson (IG:@emmyW0rld) who has over 15 years’ experience working within the Camera Department. We are proud to not only be the first rental house in the UK with a female Founder & Managing Director, but also one of only two that we know of in the world.

Emmyland is a truly independent rental house, with its roots and heart being birthed from within the Camera Assisting community. We are run by Camera Assistants for Camera Assistants, so that Cinematographers will always have only the very best equipment to work with. Our kits are built by experts, for experts. We aim to be the superior and most streamlined solution for every production, offering a personalised and bespoke service and immaculately prepped and perfectly performing equipment, specced to the absolute highest level.

Emmyland is a huge ally and champion of Blackstage and all of the incredibly important work Blackstage and Leila are doing throughout the pole industry and we are over the moon to be coming on board this year as a sponsor. We cannot wait to see the beautiful images that Tracy and her team will create alongside all of the absolutely incredible performers this year with our beautiful cinema cameras and lenses. We love you Blackstage!

emmyland.com

Integrated Movement Studio (IG:@integratedmovementstudio) is a fitness studio in Chiswick on a mission to get West London to move more. Our main goal is to help bring variety to anyone who wants more from their individual movement practice. We offer group fitness classes: pole fitness, pole dance and small group training classes for all levels. We also provide personal training sessions with instructors who specialise in injury prevention & recovery, plus sized movement, strength training for dancers, polers and aerialists.

 We hope to be your home away from home where you can move your body in a way that feels good for you!