Party Policies & What to Expect

• A $35 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a booking with The Shakti Rising located at 45630 Falke Plaza Suite 270 Sterling VA 20166.

  • Please note that this deposit does not apply to your final per-person rate.

  • The balance of payment is due 3 days prior to the scheduled party/event.

  • If your party does not meet the minimum number of people required for a specific package, we are happy to host your party but you will still need to pay the cost of the minimum number of participants listed for that party’s package.

  • Party size limitations: Please be aware that our studio space is limited as is our number of apparatuses.

    • Pole parties: We have 8 poles available. For parties with more than 8 people, you will need to pole share.

    • Hoop parties: We have 6 hoops available. Parties with more than 6 people will need to share hoops.

    • Aerial yoga: We have 8 aerial hammocks available and CANNOT exceed that number of individuals.

    • Chair, lap, and belly dance: Our comfortable maximum is 16 people. A few extra guests may be feasible, but please contact our studio if your party is larger than 16 people.

    • You will have until 3 days before the party to confirm the number of people attending. You will be charged at this time for the total headcount and will not be refunded if 1 or more people do not attend.

• Music: For pole, chair, and lap dance parties, instructors will use their customized playlists OR you can provide us with specific playlists/songs that you’d like to use during class!

  • If you would like to use your own music, please send it to us at least one week in advance

• Dress: We can set the tone and vibe of your party to suit your celebration! Whether you’re looking for an upbeat, athletic mood or a sexy and sensual vibe, we are here to provide the magical experience that you’re looking for with us!

  • For pole parties, dress in whatever your inner goddess calls you to wear! Athletic and fun or something a little sexier is fine by us!

    • PLEASE NOTE: For any parties involving poles, because your skin is what gives you grip and stick to the pole, having more skin exposed is ideal.

    • On the day of your party, please advise your guests to refrain from wearing hand lotions & oils as they may affect your grip on the pole.

    • Feel free to bring knee pads if you prefer to wear them.

  • For chair dance and lap dance parties (parties with no poles), any form-fitting clothes like leggings or shorts is fine or you can keep it sexy in lingerie!

  • For aerial yoga or belly dance parties, we recommend a form-fitting shirt and form-fitting leggings. In aerial yoga parties, please wear non-slick leggings.

  • Barefoot is preferred for all parties.

• During pole parties, some people find that perspiration on their hands limits their ability to properly grip the poles. If you would like to purchase a bottle of grip to share with your group, please inquire with our staff before your party and we will have one on-hand for you.

• All participants should bring their own water bottle to stay hydrated.

• Please arrive 5 but no more than 10 minutes before your party time to sign waiver forms.

• Venue Access : The studio is on the second floor, the access stairway to the second floor is on the side of the building.

  • There is both a front and back parking lot- you are welcome to park in either one.

  • When facing the front of our building from the front parking lot, we are on the leftmost side of the building. There is a gray metal door on the side of the building that leads to a staircase to our studio space. The elevator is on the opposite side of the building.

• Unfortunately, due to space limitations we cannot accommodate guests who are not participating in the class/party.