Pole Technique Classes

Level 1 -Beginner Pole

  • Beginner Pole focus on developing strength, coordination, and spatial awareness. Beginner pole moves utilize 3 or 4 points of contact and will be completed from standing height or on the ground. This class will contain beginner spins, poses, and low-level moves as well as conditioning exercises designed to help build the strength needed to complete both pole climbs and inverts.

  • There are no prerequisites for this class

Level 1.5 - Intro to Intermediate

  • This class focuses on the strength and technique needed to execute clean climbs, inverts, and leg hangs. This class utilizes 2 to 4 points of contact on the pole and moves are completed from both the ground and standing. This class will work to develop the skills needed to enter and exit moves safely and prepare you for intermediate level classes.

  • Prerequisites: basic pole awareness, ability to complete pole sits, spins, and the ability to hold your own body weight comfortably (such as in a chair spin or fireman spin). Participants will also need to be comfortable with invert prep-positions such as knee tucks, fan kicks, or an invert bridges from the floor.

Level 2 - Intermediate

  • In this class you will work to improve your climbs and inverts as well as work on your leg hangs (Gemini & Scorpio) in the air. This class utilizes 2 to 4 points of contact on the pole and moves are completed from both standing and from a single climb. This class will also work to develop the strength need to combine moves on and off the ground. This class will explore moves such as butterfly, brass monkey, shoulder mount, and much more.

  • Prerequisites: the ability to complete clean climbs (standard & side), pole sits, and clean inverts from the ground. All of the prerequisites for level 2 should be competed on both the right and left side.

Level 3 - Intermediate+

  • Intermediate+ class will build on the strength and technique developed in levels 1, 1.5, and 2 as well as move to mostly all 2 and 3 points of contact. This class will begin to work on moves such as handsprings, handstands, and aerial moves such as aerial inverts and aerial shoulder mounts. This class will work to combine pole moves into 3 to 4 move combinations that will be both on and off the ground.

  • Prerequisites: the ability to complete clean climbs, pole sits, inverts, shoulder mounts from the ground, leg hangs (Gemini & Scorpio), and hold a butterfly in true grip, inverted D, and/or Ayesha. All of the prerequisites for level 3 should be completed on both the right and left side with clean technique.

Level 4 - Advanced

  • This class focuses primarily on the combination of aerial moves and works with two-point-of-contact moves. Most combinations will be 4 to 6 moves long and will all be off the ground. This class will explore variations of moves from all levels and focus on developing fluidity in the air. This class will also improve endurance as many of the the sequences are longer and aerial.

  • Prerequisites: must be able to safely execute handsprings, be comfortable in handstand positions, aerial inverts, aerial shoulder mounts, all leg hangs (Gemini, Scorpio, Brass Monkey, etc.), and sustain ones own body weight in the air with only two points of contact for multiple transitions.

Pole Conditioning

  • This is a mixed level pole conditioning class. This class will help you develop the strength and body awareness needed to execute pole moves for all levels. This class will break down complex movements into small exercises to help you build the strength needed to safely achieve your pole goals. Modification can and will be given but students are asked to take a few beginner classes prior to this conditioning class. If you are not sure if your are ready for this class please ask an instructor.

  • Prerequisites: Proficiently in basic grips, sits, climbs or climb prep, and inverts or invert prep such as tucks or fan kicks.

Open pole

  • This is an open studio time for pole. Students of all levels can come use this time to practice. There will be no formal instruction given during this class time.

Pole Choreography Classes

Intro to Heels for Pole

This Pole level 1.5 and up class. You should have solid level 1 skills in your wheel house. Spins, climbs, pull up to a sit, and different hand grips should be familiar. For example: Pirouettes, twisted grip, side climb, brass monkey position maybe part of any given combination. Class time will be focused on how to combine tricks with transitions in heels to create a seamless flowing combination. Mainly static pole rotation but spinning pole will also be included from time-to-time.

Adding heels to your dance is like adding another piece of equipment. Obviously they add height and weight. Your ankles, knees, thighs and hips will feel it. Visually heels add length and extension to your lines, making your legs look amazing. However they can be tricky and awkward with just walking, shifting weight and even lifting. This class will help you in these areas.

What to Bring: You will need professional dancer stiletto heels (no street shoes please). Pleaser Shoes pleasershoes.com or Hella Heels us.hellaheels.com are two popular companies to buy from and usually offer first time buyer discount. They can be any style heel but we recommend a clear plastic ankle strap vs. fabric strap or ankle boots. No mules or open back slide shoes. Height can range from 6-8 inch, no 9 inch please. Bring Knee pads (highly recommended), socks, t-shirt, water and grip aid should be included in your dance bag. There are several companies that make knee pads for pole dancers. Or you can buy a sport knee pad like for volleyball to start with.

What to Expect: Starting with a short warm up without heels. Then adding heels with specific ankle and leg warm up. You will learn specific techniques on how to pivot, slide and glide in your heels. Exercises to strengthen your ankles, legs and body. Learn transitions from pole down to floor, floor up to pole, clacks, baby drops and more. We will string together a short combination, practice with music and also a little free time to explore.

Beginner Choreography

  • This is a class that is great for all levels but is designed to incorporate the spins and poses learned in levels 1 and 2. Choreography will vary in style to match the music, and the length will depend on the song that is being used at the time. This class will help develop not only performance technique but stamina as well. This class will stay at a ground or single climb height and will also incorporate floor work and low flow moves. This class will be taught on both static pole and spin depending on the choreography.

  • Prerequisites: proficiency in level 1 moves / spins, pole sits, climbs or climb prep, and basic pole awareness

Intermediate Choreography

  • This class will focus on using moves and spins from levels 1 through 3, and will take your choreography to new heights. This class will include aerial combinations as well as floor work and low flow. Choreography will vary in style to match the music, and the length will depend on the song that is being used at the time. This class will be taught on both static pole and spin depending on the choreography.

  • Prerequisites: proficiency in level 1 and 2 spins and moves, climbs, inverts, leg hands, and be comfortable in handstands