Classes
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Introduction to
Pole Dance
Beginners, this is the place to start! This class will focus on basic skills such as hand grips, pirouettes, grounded moves, and spins. Strength exercises are incorporated into class to start building up the abs and arms for more advanced pole maneuvers. Flexibility, strength and fun are the focus of this class. Once you are comfortable here, move on to our Beginner Pole Dance Class.
Beginner Pole Dance
After you have taken Introduction to Pole Dance and you are ready for more, this class is for you. Beginner Pole Dance is designed to gain strength and flexibility. Spins, grounded moves, conditioning, and climbing will be the focus. Once you can climb and spin on both sides and are starting to practice inverts, you can move on to Intermediate Pole Dance.
Intermediate Pole Dance
This class is designed for pole dancers who can climb and spin comfortably on both sides. We will focus on beginning inverts and inverted moves such as inside and outside leg hangs, Other moves at this level will be superman, cupid, reverse superwoman, laybacks etc. Ask your instructor if you are ready for this level.
Advanced Pole Dance
This class is for our most advanced students only. Class will focus on combinations of moves with 3 or fewer contact points such as Ayesha, handsprings, and descents using cup grip and true grip. Ask your instructor if you are ready for this class.
Contemporary Pole
This class will provide the ability to learn contemporary dance moves and how you can incorporate them into a pole routine. We will be exploring different types of movement involving floor work, moving between two poles, and simple tricks. Introduction to Pole Dance or Beginner Pole are prerequisites.
Spin Pole
This class explores all things spin pole. Learn to climb, invert, and perform tricks on the spin pole. Techniques to combat dizziness will also be covered. Students must be able to climb, invert and perform basic tricks before taking this class.
Intro To Heels
This class will go over how to walk in heels, basic choreo components and beginner pole moves, plus plenty of floowork. It's a great place to start if you're interested in doing a Hell on Heels class but want to get comfortable with basic skills in heels before you move on to choreography. Taking a few beginner pole classes prior to this course is recommended since it's easier to learn something in bare feet before trying it in heels!
Intermediate and Advanced Lyra
This class is for students with a strong basic understanding of Lyra who have been taking Introduction to Lyra for awhile and feel comfortable with the apparatus. You will learn combinations, flow and drops in this class.
Open Studio Jam
This is your time to practice what you have learned in class, work on routines, or just take photos and videos of your progress. An instructor will be hosting the studio time, but there is no instruction.
Lyra Master Class
This 8 week course will start your Lyra journey on the right path with strength, technique and terminology training. You will learn mounts, spins, grips and tricks.
Hell On Heels
Bring out your inner diva for this cardio, dance and low flow class. Working in heels brings out the sass in all of us and improves muscle tone in legs and butt! Learn sensual movement, floor work and low pole flow. Knee pads recommended. All levels, but Pole 1 or Introduction to Pole Dance is a prerequisite.
Introduction to Lyra
This is the class to start in if you want to learn Lyra. Lyra is a hoop that hangs from the ceiling. Learn grips, mounts, spins, and moves on this fun and beautiful apparatus.
Aerial Hammock
Slightly different than aerial yoga. Hammock class is less yoga flow and more tricks and beautiful poses using the aerial hammock. Perfect for those working on getting more flexible. Beginners welcome!
Beginner Silks
One of our most popular classes in 2021! Come learn the beautiful art of aerial silks. You will learn climbing, foot locks, and beautiful poses on our colorful silks. This class will help build strength and flexibility. Please wear leggings and a long sleeved top.
Chair Dance
Chair is a great prop that allows you to showcase your grace and sensuality at any level of dance. We will be learning different ways to work with a chair, all levels of tricks, and choreography. May bring heels but not required and all levels welcome.
Troupe Dance
This class is a practice and rehearsal class for our in-house performance troupe. Everyone is welcome to come learn the choreography with us. All levels. Please message us before signing up. We only accept new troupe dancers when not preparing for a performance. Note: Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, we can no longer dance in formations where there is not 6 feet of social distance. So this class is on hold until further notice.
Silks Master Class
This 8 week course will start your Silks journey on the right path with strength, technique and terminology training. You will learn climbs, poses and tricks on our beautiful silks.