Skills & Technique

Skills & Technique Classes

Pole 1

No experience needed! This is the perfect place to start for everyone. Learn how to create momentum around the pole, as well as proper grips and engagement. Please wear shorts for class and avoid lotions 12 hours prior. Class will be barefoot.

Pole 2

Pole 1 or equivalent pole experience needed for this level. Work on sits, climbs, kneehooks and become more comfortable with spins. Please wear shorts for class and avoid lotions 12 hours prior.

Pole 3

Pole 2 or equivalent pole experience needed for this level. Work on single arm spins, different leg holds and getting upside down without inverting. Wear shorts and avoid lotion 12 hours prior.

Pole 4

Pole 3 or equivalent needed for this level. Learn aerial inverts, inverted shapes, and shoulder mounts.

Pole 5

Pole 4 or equivalent needed for this level. Learn aerial shoulder mounts, hand springs, and advanced aerial shapes. Must be comfortable with aerial inverts and shoulder mounts.

Floor Technique & Tricks Lvl 1

In this class you will learn fundamental floorwork tricks, balances and transtions, while you work on gaining strength on the floor. Heels optional, this class is open to all levels.

Floor Technique & Tricks Lvl 2

Should be comfortable with basic shoulder rolls and familiar with shoulder stand position with feet on floor.

Heels Technique & Tricks

PREREQUISITES: Pole 2 required before attending.

Learn the fundamentals of platform heels and basic movements around the pole. No prior heels experience needed. Proper platform dance heels required.

Low Flow Combos

Prerequisites: Bracket grips, single arm spins and reverse grab holds/spins.

Learn how to link tricks, and practice transitions and flow from one skill to another but from the ground.

Heels Technique & Tricks Lvl 2

PREREQUISITES: Pole 3 and Heels Tech 1 are required before attending. As well as the ability to hold yourself up in a bracket/split grip.

Advanced Pole Lab

Must be comfortable with aerial inversions, brass monkey, ayesha shapes and other advanced aerial shapes - ask Pole 5 instructor if unsure before attending.

Combos

PREREQUISITES: Must be comfortable with inversions and leg hangs before attending.

Learn how to link tricks, and practice transitions and flow from one skill to another.

Sock +Flow

Learn flow techniques and how you can move around the pole in socks.

Basework

Prerequisites: Strong shoulder stands with feet held off floor, Strong shoulder rolls forward and backward, basic inversions, one arm spins and strong bracket grips.

This class will work on both transitions and tricks at the base of the pole. Knee pads and leg grip recommended

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