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Pole Dance Classes
Pole dancing relies on sufficient grip of the metal pole in order for moves to be executed successfully. For this reason, bare arms and legs are necessary during studio lessons. Shorts and vest top or similar are recommended. Footwear can be split sole jazz shoes or ballet shoes. Alternatively, if you prefer, trainers. You will soon find what suits you.

[At the Leicester studio, suede bottomed shoes are recommended. At the Derby studio, rubber soled shoes are recommended.]

Note: Skin must be free of oils or lotions for classes. Please remove hand jewelery (rings, bracelets and watches).

During the course of your instruction, you will learn the rudiments of pole dancing, including:

  • Hand positions and grip of the pole
  • The correct posture and stance of the body during pole dancing
  • Sensual movement
  • Spins
  • Floor work and transitions
  • Accentuation moves
  • Climbing
  • The use of heeled shoes (during practice sessions)


Photo by Danielle Dunbar 2006

The above elements are continued throughout the course, coupled with progression (in subsequent levels) to:

  • Static moves
  • Inversions
  • Choreography and combined moves
  • Audience awareness
  • Styling
  • Continued self development
  • Continued building upon previously learned elements


Lessons are available in the following format:

  • Taster Sessions (1 hour)
  • 6 week Pole Dancing courses (1 hour per week)
  • Practice sessions
  • Lunchtime sessions
  • Celebratory sessions (1.5 hours)
  • Private lessons
  • Workshops (Corporate or Private)
  • Team Building (Corporate or Private)

 

All classes (except celebratory sessions) last for one hour. Courses last for 6 weeks.

Taster Sessions are for students who wish to try pole dancing before committing to a course. Taster sessions are the equivalent of the first lesson of the Level 1 course.

Pole Dancing is taught at 10 different levels:

Level 1 (novice), Level 2 (novice/intermediate), Level 3 (intermediate/advanced), Level 4 (advanced/artistic), Level 5 (advanced/artistic plus), Level 6, Level 7, Level 8, Level 9, Level 10 (advanced/extreme).

As all elements build on the previous levels; Level 1 must be completed before progression to Level 2. Level 2 must be completed before progression to Level 3 and so on.

Level 1 - 10 each lasts for 6 weeks.

 

To view the latest Timetable, click here

To find out more about other polers and their experiences, click here.

 

Note: Membership is not necessary to join the class.

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Freestyle Mixed Ability

A supervised class (not taught), freestyling is an amazing and essential part of pole dance. Continue your freestyling as taught in class and use the time to practice flow and linking moves seamlessly together.

Please see the timetable for freestyle dates.

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Acrobalance

Do you remember what it was like to fly?

Please see the timetable for next dates.

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Booty Camp!

Like Boot Camp, but more fun!

Incorporating pole work, body isolation dance, chair dance, hula hoops, corde lisse (rope). Booty Camps run twice weekly for 6 weeks and each session is different. each class lasts for 1 hour.

Daytime Booty Camp is Monday and Wednesday. Evening Booty Camp is Tuesday and Thursday. Booty Camp is held at the Derby studio.

Please see the timetable for the latest start dates.

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 Open Classes

You will gain many benefits from this open class as the varied content from week to week as well as the teacher will ensure that you have fun as well as constant challenge.

Please see the timetable for open class dates.

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Chair Dance

This is a cabaret style dance which incorporates the use of the chair as a prop. Don't underestimate it even though you are sitting down!

Please see the timetable for chair dance start dates.

 

 

 


 

 

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