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1-Hour Introductory Classes: 6-Week Session Classes:
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Pre-registration required in ALL Introductory Classes, Practice Sessions, Session Classes, and Workshops. Limited spacing. Call 604-765-5034. 6-Week Programs (Includes Pole Dance Levels 1 – 7, Advanced
Pole Dancing, Chair Dance 1 – 2, and F.I.T. Classes)
No Membership required. 6-Week Programs are for those who are or will become “addicted” to Pole Dancing, Chair Dancing, and F.I.T. (Fun Intensive Training) variety classes. All programs are designed to incorporate the moves the students learn into a progressive choreography aimed at developing individual skill, strength and grace. Pole Dancing includes different accents, inversions, maneuvers, moves, poses, spins, and suspensions on and with the pole – as well as sexy floor work with a blanket – incorporating blanket spins – that you were dying to try out! Chair Dancing includes different accents, chair moves, pivots, dance steps, sensual floor work, poses, and spins, that will challenge your agility, strength and creativity! F.I.T. Classes include a variety of cardiovascular exercise routines incorporating flexibility, muscular endurance, and strength training in a fun and exciting setting using anything and everything available in studio! 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes)
See Calendar for Time and Dates Pole Dance 1 is perfect for those who wish to achieve a solid grounding of the basics and for those who have more than just a passing interest in pole dancing. Definitely recommended for "newbies" or "pole dance virgins". Pole Dance 1 is a challenging all-around workout including: cardio-striptease warm-up and stretching, simple pole moves, pole spins, and floor work -- all combined into progressive, easy-to-learn, and simple choreographed routines taught at a pace everyone can follow. Pole-Bellydance 1 Beginner (formerly Belly-Pole) - New! 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes) - $119 Sale
See Calendar for Time and Dates Belly-Pole is our newest and exciting offering of customized classes that combines the fundamentals of belly-dancing with beginner pole dancing spins! The classes in this set are meant for both absolute beginners to intermediate and experienced dancers who want to learn sensual belly dance movements combined with pole spins in a fun and mutually supportive environment. Imagine transitioning the movements of popular and sexy belly-dancing moves with pole dancing spins! The classes will include:
Pole-Bellydance 2 (formerly Belly-Pole 2) - New! 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes) - $119 Sale
See Calendar for Time and Dates Pole Bellydance 2 continues where Pole Bellydance 1 left off. Sexy Pole 1 (Exotic Dance) - New! 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes) - $119 Sale
Sexy Pole Dance is a new program that focuses more on exotic dance moves rather than pole work. You will learn sexy exotic dance combinations that includes but not limited to: body and hip waves, circles, booty shakes, spins and floor work. Emphasis is on slower sexy dance moves that will help you gain confidence and have fun at the same time in a very supportive environment. Targeted for beginners and intermediate dancers who want to focus more on dance movements and body isolations. Minimal pole spins and pole work are still involved. See Calendar for Time and Dates 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes)
See Calendar for Time and Dates Ready to step it up a notch? Intended for those who wish to refresh their pole dancing skills or who want to move beyond the beginner level. Pole Dance 2 expands on the basic repertoire of moves in Pole Dance 1. More pole moves, pole spins, and floor work -- as well as more hip and flirty dance moves -- are incorporated into new, easy-to-learn choreographed routines. This course is designed to be taken concurrently and/or in sequence with Pole Dance 1. Recommended for those that wish to master the basics and to build the foundation necessary for intermediate and advanced levels of pole dancing. 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes)
See Calendar for Time and Dates Pole Dance 3 takes the basic skills learned in Pole Dance 1 and Pole Dance 2, and challenges the now experienced dancer with intermediate level pole moves, pole spins, floor work, and dance moves. Pole Dance 3 then introduces basic inverts and suspensions on the pole. Choreographed routines are still included in these sessions, with a growing emphasis on transitional moves and accents to provide the dancer with a sense of flow and grace to their choreography. If you're wishing to explore the challenge and beauty of this athletic and artistic form of dance, Pole Dance 3 is your venue! 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes)
See Calendar for Time and Dates Upon completing Pole Dance 3, this next course takes you, the aspiring Pole Dance Diva to an even higher level of performance. This course includes the advanced pole work, complex inverts, and suspensions that demonstrate flexibility, balance, strength, and creativity. Pole Dance 4 encourages you to put together your own freestyle choreography for an entire song and to even dance around several poles! Based on the moves learned in the previously completed Pole Dance 1, Pole Dance 2, and Pole Dance 3 courses Pole Dance 4 challenges you to even greater heights. Also ideal for experienced dancers considering or preparing for amateur competition or performance! 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes) See Calendar for Time and Dates Congratulations on completing Pole Dance 4! You're one hardcore Pole Dance Vixxen! After mastering the basic, intermediate, and advanced pole work in the previous four Pole Dance courses, you are now ready for the more advanced pole work and choreography of Pole Dance 5. In what would seem unattainable to a novice and intermediate student, you will learn proper technique for more advanced combination inverts and suspensions, and more intricate fast-moving choreography that demonstrate your improved and well-developed balance, creativity, flexibility, and strength. After finishing Pole Dance 5, you will have the skills and experience to perform several dazzling routines! You're as good or even better than a pro! This course is not for the faint of heart, but for the very advanced and motivated pole dancing enthusiast. Are you ready to reach for the heavens, angel? Pole Dance 6 – (“Cirque du Pole”) 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes) See Calendar for Time and Dates For those who love pole acrobatics and is a daredevil at heart and body…"Cirque du Pole" offers our most daring and seemingly gravity-defying inverts and suspensions for the most advanced pole dancers! This is a highly technical-driven course showcasing very advanced floor work coupled with very advanced pole moves including: handstands and elbowstands against the pole, splits, spinning, super advanced pole suspensions, highly complicated spins, inverts and more! We will show you powerhouse moves that will test your flexibility and endurance to the max. Definitely not for the semi-timid but for the most hardcore enthusiast. Pole Dance 7 – ("Pole Acrobat") 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes) See Calendar for Time and Dates Pole Dance 7: "Pole Acrobat" is a continuation of the advanced moves taught in Pole Dance 6, and is for the most advanced students who are addicted to pole acrobatics. Focusing on advanced pole techniques and building upon the moves of the previous levels, this course will include: handstand-full layout-to-split combinations, advanced rip curls, superman combinations, full and side layout mounts, extended holds, and more combinations of the advanced moves from Pole Dance 6. Emphasis will also be placed on developing endurance, flexibility, and fluidity throughout the sessions. Completing this level is guaranteed to amaze ANYONE! Advanced Pole Dancing – 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes)
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Calendar for Time and Dates "Advanced Pole Dancing" is also a 6-week class that combines Levels 5, 6, & 7. Aimed at Pole Dance Vixxens and would-be Acrobats who have mastered the basic and intermediate pole work in previous programs and want a mix of more intermediate and advanced moves of pole dancing. This program offers structured yet individualized training designed to challenge each student in an advanced learning environment. Students will learn advanced combination inverts and suspensions, more intricate fast-moving choreography and advanced floor work. Technique will focus on improving all aspects of Pole Dancing: balance, creativity, flexibility, endurance, strength -- with emphasis on acrobatics, fluidity and grace. For Acrobatic Angels and Flying Pole Divas only! F.I.T. & Flexibility plus Advanced Pole - NEW PROGRAM! 1.5 Hour each class (5 classes) - open to Levels 2 and higher!
See Calendar for Time and Dates F.I.T. & Flexibility classes are geared for individuals craving challenging and killer workouts that deliver the fastest results for a FIT-for-Pole body. This is the fastest-paced program at Pole Dance Studio specifically designed to fast-track your body for getting fit in F.I.T. (Fun Intensive Training). Pole moves and spins are customized based on client's ability. Some experience in pole work is required, as this is an intermediate to advanced program (recommended Level 2 or higher). This continuous 6-week program is a customized personal training module that incorporates elements of:
F.I.T & Flexibility classes are designed to target the core, upper, and lower body muscle groups while working on cardio and flexibility exercises with and without the pole. Students will strengthen and tone their entire body as well as enhance and increase their flexibility and range of motion. Weights will occasionally be used. 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes)
See Calendar for Time and Dates No, girls, this isn’t “Lap Dancing and Striptease” … this is CHAIR dancing! This unique form of dance is similar to Cabaret and MTV-style choreography as seen in music videos by the likes of Carmen Electra, The Pussycat Dolls and Britney Spears (before Federline!). Check out Britney’s video, “Stronger”, for a glimpse into how sexy and challenging Chair Dancing can be! Similar to Pole Dancing, Chair Dancing combines the art of sensual dance with one’s core strength – in conjunction with a chair as one’s “dance partner” – to create an intriguing and eye-catching performance that is also a killer workout…as your arms, abs and legs will soon discover! Chair Dance 1 will include: cardio-striptease warm-up, sexy stretching, basic and intermediate chair moves, poses, spins, dance steps, chair pivots and floor work instruction which will be combined into a progressive, easy-to-learn choreography taught at a pace everyone can follow. For students who wish to expand upon their dance repertoire, Chair Dancing is an opportunity to learn something new and exciting. This challenging art form will also focus and improve your sense of balance, coordination, creativity, and grace. After a few classes, you may never look at the simple act of sitting on a chair in the same light again! 1.0 Hour each class (6 classes)
See Calendar for Time and Dates Now that you’ve gained a strong foothold on a Chair Dancing routine, it’s time to ramp it up a notch! Chair Dance 2 will include: cardio-striptease warm-up, stretching, more advanced chair moves, poses, spins, dance steps, chair pivots and floor work instruction which will be combined into a progressive, challenging and fun choreography taught at a pace everyone can follow. "Create-a-Class" (Create your own schedule) Pole Dance Studio now provides you the option of scheduling your own program to fit your own personal schedule! Gather a group of friends, determine when everyone is available, and then schedule a drop-in class, a set of session classes, or a workshop at Pole Dance Studio! It's THAT easy! 1-Hour Introductory Classes Curious About Pole Dancing
Curious About Chair Dancing
Curious About the Studio - New! Promo Savings! 2.0 Hours over 2 Days
See Calendar for Time and Dates For the curious who want to know what the fuss about Pole Dancing is all about. Try it out a bit...or a lot! This class is a brief introduction to Pole Dancing. We will show you some fun pole dancing basics and incorporate the moves you just learned into a short, simple choreography. Want to try the latest craze called Chair Dancing? This introductory class also showcases some signature Pole Dance Studio chair dancing moves. Find out what a fun, creative, and killer workout Chair Dancing can be! This is also your chance to come down and check out the pristine and spacious studio where you will be attending your future classes. Once you satisfy your curiosity, you may discover that you’re hooked and will want to sign up for a set of Pole Dance 1 classes AND Chair Dance 1 classes. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Workshops Sensual Movement & Striptease Day 1: Sensual Movement (1.5 hours) 3.0 Hours over 2 Days See Calendar for Time and Dates For those of you that are slightly shy and somewhat inhibited, here’s your opportunity to express yourselves! This intensive 3-hour, 2-day workshop is ideal for those who want to get in touch with their sensuality, to feel empowered, or to simply learn how to move like an exotic dancer. Day 1 covers basic movements and techniques while Day 2 shows you how to incorporate your new-found skills into simple and sensual lap dance, chair dance, and burlesque routines with optional dance props. Gain confidence by learning sultry movement and dance choreographies guaranteed to sizzle and smolder. Have fun teasing your partner or practicing in front of the bedroom mirror. After all, you’re doing this for YOU! 1.5 Hours
See Calendar for Time and Dates A workshop for absolute beginners and experienced dancers alike! Learn the basic sexy movements and techniques of Lap Dancing in a fun, non-threatening, and safe environment. This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of Exotic Dance including: body contouring, body isolations, core movement, positioning, and styling, as well as basic floor work. Instruction includes a complete breakdown of all movements and techniques, and provides a solid foundation. Learn to put all the movements together into sexy routines by taking the next workshop after this called "Sensual Striptease". 1.5 Hours See Calendar for Time and Dates With the skills learned in the previous "Sensual Movement" workshop, it's now time to combine the movements and techniques into several graceful and sultry routines! (Completion of "Sensual Movement" workshop recommended prior to taking "Sensual Striptease") This workshop will focus on Lap Dance, Chair Dance, and Burlesque choreographies, as well as incorporating accessories (hats, boas, and blankets) and the art of striptease into all three dance forms. Students will review basic floor work then transition to more exciting floor work. The routines are easy to learn and elegant when performed to select music. Emphasis will be on transitioning movement so you end up with sexy routines. To benefit fully from the Striptease instruction, we recommend you bring extra layers of clothing that you wish to learn how to strip off. Some suggestions: an extra bra to wear over your top, a cardigan with buttons or zipper, a long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt or top, a spaghetti-strap top, pants (loose fitting at the bottom), shorts, or a wrap-skirt, or any other article of clothing that you wish to learn how to remove. Tight-fitting jeans are not recommended. For the most daring of students, fishnet stockings, bustiers, and pasties for the Burlesque instruction are optional. Nudity is neither encouraged nor expected … we promise! Heels 'N Boots (NEW!) 1.0 Hours See Calendar for Time and Dates Strap on those stilettos or high-heeled boots! Put on your lacy bustiers or other sexy outfit that you've been dying to try out on the pole. Or just wear the sexy boots or stilettos with your workout attire! The high heels are enough to make your sexy shine! Come alone or come with friends! This workshop is designed for you to strut your stuff and have fun with your inner bombshell! This is an informal, fun workshop and no prior pole dancing experience is required. If you have prior pole dancing experience we will show you some new moves! Cameras are allowed for still pictures at end of class. Pole Fluidity Workshops
See Calendar for Time and Dates Borrowing on the concept of the "fluidity bar", the pole becomes the means for your body weight to use resistance and engage your muscles to work together for "muscle integration" while focusing on fluidity of movements. The objective is to develop strength, proportion, and flexibility from head to toe, creating a longer and leaner look. Pole Fluidity programs are 1.5-hour workshops that focus on proper pole dancing movement and technique while developing flexibility, muscle tone, and strength. Fluid and graceful dance transitions are emphasized throughout the series of workshops.1.5 Hours See Calendar for Time and Dates A workshop aimed for absolute beginners with or without a dance background. No pole dancing experience required! Can also be taken by experienced dancers if they want to focus on the fundamentals of body movement and techniques required for pole dancing rather than acrobatic moves requiring strength on the pole. Throughout this workshop, you will develop a solid foundation of dance movement required for basic pole dancing. Instruction will focus on body contouring, body isolations, core movement, arm positioning, styling, hair flips, hip accents, and basic transitional movements in pole dancing. Students will become comfortable with moving around the pole in preparation for pole spins. Moves will be incorporated into simple routines or choreographies.1.5 Hours See Calendar for Time and Dates For experienced pole dancers only! Ideal for advanced students who have not attended Pole Dance Studio for several months or who have some previous pole dancing experience and wish to refresh their knowledge of intermediate to advanced pole spins and combos, layouts, inverts and suspensions but still want to focus on proper body movement, positioning and transitions. This workshop revisits and reinforces pole-climbing, pole holds, side and full layouts, plus body positioning techniques in preparation for proper inversions and suspensions on the pole. Instruction will include intermediate and advanced floor work, spins, and spin combinations throughout the program. Fluid transitional movements between advanced techniques will be emphasized. Recommended for students who have completed Pole Dance level 2 or higher, who are comfortable climbing and holding their own weight on the pole, and/or who have previous pole dancing experience. Emphasis will still be fluid transitions between movements combines with strength pole moves.Master Certification 12 Hours over 3 Days:
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See Calendar for Time and Dates This is an intensive 12-hour, 3-day workshop for those wishing to teach pole dancing in a structured setting. The workshop includes: a variety of pole dancing techniques, an instructor practicum, a Lap Dancing & Striptease workshop, and a Chair Dancing showcase. Participants receive 2 certificates upon completion of the course. Click here for full details Pricing From the everyday woman who wishes to lose weight or learn a custom-designed lap dance for her significant other, to the more serious and dedicated dance student who wishes to perfect her routine or prepare for performance, private lessons are ideal for ALL women of all experience levels and skills. Bored of the gym and need motivation for working out? Can't stick to a regular schedule? Then private lessons are highly recommended. Book private lessons on a regular basis. See results in no time while getting the most satisfying total body workout you'll ever experience! Freestyle Pole Dancing (All levels) 1.0 Hour See Calendar for Time and Dates Important: RSVP via email to tatiana@poledancestudio.com is required 24 hours in advanced if planning to attend or to drop-in to a Practice Session. Practice Sessions are maximum 1-hour freestyle studio sessions open to all students (FREE to Members). Non-members pay a drop-in fee of $15 (plus HST) or can purchase Punch Cards. Practice Sessions are only open to all students of all levels currently registered in Pole Dance Studio 6-week programs (including F.I.T. and Chair Dancing). Practice the moves and choreography from the previous lesson or experiment with the moves and variations to create your own routines. You may bring your own MP3 player or CD music. The studio has a hook-up for an MP3 player and a CD player. Practice Sessions do not guarantee individual poles. Minimal supervision but no instruction provided. Practice Session times are subject to change without due notice. Pls. call to pre-register in ALL classes and workshops. Limited spacing. You have the option to call and leave credit card information on our secure system: 604-765-5034 Contacts Tatiana (Executive Assistant): 604-765-5034 |
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