CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Our classes are intentionally designed to facilitate your pole journey as you develop strength, fluidity, and confidence. Our "Milestones" program allows you to track your progress and determine when you're ready to progress from one level to the next. If you have questions about classes or level placement,
please contact us!
LEVELED CLASSES
Intro to Pole: Sport
Tricks, Technique, Strength! If you’ve always wanted to take pole sport for a spin— this class will introduce you to the fundamental techniques & movements to kick off your pole journey. This is a technique and “tricks” focused class designed to build your strength and control on the pole. You’ll be learning all the foundational moves and as a bonus getting a great workout! No matter your fitness level or experience, we believe pole is for EVERY body. Perfect for new students looking to get pole fit or anyone looking to feel stronger! No prior fitness or dance experience required!
Prerequisites: NONE!
Pole Level 1
Ready to take it to the next level? This class will work on building strength and expanding pole vocabulary. We’ll learn new ways to go up and down the pole, more spin variations, floorwork, and poses. We’ll also put moves together into short combos, and start prepping for going upside down.
Prerequisites: Completed the Intro to Pole milestones
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You may be at this level if you are feeling solid in your pole sits and are beginning to learn how to climb.
Pole Mixed Level 2 & 3
Feeling good in your leg hangs and butterfly, but not quite ready to make the leap up to level 3? This class is your stepping stone! In this class we will work on prep for level 3 moves like shoulder mount and brass monkey, and weave together some of the moves from level 2.
Prerequisites: Completed or working on the Pole Level 2 milestones
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You may be at this level if you are feeling solid in your leg hangs and are beginning to learn an extended butterfly.
Pole Level 4
For our most advanced flyers! In this class, we will focus on moves with two points of contact (e.g. handspring, ayesha), and put tricks together to create new combinations.
Prerequisites: Completed or working on the Pole Level 2 milestones
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You may be at this level if you are working on solidifying your ayesha/handspring.
Intro to Pole: Classic Sexy
Spicy, Sultry, Sexy! Looking to explore your sensual side? Intro to Pole: Classic Sexy focuses on the seductive style of pole dance popularized by strip club performers. Students in this class learn the basics of pole combined with some seriously sexy moves. Both the pole and floor are used for movements like body waves, spins, and poses. Perfect for new students and returning students looking to improve their seductive sequences. All attire is welcome, though shorts or similar are recommended. Barefeet, socks, and dance heels are welcome.
NOTE: Green Dragon Circus (located in our building) is offering a offering a Summer Special Kids Intro to Circus discount for kids whose parents are enrolled in this Intro to Pole: Classic Sexy class! To get the discount, you can register your child/children for our FTF Kids Intro/Open Practice credit with Green Dragon Circus and sign up for the day you're taking class. You can find Green Dragon's credit/special here: https://app.glofox.com/portal/#/branch/656e328d9f8bf5e1f409b60c/memberships
Prerequisites: NONE!
Pole Mixed Level 1 & 2
Feeling strong in level 1, but not quite ready to tackle the inverted tricks of level 2? This class is the perfect stepping stone. We'll focus on building strength in your inverts through conditioning exercises, learn foundational inverted moves, and weave together more complex upright combos so you can make the leap up to level 2 with confidence.
Prerequisites: Completed or working on the Pole Level 1 milestones
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You may be at this level if you are feeling solid in your climbs and are comfortable with the idea of going upside down.
Pole Level 3
Defy Gravity! Let’s get upside down up and spin around. We’ll start working aerial inverts up the pole as well as level 3 milestones like extended butterfly and shoulder mount.
Prerequisites: Completed or working on the Pole Level 2 milestones
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You may be at this level if you are feeling solid in your leg hangs and are working on extended butterfly.
Intro to Pole: Dance
Transitions, Flow, Fun! Looking to feel confident while dancing? This class blends a variety of dance styles with pole flow, and introduces a focus on transitions and creative combinations. Continue building your movement vocabulary while building confidence in your ability to dance with fluidity and self expression. Perfect for new students wanting to explore the creative side of pole dance or anyone looking to move with confidence. No prior dance experience required!
Prerequisites: NONE!
Pole Level 2
Mastered your basics? In this class, we’ll get comfortable going upside down from the floor and taking it higher. We’ll also start tackling tricks on the spin pole. You should be comfortable climbing all the way up the pole, getting into basic poses such as jasmine, genie, sit, and shoulder stand, and working on lowering into inverts (e.g. laybacks, cross ankle release, jasmine drop).
Prerequisites: Completed the Pole Level 1 milestones
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You may be at this level if you are feeling solid in your climbs and are beginning to learn how to invert.
Pole Mixed Level 3 & 4
Feeling strong and ready for more? In this class we will spend time learning and conditioning our handsprings and ayeshas, laying a solid foundation for the advanced tricks found in level 4, along with solidifying the moves in level 3.
Prerequisites: Completed or working on the Pole Level 2 milestones
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You may be at this level if you are feeling solid in your extended butterfly and are beginning to learn ayesha/handspring.
MIXED-LEVEL POLE CLASSES
All Levels Pole
Whether you are a beginner or advanced this is the class for you! After a group warm-up, you will be free to work on your personal milestones. Instructors will be available with helpful tips to get you flying at the next level.
Prerequisites: NONE!
Pole Level 2+ SPIN
Let’s go for a twirl! In this class, you will learn intermediate and advanced moves and chain together combinations to make spin pole a breeze.
Prerequisites: Completed the Pole Level 1 milestones
Handstands and Floor Tricks
Whether you're learning to get over your fear of handstands or looking to take your floor trick game to the next level, this class is for you! Learn to hold handstands on and off the pole and explore variations like headstands, shoulder stands, and forearm stands. We'll also train different rolls and floor tricks because life is better upside down!
Prerequisites: Completed Intro to Pole milestones
Static Power and Rotation
Level up your static game with elements of power pole and static rotation. We'll play with momentum and gravitational pull to add some movement to the often one dimentional static pole. Expect to see things like static spins, drops, tumbles, and flips, as well as ways to begin and continue rotation from higher up the pole
Prerequisites: a solid inside and outside leg hang, invert, and brass monkey
PoleFIT
Skip the gym! In this class, we’ll use the pole as our prop to get an incredible full-body workout. Whether you're looking to progress in your pole journey or just mix up your fitness routine, we'll build the strength, stamina, and flexibility needed to achieve your goals. Beginner pole students through advanced flyers welcome!
Prerequisites: NONE!
Pole Combos Level 2+
In this class we will link together the tricks, spins, and flow you learned in L1 and expand upon your skills with new moves and transitions, longer combinations, and new variations! We will focus on exploring your relationship with movement to create your own unique style and flow.
Prerequisites: Completed the Pole Level 1 milestones
Intro to Climb and Inversions
Are you ready to take off... but feeling grounded? Intro to Climb and Inversions might be your class. Here you will learn the building blocks to get those feet of the ground. We will work on conditioning and modifications starting from the ground up to get you more comfortable and confident with your Climbs and Inversions.
Prerequisites: None
Pole Level 1+ SPIN
Love those pretty poses on static pole and want a new challenge? Try spin pole! We’ll give you the tools to start feeling confident on spin pole without getting (too) dizzy.
Prerequisites: Completed the Intro to Pole milestones
Pilates for Pole
Pilates for Pole isn’t just for pole dancers! This class is for anyone interested in building core strength and joint stability. This class will focus on the Pilates repertoire while bringing awareness to how the muscle engagement and movement patterns relate to and support movements on the pole. No pole dance experience is required.​
Prerequisites: NONE!
Inversions
This is an all-levels class centered around inversion work. It is great for students who are: • Working on their first basic invert, • Building up to their aerial invert • Doing their first shoulder mount or refining their technique for aerial shoulder mounts. - Progressing towards Ayesha - Working all different grip Ayesha’s and beyond! The structure is progression-based with lots of step-by-step guidance, conditioning, and technique breakdowns. It’s inclusive and challenging in a safe, encouraging way—very focused on form, strength, and body awareness.
Prerequisites: None
Level up your static game with elements of power pole and static rotation. We'll play with momentum and gravitational pull to add some movement to the often one dimentional static pole. Expect to see things like static spins, drops, tumbles, and flips, as well as ways to begin and continue rotation from higher up the pole.
POLE CHOREO AND MOVEMENT CLASSES
Spin Poleography
Have you taken a dance class on static pole and wondered how the routine would transform on spin pole? If so, come to this class to learn choreography that utilizes the dynamic nature of spin pole while emphasizing fluidity, stamina, and control. Routines will incorporate different elements, including low flow, floorwork, and basework. Music will vary. Heels and socks are optional; (grippy) knee pads are recommended.
Prerequisites: MUST be able to confidently climb up the pole. Recommended: At least three level 1 classes.
Sensual Movement (L1+)
In this class, we invite you to deconstruct, recreate, and reclaim your sense of sensuality through movement. We will use a variety of prompts to explore and grow in authentic relationship with our bodies, both on the pole and on the floor. In this class we will strive to cultivate a non-judgmental community where we can learn to center and celebrate pleasure with a sense of freedom. We will lean into themes of consent, vulnerability, intimacy, bravery, and play.
Please note: The Sensual Movement class is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment.
This class is suitable for people with all levels for pole experience after taking 2-3 Intro classes (should be comfortable freestyling/dancing around the pole).
Sexy Spin Pole
This class will help you gain confidence in spin pole and create beautiful Instagram worthy combos! We’ll focus on making intro and through level 2 milestones look seamless and sexy! Students should be able to climb up and down the pole comfortably with good form, but don’t need prior experience on spin pole - we'll start from the basics and help you feel like you’re floating. Cute outfits and heels are welcome but not required - let’s have fun and learn to fly!
Prerequisites: Ability to climb
​Handstands & Floor Tricks
Get ready to both defy and manipulate gravity in this dynamic, acrobatic class! Focus on handstand tricks, low-pole combinations, and seamless floor flow to build strength and confidence in your inversions.
Prerequisites: Perfect for adventurous Level 1+ students eager to go upside down and all around the pole.
Seductive Choreo and Flow Level 1+
Kick off the week with a dance class designed to boost your energy! We will learn a fun, sultry routine while working our way from the pole to the floor and back. This class will focus on improving your flow confidence through choreography retention, movement exploration, and audience engagement. Heels or socks optional; kneepads are recommended.
Prerequisites: Completed the Intro to Pole milestones. Recommended: At least three level 1 classes.
Pole Heels Choreo
Learn sexy pole choreography in your favorite platform heels. Class is lowflow and floorwork heavy, with focus on musicality and flow, encouraging students to move in ways that make them feel confident and sexy.
​Pole-specific platforms and knee pads recommended
Prerequisites: Completed Intro to Pole milestones
Pole Heels Combos
Love the look and feel of pole dancing in heels? This class is for you! We will solidify your understanding of pole heels fundamentals and then take it to the next level! We will link together movements into a short piece of choreography with emphasis on musicality, smooth transitions, and development of personal style!
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Intro to Pole milestones dip spin and pole sit as well as fan kicks (L1).
Pole & Chair (L1+)
Students are invited to this intermediate choreo class that combines the best of both worlds - chair and pole. A beautiful mix of both chair acro and pole movements that lends itself into a slow-paced, sensual choreo. Choreos are changed on a monthly basis to encourage building strong foundational skills and attention to detail.
​The choreos can be performed in pole heels or barefoot.
Prerequisites: This class is best for those comfortable with pole sits, level 1 upright milestones, and half or full bracket grip. It is recommended that students take at least 2-3 intermediate choreography classes. However, no prior chair dance experience is needed.
Mind+Body+Pole
Looking to more mindfully start or approach your pole practice? Don't miss this unique class that blends mindfulness, movement, and pole dance all in one! Learn how to tune in and listen to your body while poling in this restorative class that's a perfect fit for Intro through Mid-Intermediate levels, including beginners!
Prerequisites: NONE!
OFF THE POLE CLASSES
Chair Dance & Chair Acro
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your chair as a dance partner? Come join this fun, liberating class that empowers everyone, no matter your fitness level! Each week we will explore basic chair moves and build sequences that will be used to dance to a variety of songs and styles. We promise you’ll never look at a chair the same way again… Leggings recommended; kneepads, socks, or heels optional.
Prerequisites: NONE!
Floorography
Come to this all-levels class and learn to slink, slide, and roll your way across the dance floor! Tricks and transitions that often show up in on-the-pole dance classes — like shoulder rolls, sexy push ups, and leg waves — will be taught. We will work on building the strength needed to execute smooth, buttery movements with ease and build confidence along the way. Layers are welcomed. Socks and/or heels are encouraged; knee pads are required.
Prerequisites: NONE!
Twerk
Do you want to learn how YOUR milkshake can bring all the boys to the yard? Join us for a high energy Twerk class! You will learn the 5 twerk fundamentals followed by crowd pleaser moves and how to put them all together in a fun routine.
Wear: anything that doesn’t restrict your booty from moving freely. Knee pads are optional.
Prerequisites: NONE!
Heels Dance Choreo - Off the Pole
Heels Dance class is open to all levels. Each week we review heels technique, move across the floor, break down complex moves, and learn a new combo! Expect to spend 30 minutes warming up and covering heels technique, followed by 45 minutes of learning and practicing heels choreography.
Heels is a dance style that truly allows you to explore your energy and build confidence. This class is a judgement-free environment focused on empowerment, self-love, and getting out of your comfort zone. Dance Heels (no platform) are recommended, not required, and kneepads are suggested (leggings or any bottoms that protect your knees will work).
Prerequisites: NONE!
Flexibility
All levels welcome! Whether you can’t touch your toes or are working on your oversplit, we’ll work to get stronger and bendier. Class will focus on both passive and active flexibility and include conditioning, so that you can hit those flexy pole moves.
Prerequisites: NONE!
Floor Flirt
Glide, grind and melt in this beginner/intermediate floorwork choreography class. You'll build the strength and control to move with grace and confidence, fine tuning your personal style along the way. Learn to adapt your favorite low-flow tricks and transitions into floor-only moves that melt like butter.
Prerequisites: Completed the Intro to Pole milestones.