Weekly Classes and Levels

I had the idea of centralising my pole classes with photos and videos to follow along at home. This goes hand in hand with another project I had in mind of distance learning, which I plan to put into place as soon as possible. Every week, you can find content at different levels, with tips and tutorials, as well as occasional workshops.

If you are interested in joining my online classes for group or private sessions, please check out my Facebook page, where you can also contact me. Here is a catalogue of the online classes I have taught so far!

While it's not possible to include everything, here's a rough key to the progression through various levels:

Beginner (link to video library): first 15 hours of practice.
- static spins
- some first spins on spinning pole
- basic sit
- learning to climb
- learning to invert in open V and inverted crucifix
- standing crucifix
- cross knee release
- headstands

Intermediate 1 (link to video library): 15-30+ hours of practice.
- combinations of static spins with momentum
- combinations of spins on spinning pole
- leg hangs
- basic figures, such as viva, butterfly, scorpio flatline, cupid. 2-3 points of contact.
- hip holds
- underarm hold (sleepwalker)
- cross ankle release
- handstands

Intermediate 2 (link to video library)
- brass monkey
- shoulder mount
- extended butterfly
- aerial invert
- iguana
- longer combinations

Intermediate 3+ (link to video library)
- ayesha
- bridges on the pole
- aerial invert on spin
- aerial shoulder mount
- figures with fewer points of contact
- elbow holds
- planks
- challenging transitions

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