4 Week Beginner Series

Upcoming Pole 101 Series

If you would like to attend a Pole Dancing 101 series AND take advantage of the better class rates that our regular packages offer, you can purchase one of our regular packages and email Pole at Play to reserve your spot in the series you wish to attend. 4 classes will be deducted from your package for the series and the remaining classes can be used for our regular Pole at Play classes once you have completed Pole Dancing 101!

Once your purchase is complete, you are all set! Your spot is reserved and all you have to do is show up to class. Please take a moment to look over What To Wear, Pole at Play policies, and our FAQ pages to help prepare you for class. We look forward to Dancing with you!

Pole 101 Class Descriptions

Class 1 of 4

Floorwork, Pole safety, & Grip

Description: Pole at Play welcomes you to the magical & sexy world of pole dancing with Class 1 of our Pole Dancing 101 Beginner Series. After we warm-up, we will focus on floor work— sexy dance moves performed on the ground surrounding the pole. We will then turn our attention to the poles, where we will learn the fundamentals of pole safety--proper grip and form, muscle engagement and joint stabilization.

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Class 2 of 4

Transitions and fluidity

Description: Your pole dancing journey continues with Class 2 of our Pole Dancing 101 4-week series. In this class, you will learn how to exude sexy confidence and highlight your assets while executing exotic pole moves, as well as how to connect these moves using transitions to create seamless, fluid combos and routines. Some of the combos we will work on in this class will be part of the Pole 101 group routine you will learning in this series.

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Class 3 of 4

Spins

Description: Are you ready to get swept off your feet? In this class, you will learn how to stabilize your joints and engage the muscles necessary to safely execute a variety of pole spins— a pole dancing favorite best described as controlled falling. We will then incorporate some of these spins into combos that will be included in the group routine we will be putting the final touches on next week in our last class of the series.

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Class 4 of 4

Routine Choreography

Description: We wrap up our pole dancing series with Class 4 of Pole Dancing 101. This class is a culmination of everything you have learned over the course of the series as we will be putting the exotic moves, transitions, floorwork, spins and combos together to create a full length exotic pole dance routine! If you wish to continue your pole dancing journey, ask about our Pole 101 student discount.

Once you have enrolled in our Pole Dancing 101 Series, you'll want to prepare your first class. Here's what you'll want to wear to class or pack in your pole bag:​

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• Knee pads

• Exotic Dance platform heels*

• Booty shorts or form fitting leggings

• Form fitting tank top, t-shirt or bodysuit

• Water bottle

• Any medications you may need (asthma inhaler, insulin, etc.)*

(* optional but recommended, or as needed)

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When choosing what you'll wear to class, opt for comfortable yet form fitting attire. Exotic Pole Dancing is all about accentuating curves and creating dramatic silhouettes. It's difficult to determine if you're doing a move correctly or practicing proper form if you can't see your shape. Have fun with it! We encourage our students to wear whatever makes them feel sexy!   

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For more info and links to our favorite pole gear, visit our "What to Wear" page.

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What to do when you arrive at the studio...

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• Please do not come to class if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (have not recovered or are still within the required 10-day isolation period), had symptoms of COVID-19 (within the last 24 hours), or had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have COVID-19 (within the last 14 days).​

• Unless you have been fully vaccinated and it has been 14 days since your final shot, please wear your mask when entering the studio and any time you leave or move outside of your designated pole station. You may remove your mask before engaging in strenuous exercise as long as you are within the boundaries of your socially distanced pole station. 

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• Upon entering the studio:

  • Please sanitize your hands at one of the hand sanitizer stations in the lobby or on the front desk.

  • Place your belongings in one of the available cubbies at the back of the studio.. Leave your street shoes, socks, rings/jewelry and outdoor clothing with your belongings and put aside your pole gear to bring to your station.

  • If it's your first class with us (if not, skip to next step), your instructor will give you a couple of forms to fill out--a medical waiver and a COVID-19 liability waiver. Once completed, remove the forms from the clipboard to give to your instructor. 

  • Choose a pole and set your pole gear at the base.

  • Grab a mat from the partial wall on the other side of the cubbies and one of the yoga balls appropriate for your height from one of the racks on either side of the studio. (5'5" and above--blue or green ball; 5'4" and below red ball)

  • Lay your mat at the base of your pole and begin bouncing!​​

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