CLASS
Descriptions
No matter your pole goals, we've got options for you. Some of us want to just flow and dance. Others are trying to push to the upper levels of pole and continually challenge themselves in the air. There's a place for everyone here to have fun, learn, grow, and get in a great workout.
LEVEL
Requirements
Students seeking upper level classes MUST have prior approval to attend. You will not be able to sign up in Mindbody without it. To test out or seek prior approval if you're visiting from out of town, email poledancecollectivekc@gmail.com.
LEVEL 1
Level 1 is open to any and all. This is step one in your pole journey.
LEVEL 2
Level 2 is the beginning of student's invert journey and continues to challenge and build upon strength from Level 1. In order to attend Level 2 classes, students must be able to successfully and consistently perform the following movements:
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Climb the pole
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Chair spin
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Complete 10 knee tucks without rest
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Pole sit
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Jasmine
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Apprentice
LEVEL 3
Level 3 and Level 3/4 classes are our advanced classes at the studio. These will introduce a variety of movements like aerial inverts, shoulder mounts, and ayeshas. In order to attend Level 3 classes, students must be able to successfully and consistently perform the following movements:
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Invert (no kicking)
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Superman with aerial exit
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Outside leg hang
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Inside leg hang
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Cross knee release
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Cross ankle release
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Butterfly
Pole Tricks 1
Welcome to pole dancing! In Pole Tricks 1, we will work on beginner foundational movements to help build strength and coordination on the pole. This is step one in your pole journey.
Pole Dance 1
Build your dance vocabulary and fluidity with pole choreography. Pole Dance 1 focuses on building fluid transitions through choreography and freestyling using Level 1 movements.
Pole Dance 2
Elevate your dance vocabulary and fluidity with pole choreography. This class is not recommended for first time polers. Pole Dance 2 introduces more complicated transitions and choreographies to build upon the movements learned in Pole Dance 1, while still staying within Level 1 movements.
Floorwork
It's time to get slinky and work the floor. In Floorwork, we will primarily focus on floor and base of the pole movements to elevate your low flow game. Please wear layers and bring knee pads.
This class is open to all levels.
Pole Tricks 2
Time to take your pole skills into the upside down realm! Pole Tricks 2 focuses on foundational movements, including inverts, outside and inside leg hangs, and cross ankle release. We will be using a lot of skin grip, so pole shorts are a must have.
Students are required to test out of Level 1 in order to attend.
Spin Pole 1
Time to start spinning! Did you know the pole can spin on its own? Spin Pole 1 helps students develop the strength and endurance to control momentum on a spin pole.
Students are required to test out of Level 1 in order to attend.
Bendy Tricks - Level 2+
Work towards the bendy tricks of your dreams on and off the pole! This class is focused on one bendy trick at a time, with an extended warm-up to prep our bodies to bend in the air.
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This is a mixed levels class. Students are required to test out of Level 1 in order to attend.
Pole Tricks 3
In this intermediate class, Pole Tricks 3 continues to build on aerial pole skills and provides a solid foundation for advanced skills. Students will be working on movements like aerial inverts, shoulder mounts and extended butterflies.
Students must test out of Level 2 in order to attend.
Pole Tricks 3/4
In this intermediate/advanced class, Pole Tricks 3/4 builds the skills necessary for advanced pole movements and transitions. This is a mixed levels class.
Level 3 students will be working on movements like aerial inverts, shoulder mounts and extended butterflies.
Level 4 students will be working on movements like ayeshas and more complicated aerial transitions.
Spin Pole 2
In this intermediate class, Spin Pole 2 focuses on building momentum and aerial combos on spin pole.
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Students must test out of Level 1 in order to attend.
Bendy Babes
Come work on your flexibility! In Bendy Babes, we will work towards movements like our splits and back bends. You don't need to be bendy to attend. We will provide exercises for all levels of flexibility.
This class is open to all levels.
Restorative Stretch
Pole dancing can be hard on our bodies. Restorative Stretch provides strength and mobility exercises to help aid in injury prevention for aerialists.
This class is open to all levels.