Intro to Pole (Level 1)
No experience necessary! In this introductory class we'll teach you all the basics like how to move around the pole, a variety of beginner level spins and poses, and how to climb. We'll also introduce you to the different styles of pole taught at our studio in order to help guide your future practice.
Recommended attire: Shorts, short sleeves, tank top, or sports bra. Socks are recommended. Avoid wearing any lotions or oils (especially on your legs) on the day of your class!
Advanced Beginner (Level 2)
This class expands on the basic moves taught in Intro to Pole. In Advanced Beginner you will continue to practice and perfect these basic skills, as well as a variety of slightly more challenging moves including basic inverts, different styles of climbing, various arm and leg grips, and more. The goal of this class is to build strength/flexibility/stamina, and learn correct form in order to safely execute inverted and aerial tricks. More advanced students are welcome to take this class to practice or brush up on level 1-2 moves.
Prerequisites: 2-5 Intro to Pole Classes or prior pole experience.
Intermediate Pole (Level 3)
Level up! The skills taught in Intermediate Pole include inverted leg hangs, shoulder mount, elbow grip, splitty moves, 1 arm spins, and more. Each Intermediate class includes 20 minutes of strength and flexibility conditioning, 30 minutes of skill practice, and a 10 minute cool down. More advanced students are welcome to take this class.
Prerequisite Moves: Solid Climb, Invert, Lower to Jasmine. At least 5-7 Advanced Beginner classes or prior pole experience is recommended.
Pole Combos (Level 3-4)
Practicing linking your skills together! The purpose of this class is to build stamina & flow, and integrate pole tricks into longer performable pieces. In each class you'll practice sequences of 2-4 moves and transitions, with different options given to suit your current level.
Prerequisites: Solid climb, Lower to Jasmine, Invert, and Butterfly.
Advanced Pole (Level 4)
Prerequisite Moves: Outside and Inside Leg Hang, Extended Butterfly, Brass Monkey, Shoulder Mount
Intro to Flow (Level 1)
Have fun finding your sexy side! This class is similar to our Intro to Pole class, with the added elements of more exotic/‘stripper-style’ movements, floorwork and heels.
Recommended attire: Leggings, leg warmers that cover the knee, or kneepads are recommended for floorwork. Heels are optional. Socks are encouraged if not wearing heels.
Pole Flow/Exotic Dance (All Levels 2+)
In this class you'll learn and practice things like spins, pirouettes, transitions, floorwork, body rolls and more. Each class includes a warm up, drills to practice various exotic-style pole and floor moves, and choreography. The goal of this class is to develop the skills needed to dance fluidly around the pole in both freestyle and choreographed sequences.
Prerequisites: 1-3 Intro to Pole or Intro to Exotic Dance classes (or prior pole experience) recommended.
Recommended attire: Leggings, leg warmers that cover the knee, or kneepads are recommended for floorwork. Heels are optional. Socks are encouraged if not wearing heels.
Russian Low Flow (All Levels 2+)
This class is comparable to our Pole Flow class, with slightly faster-paced choreography and more hard-hitting movement. The Russian Exotic style typically consists of a mixture of sharp and fluid movements, lots of heel banging, and ‘basework’ tricks which stay low on the pole but can be deceivingly difficult!
Prerequisites: 1-3 Intro to Pole or Intro to Exotic Dance classes, or previous experience. KNEE PADS and heels are required.
OPEN PRACTICE (All Levels)
Less structured than our regular classes, our open practices are a great time to come in and stretch, condition, work on skills, freestyle, or prepare for a performance. This is more of a self-lead practice, but experienced instructors are always present to provide support and guidance. Great for competition and performance training, creativity, and collaboration! To book the studio for training outside of regularly scheduled practices, email ripolespace@gmail.com.