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Beginner Pole Fitness
Femme Body Fitness @ 509 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087
The sensual movement of pole dancing brings together elements of ballet, yoga, pilates, belly dance and other forms of dance while fully exploring all aspects of body movement through beautiful, controlled and core strengthening variations. All Beginners Welcome! Notes: Please wear comfortable work-out clothes to class. Pack workout shorts or wide-legged yoga pant (that you can roll up) so you do not slide off. Stilettos are preferred but...
Saturday Jun 10th, 1–2pm Eastern Time
Beginner Pole Exxxotica
Femme Body Fitness @ 509 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087
Use the pole as the ultimate apparatus for your sexy routine. This class concentrates on moves that flow around the pole, not actual pole moves or spins. Wanna look like an exotic dancer? This beginner friendly class is is is for you!
Thursday Jun 8th, 7–8pm Eastern Time
Beginner Pole Dancing (Virtual)
Femme Body Fitness @ Virtual Classroom
The sensual movement of pole dancing brings together elements of ballet, yoga, pilates, belly dance and other forms of dance while fully exploring all aspects of body movement through beautiful, controlled and core stregthening variations. In this class you will learn a steamy routine that infuses all beginner fundamentals. All Beginners Welcome!
$10
Beginner Pole Dancing
Femme Body Fitness @ 509 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087
The sensual movement of pole dancing brings together elements of ballet, yoga, pilates, belly dance and other forms of dance while fully exploring all aspects of body movement through beautiful, controlled and core stregthening variations. In this class you will learn a steamy routine that infuses all beginner fundamentals. All Beginners Welcome!
$20
Pole 2 - Fly Me to the Moon
S Factor New York @ 235 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
Pole dance workout. Learn the fundamentals and variations of the "Ronde Jambe,” “Flying Body Spiral” and more pole dancing exercises. Begin with a specialized S Factor Workout focused on the shoulders and upper body. Then play with flying tricks, whipping and zooming with poise and passion. Medium intensity.
$20
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Fundamentals in Pole Fitness (New Jersey)
Femme Body Fitness @ 509 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087
The sensual movement of pole dancing brings together elements of ballet, yoga, pilates, belly dance and other forms of dance while fully exploring all aspects of body movement through beautiful, controlled and core strengthening variations.
$20
The Sunrise Tribe
S Factor New York @ 235 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
*Not for first first time pole dance students* Start your day right! This is an open level, high energy pole fitness and pole dance class. Condition the body, learn new tricks and experiment with fun flows and combos. Go beyond your limits and fine tune your pole movement vocabulary. Finish class feeling great and ready to conquer the day! Basic pole climb, pole-sit and beginner static spins are required to take this class.
$20
S Pole
S Factor New York @ 235 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
The best way to get fluent in technical pole work! S Pole is the entry point to S Factor’s pole technique enhancement series. S Pole™ is a unique brand of athletic, technical pole exclusive to S Factor. Lessons emphasize right and left-handed pole grips, rotation balance, spinning and flying speed, slow peeling in and out of inversions and dance flow. This class also features exciting pole tricks designed exclusively for S Factor by 2013...
$50
First-Time Student Virtual Intro Class
S Factor New York @ Online Classroom, New York, NY 00000
An introduction to pole dance workout and more. Our all-women studios are dimly lit and have no mirrors. For our virtual classes, feel free to bring a sensual energy to your movement space. Our community is wholesome, non-judgmental and here to empower you. There is no stripping in our Introductory Teaser Classes and no athletic or dance ability is required. Just bring your naturally beautiful female form and come play! Experience the...
$10
5 Best Pole Dancing Classes in NYC - CourseHorse
By Jenny Tobin | Published 7/24/2012
On the lookout for the best New York pole dancing classes? From the Bronx to Bushwick (and even New Jersey), we’ve got you covered.
Pole dancing as an art form traces back at least eight hundred years and has seen everything from gravity-defying stunts to Rock and Roll roots (Elvis in his “Jailhouse Rock” video, anyone?). While the modern pole dance has often found its place in night clubs around the world, it’s becoming a more and more popular form of exercise and creative expression, and as such, has found an overwhelming popularity across all of NYC’s five boroughs. Whether you’re out to tighten your core or want to work through some gyrating gestures, our list of pole dancing classes should get you moving in the right direction.
Basic/ Beginner Pole Dance
NY Pole Dancing
Bronx
NY Pole Dancing specializes in everything pole from exotic to fitness-based classes, so it’s no wonder they’re considered some of the best in the NYC pole dancing game, but they also run a few non-pole classes such as handstands & flexibility. They run classes incredibly frequently and have some top-notch instructors, including a pole dancing champion or two. Though The Bronx may be out of the way for a lot of New Yorkers, if you’re serious about learning pole dancing then you should seriously consider the classes here. The Basic / Beginner class is meant for people taking their first ten or so classes to get them comfortable with some introductory pole techniques such as spinning & climbing. You’ll get these skills down to the groove of some sexy & fun choreography, and even get to practice both your right and left sides so you’re not just a one trick pole-y (ooph, bad pun). It’s a great way to learn some fundamentals and get an idea for whether or not you want to take your pole dancing skills to the next level, or just try out a way of exercising that might add a new dimension of enjoyment to your fitness routine.
Chinese Pole (Open Level)
The Muse
Bushwick, Brooklyn
Known for having some of the best circus & acrobatics classes and performances in New York, The Muse has been teaching people to use their bodies in dynamic ways for nearly a decade now. With workshops in everything from aerial skills to yoga, if bending the boundaries of what your physical form can do is up your alley, this is the place to be. They’ve bred some of New York’s best acrobatic performers including their in-house performance company ABCirque which maybe you’ll aspire to be a part of. In the Chinese Pole class, they take a less than typically thought of yet traditional pole dancing art and get you testing and building your strength via a variety of exercises moving up and down the pole. Climb the pole with your feet? Check. Leg hang? Check. Spin? Check. You’ll get a taste of just about every exercise required to start getting comfortable with just how much work the pole can really be, and you’re guaranteed to go home feeling fitter for it.
Beginner Spin Pole
S Factor New York
Chelsea, Manhattan
In the heart of Chelsea on the third floor of an otherwise unassuming building lies Sheila Kelly’s NYC S Factor Location. Sheila, who has been featured on shows such as Oprah and TedX, founded an exercise type she calls “Sensual Fitness” which includes everything from pole to strip tease, intended on deepening the connection a woman has to her body and the empowerment which comes from that. In the Beginner Spin Pole class, you’ll get a taste of S Factor’s unique brand of pole dancing which focuses on a combination of athletic and technical maneuvers. Students will learn both right and left-handed pole grips and go through exercises that focus on rotation and balance such as controlling spinning and flying speed. It’s on the lower-mid end of intensity and so this 90-minute workout is great for beginners or people who don’t necessarily consider themselves super fit. If you’re looking for a unique approach to the pole specifically designed to get you in touch with your physical and spiritual femininity, S Factor should fit the bill.
Level 1: Floor Work
StripXpertease
Midtown, Manhattan
Though StripXpertease doesn’t do any actual pole classes, they specialize in seductive dance & exercise which could be a complimentary activity or might be more what you’re looking for (especially if you don’t have a pole at home). Their floor work class will teach the basics of striptease using choreographed floor techniques and a complete routine you’ll get to go home with. If what you have a more “sexual performance” based goal in mind, this could be a better bet than a pole dance class, and even if you’re utilizing the pole sometimes it pays to take a break and strut your stuff on the floor.
Pole Exxxotica (New Jersey)
Femme Body Fitness
Flatiron, Manhattan
While Jersey certainly isn’t exactly NYC, we didn’t want to leave our neighbors just across the water completely empty-handed. Femme Body Fitness is an insanely quick public transit or car ride from any Manhattan destination and so we’ll consider them an honorary New York pole dancing locale. Though we’ve heard their space can feel a little cramped for pole work, class sizes are typically small & the instructors are known to be positive and enthusiastic. For those looking for a more stereotypical pole dancing lesson (i.e., strip club ready), the Pole Exxxotica course should have everything you need. Ideal for beginners, they focus on exploring seductive and sensual dances using the pole as more of a prop than a mechanism for maneuvers.
