Class Description.
FROM BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED
Classes
At Phoenix Pole Studio – the Highlands’ most fabulous hub for pole dancing and aerial arts – we’ve got classes to suit absolutely everyone, from total newbies to seasoned pros and everyone in between. Not sure which class is right for you? Give us a buzz, and we’ll help you find your perfect match.
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Our pole classes are designed to turn you into a powerhouse pole dancer! Each session weaves together strength, flexibility, and grace, with a sprinkle of conditioning, strength-building, and stretches inspired by dance, gymnastics, yoga, and Pilates. You’ll get the full package to help you conquer those impressive pole moves.
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We kick things off barefoot with a cardio or strength warm-up. Then, depending on the vibe, we might slip into our heels (or stay barefoot—it’s your call!) and dive into the fun. Every class includes a warm-up, pole tricks instruction, routine practice, and a cool-down. By the end of the term, you’ll have learned a fabulous mini routine showcasing your new skills. If you’re up for it, you can even strut your stuff at our mid-year & end-of-year showcase for friends and family!
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When it’s time to level up, your instructor will let you know if you’re ready for the next challenge and book you in for a grading. Don’t stress if you need to repeat a level, especially as you move up the ranks. Pole dancing is a journey, and building the strength, flexibility, and skills for each stage takes time (and a lot of fun along the way).
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Our Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced terms run over 8 weeks, with 1-hour weekly sessions packed with pole tricks, spins, lifts, and combinations. Each class is a mix of dance-infused warm-ups, cool-downs, and pole moves that boost your strength, flexibility, and confidence. Classes are small and intimate, with one instructor guiding up to seven students, so everyone gets their own pole.
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FEELING NERVOUS?
Don’t be! Our studio is a judgment-free, super-supportive space where every age, body shape, and fitness level is celebrated.
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READY TO GIVE IT A GO?
Join us for a trial class! We run them regularly, just call us for details. If you’ve done pole before (whether you’re coming back after a break or from another studio), we recommend booking a grading assessment to find the right level for you. Check our website for more info.
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EXCITING NEWS!
While some of these amazing classes are already on our timetable, others might make their debut if enough of you show interest. So, if you see something you love, let us know, you could help bring it to life!
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Every student gets their OWN pole—so what are you waiting for? Let’s dance!
LEVEL 1, 2 & 3
Our Level 1 classes are for absolute first-timers and for students who have done a term with us. You will learn basic pole moves and floor work and get a taste for what’s in store!
Our Level 2 & 3 Pole Dancing Classes are designed for individuals who have done a few terms with us.
These classes focuses on introducing fundamental pole techniques, basic spins, and foundational moves. Our expert instructors provide step-by-step guidance, emphasizing proper form and safety, to help you gain confidence and strength.
Wear comfortable active-wear (with your knees and feet bare/exposed). You can dance in bare foot or in heels.
​No previous dance, strength or flexibility skills required.
We recommend 1-2 classes per week at this level.
LEVEL 4
Strengthen your foundation pole moves, build your pole repertoire with new combinations and start to master going upside down! We recommend 2 classes per week at this level. You’ll be feeling fitter, stronger and more flexible and begin to notice muscle tone in places you never knew you had.
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​To move to the next level, students should be competent in the straight leg lay-back, invert, open leg jamilla, and spinning climb.
LEVEL 5
Don't be scared - the moves you'll learn may look gravity-defying, but you will be taught them in the safest possible manner, and only once you're ready.
Learn how to invert from a climb, and how to hang from one leg - upside down!
We recommend 2-3 classes per week at this level.
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To move to the next level, students should be competent in Aerial inverts, have a confident climb into an invert, and be able to hold their inside and outside leg hangs.
LEVEL 6
Okay, so by now you're well and truly addicted to pole dancing. Don't worry - we understand. In this course, your desire to learn all the hardest tricks will be satisfied. Focusing on core strength and flexibility to help you perform the most impressive tricks to amaze your friends and family. You must be able to climb and invert confidently, and be confident with your outside and inside leg hangs. Continue to work on your crazily impressive tricks such as Extended Butterfly, Jade Split and Shoulder Mount to name a few.
We recommend 2-3 classes per week at this level.
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To move to the next level, students should be able to do the splits and have a fairly flexible back and shoulders. You should be confident in lay backs, have a confident aerial invert into a straddle on both sides, inside/outside leg hangs, superman, ballerina and pole cat climbs. Jade splits, Allegra, ayesha, & extended butterfly.
LEVEL 7
You've made it! Get ready to learn some really cool tricks and put those foundation moves to work. In advanced you'll start playing with super fun splits and strength moves. You must be able to perform impressive tricks such as Extended Butterfly, Jade Split and Shoulder Mount. Continue to work on your crazily impressive tricks such as Brass monkey, Funky monkey, Broken Doll, Aerial Jamilla, Dangerous Bird, Janeiro & Scull crusher
To move to the next level, students should be able to do the splits and have a fairly flexible back and shoulders. You should be confident in shoulder mounts, have a confident aerial invert into a shoulder mount on both sides,Brass monkey, Funky monkey, Broken doll, Aerial Jamilla, Dangerous Bird & Scull crusher.
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By this level we recommend doing at least 4 classes per week.
INTRO TO POLE DANCE
Love to dance? Intro to Pole Dance is the class for you. In these classes you will learn sexy floor work mixed with beginner pole moves and ways to make your floor work flow as well as the little tricks to make an easy move look tricky, each week you'll learn a fun routine to help enhance your dance skills while getting a great cardio workout at the same time. Classes can be taken as a term or casually and perfectly complement pole dance classes. All levels welcome.
STRETCH & RESTORE
Improve your strength and flexibility. There's more to flexibility than just splatting into your splits! This class will help you develop the strength and flexibility to not only hit those amazing shapes, but to hold them for the real WOW factor.
Take your flexibility to the next level as you learn specific exercises and active stretches designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles at the same time
We focus on active stretching and building muscle tone so that you can be as flexy as you can be. Classes can be taken as a term or casually and perfectly complement pole dance classes. You don’t need to be a pole dancer to benefit from these classes. All levels welcome.
MAT PILATES
Looking to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body control? Our Mat Pilates class is the perfect foundation for building strength, toning muscles, and improving posture. Suitable for all fitness levels, this low-impact workout focuses on controlled movements and mindful breathing to engage your core and stabilize your spine. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced mover, Mat Pilates will complement your fitness journey – especially if you're looking to boost your pole dancing skills or simply feel stronger in everyday life.
Join us to experience a full-body workout that’s both challenging and refreshing!
Classes can be taken as a term or casually and perfectly complement pole dance classes. You don’t need to be a pole dancer to benefit from these classes. All levels welcome.
BOOTY & ABS CLASS (New class)
Target your two most requested zones in one high-intensity hour. This class is laser-focused on strengthening the glutes and defining the core through a mix of isolated activation and dynamic movements. We use a combination of mat-based floor work and standing sequences to fire up your stabilizers and build functional power. Expect a serious burn, a lot of sweat, and a stronger foundation for everything you do on or off the mat.
PHOENIX AFTER DARK - Sensual Dance for Women (New class)
Turn down the lights. Turn up the music. Let your confidence take center stage.
Phoenix After Dark is a beginner friendly, fun, feminine and empowering sensual dance class where you can step away from everyday life and reconnect with your body, your confidence and your sensual side.
Through sultry choreography, flowing movement and a touch of sass, you'll learn to move with confidence, embrace your femininity and express yourself in a way that feels good to you.
This is your chance to forget about perfection, let go of self-consciousness and simply enjoy moving your body. Come with your girlfriends, come on your own, or come ready to discover a side of yourself you haven't seen in a while.
Expect great music, sexy movement, plenty of laughs and a whole lot of confidence.
No experience required. No judgement. No expectations. Just you, your body and the freedom to move.
Phoenix After Dark..... Step Into Your Sensual Power.
* A little note before you step into the darkness…
Phoenix After Dark is an 18+ class created exclusively for adults. Some routines may include dancing in heels and explore playful, sensual or striptease-inspired movement as part of the choreography.
There is never any pressure to participate in anything that doesn’t feel right for you. You are welcome to modify movements, keep your heels off or simply enjoy the parts of the class that make you feel confident, comfortable and empowered.
Come as you are, set your own boundaries and have fun exploring your sensual side in a supportive, judgement-free space.*
BURLESQUE BABES (New class)
Burlesque Babes is about discovering what burlesque looks and feels like on you. Blending the foundations of burlesque with musicality, storytelling and the art of the tease, this class explores how we can use movement, character, concealing and revealing to create a conversation between performer and audience.
You don’t need to be the strongest, the most flexible or the most experienced dancer in the room. We focus on what you can do, working with your natural strengths, personality and movement style to build confidence and find your own unique way of performing. Expect cheekiness, theatrics, a little floor work, plenty of personality and the occasional boa, but you won’t need a full split or a catalogue of Instagram-worthy tricks. Whether you're completely new to dance or already comfortable on the stage, Burlesque Babes is a place to learn, experiment and turn your personality up a few notches. If you have a body, you can burlesque.
* A little note before you step into Burlesque Babes…
Burlesque Babes is an 18+ class created exclusively for adults. Some routines may include dancing in heels and explore playful, sensual or striptease-inspired movement as part of the choreography.
There is never any pressure to participate in anything that doesn’t feel right for you. You are welcome to modify movements, keep your heels off or simply enjoy the parts of the class that make you feel confident, comfortable and empowered.
Come as you are, set your own boundaries and have fun exploring your sensual side in a supportive, judgement-free space.*