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Pole Art
Our Pole Art classes explore the wonderful and limitless world of pole dance spins, tricks, transitions and how they intertwine into beautiful combos and sequences.
Our current Pole Art levels are Fundamentals 1, Fundamentals 2, Intermediate 1, and Intermediate 2. You need zero prior experience to start with our Pole Art classes - they are open to people of all genders, bodies & fitness levels.
New at artifly? Book your trial class via Mindbody and start flying with us!
Pole Art - Levels Guideline
When it comes to pole dance levels, each studio may categorise theirs a little differently. It's also common for levels to get adjusted and revised from time to time. Use the following list as a guideline for where you best fit in artifly's Pole Art levels.
There is no determined time for how long a person stays in a certain level.
Your pole journey is unique and you fly at your own pace.
Fundamentals Intro
You are at the very beginning of your pole journey and have just completed your very first class - most likely the Beginner Pole Art Trial Class! The next step is joining our regular Fundamentals classes, and you'll start with the Fundamentals Intro Level for the first 2-3 months :)
What we work on:
- introduction of basic pole spins, transitions & tricks
- small sequences joining basic moves
- no inversions (upside down moves)
- no spinning pole
examples: fireman spin, backhook spin, basic sit, basic climb, martini from the floor, bodywaves, etc.
Fundamentals 1
You are still a beginner but already flew for the first 2-3 months of your pole journey. This level is an extension of Fundamentals Intro & aims to strengthen groups of Fundamental 1 students who've been regularly coming for a few months to gently progress to Fundamentals 2. without having new baby birdies enter the class every week.
What we work on:
- introduction & revision of basic pole spins, transitions & tricks
- small sequences joining basic moves
- no inversions (upside down moves)
- no spinning pole
examples: fireman spin, backhook spin, basic sit, basic climb, martini from the floor, bodywaves, etc.
Fundamentals 2
You've already gotten the hang of F1 moves and are able to execute them in small sequences. In F2 we elaborate on F1 moves with more challenging variations, longer combos & sequences, and introduce you to basic spinning pole and a first inversion!
What we work on:
- elaboration of Fundamentals 1
- bigger combos & sequences
- first inversion (the crossed-leg leanback)
- introduction to basic spinning pole
examples: forearm climb, blade from the top, more challenging variations and progressions of almost all F1 moves, etc.
Intermediate 1
You're confident in F1 & F2 moves and sequences. IN Int1 you start exploring the upside down world, as well as movements that require more strength.
What we work on:
- more challenging spins (e.g. baby angel)
- combos & sequences combining F1, F2 & Int 1 moves
- first inverts (standard & straddle) & ways to exit
- introduction to inverted shapes
- bigger combos both on static & spinning pole
examples: basic leghooks, crucifix, dolphin, superman, genie, butterfly, butterfly handstand, baby ballerina, brass monkey, jasmine, basic shoulder mount, etc.
Intermediate 2
coming soon
You're confident in Fundamentals & Intermediate 1 moves and can execute bigger combos. You have already developed a good level of strength, control & body awareness in relation to the pole. This level is a fusion of higher intermediate and lower advanced.
What we work on:
- elaboration of Intermediate 1
- many more Int 1 shape variations
- new entry and exit points of familiar tricks
- combining F1, F2, Int 1 & Int 2 moves
- bigger combos both on static & spinning pole
examples: extended butterfly, anastasia, brass bridge, superman off the pole, jallegra, handspring, dragon tail, etc.
Check out footage of our classes on Instagram!
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