Well Hello there, my name is Bambi and for the last 2 years i have been trying out pole classes and events in Essex. Once i've found the best of the best im going to bring it all to you in the form of a comprehensive pole dancing guide.
For now:
Classes:
Georges class:
Starts Wednesday 23rd July
At Partyland (opposite the sealife centre in southend)
7.15-8.30 is beginners and intermediates
8.30-9.45 Internediates and advanced
£10 per person (very reasonable as this will be an intense class)
Contact George on 07967 312967 for a place
Courses:
4 week Pole/Burlesque workshop course with burlesque Starlet Lulu Blue
Starts Saturday 13th September at 12-1.30pm Price £108
Learn how to create a burlesque alter-ego, use props and do simple burlesque routines – and incorporate pole dancing into your burlesque act. Or incorporate burlesque into your pole act!
For bookings or enquiries, please contact us at
[email protected] or 07950 981 561
Burlesque Taster
Polestars burlesque classes are for women who want to learn the basics of burlesque dancing and try something new. Our taster class includes posture and walking, floor work and facial expressions put together in a cheeky routine at the end of the class.
The burlesque dance lessons are fun and students should come prepared for a giggle. It is a great way to have a laugh with other like minded women who want to learn the art of seduction in a supportive and friendly environment!
Polestars Burlesque tasters are one-off, two hour sessions and cost £20.
Monday 15th September @ Myhotel Bloomsbury (Tottenham Court Road) 7-9pm
Wednesday 15th October @ Myhotel Bloomsbury (Tottenham Court Road) 7-9pm
Can-Can Tasters
Our taster sessions are for women who want to give can-can a go without committing to a whole course. It is a two hour session and costs £20. You will learn some basic can-can moves and finish by putting them together in an exciting, high intensity kicking routine!
We provide skirts in a variety of sizes. To add to the fun you might like to wear tops that match the theme (like corsets) or bring accessories such as feather boas or long gloves to really get you in the mood. We suggest that you don’t wear stilettos or particularly high heels as you will need to be stable on your feet.
Monday 8th September @Myhotel Bloomsbury (Tottenham Court Road) 7-9 pm
Before you book, please call 020 7274 4865 or email [email protected] to check availability.
sizzling summer art of striptease workshop
2 hour workshop available on:
Sunday 21st September 3.15 - 5.15 p.m
At:
Pole Secrets Studio
B10 Power Hub
St Peters Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 0ST
These lessons will cover sensual floor work, let us teach you all those sexy positions and how to move gracefully, either for yourself or perhaps to impress your partner.
We will show you the technique of removing your clothes erotically and the important use of eye contact and breathing techniques.
We will then explore the skills of lap dancing, which is not just a fun talent to have but it is also great for toning and burning calories.
Contact us on 0800 043 6006
For London courses: 07738 741114
Email: [email protected]
DVD’s:
Vertical Dance Workout Vol 1 - Beginner to Intermediate
There are over 50 moves in this DVD and it features KT Coates, Adam Jay of Pineapple Dance Studios and Katherine Willamson of PoleLove £15.99 Plus Postage (£3 UK - £5 World Wide) Available from www.verticaldance.com/poledancingdvd.htm
Vertical Dance Workout Vol 1 - Intermediate to Advanced
The intermediate/advanced pole dance DVD contains an aerobic warm up and prep stretch, splits technique, tricks and routines. £15.99 Plus Postage (£3 UK - £5 World Wide) Available from www.verticaldance.com/poledancingdvd.htm
Kt Coates ran the first pole class that i ever attended, so without her i doubt i would be doing this now. She puts pole dancing out there to the public more than anyone i know of. Her story is pretty incredible, pole dancing has been her life, its funded her building her own company and pole empire. She has overcome dyslexia to write emails, manuals and to make dvds on the subject. She is a pole model (i meant to write role model, but a pole model is so much more appropriate)to anyone who wants to pole dance seriously.
The Art of Pole DVD Series by Jamilla Deville.
The first two volumes in the series provide step by step instruction as well as easy to follow demonstrations of over 30 different pole moves from beginner to intermediate levels, plus combinations and mini routines designed to turn your pole moves into pole dance. Volume One and Volume Two also include warm-ups, cool-downs and two levels of body conditioning exercises and feature exclusive pole performances by Jamilla Deville and Fawnia Dietrich.Available from www.artofpole.com
Pole exercise DVD from Lucy Misch
Each exercise on the DVD is presented through a clear, step-by-step process.
1. First Lucy, Alex and Libby introduce and teach you the move.
2. They then go over the move slowly while talking you through the movement.
3. Finally they demonstrate the trick, showing you how it will look when you’ve mastered it.
In their classes, the instructors found this technique to be the most effective way to help people master new skills in a short time. £16.99 + postage £2.99 within the UK, £3.99 europe/worldwide
Poletricks 101 – The Ultimate Pole Dance DVD by Pantera.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran, volume 1 of PoleTricks 101 brings you over 40 minutes of instruction with over 20 tricks broken down in a step by step learn to pole dance interactive footage that is easy to learn from. £15.99 available from www.isplingerie.com/prodview.php?id_prd=325
L'Art de la Pole Dance - Vol.1
LE DVD français - Méthode exclusive ArtStrip®
Découvrez LE dvd d'apprentissage de la pole dance.
Toutes les figures sont expliquées et décomposées comme en cours.
Ne ratez plus l'occasion de progresser dans cette belle activité ou tout simplement de revoir les figures en interclasses!
Bonus spécial avec chorégraphie exclusive.
24.90 euros available from www.artstrip-world.com/DVD.php