Blacklion Studio Class Descriptions
See below for more information on the classes on offer at our Blacklion studio.
Thursdays
Pole Heels (Open Level)
Do you love the flow and dance side of pole?Do you want to try your hand at learning choreography? Do you like to let loose and have some time to yourself? Then heels is the class for you.
Students of our pole heels choreography class can expect to work on low-flow, basework and floorwork elements as they're put together into a fun routine each week.
Don't worry if you're "not a dancer", we all have to start somewhere (even if you don't have a pair of heels yet!)
This is an open level class which means students of all abilities may join and the teacher will offer progressions or regressions based on your level.
Heels and kneepads are recommended but not required.
Pre-requisites: None! There will be regressions and progressions offered to suit all.
Please bring: Pole heels, kneepads, layers (the choreo may require different grip points), a bottle of water, a cloth to clean your pole and grip-aid if required.
Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Improver (Mixed Level)
This is where the real fun begins! This class is for people who have completed 8 weeks of our Introduction to Pole course or the equivalent. You will be in a supportive group environment of fellow improvers where you will learn spins, poses, short combos and work on inverting.
Our instructors will continue to help you condition for reaching your pole goals. They will demonstrate, assist and guide you through new moves to expand your pole vocabulary and grow your love of pole.
We offer 3 mixed level improver pole classes per week in our Blacklion studio:
Mondays @19:30
Thursdays @20:00
Sundays @12:30
In "Improver (Mixed level)" there will be some inverts offered for those who are capable and alternatives and regressions for those who don't have their invert yet.
Pre-requisites: You must have completed at least 8 weeks of our Introduction to Pole course or equivalent.
Please bring: Layers (the moves may require different grip points) a bottle of water, a cloth to clean your pole and grip-aid if required.
Mondays & Saturdays
Introduction to Pole (Beginners)
This class is for people who have never been on a pole before, or perhaps who have taken a long break and wish to revisit the fundamentals of pole dance. You will be in a supportive group environment of fellow beginners where you will learn the spins, poses and transitions that make up the basics of pole dance. Your teacher will lead you in a group warm-up of conditioning and flexibility exercises to help prepare you for the moves in class. Our instructors are there to demonstrate, assist and guide you through the basics of pole in a fun and relaxed way that is sure to leave you wanting more of this fantastic art form.
Pre-requisites: Zero! This class is for absolute beginners.
Please bring: Layers (different pole moves require different parts of the body to grip the pole so please wear different layers to ensure you're ready for whatever the lesson may be. A bottle of water to stay hydrated is recommended as is a cloth to clean the pole between uses.
Wednedays
Spin Pole Combos (Mixed Level)
Spin up the pole! In this class you'll learn the essential building blocks to any routine or performance: spinny combinations. Take flight in this fun and engaging class that doesn't require you to invert (options for those who can!). You will learn to flow through your tricks as you learn spins, transitions and poses on everyone's favourite setting: Spin!
Pre-requisites: You must have completed at least 8 weeks of our Introduction to Pole course or equivalent and be able to climb the pole on spin.
Please bring: Layers (the moves may require different grip points), heels are optional, a bottle of water, a cloth to clean your pole and grip-aid if required.
Tuesdays
Aerial Hoop for Beginners
This class is for people who have never been on a hoop before, or perhaps who have taken a long break and wish to revisit the fundamentals of aerial hoop.
You will be in a supportive group environment of fellow beginners where you will learn the moves, poses and transitions that make up the basics of aerial hoop. Your teacher will lead you in a group warm-up of conditioning and flexibility exercises to help prepare you for the moves in class.
Our instructors are there to demonstrate, assist and guide you through the basics of lyra in a fun and relaxed way that is sure to leave you wanting more of this fantastic art form.
Pre-requisites: Zero! This class is for absolute beginners.
Please bring: Comfortable clothing that you can move in. Leggings and a top with a warm layer for the warm up is advised. A bottle of water to stay hydrated is recommended.
Wednesdays
Intermediate/Advanced Pole Class
This class is for people who are gaining strength and looking to expand their pole repertoire even further. It is for those students who have been practicing pole for some time are ready to take on new challenging shapes and combos.
Our instructors will continue to help you condition for reaching your pole goals. They will demonstrate, assist and guide you through new moves to expand your pole vocabulary and grow your love of pole.
Pre-requisites: You must have achieved your invert.
Please bring: Layers (the moves may require different grip points) a bottle of water, a cloth to clean your pole and grip-aid if required.
Mondays
Flexibility
Nail all of those flexy pole moves by coming to your weekly flex class. Your instructor will lead you through a series of active and passive stretches to guide you on your flexibility journey. Every class will have engaging and dynamic movements as well as strengthening exercises in order to safely stretch to new limits. Expect to work towards your flexibility goals, whether that's front splits, a backbend or just opening up your shoulders after a long week sitting at a desk.
This is an open level class, suitable for those who can't (yet!) touch their toes as well as more advanced students of flexibility. Looking to finally achieve that ballerina or bird of paradise? Make room in your diary for your weekly flex class.
Pre-requisites: None! This class is for absolute beginners to flexibility and pole alike as well as the more flexible pole student looking to perfect their split or backbend. You do not need to practice pole to get the benefit of this class.
Please bring: Layers and plenty of water
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
Open Training
Open training is a 2-hour period in which students can come to the studio and practice moves that they learned in class.
Maybe you needed more time to nail that new trick? Perhaps you'd like to keep pracing that gorgeous new choreo you learned to get the perfect video? Or maybe you've got a performance coming up you need to rehearse for? Then open training is for you!
As this is NOT a class, students will be expected to be responsible for their own training, and to practice safe pole habits. As such, this is not suitable for absolute beginners and students will need to have finished our Introduction to Pole course or equivalent to sign up.
Pre-requisites: You must have completed our Introduction to Pole course or equivalent. This session is only open to Beginner 2 and up.
Please bring: Layers, heels if necessary, a bottle of water, a cloth to clean your pole and grip-aid if required.
By Appointment Only
Private Classes
Private classes are the perfect way to nail specific moves you're struggling with, put together routines for competitions or performances or just to learn something specific from one of our skilled instructors. They are also suitable for students who may not enjoy learning in a group environment.
These lessons are only available in our Blacklion studio. Lessons are available on a private (1 student -1 teacher) or semi-private (2/3 students - 1 teacher) basis. Please DM or email for rates and availability. Prices are available under the "pricelist" tab on the website menu.
By Appointment Only
Studio Rental
Our Blacklion Studio is available for rental by appointment only. Please contact us via DM or email to make arrangements and get a quote today.
By Appointment Only
Hen Parties & Group Lessons
House of Pole is ready to put together bespoke packages to give you a hen party or corporate team-building workshop to remember! Get in touch today to organise yours.
Throughout the year
Workshops
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