Dublin Studio Class Descriptions
See below for more information on the classes on offer at our Dublin studio.
Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Pole Heels (Beg, Open & Inter 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 and we have different level classes for heels (you don't even need to own a pair to start!)
We offer 3 different heels classes per week in our Dublin studio:
Intermediate Heels - Thursdays @19:30
Open Level Heels - Saturdays @12:15
Beginner Heels - Alternating Sundays @15:15
If you're interested in learning the big heels tricks and exploring these movements more in-depth, then try our "Tricks and Spins in Heels" class on Saturdays at 13:15.
Heels and kneepads are recommended but not required.
Pre-requisites: None for beginner or open-level heels, some experience required for intermediate heels
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.
Saturdays
Spins and Tricks in Heels
(Open Level)
If you love flowing combos and jaw-dropping stage tricks then you will adore this class.
In our newest addition to the Dublin timetable, you will take your pole skills to the next level by adding new exotic floor tricks and spin pole combinations to your repertoire. Get yourself video or stage ready with this unmissable class.
Pre-requisites: While this class is open level, you must have completed at least two terms of Introduction to Pole. Leg hangs & climbs recommended.
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. Bring your heels (it's in the name!) and your kneepads. If you don't have heels you are also welcome in this class.
Mondays & Sundays
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.
Mondays
Spin Pole (Open Level)
For those who love to spin! Like most things in life, that beautiful spinny flow doesn't happen overnight. Dive in and work on beautiful and flowy spinny combos in this open level class.
Expect to learn the tips and tricks to nail that ballerina by working on shoulder mobility as well as dancing through spin in our mesmerising class routines. Heels are suitable for this class, but they are not mandatory.
Pre-requisites: While this class is open level, you must have completed at least two terms of our Introduction to Pole course or equivalent.
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.
Thursdays
Inverter/Intermediate+ Pole Class
This mixed level class is for people who are gaining strength and looking to expand their pole repertoire. It is for those students who have mastered the fundamentals and 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 be capable of an 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, Thursdays & Sundays
Improver (No Inverts) Pole Class
This is where the real fun begins! This class is for people who have completed at least 8 weeks of our Introduction to Pole class or the equivalent. You will be in a supportive group environment of fellow improvers where you will learn spins, poses, short combos and start 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 improver pole classes per week in our Dublin studio:
Improver (No Inverts) - Mondays @19:00
Improver (No Inverts)- Thursdays @18:30
Improver (Mixed level) - Alternating Sundays @15:15
In "Improver (No Inverts)" you will condition for and work on your invert but an invert is not required to participate in the class.
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.
Fridays
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 Improver and up.
Please bring: Layers, heels if necessary, a bottle of water, a cloth to clean your pole and grip-aid if required.
Our Blacklion Studio is available for entire room rental by appointment only. Please contact us via DM or email to make arrangements and get a quote today.
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.
Saturdays
Flexibili-Tea
Flexibility training and tea? What could be better?
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! You don't need to be able to do pole or be in any way flexible to get the most out of this class.
Please bring: Water and comfortable clothes to stretch in. Mats and all other equipment provide -and tea!