It’s here! The one you’ve been asking for…. the Partner Stretching and Floor Work for Pole class has arrived to Pole Sport London. Flexibility for pole dancing is essential to helping you prepare for or develop more advanced pole technique and pole moves, and after much demand, we’ve created a unique pole dancing class specifically dedicated to flexibility for pole dancing!
Why Is Flexibility for Pole Dancing Important?
Stretching isn’t just for flexibility for pole dancing. Flexibility in everyday life is important too. Ever wake up stiff, or find you can’t turn in certain ways or reach your toes? Stretching exercises can improve your overall health and fitness, preventing issues such as muscle injury and back pain. Flexibility exercises help keep joints mobile, and keeps your muscles lean and strong as you age. The less you stretch, the weaker your muscles become, making them more prone to damage when you do go to use them – and no one wants that!
So what does this mean for pole dancing lessons?
Pole fitness obviously includes a lot of bending and requires more flexibility the more advanced you get in pole dancing. We always, always ensure our students are warmed up thoroughly to prevent injury, but stretching exercises and working on your flexibility can help with that and make certain moves easier.
We wanted to offer you a tailor made stretching workout, specifically for flexibility for pole dancing, so you can reach your moves quicker and safer!
The pole fitness class will include a high intensity warm up, partner stretching and floor work routines to build in to your pole routine combos. Expect to bend – a lot! These sessions will really focus on extreme stretches, supporting your partner to develop their flexibility on areas such as the back, shoulders and including the splits!
Our new flexibility for pole dancing class will be held at: Train Fitness, Pocock Street, Southwark SE1. The venue includes a wonderful space, with room for 20 students, a powerful sound system, air conditioning (we’ll need it!), showers and changing room.
If you’re interested in signing up, check out our booking page or contact us for more information.
We get it. Pole dancing for beginners can be a little scary. Firstly there’s the whole challenge of getting your body around a pole and then there’s the dress code – or lack of one!
But you’re curious… Whether it’s for fun, fitness or to treat yourself to feeling like a goddess, pole dancing classes are calling you. So let us calm your anxieties and introduce you to pole dancing for beginners at Pole Sport London.
What’s Pole Dancing for Beginners Really Like?
“I always wanted to try pole classes but as I’m not flexible and I had no upper body strength, I was too worried of not being able to do anything or being left out (as sometimes happens with other sports).”
You’re not alone when it comes to being nervous about you first class, in fact, you’re with others who are there to support you and learn with you. One of our students, Paula Natalicchio, recently talked about her worries about starting pole dancing lessons and how they soon vanished!
“I joined them [Pole Sport London] almost 4 months ago now and since then I have increased from 2 to 3 classes per week.”
Our community vibe is like no other, and you’ll never feel like the last one to be picked for a game of rounders! Our pole school in London is all about bringing people together to have fun and encourage each other as a team. We love focusing on pole exercise and pole dance routines to bring a feel good vibe to our pole dancing classes for beginners.
“What have I gained? First of all, great friends, you work with a partner, so you support and encourage each other. As they have small and personalised classes, we all get to know each other and celebrate each other’s achievements. I found Pole Sports very challenging but, as you are not alone it becomes very interesting and great fun.”
Does Pole Dance Fitness Count as Exercise?
YES! It might look gracious and easy, but pole dancing takes strength and pole technique. But don’t worry – we’ll get you started with the pole dancing basics and over time, with others cheering you on, you’ll learning some of the more advanced pole moves.
As Paula says, it’s an amazing form of exercise to help you feel good and get healthier; “That’s not all, I lost weight, it has improved my body coordination and flexibility, I became stronger and fitter. I can’t complain, I love it.
“I have completed my first steps of going upside down. That is very satisfying and a great achievement for someone that couldn’t lift the feet off the ground!”
So What Should I Wear?
It’s not all about skimpy bikinis and underwear! Pole Sports London is welcoming, non-judgemental and accepting of everyone. You don’t need to come along in tiny hot pants (unless you want to!) – running shorts and a t-shirt is more than fine. You can also layer and wear a long sleeved top and jogging bottoms for the warm up and cool down – whatever you’re comfortable in!
If you’re curious and have more questions, check out our booking page to see what’s on or contact us here.
We’re incredibly excited to welcome our new pole dance teacher and Pole Champion, Julien Rousell, to Pole Sport London! Julien Roussel will be bring us exciting new pole dance classes and pole dancing workouts from January 23rd at our pole dancing school in Fitness First, London Bridge Hotel and we can’t wait for him to get started!
Julien Roussel is known for his inspiring and expert pole technique, which saw him win the title of Mr Pole Champion in 2016 and the Miss Pole Dance UK Double’s Championships with his partner Cheryl Teagann in 2017.
New Pole Dance Workouts with Pole Champion and West End Dancer
The pole champion has not only graced London’s West End in the infamous musical The Lion King, but his long standing dance career has seen him perform at countless stage shows and even at the London Olympic Games. His dance technique and years as a professional ballet dancer makes him the perfect dance teacher for anyone interested in stage show dance and working on dance performance and confidence.
Giving his background, our new pole dance teacher appreciates pole dancing as a specialised art form, and yet he also sees it as a type of workout, specifically, pole fitness. As a professional dancer, he will be introducing new pole dance workouts that blend his vibrant energy and love of dance, with his knowledge and understanding of the body and pole fitness. Expect fun and exciting pole dance lessons that are expert led and great for the physique!
Is a Male Pole Dance Teacher Right For Me?
Going to a new dance class or any fitness workout class can be scary! At Pole Sport London, we always want you to feel comfortable and welcomed – which is one of the reasons why we’re thrilled to have our new pole dance teacher Julien Roussel on board! Whilst some may not associate pole with men, having a male pole dance teacher shows how the pole dancing industry is growing, moving away from the judgement and becoming a professional dance form in its own right.
Julien is an understanding and approachable teacher, with a passion for dance teaching and pole dance. With a background in ballet and contemporary dance, Julien will be able to help beginners learn the basics of pole dancing and will encourage and support intermediate or advanced pole dancing students take their pole technique to the next level.
Julien is a brilliant pole dance teacher, whether you’re looking to improve your fitness in 2017 or if you and your friends are after a fun hen party idea!
Pole Fitness Classes London
Our talented new pole dance teacher will be bringing you lessons weekly every Tuesday, starting at our pole dancing school at Fitness First, London Bridge Hotel on January 23rd:
All Levels: Pole Dance
Tuesdays 4.10pm – 5.10pm
This is a fun class for all levels whether you are a complete beginner or progressing on to more advanced moves. The class sizes are small with 2 – 7 people in class allowing you to work closely with your teacher tailoring the class to your level and ability. If you are a beginner you will work through our five week course learning how to pole dance, spin around the pole and go upside down!
To read more on classes with Julien Roussel and the other pole dancing fitness classes we run at our our pole dancing school, check our classes and booking page.
If you are interested in having pole dance lessons at your venue or gym as part of your classes that you have to offer for your customers then please get in touch. We will provide you with the instructors and teaching programmes so you never need to worry about cover teachers and pole dance syllabus for all levels. We will device a programme tailored to your venue and gym ethos advising on the right poles for you and helping with installation.
For more details on having pole dance lessons at your gym or venue please contact us on enquiries@polesportlondon.co.uk
Why work with Pole Sport London?
Pole Sport London have a net work of teachers trained by Pole Sport London.
All of our instructors are insured and experienced teaching both men and woman of all levels of Pole Dancing. We have a strong focus on fitness and not just the dance element of pole dancing which make us a good pole dancing school for gyms and venues that want to open up pole dancing as a fitness.
Pole dancing lessons in London are a fantastic way of improving your core strength and overall fitness whilst having fun and making new friends. In the heart of this city we provide an escape from the hustle and bustle, a rare chance to focus on yourself, your body and your health. We know that you are busy, and so our classes run most days at different times to suit you.
30 seconds from London Bridge
Our pole dancing classes are held at central London locations close to London Bridge Station. We have pole dance classes at London Bridge Hotel Fitness First which is just 30 seconds from the tube, at the base of the Shard. You do not need to be a member of this gym to attend, with the option to drop in or buy a course of five classes.
At the weekends we move to our venue at Fit4less in Southwark which is close to Waterloo and Elephant and Castle stations. This pole dance venue created by us is a perfect venue for traditional pole dance lessons, spinning pole dance, beginners pole dance lessons and pole fitness / conditioning. It has great lights and sound system making it a perfect space for working on new pole dance routines.
Working together
Our pole dance classes are small numbers to allow for lots of 1 2 1 tuition with your pole dance instructor. You will work in pairs on the poles and learn to coach each other during your training so feel free to come with friends, or make some new ones at the class. The atmosphere is super-friendly, and you can even ask to train to your favourite song.
Give PoleSport a try
To book your pole dance class with us you can sign up through our online booking system here. If for whatever reason you cannot make a class you can reschedule where 48 hours notice is given. It really does not matter what your level of fitness is or whether you have any dancing experience, this school is for anyone who whats to give Pole Sport a go.
We have a variety of London pole dance classes to suit all abilities and occasions. Whether you want to start pole dancing as a sport, learn some new pole dance tricks or want to improve your fitness and core strength, London pole dance classes are for you.
If you are looking for London pole dance classes for a special occasion, birthday party, hen party or stag party then please contact us as we have a package to suit all pole parties.
Our pole dance classes London consist of a warm up, stretch and cool down. You will work on moves throughout your course building up in to a sequence and routine.
Check out a demonstration in one of our beginner pole dance classes. This demonstrates some of the more advance pole dance moves you can learn with us as your pole dance classes progress.
Pole dance classes in London are fast becoming the on trend class for improving fitness, core strength, muscle definition and stamina. We have variety of pole dance classes in London from beginners pole dance classes, intermediate pole dance classes to our bespoke pole fitness class and pole dance choreography classes all held at our Central London pole dance venues.
Pole dance classes are a fun way of getting fit whilst learning the skill of pole dancing both as a sport and dance. At Pole Sport London we will tailor our pole dance classes to suit you and your ability. We focusing on small group training to enable lots of time with your teacher and work on your fitness and pole dance goals. We pride ourselves on encouraging a fun, team sport environment where people can learn in a calm and supportive environment making new friends.
It is important to us that we create a fun and welcome class where everyone supports each other in their training and encourages each other to get stronger.
Some questions people ask when attending their first pole class:
What should I wear?
If you are a beginner, do not panic! Wear something you feel comfortable in, wear a short sleeved top or vest top and bring a pair of shorts for your first class.
You will train in bare feet but might like to bring some knee high socks or leg warmers from time to time. You will discover what you like to wear as your course progresses.
What we like to wear when training for pole
We find the most comfortable way to train is to start in jogging bottoms or leggings with shorts underneath. You can warm up and cool down in jogging bottoms and as the lesson progresses and you need skin contact with the pole you can take your jogging bottoms off.
A vest top or sports top is advisable but again some people prefer to wear a sports top under a t shirt so they can add and take off layers as they need to.
Do I need to be strong or physically fit already to attend?
No not at all! The classes will get you stronger and we will advice you and guide you on ways to improve your fitness for pole as your course progresses. The quickest way to get stronger for pole is to get started!
