Our Classes

The Pole Coven

Our Classes

Here at The Pole Coven, we offer a wide range of classes to suit all abilities and styles! Have a look below to see all the information and pre-requisites for each class. Our timetable is always changing to suit our instructor's and client's needs, all classes marked in pale pink our our hybrid classes that can also be attended online over Zoom for folks with a home pole. 



Classes (for Drop Ins and Memberships)

Beginners Pole

For folks who want to work on the fundamentals of pole dance and fitness. You will learn transitions, spins, sits and lots of fun conditioning exercises to get you pole strong!

Pre-requisites: None! This class is suitable for total beginners and up, come as you are!

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Beginners Aerial Hoop

For folks who want to work on the fundamentals of aerial hoop and fitness. You will learn mounts and dismounts onto the hoop and various poses within and under the hoop. Expect lots of fun conditioning exercises and moves to get you flying.

Pre-requisites: None! This class is suitable for total beginners and up, come as you are!


Improvers/ Intermediate Aerial Hoop

For folks who are confident with at least one Mount onto the hoop feel confident climbing into the hoop from under the bottom bar and basic seats.  for people who are looking to progress into combos learning more Dynamics skills and more poses in the hoop plus conditioning exercises. 
 
Pre-requisites: confident with at least one Mount onto the hoop (Delilah, pike, straddle),  comfortable climbing into the hoop from a Mount and comfortable in seats and basic poses for example single leg cradle and man in the moon.


Improvers Pole

For folks who are confident with their spins, seats, and climbs and are looking to progress up towards combos, learning inversions, and up-the-pole poses and transitions. 

Pre-requisites: Confident in spins (back hook, front hook), sits, and climbs. 


Seats & Spins

Got the poler bug and want to learn all the cute shapes and spins? In this class, you will learn a variety of different tricks and combos from our fundamental spins and seats and build strength in climbing.

Pre-requisites:
you must have completed at least 2 beginner pole classes and feel confident in step arounds (dip turns) and pirouettes. This is a beginner/ improver level class. 


Improvers/ Intermediate Pole

For folks who are confident with their spins, seats, and climbs and are looking to progress up towards combos, learning inverrted moves, and up-the-pole poses and transitions. 

Pre-requisites: Confident in spins (back hook, front hook), fan kicks, sits, and climbs. 


Aerial Oddities

Specialist classes using the aerial hoop: classes included Grounded Hoop Choreography, Strop Work, Dizzy Deities, Strength & Conditoning for Aerial & Handloop Hoop. All details for these classes can be found on the class descriptions on Team up, most are mixed level unless stated. 


Aerial Pentagram

This class will take you through the basics of Lilith, the Aerial Pentagram. Learn using her as a ladder to experiment with cool shapes and transitions. This class will be on one piece of equipment shared between 3 people for a more intimate class. Due to the small numbers this class is not available on memberships as a class credit and does have a higher cost, please do contact us if you have issues paying this price.

Pre-requisites:  Confident with at least one Mount onto the hoop (Delilah, pike, straddle), so comfortable climbing into the hoop from a Mount comfortable in seats and basic poses for example single leg cradle and man in the moon. 

 

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Leg Hang Shapes

A class for folks who want to bridge the gap between Improvers and Intermediates with some leg hang shapes and fundamentals. This class is also great for folks who want to work on different entries into inverts and the upside down. Expect lots of nerding out in this class as well as some cute shapes!

Pre-requisites: Must be confident with your climb to pole stand and beginner fundamentals.


Intermediate+ Pole

For folks who are comfortable with inversions and being upside down. You will learn up the pole combos, poses from an invert, and lots of hardcore conditioning exercises to level up your pole strength!

Pre-requisites: Confident Invert (descending from side climb or from the floor). 

High Intermediate/ Advanced Pole

For folks confident in our Intermediate+ classes. You will learn longer combos, dynamic transitions and arms only moves. Tricks will be from more intermediate entries such as brass monkey and shoulder mount, as well as working on handsprings, flips and unusual grips.

Pre-requisites: Aerial Invert (from Side Climb or Tuck Invert), Confident Outside and Inside Leg Hook, Condident Butterfly (working towards Extended, Inverted D/ Ayesha).  


Mixed Ability Pole

For all folks! We will work on core moves within the pole dance and fitness syllabus and work to your level. 

Pre-requisites: None! This class is suitable for total beginners and up, come as you are! There will be something for everyone!


Mixed Ability Spin Pole Flow

In this class we will cover a spin pole flow using beautiful spins on the floor and up the pole, working on controlling your momentum to create captivating spin pole combos.

Pre-requisites: Comfortable with basic spins and learning to climb.


Stretch, Mobility & Active Flex


For folks who are looking to improve on their active flexibility and mobility for those flexi pole goals. Every week we will work on a different element of flexibility and mobility: front splits, straddles, backs, and shoulders. Learning active mobility and flexibility exercises to also prehab you for common pole injuries. 

Pre-requisites: None. Suitable for beginners and up.  

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DANCE BASED CLASSES

Sensual Slink (Choreography)

For folks who want to work on the sensual and slinky dance side of pole. With Niina you will work on sequences using the pole and the floor, melting into gooey transitions and embracing your femme energy. 

Pre-requisites: None! This class is suitable for total beginners and up, come as you are!


Hardcore Heels (Choreography)

For folks who want to work on the dance side of pole to some banging metal tunes! In this class, we work on a choreographed piece to a nu metal classic, we will go over a piece of pole and floor choreography using some of Chlo's favourite transitions and heel-banging goodness.

Pre-requisites: None! This class is suitable for total beginners and up, come as you are!


Musicality Masc (Choreography)

For folks who want to work on musicality while embracing the masc energy! In this class, we work on a choreographed piece to a banging tune, we will go over a piece of pole and floor choreography using some of Chlo's favourite transitions and sharp movements with more a focus on musicality over hard tricks. 

Pre-requisites: No experience needed. Bring a willingness to let loose and embrace your inner weird and masc energy.


Pole Heels Tricks & Combos

The class for the pole heels fans who want to learn the following cool things! Drops, Clacks and Bangs, Low Flow Tricks and Transitions and Floaty Spin Flows. This class will be structured with multiple combos for you to really sink your teeth into technique and flare without having to worry about learning a choreography. 

Pre-requisites: Confident in spins (back hook, front hook), fan kicks & sits. Some experience in heels will be preferred but not essential.


Dance in the Dark (Guided Freestyle)

Dance in the Dark is for folks who want to connect with their body through the power of pole dance and dance out the stresses of the week in the safety of the Coven. 

We start the class with a long slow dance-based warm-up using elements of floorwork to get you super warm but also finding movements that feel oh so right for you. We will then learn a few short sequences, techniques and prompts to get you moving on the pole. The last section of the class will be dedicated to your dance time, optional freestyles and performance time, getting content and photos of you looking hot in your new heels. The choice is yours!

Pre-requisites: None! This class is suitable for total beginners and up, come as you are! This is a great class for confidence boosting!




COURSES

First Timers Course (4 week course for newbies)

A 4-week programme for newbies, this course will take you from being a complete novice to feeling confident in your core fundamentals ready to take on the pole world. Designed to ensure you progress safely and effectively week on week while working on your strengths and weaknesses. 

Although you'll all be learning as a group covering the same course, this course consists of variations and progressions as we know not all one size fits all! 

This course is perfect for those who thrive off structure with your 1 hour class being the same time and day every week for 4 weeks. 

What you'll get out of this course: 

- confidence on the pole

- body awareness and coordination

- make new friends in a shared hobby 

- some cool new party tricks to show your friends!

No previous experience needed with this course! Come as you are!

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Intro to Heels Pole Course (4 week course for newbies to heels)

A 4-week programme for newbies to sky high heels! This course will take you from being a complete novice to feeling sassy and confident in your core fundamentals of pole heels ready to take on the sexy pole world. Designed to ensure you progress safely and effectively week on week while working on your strengths and weaknesses. 

Although you'll all be learning as a group covering the same course, this course consists of variations and progressions as we know not all one size fits all! 

This course is perfect for those who thrive off structure with your 1 hour class being the same time and day every week for 4 weeks. 

What you'll get out of this course: 

Week 1: Stripper History (origins of pole as we know it today), shoe anatomy, safely standing up and getting to the floor in heels, walking and fundamental transitions

Week 2: Floorwork fundamentals and heel technique

Week 3: Fun but simple wants to get to the floor and back up the pole again 

Week 4: A Routine using all the elements you have learned over the course to your choice of music. 

Pole specific shoes/ boots are required for this course. We recommend the brands Hella Heels and Pleaser. You can pick up good quality second-hand boots from Vinted. We have a small selection for you to borrow. Knee pads will also be required, again, we have a selection to borrow. 

No previous experience is needed with this course, though one or two pole classes would be beneficial! Come as you are!

 

Got a question about any of our classes or need help finding the right class for you? Drop us a line!

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