Intro to Pole (First Level)


This class is taught by:

Cassie G.

Cassie began her fitness journey studying Ashtanga yoga and meditation. She later tried CrossFit to build strength, leading her to body building in 2014, which she still does today. In 2015 Cassie discovered pole dancing and had been hooked ever since, providing a channel for her pursuits of flexibility, strength, and grace. Cassie began teaching pole dance in 2018 and continues to broaden her pole experience by taking workshops both online and abroad.

Cassie's specializes in the technicality of pole tricks, and she loves combos that fit moves together like a puzzle. Her background in weightlifting has steered her teaching focus toward form, technique, proper muscle engagement and body awareness. She is a firm believer that consistency and determination can make your pole goals a reality.

Taylor S

Taylor (she/they) took her first Intro to Pole class in January 2020 and hasn’t looked back. While her fitness journey included childhood dance classes, completing two half marathons, and weight lifting, nothing made her feel as graceful and strong as pole dancing. She was invited to complete the Intro to Pole Teacher Training program at Elite in 2023 and is currently working on completing the Pole Level 1-2 Teacher Training. Taylor’s goal as an instructor is to ensure every student feels welcome and can confidently express themselves through pole dance. When she is not at the studio, she is at the gym or home with her two cats.

Natalie Schmidt

Meet Natalie, a passionate instructor who began pole dancing in 2012. She fell in love with the community, confidence and physical strength she achieved while also admiring the evolution of her movement journey along the way. Known for her energetic teaching style, Natalie strives to empower students of all levels to discover their strength, confidence and sensual side through pole dance. She loves to create unique and dynamic choreography that invites you to embrace your body, reclaim your space, and unleash your fierceness. Natalie provides a fun environment for everyone to feel comfortable and embrace your sexiest self.

Devon N

Devon began dancing at the age of 3, exploring various styles of dance through her entire life. Ten years ago, she discovered her love of pole dancing. she has been competing throughout this time in many competitions landing her titles along the way. She specializes in higher level tricks and combos as well as drop, tumbles and flips and heels choreography. Through pole, she discovered aerial circus and fell in love with lyra as well as rope, straps, hand balancing and more. Pole dancing and aerial circus gave her not only a stronger body but opened up her mind and built more confidence throughout. Devon hopes to encourage people of any gender, body build and age to try pole as a way of personal fitness, self expression and confidence boost.
This is our foundational level and is designed for brand newbies and beginner-level polers. We will work on all the basics to build strength for the next level up, and the coordination needed to take our choreography-based classes (called Pole Flow). You will learn basic pole spins, pivot turns, climbs, and sits.
 
This is a pole-sharing class. This style is great for students who like a higher energy vibe, want to meet new people/socialize more, and/or want a little more rest time between tricks. 

When is it time to level up?
When you can do a fireman spin and back-hook spin, can easily get into a pole sit, have a strong basic climb to the ceiling, and can climb into a sit. You should be able to tuck with both feet off the floor. Instructor approval is required to move up to Level 1.

Upcoming classes:

  • Wed Jan 21 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Cassie G.
  • Sat Jan 24 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Jan 28 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Natalie Schmidt
  • Sat Jan 31 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Feb 04 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Devon N
  • Sat Feb 07 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Feb 11 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Cassie G.
  • Sat Feb 14 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Feb 18 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Cassie G.
  • Sat Feb 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Feb 25 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Cassie G.
  • Sat Feb 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Mar 04 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Cassie G.
  • Sat Mar 07 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Mar 11 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Cassie G.
  • Sat Mar 14 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Mar 18 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Cassie G.
  • Sat Mar 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S
  • Wed Mar 25 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm with Cassie G.
  • Sat Mar 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Taylor S