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Yogini and Ballerina Yogini

By Ally Cat

An old school move with a variation to provide a modern twist! This trick is a cool illusion – with all four limbs extended backwards how are you holding onto the pole? You’ll have to watch the tutorial to find out! This trick requires some patience and a dry body – so make sure you have a sweat towel and some grip handy if you find yourself slipping.

Intermediate Spin Combo ‘The Iris’

By Jane Blair

What do Hood Ornament, Outside Leg Hang, Basket, Caramel Swirl, Leg Switch and Inverted Ballerina have in common? They’re all in this exciting spin combo! If you have the above moves in the bag, Adam Lin will show you how to combine them into a combo by talking you through all the transitions. Have fun!

Overhead V

By Ally Cat

A high-intermediate move that looks both strong AND flexy, BUT is deceptively easy… It’s the holy grail of pole moves! Join Lisa D to learn this fun trick that has just the right level of challenge. It’s impressive, but doable, so if you have your prerequisites down pat, get in there and give it a crack!

Forearm Split

By Jane Blair

The Forearm Split (or “Assisted Jade”) is a fun split from an Outside Leg Hang. In this tutorial, Filly will take you through all the steps to get a beautiful split line in this cute shape. There’s also a stag-leg variation if you’re a non-splitty poler or just want to mix it up a bit!

Cupid Split

By Jane Blair

The Cupid Split is a trick with a huge amount of wow-factor to add to your repertoire! You don’t need a fully flat split to make this move look beautiful, but you’ll need to be close to it. So join Joanna and get ready to nail that Cupid Split!

Plus Sign – Two Ways

By Ally Cat

This impressive trick can be executed a number of ways, but each one will have your audience’s jaws on the floor. It’s also a perfect photoshoot pose, as it’s flattering on a wide variety of bodies, doesn’t require an extreme level of flexibility and is a beautiful shape from many angles. Happy Plus-Signing!

Chilli Pole Play ‘Full of Bricks’

By Jane Blair

Our resident sexy goddess is back to teach another signature Pole Play routine! This routine will have you feeling all the feels as Chilli takes it down a notch for a more lyrical style heels routine. So, what are you waiting for? Strap those heels on and come play with Chilli Rox!

Song- ‘Full of Bricks’ by Adi Levi

Teddy

By Jane Blair

The flashy Teddy is a must-have move for any intermediate pole dancer. It is a bit risque, it’s cool, and it has that definite “wow” factor when both hands are gripping your thighs and you seem to stick, as if by magic, with only your armpit and a bit of waist on the pole! Join Tammy as she breaks down all the vital points of positioning, squeeze, grip points, angle and activation that will get your Teddy rock solid and looking spectacular.

Elbow Grip Ayesha

By Jane Blair

If you are strong and confident in your Split Grip and Shotgun Grip Ayeshas, this move could be the perfect challenge for you! Elbow Grip Ayesha requires strong technique to be done safely, so join Carlie Hunter as she explains step by step how make this gorgeous movement work.

Caterpillar Climb

By Jane Blair

You’ll never forget the first time you see the Caterpillar Climb. This move defies gravity, and renders an audience speechless… It’s both mesmerising, and functional – nailing this one is going to open the door to a bunch of other important skills. Enjoy!