PoleSphere Blog

Front Splits

Splits and Folds

By Georgia Mountford

Join Andrea James Lui for an hour devoted to flexy goals – front splits and forward folds! If you want a shorter stretch session, you can! Just opt to do just the warm up, followed by either the forward folds OR the front splits section. Use the video chapters to skip straight to splits after the warm up if that’s your jam.

Kapi Split

By Georgia Mountford

If you like surprising transitions, and glorious split liines – you’re in for a treat with the Kapi Split! Join Joanna as she guides you into this beautiful trick, while giving you all the inside information to help you avoid the hidden challenges. Get ready to spready!

Elephant Split

By Ally Cat

Check out this glorious line! The Elephant Split is an upright front-split shape with a huge wow factor. You can do your Elephant on spin or static, but it’s definitely easier on spin. Join Andrea to learn the key strength and flexibility factors that will help you nail this baby!

Russian Split Foundations

By Ally Cat

The Russian Split sits at the top of many pole dancers ‘lust have’ lists. But what are the elements you’ll need to master in order to achieve it? Join Joanna as she takes you through conditioning and active flex exercises, and provides a roadmap to nail your Russian Split! There are no prerequisites required to attend this workshop, but attempting a Russian Split will require an Aerial Shoulder Mount and a Reiko Mount. We have linked these tutorials if you need them!

Lolo Split

By Ally Cat

For those of you split-loving elite students, listen up! Join Lola as she guides you through the coveted Lolo Split. This gorgeous split line is very doable once you know all the important points, and it is sure to drive any audience wild!

Standing Splits

By Ally Cat

Standing splits and leg mounts are always a crowd-pleaser on stage, and perfect for any photo shoot. However many people struggle with leg elevation, angles, the mechanics of creating a good line, and the strength needed. Join Joanna to explore a variety of standing split shapes, and learn how to achieve the split line of your dreams!

Lightning Bolt Split

By Jane Blair

Take cover because we’re serving LIGHTNING BOLTS! If you’re comfortable in your Brass Monkey Split, then this fun shape should be next on your list. It’s doable on spin or static, but has a bit of extra oomph on spin, so unlock your pole and bring on the lightning!

Active Flexibility 2

By Ally Cat

Not just another split class – active flexibility is SO important for any poler who wants to create beautiful split shapes on the pole! In this workshop Jo shares specialised exercises with you designed to improve your range and the strength of your split line for movements both on and off the pole. Note: you do NOT need a flat split to do this workshop.

Active Flexibility

By Ally Cat

This is not just another stretch class! Work your active flexibility with Joanna to improve your range and the strength of your split line for movements both on and off the pole. Learn everything you need to know about active flexibility so you fully understand the hows and whys of working on this skill, and learn specific exercises to get your active flex popping!

Advanced Front Splits

By Ally Cat

Have you got your splits and want to take them that little bit further? Join Tammy for a sequence that’s all about advancing your strength and flexibility in your split to help you achieve your oversplit!
Duration: 20 mins
Equipment needed: Yoga blocks, or anything from around the house that you can use as yoga blocks