Category: Beginner Tutorials

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Welcome beginners! Let’s look at 3 fundamental hand grips you’ll use as a beginner. True grip – This fundamental grip is a hold you’ll use…

I call this S.O.S. Save our Shoulders! Let’s briefly cover tips for proper alignment of the shoulders, elbows and wrists when arms are reaching overhead.…

This video will demonstrate 2 common beginner Elbow Grips. Please understand this is a demonstration, not the complete tutorial. Note: Elbow grip and Forearm grip…

Let’s look at this demonstration of Outside and Inside Forearm grips. Please understand this is a demonstration, not the complete tutorial. Note: Forearm grip and…

Here I’ll demonstrate the grips we use with our armpits. This is a demo not the full tutorial, there is no need to try these…

Here I’ll be demonstrating 3 beginner grips used for beginner Shoulder holds. Learning these will help prepare you for learning the Shoulder mount in the…

In this video I’ll demonstrate beginner Side Pole Hold Grip! Please understand this is a demo, I do not suggest you try this if you’re…

In this video I’ll demonstrate the strength building, fundamental Pole Hold Grip. There is no need to try this move yet if you’re new to…

Now let’s take a look at 3 knee pit grips you’ll use as a beginner. Insuring these grips are solid will help you advance to…

Here’s a look at 2 grips that use your feet. We don’t use our feet much as beginners, however, I feel it’s helpful for you…

This transition is simple but it’s important to understand because you’ll use pole walks for creating momentum for static spins. Pole walking, when done with…

Let’s have a look at turning under our arms. I’ll show you 2 variations for the Under Turns.

Now I’d love to show you a few different ways to use this style of turn. Once you understand the hand placement you’ll also be…

This is a simple yet beautiful transition. You’ll learn a few variations and I’ll teach you how to flow through each turn creating continuous movement.

This is such a sexy transition, and it’s a great workout for the abdominals. Body waves are also wonderful for improve spinal mobility and an…

Sexy walks are great with or without a pole, practice them both ways! You can even use a wall for balance when learning this walk.…

I looove this walk. It’s smooth and will slowly draw you closer to your pole making it a nice transition for moves that require you…

In this video I’ll teach you 2 variations, forward cross steps and backward cross steps. Try doing these at different speeds or make them bigger…

I’m excited to teach you this transition. You’ll be using a True grip to help you maintain your balance. Figure 8 toe drags are wonderful…

You’ll learn how to create big, small, fast and slow hip circles. These make for a wonderful warm up and of course they’re perfect for…

Did you know Hip Waves are different from hip circles? Here’s it’s all about the hips which move up and down instead of only around.…

In this tutorial you’ll learn 3 style of Pole Kicks. A nice Kick doesn’t require a lot of flexiblity! When done as taught in this…

Did you know some people will find this style of wave easier than the regular body wave? On the other hand, you might find it…

In this tutorial I’d love to teach you a few entries, exits and grips for this sexy transition! Strengthens: GLUTES / ADDUCTORS / HAMSTRINGS /…

Let’s have a look at a common pole dance transition that is fun and a great way to enhance your freestyling tools. I think you’ll…

Even if you’re a total beginner you can start the process of preparing for Shoulder Mounts using this tutorial. Feeling skin irritation is normal but…

For this tutorial I’ll assume you’ve already learned the shoulder slide shown in the previous lesson. This tutorial will focus more on the different wave…

This tutorial will introduce you to back bending and provide you with tips and techniques for preventing low back irritation, resulting in pain free back…

Adding a slide is a great way to transition down to the floor. You’ll learn a few different ways to grip the pole and position…

Are you new to pole dance? If so, I want to make it clear that I do not expect you to achieve any of these…

This is one of my favorite ways to transition from the floor back up to standing and I hope you enjoy it too. Don’t stress…

This is another popular way to transition from the floor back to standing. You’ll learn several grips you can try. Use them all or pick…

This pose is so pretty but it requires strong hips and glutes which are just as important as flexibility for this move. Keep practicing and…

The Pole Hold is a fundamental move. It can help protect you from injury, it builds strength and allows you enter smoothly into more advanced…

The Side pole hold is a fundamental move and grip. Understanding and using this trick properly can help prevent injury and allow you move smoothly…

The Pole sit is a must know, fundamental trick. You’ll be using the Pole sit not only as a trick on it’s own but often…

I’ll teach you 2 different entries to this move. When first learning choose whichever one feels most secure for you. Once that entry feels comfortable…

This is a fun way to move from the floor back onto the pole and I use it all the time! My Knee pit grips…

This style of Pole climb is all about building strength, this means it’s important to train both sides equally. Even if it feels too hard…

The Crucifix is a fundamental trick and you might find learning the Crucifix first is easier, or you might prefer to work on the Basic…

Be sure to watch the Crucifix lesson before working on this one. This pose is beautiful on spinning pole which I demonstrate at the end.…

You’ll love this pretty pose that makes use of the pole climb. Remember, knees are high, butt is low, elbows together away we go! ????…

You’ll be working on 2 different grip options, choose the one that feels best and work with that grip first! Once you become comfortable with…

Once you have a solid pole sit you can began working on the basic plank. The plank is a fundamental trick to master before working…

Once you can accomplish a Pole sit and have a solid Pole hold you can begin working on this move. Sometimes you may need to…

Elbow stands are the baby steps to other things like forearm stands, and handstands! Learning how to push through the shoulders to provide the power…

I’m excited to share this video with you! You’ll learn proper alignment for handstands, both free standing handstands and those that use the pole. Remember,…

This trick another fundamental move. You’ll be working more with the Pull split grip which you worked on previously in the Easy up tutorial! You’ll…

I’m going to breakdown this trick into steps. You’ll begin by trying 3 grip options, give all 3 grips a try and start with the…

This is the most popular climb and it’s also considered a fundamental trick. For this climb you’ll be learning how to use the upper body…

This one is fun, but it can take some time to find the right placement and to adjust to the pain! Try different positions for…

This move is an introduction to understanding spins, how to use the pole walk and your body to produce momentum on static pole. It will…

You can think of this as a baby step to Pole holds if you’re not yet able to lift the feet off the ground. Remember…

This “spin” is more of a slow descent to the floor. It’s a nice trick for beginners to work on because you do keep one…

I’ll be teaching you 2 grips and we’ll take a look at the spinning pole variation as well. This is a great move to help…

This is a fun little hop/half spin to help you work up to a full Thigh rest (Jamilla). Remember you’re pushing through the PALM of…

This is a classic pole trick! In the fireman spin you’ll be lifting both feet off the floor making this one of the more advanced…

This spin is a more elegant variation of the Fireman spin. I’ll teach you static and spinning pole. The Push grip comes in really handy…

In this tutorial I’ll teach you 2 grips and you’ll learn spinning pole while gripping with the knees providing a lovely option for beginners. If…

This is such a beautiful spin. One key point to remember, is the ankle will be resting on the pole. This means you’re able to…

While this spin is similar to the Ankle attitude spin for the Attitude spin both the front and back legs are off the pole. Remember…

Just like the Fireman, the Back hook is a classic OG spin! I’ll be teaching you 3 different grips and 2 leg positions as well.…

Here’s a fun one to try once you understand the Step around and Attitude spin. Choose whichever style of Side pole hold works best for…

Here’s another beautiful spin. I’ll teach you the static pole version first. Then if you like move on to the spinning pole option. If you…