Month: March 2020

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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! ????…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…