Beginner/Elementary Pole
The Pole Beginner & Elementary class is our Level 1 & 2 class where you will begin your pole fitness journey. Here you will be introduced to the art of pole fitness by building strength in your core and upper body, improving flexibility, lengthening your posture, and bringing some confidence and excitement to the way you move and hold yourself through the spins and poses. After your introduction to pole, the Elementary level of this class will help you polish up the basic spins, tricks, and combinations. The foundations taught at these levels will prepare you (and are prerequisites) for the higher level classes.
There are no prerequisites, this is an introductory class. No heels or pleasers permitted.
To be considered Elementary you must be able to:
- Pirouettes and variations of Pirouettes
- Sit and variations of Sits
- Corkscrew
- Front Hook & Back Hook
- Basic Grips, Body Terms (inside/outside etc), and Concepts
- Firm comprehension of names of moves
- Proper engagement and technique in moves, including proper lines
- Proper control of body and pole
Pre-Intermediate Pole
Pole Pre-Intermediate is our Level 3 class where your pole fitness journey really begins heating up. As you have now conquered all Beginner & Elementary spins and poses, you are ready to move into more technique-based combos, as well as basic inverts. As you get used to being able to hang upside-down, Pre-Intermediate will focus on strength and conditioning exercises vital to good form. Leg hangs and laybacks make appearances at this level. Must be cleared by EDP Staff before signing up.
In order to attend this class you must already be able to:
- Two Point of Contact Basic Concepts (Chair Spin/Pencil Spin)
- Cradle Spin
- Balanced Static/Spin Concepts (momentum/body awareness/steering) MUST BE CONTROLLED
- Full Climb (on Spin & Static)
- Undergrip/Split Grip Holds (on Spin & Static)
- Firm comprehension of names of moves
- Proper engagement and technique in moves, including proper lines
- Proper control of body and pole
Intermediate Pole
This is our level 4 class where we start to get really tricky! Your instructor will demo and offer an array of intermediate moves, transitions, and sequences to challenge the intermediate poler. Must be able to invert comfortably, has some experience with shouldermounting, can hold three or more point of contact moves while inverted, and has some experience with handstands. Must be cleared by EDP Staff before signing up.
In order to attend this class you must already be able to:
- Aerial 3 points of contact moves and transitions
- Chopper Invert
- Jamilla
- Laybacks (Cross-Knee Release/Stargazer)
- Reverse Grab
- No-Handed Leg Hangs (on Spin & Static)
- Shouldermount Basics
- Firm comprehension of names of moves
- Proper engagement and technique in moves, including proper lines
- Proper control of body and pole
Advanced Pole
Pole Advanced is our level 5 class that will really challenge you! In this class, you will be going over more complex inverted moves, as well as multiple transitions in and out using only two points of contact. You must be able to meet previous requirements and be cleared by EDP Staff before signing up for Advanced.
In order to attend this class you must already be able to:
- Shouldermount chopper
- Brass monkey, upright and inverted
- Aerial invert
- Leg and body switches
- Pole handstands and variations
- Handspring
- Aerial jamilla
- Aerial two points of contact moves and transitions
- Firm comprehension of names of moves
- Proper engagement and technique in moves, including proper lines
- Proper control of body and pole
Elite Pole
Pole Elite is our level 6 class where your pole fitness training gets tested to the absolute limit, with high-intensity conditioning and power spins, to core-intensive flares, to extreme inverted tricks and daring drops, to splits and backbends galore. Your instructor will bring you through a focused cardio/flexibility warmup. Must be cleared by EDP Staff before signing up.
In order to attend this class you must already be able to:
- Aerial shouldermount
- Handspring variations
- Hold one armed static dynamic moves
- Consistent training in splits and backbends
Elementary Pole Choreography
Branch out of your normal pole routine and come learn something different. Challenge yourself with joining more complicated pole moves with dance styles to create a full routine during the class. Combine moves you already know with new transitions and combos. Type of choreography depends on the day, but can range from hip-hop to modern to contemporary and more. Suitable for Elementary and Up; must be cleared by EDP Staff before signing up.
In order to attend this class you must already be able to:
Elementary:
- Pirouettes and variations of Pirouettes
- Sit and variations of Sits
- Corkscrew
- Front Hook & Back Hook
- Basic Grips, Body Terms (inside/outside etc), and Concepts
- Firm comprehension of names of moves
- Proper engagement and technique in moves, including proper lines
- Proper control of body and pole
Elementary & Up Pole Freeflow
Come explore your pole style with Pole Freeflow. This class has a general choreography outline, but each student focuses on their movement and creativity within that outline to develop a style all their own. Your instructor will task you with some interesting and off-beat movements, all of which are focused on you finding your own flow and freestyle. Socks recommended. Heels are optional. Suitable for Elementary and Up; must be cleared by EDP Staff before signing up.
In order to attend this class you must already be able to:
- Pirouettes and variations of Pirouettes
- Sit and variations of Sits
- Corkscrew
- Front Hook & Back Hook
- Basic Grips, Body Terms (inside/outside etc), and Concepts
- Firm comprehension of names of moves
- Proper engagement and technique in moves, including proper lines
- Proper control of body and pole
Static Pole Basics (Elementary & Up)
This pole class will introduce you to the basics of static pole, including but not limited to creating momentum around the static pole, different low-flow and inverted transitions, tricks and combos that flow seamlessly without the pole spinning. This class is suitable for all levels with progressions and regressions for those that have some static pole experience. Suitable for Elementary and Up; must be cleared by EDP Staff before signing up.
In order to attend this class you must already be able to:
Elementary:
- Pirouettes and variations of Pirouettes
- Sit and variations of Sits
- Corkscrew
- Front Hook & Back Hook
- Basic Grips, Body Terms (inside/outside etc), and Concepts
- Firm comprehension of names of moves
- Proper engagement and technique in moves, including proper lines
- Proper control of body and pole
Exotic Basework
Want to learn how to dance, while performing some sexy, exotic movements on and around the pole? Then Exotic Pole is for you. Body waves, handstands, rolls, flips, and plenty of floorwork await in this 60 min class. Your instructor will coach you through a brief sequence, focusing on upping your confidence to make you feel like the most exotic version of yourself. Heels and leggings are recommended, but not necessary. Kneepads are highly recommended. There will be no inverts and the movements will be contained to the base of the pole and the floor. Suitable for Elementary and Up; must be cleared by EDP Staff before signing up.
In order to attend this class you must be able to:
Elementary:
- Pirouettes and variations of Pirouettes
- Sit and variations of Sits
- Corkscrew
- Front Hook & Back Hook
- Basic Grips, Body Terms (inside/outside etc), and Concepts
- Firm comprehension of names of moves
- Proper engagement and technique in moves, including proper lines
- Proper control of body and pole
Open Pole
Open Pole is an hour window where those wishing to practice are welcome to come to train. There is no instructor coaching, although there is always a member of the staff inside the studio. Students are welcome to plug in their music and work. Play at your own risk.
Please note: For safety reasons EDP does not allow Open Pole participants to instruct or teach each other during these sessions. This policy includes outside instructors that are participating. If EDP Staff recognizes this is happening, the participants that violated this policy will be asked to leave and no refund will be granted.
Active Flexibility
Suitable for all levels working to improve their flexibility, strength, and mobility. No matter where you are in your flexibility training, Active Flexibility will focus on your trouble spots to safely deepen your stretches and transform the way your body can bend actively and with proper intention. This class is highly focused on building muscle control to safely bring yourself in and out of deep stretches. These muscles will be worked actively throughout the whole class, as opposed to only passive stretching, which has the potential to cause injury. This class is an all levels class, which means beginner friendly. Advanced students will benefit from targeted activity designed to improve your end range strength for your oversplits and backbends.
Invertable
This class in a non-pole class constructed to condition floor inverts for students of all levels. Students will be taken through a structured warm-up, focusing on wrists, shoulders, compression and active flexibility. Your instructor will coach you through a variety of floor inversions, from plow to crow to shoulderstand, headstands and handstands galore. No inversion experience required. Props will be provided, but you may bring yoga blocks if you wish.
Stretch
Suitable for all levels working to improve their flexibility and mobility. Stretch is a basic flexibility class, with progressions and regressions for different student levels. The class will cover both passive and active flexibility. There is no pole in Stretch, so the class is open to nonpolers. But, if you are a poler, Stretch is a great way to give yourself consistent flexibility training to increase the range of motion when on the pole.
Buti Yoga
Buti is a dynamic asana practice fused with primal movement, tribal dance, and deep core engagement. Fused with classic vinyasa and traditional yoga, not only is it an intense full-body workout, Buti has changed so many lives through connectivity with the self and your surrounding tribe. Suitable for beginner and up! Learn more at www.butiyoga.com
Aerial Yoga
Come fly with us during this hour-long aerial yoga class on our quality hammocks! The hammock acts like a swing or soft trapeze, supporting the hips for forward bends and back bends. Yoga postures which some find difficult to do on the ground are more accessible in the air. The benefits of aerial yoga are numerous, including increasing blood circulation, lengthening the spine, and decompressing the lower back. This is an all levels, beginner friendly class.
Open Aerial
Open Aerial is an open practice time for those who have had exposure to aerial hammocks. Brand new beginners are NOT allowed. Must have minimum five aerial yoga classes at EDP CLE to be eligible to play. Play at your own risk.
Please note: For safety reasons EDP does not allow Open Aerial participants to instruct or teach each other during these sessions. This policy includes outside instructors that are participating. If EDP Staff recognizes this is happening, the participants that violated this policy will be asked to leave and no refund will be granted.