Workshops and Special Events

CLEVELAND LOCATION
Join Andrew for Spins & Splits, a workshop strictly on spin pole, featuring dynamic combos that utilize both flexibility and strength. Not only will this workshop increase your stamina for longer and more intricate spin combos, but it will also introduce a series of interesting spinny splits with different exits and entries. This workshop is suitable for an Intermediate level and up! Must have a strong aerial invert to attend.
Andrew Alvarado has been a dancer his entire life; he was trained from childhood by his mother, an apprentice at Boston Ballet and an eventual ballet studio owner herself. After his mother retired, Andrew continued his training in tap, jazz, contemporary, and theater. Just like his mother, his passion for dance became a main focal point of his life. In Andrew’s late teens he began teaching kids jazz, tap, and contemporary classes, proceeding to teach full time in his early twenties. In 2019, Andrew discovered pole and his journey from then to now has been truly unforgettable; Andrew has extensive competition experience in Men’s Pro Divisions across the states and has taught both inside and outside the United States. He is excited to teach at the upcoming Pole Con 2025 in Las Vegas and can’t wait to see where his career takes him next.
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CLEVELAND LOCATION
JStrap on your heels and join Andrew for Heels Choreography! In this workshop, Andrew will methodically break down all elements of the choreography, using a variety of teaching points to get you moving with the music in no time. This workshop is suitable for Elementary and Up, no inverts needed! Heels recommended and can be either open-toe or closed-toe.
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CLEVELAND LOCATION
In this workshop, handstand expert Samantha Star will cover conditioning and prep to get you upside-down, as well as tips and tricks to hold your handstand for longer.
Not only will you be doing handstands, but some mechanics for headstands will also be covered, depending on the level and needs of the group. Take home a whole lot of inverted core exercises that will assist in your handstand practice, leaving you feeling stronger, happier, and accomplished!
This workshop is suitable for all levels. Beginners welcome!
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CLEVELAND LOCATION
Join Samantha Star (@lithiumkitten) for Movement, Mobility, and Floorwork. This 90-minute workshop suitable for all levels of student.
This floor-based workshop will focus on creating interesting and unique across-the-floor movement patterns that can be used in warmups, workouts, and floorwork for pole routines.
This is a non-pole workshop and beginner friendly.
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CLEVELAND LOCATION
Join Samantha Star (@lithiumkitten) for Signature Tricks, a 90-minute workshop suitable for students Intermediate level and up.
Achievement unlocked! This workshop is all about tricks, spins, and some of Sam Star’s absolute favorite combos. Jade split switches, aerial handspring climbs, regular and cup grip phoenix, handstand variations and so much more! Nothing is off-limits in this workshop.
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CLEVELAND LOCATION
DonQ, one of the most prolific pole photographers who has photographed pole artists all over the world will be at our Cleveland Location on October 5, 2025 only! Take advantage of the rare opportunity of booking your own photoshoot with DonQ. Spots are extremely limited and will fill up fast. Choose from a half hour shoot and 7 edited professionally edited photos ($230) or an hour shoot with 10 edited photos ($270). Book now before they’re gone!
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CLEVELAND LOCATION
This workshop is geared to those who want to perform, no matter where they are at in their pole journey.
Learn what it takes to create a cohesive routine and connect to your audience. Melt your floor work into your pole passes and perform your tricks with the same intent and expression as your off-pole work.
This workshop is suitable for all levels. Beginners are welcome!
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CLEVELAND LOCATION
If you’ve been coveting the skills that Phoenix performs and posts on social media, her Signature Tricks, Transitions, and Combo workshop is just for you!
In this workshop, you will learn tricks that she created and popularized, as well as her favorite transitions and combos.
This workshop is Intermediate level and up.
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CLEVELAND LOCATION
Channel the pole acrobat in you with Phoenix Kazree’s Tricks Clinic Workshop.
All tricks, no dancing!
Break down, drill and improve tricks that you are struggling with. Learn the elements to execute the tricks on your “wanna learn” list.
This workshop is suitable for Elementary polers and up.
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Pole Instructor Certification

2026 TBD

Take your expertise to the next level with Ecole de Pole’s Beginner/Elementary accredited training course. Based on functional teaching methodology written by champion poler Justine McLucas, participants will develop a high skill level in technical instruction, pole grips and tricks, ways to correct technique, building strength and flexibility, with an emphasis on safety and injury prevention to support students throughout their pole journey.

Suitable as an instructor training tool, for new or experienced teachers, the courses provide insight and skills for the pole dancer wishing to further their own personal understanding of the mechanics of pole movement to apply improved techniques to their pole training as well.

Beginner EDP Certification Course is a two-day training approved by Fitness Australia, the ACE (American Council on Exercise) and PDC (Pole Dance Community UK, Europe, USA) .

The course content includes:

  • Principles of Pole Fitness
  • How to structure a Beginner Class
  • Muscles & Anatomy
  • Health and Safety
  • Teaching Methodology
  • Dance Aspects such as counting, phrasing, musicality, rhythm, and imagery
  • Contraindications and how to adapt tricks accordingly
  • Technique of Beginner tricks & spins including the muscles used, progressions and regressions, teaching points, safety, spotting, and correcting students
  • Functional methods of teaching pole tricks
  • Mechanics of Beginner spinning pole
  • Pole Conditioning both on and off the pole
  • Flexibility training for Beginner classes as well as the importance of stretching for balanced fitness

Pre-Requisites:
6 months consistent pole training recommended. If you have questions, please consult us in studio or via email at admin@ecoledepolecleveland.com.

Duration:

12-5 pm daily

Location:

Cleveland Location

Assessment:
Practical demonstration and Theory Exam to be completed during the weekend. Please note, participation does not guarantee passing of assessment. Successful completion of assessment is required for certification. If you do not pass the assessment feedback and recommendations will be provided and you will be welcome to retry at no additional cost at a future certification.

Investment:
$499

Please call to discuss payment plans 216-795-5575 or email admin@ecoledepolecleveland.com if needed.

Digital Manual Included.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Bookings

Bookings are not final until payment is received in full. We do NOT offer refunds. By attending a virtual class you are agreeing to our waiver and release terms as shown before online booking. This includes agreeing to the class recording. By attending an in studio class you agreeing to the same waiver and release terms as shown before online booking including acknowledges that although strict measures are being taken by Ecole de Pole Cleveland to prevent the spread of COVID-19, attending classes at Ecole de Pole Cleveland could result in COVID-19 infection.

Cancellations, Tardy, and No Shows:

Workshops:

MEMBER PURCHASE:

Members receive a membership discount according to their agreement on in house workshops.

Members CANNOT purchase workshops with their discount for other people.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours prior. If cancellation is made under 24 hours before the start time of the workshop and up to one hour before the start time, you will be charged a $20 fee ($15 for members). This applies even if you have booked with under 24 hours before the workshop. The workshop credit will be released for you to reuse within the expiration time limit of your purchase. A single late cancel fee will be charged per session cancelled. If two sessions are cancelled in one day, two late charge fees will apply. If your card on file declines the late cancel charge, an additional $5 fee will be charged on top of the original late charge at the next available date. No transfers between students are allowed. 

REFUND POLICY:

We DO NOT offer refunds however you will be able to re-book the same value session for another time within the time frame of your credit limit period. 

TARDY POLICY:

If you are more than 5 minutes late, the doors shut and you will not be allowed to attend. The session will be treated as a “no-show,” which means the class credit will be taken off your account and you will be charged as described below.

NO SHOW POLICY:

If you do not show up for a scheduled session it is a “no show.” Your session credit then is not eligible for transfers. Your account also is charged a no show fee of $15 for members or $20 for nonmembers. If your no show charge is declined, you will be charged an additional $5 fee at the soonest available date.