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Pole 101
👯 In Person
$ 350.00 CAD
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About The Workshop
Brand new to pole? Start here! Welcome to the Bad Academy and Gooey Studio's first collaboration series. This progressive 5-week series is designed for complete beginners to learn and grow together in a supportive group environment. Build a strong foundation while building strength, coordination, confidence, and body awareness in a fun, welcoming space.
You'll learn the fundamentals of pole including grips, posture, walks, spins, transitions, and foundational movement, with plenty of time to practice and build confidence each week. By the end of the series, you'll put everything together in a beginner-friendly, no-heels choreography.This series is all about learning at your own pace, cheering each other on, and discovering that you are strong, capable, and sexy from day one.
Pre-reqs: None. No heels or experience needed.
Expect: 5x 1-hour classes of progressive instruction in foundational pole techniques and strength-building exercises and a supportive group environment PLUS 5x 1-hour "Study Hall" sessions offer extra practice time between classes along with your peers (no instruction, student led and scheduled based on your availability).
Wear: Comfy workout clothes (tank top, leggings or shorts) with socks (you may be barefoot or socked). Bring a water bottle!
Capacity: 8 students max
Gooey Studios
Gooey Studios is a women-led pole+dance studio with 2 locations in Vancouver, BC. Gooey Studios is built around the belief that pole is for every body: all genders, all sexualities, all ages and starting points. Their instructors have backgrounds as strippers/dancers and we emphasize a genuine respect for pole's roots in that world, as well as real solidarity with sex workers. The vibe is sweaty, fun, and judgement-free. We’re a space where people get to explore their sensual side while learning something cool.
Materials Needed
Wear: Comfy workout clothes (tank top, leggings or shorts) with socks (you may be barefoot or socked). Bring a water bottle!
Pre-reqs: None. No heels or experience needed.
About The Instructor(s)
Refund Policy: Tickets are transferable, but unfortunately not refundable at The Bad Academy. We're a crazy small organization and operate on razor-thin margins, and as much as we'd like to account for life getting in the way, we have been burned too many times by no-shows, and last-minute refund requests etc. If you'd like to transfer your ticket to a friend, please email us at hello@thebadacademy.com with the name and email of the person taking your place, and we'll make sure to make the appropriate changes!