Berkeley Pole + Dance

New year new pole clothes! Join Celia () for this FREE Pole Clothing Swap & Jam on Friday, January 17 at 7:05-9:00pm.

Are you ready to refresh your wardrobe while making new friends? This unique event invites you to bring your gently used costumes, pole wear, kink accessories, and lingerie to swap with fellow fashionistas! Whether you have a beloved costume that needs a new home or some stunning pieces that deserve to be seen, this is the perfect opportunity to discover new treasures and give your old favorites a second life. Hang out after the swap to jam and dance with the group!

This is a free event, but be sure to register!

Book in the Pole + Dance App under Special Events, Workshops + Series!

No reason to put that shiny stuff back into your closet until next year, not if you’re a pole dancer. Grab a gift card for class packs, private lessons, or in denominations up to $300 for use on anything. Get yours by calling or emailing the studio, or purchasing on our website. We’ll see you (and all your sparkles) soon! Happy new year!

Santa’s been watching you, that little perv. He knows you’ve been bad and it’s time to repent! Join G () on Friday, December 6 at 7:05pm for your last chance to get back on his nice list. Wear something that makes you feel extra naughty 🎅🏼

Building on foundational elements you’ve learned in Choreo + Heels Foundations, we’ll focus on one side and add a little 🤌🏻✨🧨 in the form of slink, clacks, gaze, and musicality.

Prerequisites:
• At least 3 Pole Foundations or Choreo + Heels Foundations classes

Recommended Attire:
• A naughty little fit. knees covered or knee pads recommended!

Alli is coming to Berkeley Pole + Dance, this is not a drill! Join on Thursday, December 12 & 19 at 5:45pm for Choreo + Heels Foundations (All Levels).

Explore the dancier side of pole in this introductory class! This class is perfect for students who have no experience pole dancing, or for those looking to master the basics. Pair this class with Pole Foundations to add fluidity to your tricks!

In this class, you’ll work through a brief dance-based warm-up, build ankle strength to dance either barefoot, in socks, or in heels, and then learn dance elements and tricks. By the end of class, you’ll learn and practice a short choreography!

Prerequisites
• None

Recommended Attire
• Anything that makes you feel comfortable, including sweatpants and leggings
• Socks welcomed
• Heels are available for rent at the studio, but not required
• Knee pads are strongly recommended and also available for rent. Your first knee pad rental is free!

Come into your body and vibe out and play with heel work and other essentials in Mae Mae’s Sensual Flow Class, with on Wednesday, December 11 at 8:25pm. You’ll explore all parts of your heels, thread throughs, skates, and weaves. Couple low flow with dynamic spins and playful pirouette variations. This class is intended to spark your sensual side and play with variations of your technical skills while emphasizing extension and fluidity.

Students who sign up for this class should feel comfortable with:
• pirouettes
• basic shoulder rolls
• able to hold a half-bracket/forearm hold for 5 seconds
• able to fully press onto the toe box and hold balance

Recommended Attire
• heels strongly advised but optional
• knee pads optional

Congrats to our recent Pole Foundations Teacher Training Graduates, class of November 2024, from Pole + Dance University! 🎉

Alternating: Active Flex with Shiki () & Anna (.art) on Thursdays at 7:05pm starting November 14! Same great class, two fantastic instructors!

In this Active Flexibility class, we will build and strengthen the muscular system in order to support a deepening range of motion through the body. Each class is organized around a focus on either splits or backbends. This class is all levels but is not a restorative yoga flow. If you are an extra sweaty student, please bring a small hand towel to use.

Come into your body and vibe out and play with heel work and other essentials in Mae Mae ()’s Sensual Flow Class on Wednesday, November 13 at 8:25pm. You’ll explore all parts of your heels, thread throughs, skates, and weaves. Couple low flow with dynamic spins and playful pirouette variations. This class is intended to spark your sensual side and play with variations of your technical skills while emphasizing extension and fluidity.

Students who sign up for this class should feel comfortable with
• pirouettes
• basic shoulder rolls
• able to hold a half-bracket/forearm hold for 5 seconds
• able to fully press onto the toe box and hold balance

Recommended Attire
• heels strongly advised but optional
• knee pads optional

Halloween vibes. Demon vibes. is back and on Friday, October 4 at 7:05pm, it’s demon time. Wear something that makes you feel extra f*cking freaky!

Building on foundational elements you’ve learned in Choreo + Heels Foundations, we’ll focus on one side and add a little 🤌🏻✨🧨in the form of slink, clacks, gaze, and musicality.

Prerequisites:
• At least 3 Pole Foundations or Choreo + Heels Foundations classes

Recommended Attire:
• A freaky little fit. knees covered or knee pads recommended!

Join us for Pole + Dance’s Pole Level 1 Teacher Training on Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3 with Amelia () & Karina ()! This two day training includes 14 hours of instruction over two days, from 10am-5pm each day.

Our Pole Foundations Teacher Training covers a detailed breakdown of our Pole Foundations curriculum including how to effectively teach climbing, inversion preparation, spins, body waves, pole sits, and floorwork. We’ll also go in depth on how to plan and lead an effective warm up, discover who you are as an instructor, best practices for teaching, how to build community, and what we expect of our Pole + Dance Studios instructors.

• Participants should be confident climbing to the top of the pole, performing a pole sit, and be familiar with basic pole spins and movements.

See the Pole + Dance App under Workshops + Intensives + Series for more details and booking!