Soul-POLE offers various team building packages joining the expert knowledge of our instructors both in fitness, team building and holistic health care to create exciting days that will build lasting understanding, strengthen ability to communicate and cooperate as a team.

Quotes will depend on the package chosen please contact the team: info@soul-pole.com to let us know your requirements

Tanya Ross Flexibility classes: Come and train with an Olympic trainer! May 12th 13th

12th 1.30pm: 4 hour Advanced Flexibility (£50)

12th 1.30am: 4 hour Beginner Flexibility (£40)…. classes are being merged so please note change of date and time for this workshop. if you have any questions please contact us.

Available for booking now please reserve your space

Bendy Kate workshops: Come and train with Got to Dance Finalist!  Workshops for all levels June 13th 

Spins Masterclass  6.10-7.40pm   (all Levels) (£45)

Bendy’s Pole Acrobatics  7.45-9-15pm (intermediate—Advanced) (£45)

Showcase number 3: 29th June 6.30pm

Soul-POLE’s First Scottish Pole Dancing Championships

15th July: Final date for entry videos

28th July: Competition day!

Judges: Pantera Blacksmith,  Anne Goeswells and mystery guest

Pantera Blacksmith will be running a few days master classes after competition, come and train with a world champion!

29th July

Pantera Tri-sexta Master Class 1-3pm (£52)

Pantera Ab-Tasti-Core master class 4-5pm (£10)

30th July

Pantera 3 hour Group Master Class 5.50-8.50pm (£65)

 Pantera Exotic Dance Workshop 9-10pm (£15)

Soul-POLE follow the pole tour : August 4th– 1st September:

Come and share your pole fever with everyone on our pole tour. We will be stopping in on many locations with our free standing poles and just having fun sharing pole dancing and its benefits with the wider community.

Showcase number 4: 7th September 6.30pm

Our private groups are £15pp and last for 1hour and can be fun for both men and woman. The routine is designed to be fun and versatile for all ages, using the years of experience of our Soul-POLE instructors we offer a great way to have a laugh and do something different together with your colleagues. Min pple 6 max 21

One2One

This is where you can book an appointment with your favourite instructor for a private 1 hour class. This is a great thing to do if you are maybe shy and want to try pole dancing before you join our main classes or if you are working on something in particular and would benefit from someone on one time with your instructor to help you develop.

contact: Laura for more details

This is a great way to get a taste of a pole dance fitness class to see if its for you, this is also a class that is good if you are unable to commit to a six week block. The class is mixed level and we work on a new routine every week which has variations of the moves to suit all abilities in the class.£10ph A way to come and try before you book a block.

ZUMBA 1 HOUR CLASS

This is a perfect class when you are tight on time or when you just want to get your groove on and feel fabulous!  wheather you are a beginner or an advanced user, you’ll reap the benefits of this 1 hour program.  Great for cardio fitness and a good way to get back into fitness.(m) £4pc [can not run with less than 5 ppl

CORE CONDITIONING:

This is as it say’s, a great class to help build up your core strength it is focused on your core helping you develop the muscles you will need to safely progress your pole moves. Working on core abs work, knee holds and flag holds and strength moves. Great for lower pelvic floor, posture and toned abs (m)£6ph

POLE GYM:

This is a fab fun class that is great for building full body strength and toning this class is open to men and woman and is a great way to improve your fitness. Each pole is used as a station and you will be given different exercises to work the different muscle groups of your body. Great for Cardio, muscles strength and all over toning.(m)£6phr

OPEN STUDIO:

This is where the studio is available for you to practice your own routines or work on the moves you are learning in class. An instructor is in the room but is not facilitating the class.  Great time to come and practice and free play use the mats and poles for your continued development.(m)£6ph

Contortionist Class

This class focuses on your flexibility; no matter the level you are at we will help you develop your range of movement. A truly giving class where you will leave feeling relaxed and flexy! (m) £10ph

LOVE Pole Dancing but can’t commit to every week?  LOVE Pole dancing and WANT to come EVERY DAY?     

You can! We have two packages: 5 pole class package  Buy 10 get one free pole package:

If you are a beginner and want to drop into all the beginner classes each week or drop in and out Pole Basics is the package for you. Groovy Pole Princess (level 2) Package gives you the choice of dropping into Groovy Pole Princess and Pole Basics so you can really progress fast! Butterfly Queens (intermediates) you can go to Groovy Pole Princess as well Pole Divas (Advanced) can also drop into Butterfly Queens!

Click your chosen package to book:

Freedom to pole every day of the week if you please (or when your shift will allow!)

Performance Art Package

You can buy a 5 class pack or a buy 10 get one free pack this package allows you to go to:

Chair Dance: Contortionist: Back to Basics: Pay as You Go and Performance Art  classes whenever you want! (*oh when there is a class on!)

Cardio and core

You can buy a 5 class pack or a buy 10 get one free pack this package allows you to go to:

Pole Gym: Open Studio: Core-Conditioning and Zumba classes whenever you want! (*oh and there is a class on!)

This class is for total beginners and those at beginner level, each eight weeks we work on a new routine which is broken down into bits size pieces for you to learn. This is a great way to get introduced to Pole Dancing for Fitness. You can do as many blocks as you want before you move up to level 2, we promote learning your way £100p8w

Pole Basics 6 week course (Stonehaven) £75p6w

Groovy Pole Princess  level 2:

When you have built a good base of beginner moves have managed to build up enough core strength and have mastered your basic invert then this class is the next step. We work on a routine over the six week block and we add more strength training and the Soul-POLE challenge. £100p8w

Butterfly Queens, Intermediate:

All our classes work around the base of dance and you will still use those moves you learnt in beginner but you will be joining them with moves like the Butterfly, cross ankle release, Scorpio and many more. These routines will test your fitness and co-ordination and teach you how to bring out your diva £100p8w

Advanced Level:

Learn a sexy pole dance routine over the eight weeks working on advanced moves such as hand sprung, advanced spins, transition moves and floor moves. Learn to perfect your floor moves combining them with Advanced, Intermediate and beginner moves in a seamless dance .£100p8w

Exclusive 6 Week Course:

If you would really like to focus on your pole dancing development and you’re all round fitness in one session this 6 week course is for you. Each class lasts 1.5 hours and encompasses your core conditioning training followed by focused pole training then an in-depth stretch. In one class you are cross training your body to work on muscular strength, dancing, pole skills as well as obtaining and developing your flexibility. I have trained with the world’s top pole dance instructors such as Pantera Blacksmith, Felix Cane, Estee Zakar and Jaynne Butterfly and this knowledge will be enthused into the course content along with the Soul-POLE magic.£130p6w

Three Entry Levels

Amateur/Beginners/Groovy Pole Princess- 10 spaces

Intermediate/Butterfly Queens- 10 Spaces

Advanced/Pole Diva-10 Spaces

Two poles available chrome 50mm static and chrome 50mm spiny.

Entry Requirements…

Move requirements

As with the beauty of dancing and in true Soul-pole style, the moves required for each category are not restricted.

Unlike other pole competitions that stipulate rules and regulations Soul-Pole refrains from implementing any kind of restrictions. Once you have submitted your routine by video link, you will be judged by the quality of your dance and your moves. Soul-Pole will make the final decision on which category your dance will be best suited in.

If you need any assistance on your routine then ask your instructor or come along to open studio and share ideas with your peers. Other tips for your routine to bear in mind:

It’s not what you do it’s how you do it.

Take your time and make it flow.

Stick with what you know.

Rough Guide

As a rough guide to the moves within each category please follow the links below

Beginner….      www.poledancedictonary.com/moves/?level=B

Intermediate.. www.poledancedictionary.com/moves/?level=I

Advanced…       www.poledancedictionary.com/moves/?level=A

1^st Stage-Qualifying stage

To enter into this competition you must submit a visual recording of the exact routine with song (no shorter that 3mins no longer than 6mins) choice of the dance you will compete with on the day to Sian Ajose by the 15^th June. This can be done by dvd, you tube link or emailed to info@soul-pole.com  Please read the ‘Judging Criteria’ – to qualify you must include the moves instructed in the criteria.

There are only 10 spaces available on each level. The videos will be judged between the 15^th June -6^th July,  10 individuals from each category will be chosen to compete on the 28^th July. You will be informed of your success by the 6^th July.  All video submission are subject to an entry fee. (see fee details below) If you are unsuccessful in progressing to stage two, you will be notified by 6th July. No refunds will be given.

2^nd Stage- Competition.

The set up details of the day will be given once you have been informed of your success. The competition will commence at 2pm, all contestants must be at the Soul-Pole studio for 1pm for health and safety briefing.

It is important that the routine you submit by video at stage one is the routine you use on the competition day. Don’t worry- the beauty of dance is that no two dances are ever the same but if your routine contains, butterfly, scorpio, and gemini , your judges will be expecting to see the same combination.

You choose your costume and how you wish to perform your dance, the more creative you are the more you will impress the judges. You must supply your own props. If you have any special requirements please contact Sian.

Withdrawal

For any reason you need to pull out of the competition please let Sian know as far in advance as possible so that your place can be given to a reserved competitor. No refund with be given to any performer who withdraws but will be automatically entitled to one spectator day ticket.

Entry Fees

Contestants £20 – to be paid on submission of video at stage one.

Spectator- day ticket £15 (no gender restrictionsJ)

 Judging Criteria for stage one

You must include the below into your routine based on the level you wish to compete at. These are minimum requirements only; you can incorporate as many spins/tricks/transitions/floor pieces as you wish.

Amateur/Beginners/Groovy Pole Princess-

5 spins of choice- 2 transitions- 1 floor piece

Intermediate/Butterfly Queens-

2 Spins- 4 tricks held for 3 three seconds- 2 transitions- 1 floor piece

Advanced/Pole Diva-

2 spins- 4 tricks held for four seconds-2 transition- 1 floor piece

Judging Criteria for stage two

Same as above. You will also be judged on your overall performance incorporating costume, stage presence, dance, fluidity, adaptation of music. It’s not all about what you do, it’s more about how you do it.

Awards

Not only will you be competing for the ‘2012 Champion’ trophy. All three winners will be awarded with an exclusive master class with the World’s Most Famous Pole Dancer- Pantera Blacksmith. The master class with take place the following day Sunday 29^th July.

Your Judges…

Pantera Blacksmith- World’s Most Famous Pole Dancer.

Annie Goeswell- Owner of Goeswell Pole Studio Edinburgh

TBC- Dance choreographer

Note- Spectator tickets are limited in number, to avoid disappointment please ensure that you book well in advance as they will not be available at the door.

Easy Guide

1. Video submittals by 15^th June – £20 entry fee must be paid on submittal. Failure to pay the entry fee will automatically disqualify your entry.
2. 6^th July- all 30 successful finalists will be notified.
3. 28^th July – Scottish Pole Dance Championships
4. 29^th July- Exclusive winners master class with Pantera Blacksmith

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Ashleigh has trained with Pantera Blacksmith, Bendy Kate, Estee Zacher and Jess Leanne Norriss and has gained significant strength, flexibility and inner confidence and is currently at an advanced level of Pole Dancing.

Ashleigh joined the Soul-POLE team in October 2010 and adores seeing woman develop there dancing ability.

Elaine began her dance training in Egyptian Belly Dance in 2002 and is now also a Belly Dance teacher and a professional member of the Foundation for Community Dance.
In addition to dance, Elaine has trained in Shotokan karate (1st Dan) and ninjutsu. She loves trail running and cycling and is currently learning to snowboard.

Natalie has taken the step to become an instructor and loves to see women develop self-confidence and belief in their own abilities.

Natalie also has a full-time job in the oil and gas industry, and in her spare time she enjoys hiking and travelling to different places.