So you want to take pole dance classes at World Dance Fitness? Here is our spin on pole dancing....

• Pole dancing is as sensual or athletic as you want it to be. You decide how to approach it.
• Initially, you don’t need excessive upper body strength. But you'll get stronger if you continue -- in upper body, legs and especially abs!
• Many strip club pole dancers prance around the pole. This is not what we teach.
• We teach spins, transitions and postures. In more advanced classes we teach climbs, inversions and help with routines.
• Don’t wear lotions or rings. Lotions make you slip and rings scratch the pole.
• What else to wear? Yoga or dance pants, t-shirt and bare feet are good for Level 1, Beginning Pole sessions.
• In Level 2 and above, expect to wear shorts. Bare skin (also vinyl boots and shoes) help you stick to the pole. Dancing in platforms heels is a separate challenge unto itself!
• Bruises are common in more advanced pole dancing. We call these “pole bites.” Arnica helps.
• Pole dancing gives you a kinesthetic understanding of centrifugal force, gravity and momentum.
• We encourage self expression and performance even in Level 1.
• At a recent Pole Performance evening, one audience member likened each pole performer to a superhero (as in the X-men!) where each dancer brought their own unique superpower to the pole.
• And yes, men pole dance, too! That's Michael, our master pole dancer, featured below.
• If you don't want to commit to a 4-week class, we can arrange a private pole party-intro for you and your friends (our place or yours) or a private class. Call Aruna at 415-457-8787or email for details.