Since the launch of ClassPass on Monday, I have booked myself up this week with a wide variety of classes I wouldn’t normally try myself. My first class was at Ecole de Pole Taster Class and before you say anything…people seem to think Pole dancing is nothing more than just a filthy class for those who gyrate around the pole in skimpy outfits. In this modern age, it is still difficult to change the perception of Pole dancing but how I see it is that it is a great way to get fit; you really work your core, balance, flexibility and strength; as well as boosting one’s self esteem (confidence both physical and psychological), femininity and self expression through movement. People have different agendas as to what they expect out of a pole dance class but if you could what the girls could do at the Ecole de Pole class; it’s nothing but gymnastics! Yes they were in tiny tiny shorts and bralets but it is all necessary as you can’t do tricks with full length clothing as you won’t be able to grip on the pole properly. I admit I was pretty nervous; I have never been to a “pole fitness class” before but I have always enjoyed all kinds of dance (hip hop, commercial funk, ballroom and latin american dancing) and being the feminine dancer that I am, I wanted to give everything a go, even a taster session of pole dancing.
Our small class were full of slim girls with a form of dance background so already; in fact they were mainly ballet girls which was a surprise (so not slutty girls here). The short, simple routine teaches you how to walk/strut around the pole, do an underarm turn, how to move your body in a sassy way and slide down the pole like a fireman! The routine is simple, but it’s up to you to get over your shyness and ooze in body confidence. Katy Perry’s Dark Horse tune was perfect for the routine (whilst the class downstairs had Fifty Shades of Grey theme tune Earned It by The Weeknd). I thoroughly enjoyed my class and despite some of my colleagues (unfortunately couple of guys since we don’t have that many female colleagues) poking fun and embarrass me; I will definitely go again.
Location: Ecole de Pole: Camden Town, 66 Rochester Place, Camden Town, NW1 9JX
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