In-Person Classes
Located in San Francisco, California.
Low Flow
FOCUS: TECHNIQUE, SEQUENCE, REFINEMENT
Low flow classes cover concepts, movement phrases, and/or a short dance sequence on the ground and the lower third of the pole. Transitions and positions are taught through detailed progressions suited for students’ skill levels. Please check prerequisites for expected baseline skill levels.
San Francisco Pole + Dance
Low Flow (Advanced)
Saturdays 2:00pm (70 minutes) — $40
This advanced class is for students experienced in low flow who are confident in learning sequences and choreography. If you are interested in improving your movement fluidity and control, refining transitions and technical execution, and improving your utilization of platform heels, this is the class for you. In each class, we will learn a sequence of intricate pathways and progressions, and you will be encouraged to dance to different songs. Be prepared to be challenged on your strength, endurance, coordination, and apparatus handling.
Heels strongly recommended. Class content often includes heel- and edge work.
PREREQ.:
• Familiarity with learning low flow sequences & choreography.
• Upright pole transitions & holds: half bracket hold and climb, pull-up, side/bicep grip hold (no chopper required).
• Overhead hand/grip positions: regular/baseball, tray, twisted/reverse, cup.
• Static pole spins: dip, chair, carousel.
• Basic pirouettes: "wrist roll", "tray/cup" grip.
This class is booked on Bookee through SF Pole + Dance. $40 drop-in or class packages available.
Poles may be shared at max. 2 students per pole.
Class is called “Low Flow with Judy (Adv)” in Bookee.
VRV3 Studios
Low Flow (Intermediate+)
Sundays 11:00am (75 minutes) — $39
This class covers technical aspects of low flow — transitions and positions, as well as aesthetic presentation on the ground and the lower third of the pole. Class will be sequence based, or a drills + sequence hybrid, and taught through progressions suited for students’ experience level.
Heels are optional.
PREREQ.: Suitable for students with experience in low flow. Proficiency in basic static spins and upright holds, as well as familiarity with hand positions required.
This class is booked on MindBody through VRV3 Studios. $39 drop-in or class packages available.
Poles may be shared at max. 2 students per pole.
Attire
Clothing you feel comfortable in moving that will not get in the way or inhibit your movement. Layering up recommended for warmup. Layers can be kept on for comfort throughout class until skin contact is required.
Bring knee pads or knee protection to all classes.
Socks. All classes start with grounded movement (no shoes)
7” or 8” platform heels - see each class for info on heels.
Pole Tricks / Aerial Pole
FOCUS: TECHNIQUE
My aerial pole classes focus on pole tricks, transitions, and sequences both aerially and on the ground. Students will focus on skill-building and conditioning drills while using the apparatus. Tricks and transitions will be taught through detailed progressions suited for students’ skill levels. Please check prerequisites for expected baseline skill levels.
VRV3 Studios
Pole L5/6 (Advanced)
Sundays 12:30pm (75 minutes) — $39
This class is for advanced pole students. TIME TO PLAY and FLY….and maybe struggle bus with the best of them.
PREREQ.:
Shoulder Mount
Aerial Invert
Confidence in ayesha/handspring practice
Comfort with fluid combos on spin and static
If you’re not sure if this class is suitable for you please contact me and I can assess and approve you for class based on video footage.
This class is booked on MindBody through VRV3 Studios. $39 drop-in or class packages available.
Poles may be shared at max. 2 students per pole.
San Francisco Pole + Dance
Pole L4 (Advanced)
Saturdays 12:40pm (70 minutes) — $40
In Pole 4, you’re ready to start working with handsprings! This class will build the strength and body awareness required for advanced skills including aerial shoulder mounts, brass monkey variations, and all kinds of handsprings. You’ll learn fluid transitions between each trick and create amazing aerial combos.
PREREQ.:
Reverse Grab
Caterpillar Climb
Shoulder Mount
Brass Monkey
Aerial Inversion
This class is booked on Bookee an/or through SF Pole + Dance. $40 drop-in or class packages available.
Poles may be shared at max. 2 students per pole.
Attire
“Pole clothing” - clothing that allows your skin to be exposed on:
the legs up to the top of the inner thighs,
the waist area - I discourage high waisted bottoms that cannot be folded down.
the arms and shoulders.
Layering up recommended for warmup (shirts, sweatpants, yoga pants, etc). Layers can be kept on for comfort throughout class until skin contact is required.
All aerial pole classes are taught strictly without heels for student and instructor safety. No exceptions.
Freestyle
FOCUS: DANCE, EXPLORATION, PLAY
Flow is a structured improv class that focuses on individual movement.
Students will explore and refine their own movement by following guided improv exercises followed by discussion. The explorations and approach can be applied in aerial work and non-pole movement.
San Francisco Pole + Dance
Pole Freestyle (All Levels)
First Friday of every month 7:40pm (70 minutes) — $40
Pole Freestyle focuses on dance and movement. Students will focus on experiencing movement in the body, authentic moevment, as well as exploring elements of style.
PREREQ.: Suitable for all levels. Be prepared to explore and dance on your own for extended periods of time. Taking a few Intro classes, or previous movement experience can be helpful, but is not required.
Disclaimer: participating in this class and exploring concepts through movement may cause physica, mental, and/or emotional discomfort.
This class is booked on Bookee an/or through SF Pole + Dance. $40 drop-in or class packages available.
1 student per pole — no pole sharing.
Attire & equipment
Clothing you feel comfortable in moving that will not get in the way or inhibit your movement.
Bring knee pads or knee protection to all classes.
Socks. All classes start with grounded movement (no shoes).
Platform heels optional. *Some classes may be partly or entirely taught with no heels.
I recommend bringing a device to record yourself - make sure it’s charged.
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