Pole Classes at Tempest

Beginners, improvers, intermediate and advanced dancers welcome!

All our Pole classes are currently mixed ability – beginners and new starters welcome.

Mixed Ability

Moves in this class can cover the whole syllabus to suit those taking part, from Absolute Beginner to Advanced.

Tempest Syllabus

There are copies of  the syllabus available in class so have a look next time you are at the studio and feel free to chat to your instructor about your level.

Remember these are guidelines for Tempest Dance Studio only.

What Kind of Moves Will I Be Working On?

Beginners – Improvers

At this level you will be working on spins, holds, climbs and poses all great ways to build up your strength and confidence!

When you are ready you will start working on your inverts including inverted crucifix and cross knee release.

Moves when you are this level can include Tempest Syllabus levels: Absolute Beginner, Beginner, Improver and Improver +

Improvers – Intermediate – Advanced

You’ve been working hard!

You can now do a range of inverts including gemini, scorpio and cross knee release.

At this level you will be working on strength and stamina – with more complicated combinations, spins and inverts.

As you work up through the syllabus you will be working on moves such as extended butterfly, cross ankle release and aerial inverts.

Tempest Syllabus levels covered at this level initially include: Improver, Improver +, Intermediate and Intermediate +

Once you have a strong base of Intermediate and Intermediate + moves you will begin working on Prep Advanced and Advanced moves.

At this level you will be working on hands only moves like ayesha, candlestick and pencil. Hands free moves could include knee hold, cupid or Russian layback.

Combinations will get more complex and longer with invert variations and even drops!

To build strength and flexibility we also work on conditioning and pairs stretching.

Tempest Syllabus levels covered for higher level students include: Intermediate +, Prep-Advanced and Advanced

A Mixed Ability Class – is it suitable for me?

Moves in this class can cover the whole syllabus to suit those taking part, from Absolute Beginner to Advanced.

So Yes it is!

New starters and beginners are welcome and you can join at any point in the term