Classes
You can see our schedule and register for classes on our Schedule page. You can also set up your account with us by clicking here, or contact us at info@phoenixpole.com for more information on booking a class!
Please make sure to view our Policies page, as well as our FAQ page for common questions. Check all classes for pre-requisites before enrolling. All sales are final; no refunds.
All of our classes are based on a credit system. Earth classes (where you spend all or most of the class on the ground) are 1 credit, and Air classes (where you'll be in the air) are 2 credits. See our Pricing Page for a detailed list of classes by category, or check each class listing below. Classes are marked with these icons to make it easier to meet your goals:
Please make sure to view our Policies page, as well as our FAQ page for common questions. Check all classes for pre-requisites before enrolling. All sales are final; no refunds.
All of our classes are based on a credit system. Earth classes (where you spend all or most of the class on the ground) are 1 credit, and Air classes (where you'll be in the air) are 2 credits. See our Pricing Page for a detailed list of classes by category, or check each class listing below. Classes are marked with these icons to make it easier to meet your goals:
Air Classes
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Earth Classes
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Fire Classes
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Water Classes
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Click here to see our schedule and book classes now!
Air Classes
Air Classes are 2 credits each. Leveled Pole Fitness classes run in 10-week sessions, but all other Air classes run continuously, and are able to be attended regularly or as a single class. Please check to see if there are any pre-requisites for classes before enrolling, and read our Policies!
Pole Fitness: Combining the sensuality of pole dance with the strength and flexibility of gymnastics, pole fitness is a sport that is rising in popularity around the world. Come take a twirl around the pole, and see what everyone is talking about! Pole Fitness is available in the following classes:
Pole Fundamentals: New to pole, or want to refresh your skills? Start here! Click here for more info on Pole Fundamentals.
Leveled Pole Fitness: (levels 2-Elite): If you're transferring from another studio, contact us for a complementary evaluation to see what level you are with us. Leveled Pole Fitness is only available in 10-week sessions.
Beginner Spin Pole: Learn how to dance on a spinning pole... must have graduated level 4 with us or have solid inverts with another studio. This class runs on an ongoing basis, and can be taken regularly or as a single class.
All ages, sizes, and athletic abilities are welcome in our classes! Our curriculum is progressive, and will slowly build up your strength. Our poles do not have a weight limit.
Leveled Pole Fitness: (levels 2-Elite): If you're transferring from another studio, contact us for a complementary evaluation to see what level you are with us. Leveled Pole Fitness is only available in 10-week sessions.
Beginner Spin Pole: Learn how to dance on a spinning pole... must have graduated level 4 with us or have solid inverts with another studio. This class runs on an ongoing basis, and can be taken regularly or as a single class.
All ages, sizes, and athletic abilities are welcome in our classes! Our curriculum is progressive, and will slowly build up your strength. Our poles do not have a weight limit.
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Lyra (Aerial Hoop)
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Lyra classes are 2 credits.
Lyra, also called Aerial Hoop, is a steel ring hung vertically by one or two points. You must wear tight fitting clothes to these classes and hair must be secured up. No hanging necklaces or earrings. Please bring a yoga mat and a lidded water bottle! These classes are open to all skill levels with modifications/variations being shown for your level. These are Mixed Level classes. Lyra: Want to feel like you're a circus performer? In this class you'll learn gravity defying moves and beautiful flow - all while hanging in the air! Lyra Choreo: Want to find your flow on Lyra (also called Aerial Hoop)? Does your mind go blank when you envision stringing moves together in a combo? In this class you'll learn how to combine moves and create beautiful flow on the Lyra.
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Aerial Hammocks Classes
All Aerial Hammock classes are 2 credits.
Please read the important notes below for all Aerial Hammocks classes. Any student who refuses to follow the rules will be dismissed from class without refund.
Aerial Yoga: Take your yoga practice to new heights! This yoga class uses aerial hammocks to assist in deeper stretches and supported inversions. Work on your yoga flow while creating beautiful shapes with the fabric. Our Aerial Yoga class is open to all skill levels, as modifications are available to suit all healthy individuals. Please bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks if needed (or they are available for sale at the studio), and a lidded water bottle. We will be barefoot for class.
Hammock HIIT: Take your conditioning to new heights! Want to get stronger for your Aerial classes, or try something new? This class uses aerial hammocks to assist in improving grip strength, muscle strength, and deeper stretches. Our Aerial Hammock Conditioning class is open to all skill levels, as modifications are available to suit all healthy individuals. This intense HIIT class will make you sweat! Please bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks if needed (or they are available for sale at the studio), and a lidded water bottle. We will be barefoot for class.
Please read the important notes below for all Aerial Hammocks classes. Any student who refuses to follow the rules will be dismissed from class without refund.
Aerial Yoga: Take your yoga practice to new heights! This yoga class uses aerial hammocks to assist in deeper stretches and supported inversions. Work on your yoga flow while creating beautiful shapes with the fabric. Our Aerial Yoga class is open to all skill levels, as modifications are available to suit all healthy individuals. Please bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks if needed (or they are available for sale at the studio), and a lidded water bottle. We will be barefoot for class.
Hammock HIIT: Take your conditioning to new heights! Want to get stronger for your Aerial classes, or try something new? This class uses aerial hammocks to assist in improving grip strength, muscle strength, and deeper stretches. Our Aerial Hammock Conditioning class is open to all skill levels, as modifications are available to suit all healthy individuals. This intense HIIT class will make you sweat! Please bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks if needed (or they are available for sale at the studio), and a lidded water bottle. We will be barefoot for class.
Zen Restorative Aerial Yoga: This gentle, floor-based restorative class uses aerial hammocks to assist in mobility and stretching. Designed by our owner Jenni, who works through Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and arthritis, this class is designed specifically for students who are suffering from pain. Whether you have a pain disorder, trained a little too hard for a performance, or are just feeling stiff, these stretches can help restore range of motion, and get blood flowing to the muscles without causing stress on joints. We’ll finish with a long, relaxing Savasana, where you are welcome to rest or nap. All skill levels welcome, with plenty of modifications available. If needed, all moves can be done from a chair (chairs provided upon request).
Please click here for important policies and medical information for those participating in our Aerial Hammock classes!
Please click here for important policies and medical information for those participating in our Aerial Hammock classes!
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Earth Classes
Earth Classes are 1 credit, and 60 minutes.
Please check to see if there are any pre-requisites for classes before enrolling, and read our Policies!
Please check to see if there are any pre-requisites for classes before enrolling, and read our Policies!
All About That Base
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All About That Base: 1 Credit
If you are looking for the sensual, erotic, hedonistic, carnal, or decadent side of pole dance, this class is for you! Learn how to move in a way that feels good to your body, and is all about pleasure. Heels recommended! Socks and kneepads required. Students must be enrolled in level 3 or higher (students from other studios must have mastered pole basics and both 2- and 1-arm spins) to take this class.
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Flex Appeal
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Flex Appeal: 1 Credit
Lacking in flexibility? This class is for you! Flex Appeal is a flexibility class that focuses on improving your bendiness and range of motion. This also helps with strength in balancing! Whether you're stiff as a board, or regularly sit with your legs behind your head, this class will help you improve. All flexibility levels are welcome, as we can modify to meet each student's needs. You do not need to be enrolled in any other classes to take this class. Please make sure to cover the body part we are featuring that week so it stays warm! 
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Flex Conditioning
Flex Conditioning: 1 credit
A sister class to Flex Appeal and Pole Conditioning, this off-the-pole class will help you increase joint mobility as well as strengthen your end range of motion (active flexibility) – allowing for strong beautiful lines in pole, lyra, silk hammock, yoga poses, and dance.
Whether you're stiff as a board, or regularly sit with your legs behind your head, this class is for you!
Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow a full range of motion. If you have sensitive knees feel free to wear knee pads or bring extra blankets/mats. Yoga blocks, yoga straps, and yoga wheels are helpful but not required.
All flexibility/strength levels are welcome, as we can modify to meet each student's needs.
A sister class to Flex Appeal and Pole Conditioning, this off-the-pole class will help you increase joint mobility as well as strengthen your end range of motion (active flexibility) – allowing for strong beautiful lines in pole, lyra, silk hammock, yoga poses, and dance.
Whether you're stiff as a board, or regularly sit with your legs behind your head, this class is for you!
Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow a full range of motion. If you have sensitive knees feel free to wear knee pads or bring extra blankets/mats. Yoga blocks, yoga straps, and yoga wheels are helpful but not required.
All flexibility/strength levels are welcome, as we can modify to meet each student's needs.
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Liquid Motion
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Liquid Motion: 1 Credit
Studio Phoenix is proud to be one of the few studios in Illinois with licensed and certified Liquid Motion® instructors! Come see why everyone is talking about this movement class! Liquid Motion® is all about floorwork, so no previous dance experience is required! Beginners welcome! Liquid Motion® will teach you to work with your body's mechanics to move in a more fluid way. Using dance methods, we'll learn specific moves, and then how to connect those moves together. We'll explore the body's natural movement, build self-confidence, and understand the body on a higher physical and mental level. You'll find yourself paying more attention to how you move your body through space, and moving with intention. Liquid Motion® stands out from other classes because our methods apply to any type of movement, enabling students to immediately feel successful, as well as continue their education beyond class. This approach to movement makes our program an invaluable resource that provides long-term benefits, including a higher level of self-esteem, a deeper knowledge of oneself on all levels, and a stronger, healthier body that moves with confidence and grace. Knee pads are REQUIRED for this class. Dress in layers, with arms and legs covered, and wear socks. Please bring your own yoga mat. Water bottles with lids are welcome.
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Low Flow
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Low Flow: 1 Credit
Let's get low and slow! Learn how to get those floorwork and low-to-the-ground pole moves flowing seamlessly into one another.
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Phoenix HIIT
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Phoenix HIIT: 1 Credit
This class will use exercises that improve strength, balance, coordination, endurance, flexibility, and injury prevention. You will predominantly use body weight for resistance. Expect circuit training, mat conditioning, pole fitness strength drills according to each individual's level, core crusher segments and more. All skill levels welcome... Class offers level based progressive exercise alternatives.
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Pilates
Pilates: 1 Credit
This class will help you find muscles you didn't know you had. Whether you've never done Pilates or you've been practicing regularly, come to this class to fine-tune your form. From strengthening to stretching, learn tips to get the most out of each exercise as we work through the Pilates mat and weight series.Please bring a yoga mat and a lidded water bottle.
This class will help you find muscles you didn't know you had. Whether you've never done Pilates or you've been practicing regularly, come to this class to fine-tune your form. From strengthening to stretching, learn tips to get the most out of each exercise as we work through the Pilates mat and weight series.Please bring a yoga mat and a lidded water bottle.
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Pole Conditioning
Pole Conditioning: 1 Credit
This class is specifically geared toward improving your skills on the pole! We'll work on conditioning moves designed to improve your strength and flexibility in the air.Please bring a yoga mat and a lidded water bottle. We will be barefoot for this class.
This class is specifically geared toward improving your skills on the pole! We'll work on conditioning moves designed to improve your strength and flexibility in the air.Please bring a yoga mat and a lidded water bottle. We will be barefoot for this class.
Pole Flow
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Pole Flow: 1 Credit
There's more to Pole Fitness than just jaw-dropping tricks! Come to Pole Flow, and learn how to blend those tricks into combo's that flow seamlessly into each other. Learn methods and tools that apply to your dancing, and help you think beyond tricks. This class is different from your regular classes, because we will be focusing on the intention behind your movement, versus the movement alone. Students must have completed Pole Fundamentals (or the equivalent).
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Stiletto Burn
Stiletto Burn: 1 Credit
Stiletto Burn is all about sensual movement, self exploration, flexibility, and SEXY HEELS! Come enjoy learning a new floorwork dance style in which you can discover your sexy side.
Knee pads are required for Stiletto Burn. Heels are recommended, but not required. Bring a yoga mat for and water.
Stiletto Burn is all about sensual movement, self exploration, flexibility, and SEXY HEELS! Come enjoy learning a new floorwork dance style in which you can discover your sexy side.
Knee pads are required for Stiletto Burn. Heels are recommended, but not required. Bring a yoga mat for and water.
Performance Magic
Performance Magic: 1 credit (or included with our Competitor Package) - Runs seasonally.
Performance Magic takes you from shy student to confident showstopper! Whether you're performing in a showcase, competing on stage, or just want to improve your confidence as a dancer, this 10-week course will cover all the important aspects you need to know as a performer.
Some of the many topics we'll cover:
Planning your practice time
How to choreograph
Conditioning and injury prevention
Choosing music
Creating a memorable character
Costuming
Combos and transitions
Timing and angles
Audience connection
Important details that set you apart
Stage presence
Breathwork for performers
Troubleshooting
Etiquette/Professionalism
As well as helpful tools like timelines and checklists to help you make sure you're not forgetting anything!
Wear pole clothes. All hand and wrist jewelry must be removed, and please do not wear lotion/oils the day of class. Bring layers to stay warm, a yoga mat, earbuds to listen to your music (once you've chosen it), and a lidded water bottle. Class will be divided between classroom-style learning, hands-on activities, and time to work on your routine.
Performance Magic takes you from shy student to confident showstopper! Whether you're performing in a showcase, competing on stage, or just want to improve your confidence as a dancer, this 10-week course will cover all the important aspects you need to know as a performer.
Some of the many topics we'll cover:
Planning your practice time
How to choreograph
Conditioning and injury prevention
Choosing music
Creating a memorable character
Costuming
Combos and transitions
Timing and angles
Audience connection
Important details that set you apart
Stage presence
Breathwork for performers
Troubleshooting
Etiquette/Professionalism
As well as helpful tools like timelines and checklists to help you make sure you're not forgetting anything!
Wear pole clothes. All hand and wrist jewelry must be removed, and please do not wear lotion/oils the day of class. Bring layers to stay warm, a yoga mat, earbuds to listen to your music (once you've chosen it), and a lidded water bottle. Class will be divided between classroom-style learning, hands-on activities, and time to work on your routine.
Lunae
Lunae is temporarily off the schedule.
Lunae: 1 credit
Have you noticed how your energy fluctuates throughout the month? Perhaps recent events have you feeling scattered, stressed out, and detached?
The world is chaotic and stressful. Whether you're not sure how to ground yourself, or simply lack the time to do it on your own, this class provides space to find serenity and healing for your soul. Lunae helps you discover who you truly are.
Lunae is an experience that draws on the cycles of the moon to guide different phases of our lives. As the moon waxes and wanes, so does our energy and focus. From planning and creating, to celebrating our achievements with gratitude, to forgiving and releasing what doesn't work for us, to resting and rejuvenating our bodies and spirits... each week we will visit a different focus.
Each hour-long class will lead you on a journey through different experiences custom-tailored to nourish your spirit.
- Guided meditations
- Activities focused on the week's theme
- Setting intentions and goals for the weeks ahead
- Somatic movement (moving meditation) to connect your body to your emotions
- Breath work
- Teaching on how to use crystals and essential oils to enhance your experience
- Sound bath with crystal singing bowl
- Reiki energy work
While most of our classes emphasize the physical body, Lunae's focus on internal work makes it accessible even to those who are unable to participate in dance or exercise classes due to health restrictions or pregnancy. Recommended movements do not require significant space, and modifications are always available. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, and layers in case your temperature changes during the course of the class. We also recommend bringing a notebook and pen, yoga mat, lidded water bottle. You are welcome to bring a pillow for the sound bath and reiki portion of class (if you would like).
This class is also available on Zoom! Please select and register for the Zoom version (listed at the same time as our in-person class). Login details will be sent in your confirmation email.
Jenni O'Connor is a certified Reiki practitioner, and certified meditation practitioner. Speaker, embodiment coach, and author of the Rituals for Feminine Power series, she has worked with thousands of women to help them find their inner confidence.
Lunae: 1 credit
Have you noticed how your energy fluctuates throughout the month? Perhaps recent events have you feeling scattered, stressed out, and detached?
The world is chaotic and stressful. Whether you're not sure how to ground yourself, or simply lack the time to do it on your own, this class provides space to find serenity and healing for your soul. Lunae helps you discover who you truly are.
Lunae is an experience that draws on the cycles of the moon to guide different phases of our lives. As the moon waxes and wanes, so does our energy and focus. From planning and creating, to celebrating our achievements with gratitude, to forgiving and releasing what doesn't work for us, to resting and rejuvenating our bodies and spirits... each week we will visit a different focus.
Each hour-long class will lead you on a journey through different experiences custom-tailored to nourish your spirit.
- Guided meditations
- Activities focused on the week's theme
- Setting intentions and goals for the weeks ahead
- Somatic movement (moving meditation) to connect your body to your emotions
- Breath work
- Teaching on how to use crystals and essential oils to enhance your experience
- Sound bath with crystal singing bowl
- Reiki energy work
While most of our classes emphasize the physical body, Lunae's focus on internal work makes it accessible even to those who are unable to participate in dance or exercise classes due to health restrictions or pregnancy. Recommended movements do not require significant space, and modifications are always available. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, and layers in case your temperature changes during the course of the class. We also recommend bringing a notebook and pen, yoga mat, lidded water bottle. You are welcome to bring a pillow for the sound bath and reiki portion of class (if you would like).
This class is also available on Zoom! Please select and register for the Zoom version (listed at the same time as our in-person class). Login details will be sent in your confirmation email.
Jenni O'Connor is a certified Reiki practitioner, and certified meditation practitioner. Speaker, embodiment coach, and author of the Rituals for Feminine Power series, she has worked with thousands of women to help them find their inner confidence.