Who:

Known throughout the pole industry for her incredibly sexy performances, Annemarie is the founder of United Pole Artists.  AM has been pole dancing since January 2002, only a small time before it was all the rage. Beginning gymnastics at age five, she then went on to become a competition cheerleader for 11 years. It was there where she learned to dance, become flexible and do daredevil type stunts and flips on a regular basis. Once Annemarie discovered the pole, her pole dancing talents came very naturally. She went on to win the Entertainer of the year for Spearmint Rhino Gentleman’s Club in 2006, headlining in Spearmint Rhino clubs across the country, doing themed shows with costumes and props. Annemarie was ready to move on and became an instructor for pole dancing at X-Polesitions in North Hollywood. For the short time she was there, with an immense amount of help and support from the owners, she produced the biggest and best pole dance contest in LA to date, Pole Star Invitational. Annemarie moved on to performing at Jumbo’s Clown Room on Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood, California. Now, AM guest performs at Jumbo’s Clown Room and is an instructor at Evolve Dance Studio in Los Angeles. She is currently building United Pole Artists and creating “Pole Dance Life” videos and website.

What:

The Joy of Sexy Workshop

Wed, June 12^th; 7:00 pm  90 minutes

$65.00

Must be paid in advance.  Please call 203-373-7575 to register.

Ever wanted someone to say to you, "My God, you're sexy"?  During this class, you will be introduced to intense sensual movement, while incorporating your head, hands, legs and tongue on and off the pole. "Learn how it feels to turn yourself on, and then you will get a rise out of everyone else." ~ Annemarie Davies

What to wear:  Something sexy and don't forget your heels!!!!

Fly Gym Aerial Fitness® is not only a fun new fitness system, it is also a great conditioning tool for athletes, and it can also be used as a mobility aid in physical rehabilitation.  Fly Gym makes a great addition to pole fitness studios  -- the  fabric slings are incredibly strong, made from a stretchy cotton blend ,and very comfortable!  Fly Gym exercise programs are progressive, adaptable, and creative.  Fly Gym has dubbed  it  the "accidental workout" because it  helps individuals achieve “Better Health through Fitness Made Fun!”

We are offering 2 days of Fly Gym fun, beginning with an Instructor Certification for those who want to learn how to teach Fly Gym Aerial Fitness on Saturday June 22.   On Sunday June 23, we will offer 3 workshops for the general public.  Details :

Saturday June 22nd, 10:00 am

Fly Gym Aerial Fitness Instructor Training, Level 1

(6 hours, $300, 0.6 CEC credits from ACE)

To register, please visit www.flygym.com.  The Instructor Training link is in the "Teacher Education" category under the "Workshops/Training" tab.

In this 6-hour course participants will learn FlyGym equipment and safety information, functional anatomy and kinesiology as it applies to aerial exercises, how to use wraps and holds in the fabric slings to leverage one’s body off the ground, how to properly progress exercises using these different wraps and body positions, a variety of FlyGym aerial exercises, and how to structure an aerial fitness class. At the end of the course students will be asked to design a sample class and demonstrate teaching. Students who complete the course requirements successfully will be issued a certificate of completion in FlyGym Aerial Fitness Instruction. (ACE Course# CEP61737). Receive your Promo Code for a discount of $35.00 on a Fly Gym Swing when signing up for the training. You can email us at info@flygym.com or ask studio owner for the PROMO Code.

FlyGym Aerial Fitness Workshops Sunday, June 23

To register, please visit www.flygym.com.  The workshop link is in the "Workshops" category under the "Workshops/Training" tab.

INTRO TO AERIAL FITNESS with Fly Gym

10:00 am - 12:00 pm $99.00

In this two hour workshop you will learn about the benefits of aerial fitness and experience how the body supports itself to improve mobility and core strength when you practice your exercises in the air. In the workshop we will progress through the most supported or grounded exercises, and teach you how to build up to high flying movements a few feet off the ground! Experience the fun and freedom of aerial fitness and learn how to adapt these movements to YOUR personal needs.

FlyGym Yoga & Pilates

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm $99.00

Aerial Yoga & Pilates - (2 Hour) In this workshop you will learn how to take traditional yoga poses and Pilates exercises off the ground in order to add a fun alternative to your regular practice! This creative workshop is great for learning new ways to workout and shows the diversity of the FlyGym equipment.

Who:

Michelle Stanek is the United States Pole Dance Champion!  She swept first place in both rounds, compulsory and optional, to take home the ultimate title.  Michelle lives in New York City, instructing at Body & Pole,  and Crunch Gyms.  Crunch is also where Michelle created and launched such classes as “The Hot Seat”,  “Pole Power” and “Poleogrophy”.  She is a founding member of the aerial dance company,  AERA, and has performed pole, silks  and contemporary dance with AERA at PS1 MoMA, Pole Convention, PoleArt and various venues throughout New York City.  As a dancer, Michelle is known for her body awareness, clean lines, extension, unique choreography, powerful movement and captivating performance quality.  Her style is not just the traditional ‘sexy’ and not just the traditional ‘contemporary’, but an interesting blend of both.  She takes a great deal of care in making sure her classes offer students the opportunity to explore their own movement, develop their own style of dancing, increase their strength and flexibility, and learn proper form so they can take their poling to the next level while having fun.  Her accomplishments include:

USPDF Pro Champion 2012

PoleArt 2012 featured soloist, “The Ecstasy of St. Theresa, Stockholm

PoleArt 2011 finalist(4^th place), Helsinki,,
where she also performed “Dance of the Dolls” with AERA

Pole Dance Universe Champion 2011

USPDF Amateur Champion 2011

PFA’s Pole Drama Champion 2010

Polesque Champion 2010

What:

Contemporary Modern-Fusion Group Class

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm   $70.00 Int/Adv

This is Michelle’s signature class.  It begins with a 30 minute warm-up, including flexibility training, abs, butt and arms toning, and cardio.  Then, before you get on the pole, you will get moving across the floor with acrodance moves you will incorporate into pole moves later.  Michelle will then teach several pole ‘flow’ exercises – moving from one spin or trick to another, rather than focusing on one trick at a time.

Fierce & Fun Choreography Sampler

2:45 – 4:15 pm  $70.00 Mixed Level

Learn the secrets to Michelle’s unparalleled stunning performance quality, that has been described as 'ferocious’, ‘hypnotic’ and ‘disarming’.  You will learn section of several of her routines, with an emphasis on music and movement dynamics, facial expressions and the audience captivation that se her apart from the rest.  Once she gives you the foundations of movement, you are free to explore and make it your own.

Master Class

4:30 – 6:00 pm  $70.00 Mixed Level

This class is a more loosely structured class, where Michelle has a list of moves from simple spins to advanced tricks that each participant can work on at their own level.  If a student has a specific move the want to learn, they can ask for help.  It will begin with Michelle’s signature warm-up, ensuring all muscle groups are ready to pole before addressing the students’ specific needs and personal attention.  This class ends with a freestyle opportunity for students to just dance !

We cordially invite you to attend our open-house style party from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm on Friday March 15h.  Admission is $5.00 at the door, and includes light refreshments, 2 raffles and a showcase performance by our students and instructors at 8:45 pm.

Casual attire.  Polers can feel free to jam with us after the performance.

Hope you can come !

Who :

Samantha Star combines her love of teaching pole with her knowledge of gymnastics, yoga, and ballet. With 11 years of pole
experience, she has become a dynamic and informative instructor at Boston Pole Fitness, as well as a budding performer in the pole competition circuit.  She believes perfecting fundamentals is the best way to gain strength and coordination, achieving a higher level of fitness and grace.  By focusing on technique and core, Samantha Star helps her students attain a solid platform
through which they can achieve confidence, strength, and power!

APFA Pole Athlete of the Year
3rd place National Elite Division at the Great Midwest Pole Dancing Competition
Instructor/Manager at Boston Pole Fitness
KT Coates Certified Instructor

Watch her here:

YouTube

What:

Pre-Powermoves, The Breakdown

11:00 am – 12:15 pm

beginner/intermediate

$55 per person

Before you can get to big power moves, you have to start with your base and building blocks.  This workshop will show you where to start when building up strength to achieve those big power moves!  We will work on strengthening your building blocks on and off the pole.  I'll give a few tips on things you can even do at home, so you can get stronger faster!

PowerMoves, The Breakdown

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm

intermediate/advanced
(able to invert)

$55 per person

If you are having a hard time accomplishing power moves, this workshop is perfect for you!  We will be taking moves such as, Shoulder Mount, Ayesha, Brass Monkey, and Flag and break them down to basic conditioning exercises. After perfecting all of the individual elements, I'll show you how to piece them back together to achieve a stronger, controlled, and more engaging power move.

Power Spins  (stationary pole)

2:15 pm – 3:30 pm  

all levels

$55 per person

Get ready to get dizzy!  In this workshop we will focus on making your spins more dynamic and clean. We will go over some tips and tricks that will give you more height, control, power, and more spin!

Stretch

3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

$55 per person
all levels

At some point, you will notice you are having a hard time transitioning between movements not because of lack of strength, but due to a lack of flexibility.  In this workshop, we will be doing a variety of stretches and exercises that will help you achieve the flexibility you will need to get in and out of a variety positions both on the floor and on the pole.

Private Lessons available !

6:30 pm / Ladies Only -- $30.00

8:00 pm / Couples Only -- $50.00

MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE. Call 203-373-7575 for details !

Ever want to feel like Anna in the 50 Shades of Grey books ? Let us show you
how to leave your inhibitions behind and “dominate” your Valentine, with a sexy
little treat. In these 2 separate 75- minute workshops we will show you the art
of seductive teasing using lapdance, striptease and other techniques to make your
partner beg for mercy.

Sassy, sexy, demure or daring attire suggested.

Requirements : Please bring a man's tie and/or scarf (think blindfolds and
bondage) -- we'll provide the tickler!

Head Over Heels Pole Dance Performance Troupe took shape in the fall of 2011, founded by principal members Dakota Fox and Bonnie Cozmo. In 2012 Head Over Heels welcomed members Amber Mulder to the team and these ladies are ready to share just how fun, exciting and awe-inspiring pole dance fitness can be! Head Over Heels members have dozens of performances under their belt including the VaudeVillian Revue, RAW Artists Raleigh, The Original Erotic Poleetry Showcases, ABSfest 2012, Michigan Aerial Arts & Pole Dance Festival, Aerial Amy’s “Flight Club” showcase, Pole Con 2012, fashion shows, studio showcases and more. Members have also been featured on popular television shows such as the Wendy Williams Show and America’s Got Talent. In 2011, principal troupe members founded the Head Over Heels Amateur Pole Dance competition & showcase series based out of Raleigh, NC.

What :

Pole Doubles  7:00 pm - 8:15 pm $55.00

Must be paid in advance, call 203-373-7575 to register

We love pole dancing.  We love our buddies & classmates.  So why not combine two of our  favorite things together into one?! Come on out to this exciting class to explore the delightful challenge of performing with a partner on the pole! Students will learn synchronized pole spins and acro-balancing moves & sequences on the pole!

Flowing Pole Combos 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm $55.00

Must be paid in advance.  Call 203-373-7575 to register

HOH Troupe members will help take the moves you already know and put them together in creative new ways with smooth transitions. Beginner-level students will be kept grounded and Intermediate/Advanced students will be working on perfecting their aerial dancing.

Who :  Marlo Fisken !

Marlo, the 2010 American Pole Fitness Champion, and 2011 Aerial Pole International Champion, has 23 years of dance training, and is a Wilhelmina Fitness model.  Her credits include commercials for Nike, L'oreal, and Sobe Adreniline Rush. She has performed with artists such as Diddy, Nelly, Pharell, Kid Rock, Wyclef Jean and Fabulous on MTV and VH1.  For the past 10 years, Marlo has been leading group exercise classes for major health clubs and presenting at fitness conventions such as IDEA, The South Beach International Festival, and Festival de Fitness in Rome.  She is certified many times over (ACE, AFAA, AAAI, NSCA, KANE) and has extensive knowledge of alignment, anatomy, strength and flexibility training.  Marlo started pole dancing about five years ago out of curiosity, and developed a style that draws from contemporary dance, yoga, hip-hop, dancehall, and acrobatics.  Her pole skills have taken her around the world, and landed her a full page spread in The New York Times,  appearances on America's Got Talent, Law&Order, 30 Rock, and and role in the feature film "Rock of Ages", choreographed by Mia Michaels.  When she is not performing or teaching
internationally,  Marlo trains and lives in New York City.  She teaches at Body&Pole, contributes to Vertical and Fitness magazines, is a Master Trainer for the X-pert certification program, and is a resident instructor on PoleandAerial.com.  Watch her here :    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0tPB7tCa3E

What:

ROTATIONS: The Art of Aerial Spinning on a Static Pole:  90 mins

Int/Adv Level / $65.00

1:30 pm

Caution:   This workshop contains top secret skills. Learn the secret hand, leg, and alignment techniques to aerial
rotations. This workshop will provide you with tools to make your static pole flow, and appear seamless. Appropriate for INT/ADV dancers

Off the Pole INVERSIONS:  90 mins

All Levels / $60.00

3:15pm  

This workshop teaches myriad ways to train, progress, and modify shoulder stands, arm balances, headstands, forearm stands, and hand stands.  Off the pole inversions are an important training tool for pole dancers to develop strength, balance, awareness and flexibility.

WTF...    Work The Floor:  90 mins

All Levels / $60.00

5:15 pm

In this workshop you will learn both creative contemporary and sexy seamless floorwork that will enhance your pole
freestyles and performances. We will develop the skills to seamlessly integrate rolls, spins, hand leaps, and ground-based traveling into your pole dancing.  Open to all levels.  Layers are HIGHLY suggested (leggings, legwarmers, knee pads, socks, and a long sleeve shirt).  Your feet and knees must be covered.