
OUR WORKSHOPS
Natalya Nightshade
Join us for an intensive day of speciality workshops led by the one and only Natalya Nightshade! Known for her unparalleled creativity, attention to detail, and magnetic teaching style, Natalya brings her unique background and expertise to AYA on Sunday 13th April 2025.
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Hypnotic Hands - 11am
Often an after thought in pole dance, our hands are one of our most expressive body parts. In this class, Natalya draws on her pre-pole dance background to help students unlock the magic of their hands.
Students will explore both the technical aspects and subtle nuances of hand movement, learning how to use them to enhance your dance and communicate more powerfully through every gesture.
Heels Not Needed.
Devil's in the Details - 12:45pm
Deep dive into the details that take movement quality from meh to magic!
This technique-based class is sure to heighten your body awareness and elevate your movement. Students will dance their way through a progression with a focus on technical execution -
including pacing, lines, seamless transitions, and edge work.
Heels required
Sexhibitionist - 2:15pm
Release your inner sexhibitionist, own the stage, and have your audience mesmerized by your magnetism! Students will learn a short dance sequence, which we will layer with performance-based prompts to help you connect to an audience, turn up the heat, and deliver a truly intoxicating experience for your viewer, whether it’s one or hundreds
Pole des Deux - 4:30pm
This partner-based freestyle workshop is perfect for dancers who are ready to dive
into a new realm of creativity in movement. See, be seen, and connect with other movers. Through a series of creative, guided freestyle prompts, students will be encouraged to explore their creativity and unlock the magic of real-time, collaborative movement.
Kneepads Recommended. No Heels.
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Natalya will be at AYA on Sunday 13th April 2025 book now!


Asia Q
Asia Q (they/them) is a traveling pole performer and instructor based in Brooklyn, NY. They have been pole dancing for five years and have an athletic background spanning over two decades including 15 years as a competitive swimmer. They’re certified in Xpert Level 1 & 2, 3 & 4, and CPR. They teach weekly classes at SADA in Brooklyn and have hosted workshops across the country and abroad. They specialize in spin pole and their style is described as fluid, tender, and intentional.
We're hosting two incredible workshops on Sunday 12th February 2025
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🕒 1 PM - 1:45 PM: Flowing in Cursive: Mounts & Dismounts
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🕒 3 PM - 3:45 PM: Flowing in Cursive: Transitions
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Mounts & Dismounts: In this workshop, we will cover various methods to mount and dismount spin pole. We’ll build sequences with these methods so students are equipped with silky,fluid transitions between the pole and the floor. Students will then have the opportunity to experiment with incorporating these tools into their own movement language.
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Transitions: In this spin pole workshop, we focus on and refine minute details to create smooth transitions, breathe new life into seemingly simple pathways,and prompt questions that will inspire and empower students’ individual practices. Students will then have the opportunity to apply the concepts from the workshop to their freestyled movement
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10% OFF BIPOC / SWER ticket available on Bookwhen.
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On February 23rd 2025, we have another instructor visiting AYA for some incredible workshops. Stay tuned to find out who they are!

CLASSES
OUR CLASSES
Pole Fitness - Beginners
Prerequisite: None
Beginner classes/courses have been designed to introduce you to pole foundations and tricks. This will enable you to build your upper body strength.
IDEAL FOR YOU IF:
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You have never tried pole before or;
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You are working up to going upside down on the pole or working your other side
Pole Fitness - Inverters Level Up
Prerequisites: Climbs, spins & seats on both sides
This is for you if you have started going upside down or are advanced but only on one side. You will learn to refine your technique so you can have strong and controlled inverted combos on both sides.
This class will condition and drill the core inverted moves required to take part in Intermediate and Advanced level classes.
Pole Flow Beginners
Prerequisite: None, complete Beginner friendly no previous dance experience needed.
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Each week you’ll learn a short pole flow sequence focusing on transitions, techniques, musicality and cues for freestyling, to help combine your pole moves together.
We will cover different elements and styles, and we experiment with combining the sequences, giving you all the opportunity to make it your own! :)
Pole heels are welcome but not essential but we will cover aspects of heel technique throughout the sessions.
Kneepads essential, heels optional.
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Pole Fitness-Mixed level
Prerequisite: None
Our mixed level classes, provides the opportunity for students to recap existing skills and learn new ones, whilst having the chance to train with others at different stages of their pole journey.
Intro to Spinny Pole
Prerequisite: Must have attended a few Beginners Pole fitness/dance classes before.
Learn the fundamentals of spinny pole. This class is ideal for people who have some experience with poles and would like to explore or return to the graceful world of spinny pole.
This class will take you through the fundamentals of tricks and mini combos whilst building up your tolerance to spinning.
Mixed level Spinny Pole
Prerequisites: Climbs, spins and seats on both sides
This mixed ability level session is suitable for experienced Beginners to Advanced level. Shai’s expertise is using the momentum of spinny pole to unlock moves that seem impossible on static, all while looking effortlessly graceful!
Spinsational Heels
Prerequisites: Suitable for students with intermediate/mixed-level pole experience+.
Unleash your inner performer with Spinsational, a new dynamic class perfect for students who are ready to elevate their pole game with fluid, graceful movements on spinny pole—in heels!
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You'll work on spinny combos combined with some low-flow elements and up-the-pole moves, allowing you to vibe with the music and move at your own pace. Whether fast or slow, each student can explore their own variations, so everyone can progress comfortably. With a focus on building strength, elegance, and control, every session is a chance to tap into your creativity and perform with flair.
Spin, glide, and slay with confidence in every class!
Advanced Tricks & Transitions
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: going upside down on both sides, comfortable with outside leg hangs / Butterfly.
Our tricks and Transition class is for students who are confidently performing tricks upside down on the pole and would like the challenge of executing longer combinations from floor-to-pole transitions to dynamic and flexible tricks.
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Flex & Balance Fusion
Prerequisites: None
Discover your strength, flexibility, and balance in Flex & Balance Fusion, a class designed to condition your body. This class focuses on improving flexibility, mastering handstands, and building the core stability needed for smooth transitions. Through dynamic stretches and targeted conditioning drills, you'll gain the balance and control to execute challenging pole moves with grace.
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This class is perfect for students looking to enhance their skills off the pole while working on handstands, mobility, and overall body strength. It is open to all levels, whether you're polishing your form or preparing for advanced tricks!
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Sunday Spin: Mixed level Pole Straps
Prerequisites: Suitable for All levels, no experience needed however we recommend you have attended some pole classes before and have a level of understanding of the different type of pole grips e.g. Bracket/ True grip..
In these tri weekly sessions, you will learn foundational techniques to explore creative tricks and combos using straps.
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Students will learn how to safely attach and use straps on Spinny Pole. In this fun class, you will learn how to integrate straps into routines for a more creative flow as Jo will teach you strength-building exercises to improve grip and control with combos suited for all levels.
All sessions will be two students to one pole.