Chinese Pole Classes?

DanseInferno started this discussion · 7/30/2010

If you know of any Chinese Pole classes being offered in any city or state, please post here. If you particularly know of any classes being offered in Florida, please message me and/or reply to post. This is where I currently reside, and am very interested in learning, but do not know if there are any skilled folk in this who aren't publicly advertising it, since I can't find a school or private instructors. ❓

12 replies

chemgoddess1 · 7/31/2010
Look for circus schools. I know that here outside of Cleveland we have a place called Jasmine Dragons that is teaching silks, juggling, pole and a bunch of other circus-y type things. I believe that there is a big circus arts school in NY also.
DanseInferno · 8/1/2010
I'm actually going to a circus school, but they do not offer Chinese Pole. Same with all of the other circus schools in FL. But I did notice there a quite a few circus schools in NY and one place that offers Chinese Pole. One place I wish I could move to if it weren't so expensive. Sadness. Thanks anyways. 🙁
PinkKitten · 9/17/2010
I know you are not in the UK but this may be useful for anyone who is Pink Kitten dance school in Bristol UK are running quarterly half day workshops in Chinese pole specifically for pole dancers who want to give it a go The next one is tomorrow and there are still some places left http://www.pinkkittendanceschool.com/booking e-mail us for more info - info at pinkkittendanceschool.com 3 hours £40 Hopefully if this goes well we will be doing them every quarter so our next one will be in January join our mailing list to make sure you hear about our next classes Hannah
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amy · 9/17/2010
my friend carolyn chiu teaches chinese-style pole in NYC through privates and a pole school in long island.... let me know if you want her info! i don't know of a circus school in NYC that teaches chinese pole... 🤔
blueskye33 · 9/18/2010
http://www.phillycircus.com/ now has Chinese pole classes
Philadelphia School of Circus ArtsHome - Philadelphia School of Circus ArtsWe are a recreational program featuring the largest variety of circus classes, equipment and disciplines in the region for students of all backgrounds - ages
cricket · 9/18/2010
Cirque School in Hollywood occasionally brings out a fellow from San Diego named Steve Gale, who's the originator of this ingenious contraption: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK5C_mlEXsk I took a Chinese Pole workshop with him and Timber Brown at the beginning of the month and it was a blast - they're very good instructors. Steve's coming back to LA (I believe teaching workshops at Cirque School) on Sept. 18th and will be teaching workshops and privates if anyone's interested in signing up. You can contact him directly through http://www.facebook.com/steve.gale
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Myss Angie · 12/24/2011
In Minneapolis, Mn Xelia's Aerial Arts Studio has chinese pole. www.watchhumansfly.com
lilblondie · 12/25/2011
Circus Warehouse in NYC has 2 Chinese pole instructors and offers weekly classes -- I spoke to them last time I was in town. I wasn't able to fit a private into my schedule, but I'm looking forward to checking it out in the future. http://circuswarehouse.com
DanseInferno · 1/1/2012
Actually found a school that teaches Chinese pole in S. FL. I've been taking classes for a few months now. If you're in the area, check them out: www.floridacircusschool.com
Legs4Days · 7/16/2013
What is the main difference between Chinese pole and regular pole?
Koidragon · 7/16/2013
The poles themselves are quite different - they are often covered in rubber, and so Chinese pole acrobats often wear clothing to stop the burn. Although it isn't always the case, there is usually a lot of jumping from one pole to another, flips and such. I have to say though as pole dancing progresses, we see a lot more of a similarity with some of the tricks done. Chinese pole is very much considered and acrobatic style. One of the most obvious visual differences is how they climb the pole - they usually use their feet like a monkey, usually using Tabi boots (ninja toed looking boots) :)
Legs4Days · 7/16/2013
Thanks, this is interesting!