Our Classes

Group Classes

Our pole classes are capped at 8 and 10 for flexibility classes so everyone receives plenty of pole time and individual attention.

Private Lessons

One on one training with your favorite instructors. Privates are a great compliment to your group classes if you're looking to improve on specific skills. Competition prep and choreography packages are also available. Pricing varies by instructor. Please e-mail the studio for more information at: 
info@cmachicago.com

Group Class Descriptions

Level 0.5
For those who have just finished our Intro Series or have no prior pole experience. In this class we focus on developing strong foundational pole skills. You will learn a number of spins, start exploring floor work, and start to work your way toward climbing and inversion prep! No inversions are taught in this class.
​Prerequisites: none 
Level 1-Not So Beginner
After building foundational skills and strength you are ready to start exploring new pole grips, spins, and inversions! You'll climb higher and work your way towards inverts from the floor.​
​Prerequisites: Must have completed Level 0.5 or have comparable experience. Must be able to execute a single climb to a pole stand, hold a tuck next to the pole, and be proficient with the following baseball grip spins: fireman, standing fireman, attitude, and back hook. If you have no idea what any of that means, that's ok! Start off in our Intro Series or Level 0.5 

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Level 2-Intermediate
Now that you know your way around the pole, more aerial pole skills are going to be added to your skill set.  In this class you will acquire techniques to turn yourself upside down in a variety of ways and techniques to find security in a variety of inverted holds at varying heights on the pole.  
Prerequisites: must be able to consistently execute a basic invert into crucifix, invert to an outside leg hang, and climb to the top of the pole
Level 3-Advanced
Having acquired methods to turn upside-down and a number of inverted holds, this class will focus on constructing combinations between poses and introduce more difficult holds.  Material covered in this class may include “repel” moves, drops, tumbles, and skills which rely on greater range of motion in the spine, hips, and shoulders.  Get ready to challenge your mind and body in a new way! Prerequisite: must be able to aerial invert and shoulder mount as 2 separate skills
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Level 4-Pro Level
The time is now to take the limits off yourself and strive toward your personal best!  You will learn some of the same skills that your favorite professional pole dancers have performed in their competitive routines, while refining and perfecting skills from previous classes and pairing them with dance elements.  Expect to learn planche variations, aerial contorted poses, and transitions involving ballistic motions which will expand your faith in your body’s potential.
SPIN POLE 
Learn the secrets to controlling your rotation on the spinning pole, and try some of your skills from previous pole classes on a moving apparatus.
​Prerequisite for Beginner Level:Must have a minimum of 2 months experience and/or be a current Level 1 student
​Prerequisite for Intermediate: must be able to aerial invert 
FLEXIBILITY
These classes are intended to improve your body’s range of motion using deep, focused stretches and restorative movements, whether for dance, health, or just for fun. We currently offer separate classes for splits and back flexibility.



 
CHOREOGRAPHY
​​Each week you will learn a new choreographed dance routine. All students in our Leveled pole classes and those with prior experience elsewhere are welcome. We currently offer contemporary and exotic choreography. Please visit our schedule to check current class requirements.  
FULL-BODY MOBILITY
​Explore and push the limits of your range of motion. This class includes active and static deep stretching for the whole body along with a joint-stabilising and dynamic flexibility work-out.  This class will present a challenge appropriate for persons with limited stretching experience as well as those currently practicing contortion.
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CLASSIC FLOORWORK
Learn to slink across the floor and from pole to pole.All the spreadies, splitties, and money shots your heart could wish for.
SEXY FLOW
Learn to fluidly slither, slink, and undulate around the pole and floor. This is where you learn the ooey gooey yummy stuff: Leg waves, body rolls, booty wiggles and so much more. Open to all levels, heels encouraged, knee pads recommended.