Classes

Utilizing integrated techniques including Dance, Yoga, Pole, Pilates and sensual Striptease movements, we work on building strength, fitness and flexibility, with a focus on fluidity of movement that will leave you feeling confident and proud of your body and your dancing abilities.

All levels of fitness are catered for with every dancer working at their own pace.

Each student receives a Certificate upon completion of their course.

All Pole Dance Courses are limited to 8 students to ensure that every dancer has their own pole.

We have new courses starting all the time. If the dates listed do not suit you, you can contact us for more options.

 

Introductory Starter Classes

Beginners Casual Intro
To get you started.
For those with no prior pole experience, these classes get you started with the basics and give you a strong foundation. They also give you a chance to check it all out in a one off class before you commit to a block of classes. This class teaches the basics of grip and well as some of the more fun stuff like spins and climbing! If you want to get started but can't come to class at the same time every week then this is the class for you!

 

8 Week Courses

Super Advanced
High level advanced training
Advanced sequences and a HOT routine!

Beginners 1
Learn some of the simple, fun and easy pole tricks.
Start to loosen up the spine and hips. Learn the Firefly, the Half-pint, the Pink Flamingo and a Routine! Start to get familiar, comfortable and confident with the pole. We practice a Pole Climb and Pole Sit and work towards getting upside-down!

Beginners 2
Build on what you have learnt in Beginners 1.
Work on more Spins, Spiral Climbing, Pole Sits and upside down moves! A new Routine bound to get your booty moving!

Intermediate 1
Develop your dancing prowess!
We focus on a more challenging workout and some trickier pole moves. We practice handstands, sideways spins, and more advanced Floor Work, as well as an exciting Routine.

Intermediate 2
Take your pole skills to the next level!
Polish up the skills you've learned in our other courses. Work on more of the inverted, upside-down moves and a faster paced Routine.

Advanced
For those who really want to fly!
This course is designed for those who really want to get airborne! Some prior pole experience is necessary. We learn an Advanced Level Routine and focus on the seriously impressive moves - Guaranteed to wow any audience!

Advanced Perfection
Polish your moves to perfection!
String your moves together with supreme smoothness! We work on strength and flexibility training and learn some seriously impressive inversions!

 

4 Week Courses

Beginners Bridging
A Beginners Level Short Course to perfect your moves!
This 4 week course focuses on perfecting Beginners 1 moves, your first inversion, combining spins and mastering the routine!

Burlesque Course
Bump and grind, peel and pose your way through this 4 week course.
Consisting of a one hour dance class per week you will learn the history and the foundations of Burlesque through playful poses, shimmies and shakes, hip and chest isolations, glove peeling and Burlesque struts. While learning technique and moves you will be guided through a choreographed group or solo routine (this will vary each course!) giving you the tools needed to develop body awareness and confidence, along with a cheeky and seductive burlesque attitude. Drawing inspiration from the 1920’s Cabaret era, this dynamic class incorporates the use of a number of props including fans, umbrellas, chairs and hats, and has been created to include cheeky pin-up poses familiar to the style of burlesque. A great way to improve core-strength, flexibly, and flirtation! This course does cater for those with little or no previous dance experience and all levels of fitness are welcome. Start now and you will even get the chance to perform group choreography at Pole Play Studio’s mid-year show!

Intermediate Bridging
A short course to boost your Intermediate 1 moves
Perfect your Front hangs, Gazelle handsatnds and other Inter 1 moves.

 

Casual Classes

Burlesque Casual
A Casual Burlesque Class
Learn a HOT Chair Dance Routine, as well as classic Pin Up Girl Poses, shimmys, shakes and the Bump and Grind. We will also cover glove and stocking peels, props and pasties and touch on the theory side with things like character creation, history, politics and performance ideas.

Bite Sized Pole Fitness
40min Pole Fitness Class in the Heart of the City
A unique Pole Fitness Class at the Heritage nightclub in the heart of the Cairns CBD. THE way to get the most out of your lunch break!

Beginners Casual
An easy class which teaches pole dance movement on a casual weekly basis.
This class is an ideal place to start and teaches the basics of foundation and grip, as well as some of the more fun stuff like spins and climbing! If you want to get started but can't come every week then this is the class for you!

Pole Fitness
A casual fitness class designed to really get you working.
Guaranteed to boost fitness fast! this class consists of a good cardio workout, strength building exercises using the pole and some flexibility training. Pole Fitness classes are open to both men and women.

Fit and Flexi
Tone your body to perfection!
Utilizing a combination of Yoga, Pilates and sensual floor moves these classes aim to really trim and tone while boosting strength and flexibility.

Ultimate Pole
When you just can't get enough!
For people serious about their pole, these 2hr classes are a high level training session and focus on inversions and aerial moves.

Boyz on Pole
A class aimed at men and strong ladies!
This class is taught by Daniel and covers Chinese sticky pole moves and circus tricks as well as spinning pole moves. Rise to the challenge!!!

 

Workshops

Beginners Progressive Workshop
A Beginners Level Workshop to get you higher!
If you'd like to really take your pole skills to the next level then this workshop will show you how! For Beginners Level students who are looking to make the most of their new skills. Learn how to string your moves into sexy sequences! Taught by the fabulous Julia!

Hula Hoop
Laugh, dance and feel sexy as you learn to swing your hips inside the hoop. Anyone can do it in our adult sized hoops that spin slower, giving you time to do fancy tricks and cheeky moves.
This workshop will combine Hoop Dance moves and circus style Hula Hooping techniques and includes a yoga based hoop warm up and stretches, hoop games and a variety of moves and tricks you can take home and enjoy. Do I need to bring a hoop? Hula hoops will be provided in class, with an option to buy one at the end.

Strip Tease
The Art of Exotic Dance
Study the finer details involved in the Ancient Art of Sensual Dance. Learn the 10 Basic Rules of Strip Tease, The Saucy Cat Walk, a Routine and more! Limited numbers and a light hearted, all girl environment ensure that participants have fun while learning some new tricks bound to impress! Women only.

Lap Dance
Our Lap Dance Workshops aim to teach you a variety of saucy moves
Inlcuding practical things like how to choose the best costume and how to set your space and some secret tricks of the trade sure to make anyone yours! Learn a routine which you can then adapt to make it your own! Taught by a professional with over 7 years experience. Women only.

Burlesque Workshop
A fun filled workshop to teach the basics of Burlesque
A workshop to learn some classic moves and a fabulous routine. Learn the Bump 'n' Grind, the Art of the Tease, and how to pose like a Pin Up girl!

Floorwork and Flexibility
This workshop will show you the basics of the alluring art of floorwork, and is ideal for those wanting to put the "dance" back into pole dance by using sexy moves to link their tricks and spins.
We will learn a slinky floor routine, as well as a variety of slides, rolls and poses that can be incorporated into your own show or used as transitions in pole work. For those wanting to get their splits down, this workshop also focuses ...on flexibility, with an extended stretching session and plenty of tips to help you get bendy in all the right places!ves to link their tricks and spins. We will learn a slinky floor routine, as well as a variety of slides, rolls and poses that can be incorporated into your own show or used as transitions in pole work. For those wanting to get their splits down, this workshop also focuses ...on flexibility, with an extended stretching session and plenty of tips to help you get bendy in all the right places!

 

Other Classes

Competiton Training
Competition Level Training
A super high level class to train for competitions!

Pole Rhythm
A routine based Mini Term fusing many different forms of dance including hip hop, contemporary, jazz, funk and pole these classes teach a new routine each few weeks!

Pole Jam Practice Sessions
A practice session for students to come and work on the things you have been learning in class in a creative environment where dancers of all levels jump in and teach each other things. A great place to follow your own inspiration. An instructor will be present to help with any particular queries you may have.

Pole Jam Advanced
High level practice session

Private Lessons
For those who prefer a quieter class environment and some more personal attention, or maybe there are just some particular moves which you would really like to master! For guys and girls looking to start out in the exotic dance industry or if you'd like to work on some moves bound to make you stand out from the crowd! Our Private Lessons can be arranged at times/dates which suit you and tailored to your dancing desires.

Group Bookings
Have you and your friends been talking about trying pole dancing for a while? Well here's your chance to experience what it is all about with great value! Get together a group of up to eight people and we'll arrange a time to suit you.

Pin Up Photo Shoots
Become a Goddess of the Printed Image!
Our Pin Up Photo Shoots with professional photographer Malcom Kermode are a fabulous way to prove to yourself just how gorgeous and glamourous you can be! The cost includes two fully post produced images and a disc with all your shots! Pole Play staff will be on hand to assist with costumes, props and posing. Check out some of the shots in our Gallery to see what we've been up to!