Striptease: One-Off Workshop

Valentine's Day is grand and all... Why not learn a new skill that that you can use for your own amusement and for developing your own self-appreciation (or that you can share with a loved one, if you feel like it)!

This is a fun and sexy one-off suitable for all levels. Arlene will teach you basic Striptease skills incorporating floorwork. It is not strictly a Burlesque workshop, however Arlene will draw from her extensive knowledge and experience in the art of Burlesque in regards to building the tease and engaging with your audience, be it your own reflection or a loved one.

We will begin by discussing mindset and what it means to be standing in your power, to help you to become more at home in your own sensuality. Arlene will then teach you basic striptease tricks, as well as a short choreography that you can bring home, which incorporates all of our newly found sultry skills.

This will not exactly be all about dancing in order to please your partner or to fulfil someone else's fantasy. The focus will be on learning to move for your own joy and expressing this. In short, being the queen of your own queendom.

You must bring your own layers. Please also bring an extra layer on top (like a long sleeve top, something not too tight!) And an extra layer on bottom (like shorts on top of your shorts).

Note that this will NOT exactly be a Valentine's Day themed workshop; no cheesy love songs. The focus will be on learning to move for your own joy. Please feel free to dress up in sexy, sparkly attire (but make sure it's comfortable and allows you to move/dance easily).

Prerequisites:

This workshop is suitable for students of all levels. At a minimum, please ensure that you have a mastery of basic floorwork, such as that contained within our 'Introduction to Pole Dance' course and 'Floorwork Fundamentals' series (ie: floor body rolls, basic backwards shoulder roll, swivel-under, hip waves, prance legs, etc.)

Please feel free to dress up in sexy, sparkly attire (but make sure it's comfortable and allows you to move/dance easily). Equally, wearing sweatpants and a hoodie is also fine: anything that makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Knee pads are recommended. Pole specific heels (such as Pleasers) are welcome.

Please obey basic hygiene standards to make this class a safe experience for all and to protect our fellow immunocompromised members:

• If you are displaying any of the symptoms of Covid-19 please inform us right away and DO NOT come to the studio.
• If you have tested positive for Covid-19 within the last 10 days please inform us right away and DO NOT come to the studio.
• You should only attend the studio if you are feeling physically well and observing the hygiene standards as set out in our Coronavirus Policy.

All students understand that they are required to bring the following:
• A towel for cleaning the pole
• A yoga mat for the warm up
• A face mask to wear in the common areas of DLight Studios
• Extra layers of clothing

All students understand that:
• If you are more than 10 minutes early you will not be admitted to the building
• If you are late you will not be admitted to class

Cancellations: Please give us 24 hours notice (prior to the start time of your booked lesson). Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the start time of your lesson will not be refunded.

Our terms and conditions apply to all class bookings. Please read carefully before booking any class: https://irishpoledanceacademy.com/terms-conditions/.