POLE DANCE FITNESS
You’ve seen it in movies, talent competitions, youtube and even your social media feed. Learn the dance and fitness artform that has risen in popularity worldwide since the early 2000s. Pole dance, pole sport, pole art or pole fitness, whichever your choice, Viva Vertical is the trusted name to learn how to pole in a safe and supportive environment.
PoleFit
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Our signature Pole Fit syllabus will guide you from beginner to advanced, focusing on the proper technique and instruction to help you nail those tricks and spins! Gain strength and flexibility as you tackle fundamental combos in our targeted training.
60 minutes - 3 credits (senior instructor)
60 minutes - 2 credits (junior instructor)
*Beginner levels are suitable for those without any experience up to early polers, and focus mainly on the static pole. Wear comfortable clothing that exposes the thighs and arms for grip. No shoes required.
Spinning Pole
Ever wanted to spin smoothly, as you twirl around a pole? At Spinning Pole class you will learn the fundamentals of how to carry out moves and combos on an unlocked spin pole. Separate from our PoleFit syllabus, which focuses on the use of a static pole, Spinning Pole unlocks (quite literally) a new genre of pole dance fitness. Think fabric flying in the wind and flowy movement as you gracefully manoeuvre up and down the pole.
60 minutes - 3 credits (senior instructor)
60 minutes - 2 credits (junior instructor)
*Beginner levels are suitable for those without any experience up to early polers. Wear comfortable clothing that exposes the thighs and arms for grip. No shoes required.
Exotic Pole
Whether you’re into pole for its bold sensuality or acrobatic dance moves, Exotic Pole offers both. Ranging from old-school hedonistic sultriness to more modern forms of exoticism, Exotic Pole combines dance moves with low pole tricks, spins and flips in a routine.
Expect to learn floorwork, leg manipulations, body waves and steps to the music. No prior dance nor pole experience is required, but we do recommend a combination with our PoleFit syllabus to help you learn the basics.
60 minutes - 3 credits (senior instructor)
60 minutes - 2 credits (junior instructor)
*As this is a routine-based class, choreography begins at the beginning of each month. Drop-ins are allowed. Wear pole heels or socks. Knee pads or knee guards with padding are often required.
Pole Choreo
Pole Choreo is an Open level class that teaches a variety of dance styles using the pole. This includes lyrcial, jazz or street style variations depending on your instructor and the theme of the month.
No prior dance nor pole experience is required, but we do recommend a combination with our PoleFit syllabus to help you learn the basics.
60 minutes - 3 credits (senior instructor)
60 minutes - 2 credits (junior instructor)
*As this is a routine-based class, choreography begins at the beginning of each month. Drop-ins are allowed. Socks are recommended, along with clothing that exposes the thighs and arms for grip. Knee pads and shoes are sometimes required.
AERIAL ARTS & CIRQUE
The circus is in town; paving the way for your foray into modern circus arts, aerial art/fitness will give you the opportunity to dance in the air doing poses and spins on different apparatuses. Our instructors are well trained aerialists and acrobatic coaches who will guide you through the process of overcoming your fears and drilling your body to achieve gravity-defying feats.
Aerial Silks
Also known as Aerial Tissue or Aerial Fabric, the graceful and powerful art of Silks involves climbing, twisting, spinning and dropping using two long stretches of fabric suspended from the ceiling.
Once you have the strength and flexibility to hold yourself on the silks, our instructors guide you on the intricate wrappings and sequences that are exclusive to this Aerial apparatus.
60 minutes - 3 credits (senior instructor)
60 minutes - 2 credits (junior instructor)
*Beginner levels are suitable for those without any experience and those seeking to build a solid foundation. Wear comfortable, tight-fitting clothing that covers your knees, elbows and torso. No shoes required.
Aerial Hoop
Also known as Aerial Lyra, the Hoop is a circular apparatus suspended from a single point in the ceiling. Sizes of the apparatus vary according to your height. If you are new to aerial fitness, this is a great way to start!
Poses and movements focus on improving balance, coordination and muscle tone. More seasoned aerial hoopers learn to flip, turn and roll into choreographed transitions.
60 minutes - 3 credits (senior instructor)
60 minutes - 2 credits (junior instructor)
*Beginner levels are suitable for those without any experience and those seeking to build a solid foundation. Wear comfortable, tight-fitting clothing that covers your knees, elbows and torso. No shoes required.
Other Aerial Apparatuses
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At Viva Vertical, we have a vast range of aerial equipment and repertoires, ranging from the Aerial Pole all the way to your classic circus disciplines, such as Trapeze, Rope (Corde Lisse) and Aerial Cube. We sometimes host workshops or special programs for aerialists to play or train on different apparatuses. Private classes are also available; please contact us for more details.
DANCE & ACROBATICS
These are designed to help our students improve on their strength, stamina, flexibility and choreography. Focusing on what we do best, here you will find the classes to condition your body for better all round fitness/stretch as well as classes that teach techniques and routines for exotic dance and unique workouts.
Fit & Flex/Stretching
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Suitable for any level and experience, this class focuses on building core strength, active flexibility and muscle endurance through a variety of exercises.
Whether you're looking to improve on those lines, prep the body for more advanced aerial/pole or enhance your physical performance, Fit and Flex is the ticket!
Fit & Flex/Stretching 90 minutes 2 credits.
*Wear comfortable clothing that allows the body to stretch. No shoes required. Yoga blocks and mats are provided.
Bungee Workout
Bungee Workout is the newest low-impact high-intensity training to come to our shores! It is a mix of dance and fitness as well as acrobatic fun!
Students are harnessed to a bungee cord suspended from the ceiling and use this to perform cool leaps and hangs. There are various bungee cords provided, based on a person's weight, height and strength.
Bungee Workout 60 minutes 2 credits
*Wear comfortable clothing that covers the thighs. Harness and cushioned pants will be provided. No shoes required.
Exotic Dance (Chair / Floorwork)
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Exotic Chair as the name suggests will have you swirling and stretching; applying sensual dance techniques and stylised acrobatic moves on a chair. Think Burlesque, Flash dance and Britney Spears as you learn sultry moves while keeping those dancer lines in check.
Exotic Floorwork draws inspiration from burlesque, pole dancing, strip plastic and jazz, where you will learn techniques to roll, tumble, flip and flow in a choreographed routine. Expect feminine movement and athletic finesse all while keeping low on the ground.
60 minutes 3 credits.
*Special workshops are often conducted and might be priced differently.
*Wear comfortable clothing that allows full movement and stretch. Dance heels are recommended but a pair of socks will also do. Knee pads are required for floorwork.