JANUARY 2014
 
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
 
WEDNESDAY JAN 1 (NEW YEAR'S DAY): CLOSED
THURSDAY JAN 2: RESUME FULL SCHEDULE
 
We will be closed on New Year's Day, Happy New Year to all of our wonderful clients!
 
 
CLASS COMBO PACKAGES
 
For 48 hours only, enjoy an exclusive New Year Combo Package of Pole/Aerial Classes PLUS Conditioning Classes! Packages expire six months from purchase date.

For Only $200*: (20% OFF!)
5 Pole/Aerial Classes AND
5 Conditioning Classes
 
For Only $345*: (25% OFF!)
10 Pole/Aerial Classes AND
10 Conditioning Classes
 
Available for purchase until 1/3/14.
 
 
*1 use per client. Does not apply to monthly memberships, specialty workshops, or pole/aerial play. Expires six months from purchase.
 
 
AMAZING DEALS ON BODY & POLE MEMBERSHIPS
**LIMITED TIME ONLY** JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 15, 2014 
We've decided that starting in the New Year, we will temporarily open up spots in our OFF-PEAK, MONTHLY, and YEARLY memberships! This is a special opportunity to become a Body & Pole member so act quickly before they are all gone!
 
**If you sign up for any one of the unlimited monthly memberships listed between January 1-15, you will receive a free Body & Pole Notebook and Water Bottle as part of this special limited time only offer!**
 
 
ONLY 10 AVAILABLE - Yearly Unlimited - $3,375 **THREE MONTHS FREE!!**
Receive three months free (or only $281/mo) with a yearly unlimited membership! If you are a previous Yearly Membership holder, you are eligible to RENEW at this amazing low price. Come to as many classes as you want for the whole year! This includes any class on the schedule, including our Pole Play time, Aerial classes & Flexibility Training classes.
OPENING ONLY 10 NEW SPOTS - Monthly Unlimited Membership - $375/mo
Come to as many classes as you want for a whole month! This includes any class on the schedule, including our Pole Play time, Aerial classes & Flexibility Training classes.
OPENING ONLY 10 NEW SPOTS - Off-Peak Unlimited Membership - $225/mo
Come to as many classes as you want for a whole month that starts before 6:00 PM on Monday through Friday. This includes any class on the schedule, including our Pole Play time, Aerial classes & Flexibility Training classes.
***BUY NOW***

 
 
IT'S FINALLY HERE - CONDITIONING CLASS PACKAGES!
NEW CONDITIONING PACKAGES AT GREAT PRICES 
We know you love them, we love them too...and now you can get them at an even greater deal! Conditioning classes have always been only $20 for any drop-in of Vertical Ballet Barre, Conditioning for Aerial (bodyART), Gym'Nastics, Acro Floor, and INVERTable...but now you can save on package pricing:
10 CONDITIONING CLASSES: ONLY $180 (Only $18 per class)
20 CONDITIONING CLASSES: ONLY $340 (Only $17 per class)
DROP-INS ARE STILL ONLY $20
***BUY NOW***

 
INTRODUCING KID'S AERIAL CLASSES

STARTS JANUARY 18 - MARCH 8
 
EVERY SAT JAN 18 - MAR 8, 2014
10:30 - 11:45 (75 MIN)
$199 - MAX 12 STUDENTS
 
PARENTS GET 20% OFF CLASS:
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

Body & Pole has created an immersive 8 week class that incorporates elements of gymnastics, dance and aerial hammock for students aged 8-15. Students will gain knowledge and awareness of their bodies on the ground and in the air while developing skills and tools that will last a lifetime.

The class will be taught by a team of 2 instructors and students have the opportunity to participate in a culminating performance on the final day of the program. Join the fun!!
 
PARENTS!!! We are happy to also offer you a corresponding adult Conditioning for Aerial (bodyART) class with Marisa Merliss every Saturday from 10:30 - 11:45 AM at 20% OFF! You will receive your class discount when you sign your kid's up for class.
 
 
 
 
KENNETH KAO
POLE-KOUR! BAILS, TRICKS, AND JUMPS
 
SAT JAN 4, 2013
5:00 - 6:30 PM
$50
 
Parkour in pole! Learn the basics of the Parkour landing, lache, and broad jump, and how to adapt these skills to pole. Some fun and exciting momentum based tricks will come from this, and you will have a new certainty because you know how to drop safely, giving you the freedom to be fearless when exploring your art. This is a workshop for Level 2 students and up.
 

 
 
OONA KIVELA SIGNATURE WORKSHOPS
 
HOUSE OF OONAK - LEVEL 2/3
SAT JAN 11, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
$65 SOLD OUT! WAITLIST ONLY.
 
*JUST ADDED* SAT JAN 11, 2014
8:30 - 10:00 PM
$65

INTERMEDIATE - Latest combos of the competition routines performed by Oona Kivelä with the original songs. Must be inverting easily.
 
HOUSE OF OONAK - LEVEL 4/5
SAT JAN 11, 2014
6:45 - 8:15 PM
$65 ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!

ADVANCED - Latest combos of the competition routines performed by Oona Kivelä with the original songs.
 
PRIVATES
Privates are available for $150/hr (cash only)
To book email: jadi@bodyandpole.com
 
 
 
 
APPLE
BELLY DANCE ISOLATIONS & IMPROVISATIONS

SATURDAY JAN 25, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
$25

This class explores subtle and alluring belly dance movements that can easily be applied to aerial performance. Work your body isolations, undulations, walks and arms.
 
Apple is the pioneer in Thailand's dance community. She introduces various dance styles such as Bellydance, Afro-Caribbean, Zouk, Samba De Gafieira, Swing, Striptease and Pole Dance. She creates "Raks rumPUREE", the first Thailand's premier professional Bellydance troupe and brought the team to reach the semi-finals in Thailand's Got Talent season 3 TV program.
 

 
 
**EXCLUSIVELY FOR MONTHLY MEMBERS**
MEDICINE CABINET MAKEOVER
 
SUNDAY JAN 19, 2014
4:15 - 6:15 PM
COST: FREE!

Come learn how to use Essential Oils which are safer, cheaper and more effective than traditional remedies to: 
 
• Relieve stress, anxiety & depression
• Alleviate coughs, asthma, colds and ear infections
• Assist in first aid, muscle tension, bruising & pain relief
• Control women's issues such as hormone imbalance & cramps
• Support for digestion, moods & allergies and much much more...

Giada Hansen, an actress in New York, a life coach with Momentum Education and also an essential oils healer will be sharing her story on how these oils and supplements saved her from a life of medication, and how she now lives pain free after 7 surgeries. She and Dr. Zia Inman, a holistic chiropractor in NY, will be teaching a two hour class on how you too can become a healer in your own home.

Class is free for our monthly members and no previous experience is required. Just bring your curiosity and an open mind. You will learn simple application techniques and protocols, and find out how doTERRA's Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils can assist you, or your family, in any area of your life.
 
Send your RSVP to info@bodyandpole.com to reserve your space in this workshop, as seating is limited!
 
 
 
 
BODY & POLE CLASS IS GOING ONLINE! 
 
ONLINE VIDEO STREAMING WITH MFEO.TV
 
We are so unbelievably excited to unveil the new B&Ptv exclusively with MFEO.tv Online Streaming! Coming soon, from anywhere in the world, you can experience classes with our world reknown Body & Pole team!
 
Our very exclusive online streaming schedule (coming soon) will include some of our most popular and most specialty classes from instructors like Marlo Fisken, Michelle Stanek, Kyra Johannesen, Tracee Kafer, Danielle Romano, Samantha Star, Dalijah Franklin..and more! Every download also comes with a coupon for 10% off your next Body & Pole TRAINCATION!
 
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS
 
 
GET READY: THE B&P FEBRUARY CHALLENGE
 
FEBRUARY 2014:
LET'S GET MOVING! CHALLENGE
 
FOLLOW: #BPletsgetmoving
 
Did you enjoy the Holiday Body Challenge so much that you wanna keep the momentum going, or maybe you missed your chance to join in on the fun? Well, now is your chance! We are starting a new Challenge in February called Let's Get Moving! And for this one, we are upping the stakes to make it even more exciting!
 
Join us for a totally motivating, do-it-with-a-buddy movement-based Challenge. The Month of Love doesn't just start and stop with you and your significant other, so let's commit to each other through our love of all things movement by pairing up with your friend, training buddy, or maybe even someone you've met on The B&P Vortex (a great place to make new connections!)
 
EVERY CHALLENGER WHO COMPLETES THE CHALLENGE WILL WIN (EACH):
 
• A Gift Card for a 3 CLASS PACKAGE ($99 Value)
**AND**
• 1 FREE EXCLUSIVE Acro Doubles Workshop (Valued at $100 pp)
with Joshua Dean and Ben Franklin
Saturday March 15 5:00 - 7:00 PM (For You And Your Challenge Partner!)
 

 
 
WHAT'S NEW IN JANUARY 2014?
 
INTRODUCING "INTRO TO HEELS" WITH CAITLIN!
STARTS JANUARY 10
 
EVERY FRIDAY 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Pole Dance these days is more than just heels and hair, but we can't deny the sense of freedom that comes from expressing ourselves sensually! (Plus, it's so much fun!) In this class, you will learn and practice basic pole dance moves in high heel shoes. We'll slide, slink, slither & slam as you can only really do when you're wearing stilettos. This class is appropriate for all levels, including beginners. Don't forget your favorite pair!
 

SCHEDULE CHANGES
 
Starting January 1, Monday's Intro to Pole with Rian Schaible now starts at 6:00 PM
Starting January 1, Monday's Flexibility Training with Allison Wardwell now starts at 7:45 PM
Starting January 9, Pole'Nastics is moving from Saturdays at 1:30 to Thursdays at 4:00 PM
Starting January 10, Intro to Pole is moving to 5:15 PM and will be taught by Caitlin Goddard
Starting January 18, Flexibility starts at 12:00 - 1:30 PM (instead of 11:45 - 1:15 PM)
Starting January 18, a new Conditioning for Aerial (bodyART) is on the schedule with Marisa Merliss Saturdays 10:30 - 11:45 AM
 
NEW INSTRUCTOR
 
We would like to welcome Lara Michaels to the schedule!
 
  
Lara Michaels
 
 
 
PLEASE TAKE 5-10 MINUTES TO FILL OUT OUR SURVEY
BODY & POLE END-OF-YEAR SURVEY: CLICK HERE
Please take a couple of minutes to fill out our end-of-year survey! This survey will greatly help us to make improvements in our next year! We wanna hear what you think; what you loved/didn't love, and what aspect of Body & Pole is most important to you! This survey is anonymous.
 
POLE SPEAK PRESENTS: BREAK THROUGH
 
SATURDAY
JAN 25, 2014
DOORS 9:00 PM
COST: $15

Come share an intimate evening at Pole Speak's first live showing. Experience vulnerability and personal truth through the art of pole dance.

Featuring Pole Speakers:
Tracee Kafer (co-creator)
Jess Linick (co-creator)
Danielle Romano
Caitlin Goddard
Aggie Ng
Irmingard Mayer
Rian Schaible
Kiele Turrini


Tickets are only $15 and are very limited so please purchase expeditiously if you plan to attend. Complimentary wine will be served.
 
 
AERA PRESENTS: COVERED SKY SCREENING
 
SATURDAY FEB 1, 2014
7:30 PM
COST: $10
 
Join AERA for a screening of their latest show, COVERED SKY, at Body & Pole on Saturday, February 1, 7:30pm.

AERA is an aerial dance company that aims to expand the performance environment by creating a unique shared experience with our audience. AERA’s goal is to create experiential art through aerial dance.

AERA premiered COVERED SKY on July 24, 2013 at New York Live Arts in NYC. The show is a story told in three 20 minute acts. The cast of COVERED SKY includes Airin Dalton, Joshua Dean, Tatiana Depillo, Dalijah Franklin, Lara Michaels, Rommel Pierre O'choa, Angel Reed, Elaina Royter, Josh Taylor, and Allison Wardwell.

COVERED SKY is a descent inwards to wear out the veils we use to hide.

The screening is $10 and includes a complimentary wine reception with the cast and crew following the viewing. There is limited space so please RSVP to info@aeradance.org, subject "COVERED SKY screening". 
 
 
 
elevatED 
TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
 
TRAINING SUCCESS AT BODY & POLE IN NEW YORK AND LAF STUDIO IN SOUTH AFRICA!

elevatED Teacher Trainings happened last month in New York at Body & Pole with Master Trainer, Kyra Johannesen and South Africa at LAF Studios with Master Trainer, Marlo Fisken! Don't worry if you missed out, elevatED is being hosted at Supershag in Boston and Brass Ovaries in Austin on January 10-12, 2014. Check out our website to find more trainings happening around the world.
 
If you teach pole, you compete for your students attention. You don't compete with other movement classes – you compete with every other possible thing your students could do with an hour or two of their time. You win by creating an experience worth craving again and again. You win by sharing knowledge, experience, and insight.You win by being creative, being fun, being you. 
 
Join us for an elevatED pole instructor training to learn alignment, spotting, safety, progression, cueing, and most of all, the art of teaching.

 
For more information, check out elevateducation.com and don't forget to
visit the Facebook page!
 
 
Created by:
Kyra Johannesen, Marlo Fisken & Michelle Stanek

No matter where you are in your instructing career, elevatED will take you to the next level.

TO HOST elevatED at your studio, contact info@elevateducation.com
 
TRAIN P3: PERFORMANCE, POWER, PHYSIQUE
Support your pole, aerial, and flexibility efforts with strength training that builds coordinated strength, stability, balance, power and performance.
 
Semi-Private Session PROMO CODE: try#trainP3
Private Session PROMO CODE: trytrainP3
 
 
Thank you all for being such loyal students, and supporting us as we grow and evolve.

We are honored to teach you and help you all become stronger, leaner and more flexible!

The team of Body & Pole
Body & Pole, 115 West 27th street, Store Front, New York, NY, 10001,
Phone: 212-334-6900  info@bodyandpole.com www.bodyandpole.com