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48 HOURS ONLY
For 48 hours you can save 25% off pole, aerial, and conditioning classes! These packages are OPEN TO ANYONE, but we hope you join us for the Feel Good Naked Challenge! If you end up using all of your package for the Challenge, great! If not, don't worry because you have 6 months after purchase before they expire.
10 CONDITIONING + 5 POLE/AERIAL*
ONLY $250 (SAVE 25%!)
10 CONDITIONING + 10 POLE/AERIAL*
ONLY $350 (SAVE 25%!)
How to purchase:
go to ONLINE STORE, under PACKAGES, select which of the 2 you'd like!
Available for purchase until 12:00 PM EST 5/3/14.
*1 use per client. Does not apply to monthly memberships, specialty workshops, privates, or space rentals.
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NEW WORLDWIDE CHALLENGE MAY 2014:
FEEL GOOD NAKED CHALLENGE!
MAY 5 - JUNE 5
FOLLOW:
#feelgoodnaked AND #bodyandpole
A new challenge is here! We are really excited about this one, the Feel
Good Naked Challenge just in time for Spring 2014!
This Challenge is for anyone, anywhere in the world! Join us in your own practices, studies, and countries! This prize is open to anyone who completes the challenge, even if you don't complete it at Body & Pole!
For more information, follow the link below to our event page!
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ANY CLASS, ANY TIME:
3 MONTH SUMMER MEMBERSHIP!!!
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31
We are so excited about this!!! This summer you can save BIG on all your classes, and take as many as you want with our 3 Month Summer School Membership! That's right...unlimited pole, aerial, flex and conditioning from June 1 through August 31. Our Summer School Students will also get to sign up for 3 free specialty workshop classes (1 per month). Workshops, dates and times to be announced soon! These workshops will only be available for our "SSS"! Also, there will be a graduation party complete with student performances on August 31, so SAVE THE DATE!
NOTE: For students who already have large packages (NOT memberships), but want to take advantage of Summer School, we will roll-over any classes you have on June 1, extending the expiration date by 3 months.
COST: $299 a month for unlimited classes. Must be paid in full by June 1.
TOTAL: $897
How to purchase:
go to ONLINE STORE, under SERIES & MEMBERSHIPS, select MEMBERSHIP > B&P SUMMER SCHOOL
Note: Make sure to familiarize yourself with our membership policies as the same rules will apply to Summer School Memberships!
*All B&P Summer School packages begin on June 1 and end on August 31 regardless of purchase date. Please note memberships cannot be frozen or cancelled once purchased.
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ANNEMARIE DAVIES
COST: $30 ($90 FOR ALL 3)
JOY OF SEXY "TURNT UP"
*JUST ADDED!*
THUR MAY 1, 2014
9:00 - 10:15 PM
*SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY*
SAT MAY 3, 2014
That same sexy style, but with added flair, deeper movement and a bit spicier than you're used to. You've already come out of your box, now let's venture out further together. This is perfect for anyone who has already had some experience releasing the sexy beast within, or for those who have taken a Joy of Sexy workshop before. Newcomers are always welcome! If it's your first time, be prepared to leave feeling like a new woman.
What to wear/bring: Shoes, extra pieces of clothes to take off (shirt, shorts, skirt, etc).
ANNEMARIE DAVIES
COST: $35 ($90 FOR ALL 3)
HEEL CLACK WITH TRANSITIONS
*JUST ADDED!*
THUR MAY 8, 2014
*SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY*
SAT MAY 3, 2014
Click clack! Let it all out, girl! Heel clacking is an effective way to get your point across and to demand attention from your audience. Annemarie Davies is so well known for her heel clacks, Ru Paul himself wrote a song about it (“Click Clack, Make Dat Money”). There are countless ways to clack those shoes and in this workshop you will learn not just how to clack, but when. On your back with legs open to close, from an aerial shoulder mount, when circling your legs around and down, there are so many ways to clack and watch your audience react! Timing is everything, and so is click clacking those heels.
What to wear/bring: Stripper Shoes!
**Annemarie will be available for private lessons until May 15, email info@bodyandpole.com to inquire!**
EBONY MEETS IVORY:
ANNEMARIE DAVIES AND
ROZ "THE DIVA" MAYS
COST: $30 ($90 FOR ALL 3)
A TWERKSHOP
Annemarie Davies and The Diva are combining glutoral superpowers for the most badass twerkin' lesson BP has ever seen. The Queen of Sexy herself, Annemarie will share her secrets to moving your hips with white hot passion; Beyonce Jr -- eh, we mean Diva -- will get you to pop, lock and drop it like a pro. Trust us, you'll never look at chocolate and vanilla the same again.
***BUY ALL THREE THURSDAY PM WORKSHOPS WITH ANNEMARIE AND PAY ONLY $90!!!***
* You must sign yourself up for all 3 classes to receive discount!
REBECCA STARR
COST: $55
LYRALICIOUS
So you've gotten a taste for Lyra and you like it?!? Then its time to learn from a Starr! Increase your Lyra trick vocabulary and start putting combos together in this int/adv workshop. Push yourself to the next level while learning the tricks of the trade. Rebecca will take you through her favorite moves, Lyra technique and the tips that make the difference between amateur and professional. This class will start with a proper warm-up, focusing on stabilizing the core while increasing flexibility and will move into int/adv Lyra skills. Find the moves that look best on your body and start incorporating the "spin" factor. Splits, backbends, dynamic movements here we come! www.starrstyles.com
**Rebecca Starr will be available for private lessons until May 10, email info@bodyandpole.com to inquire!**
MANE RAYNE
COST: $65
PARTNER ACRO PLAYSHOP
Join Mane Rayne for an action-packed afternoon of progressive-conditioning, calibrations and drills to take your practice and performance to a new heights! Sharing techniques, tips and tricks to refine and elevate your practice with gracefulness and ease! Learn how to transition gracefully as a flyer and build strength as a base while exploring fun adventurous sequencing and shapes.
Pre-Requisites:
- 30 second handstand at the wall
- 10 pushups
- willingness to explore the unknown
- desire to play and learn to do amazing things with your bodies and that of others
- Previous partner Acro an asset but not required
MARLO FISKEN
COST: $30
FLOW MOVEMENT
When movement, awareness and rhythm merge, you enter a state of flow. In flow, you surpass goals, refresh your state of mind, and become your own inspiration. Flow Movement® is inspired by yoga, athletic conditioning, acrobatics and dance. In class, you will perform exercises that range from subtle, awareness building floor sequences to complex conditioning and acrobatic drills. Every exercise is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenge of fluidity. Layers are suggested for maximum comfort.
***FLOW MOVEMENT TRUNK SHOW***
SUN MAY 18, 2014 FOLLOWING WORKSHOP
Following the Flow Movement workshop on the 2nd Floor there will be a trunk show for Flow Movement merchandise, get it while you can!
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B&Ptv SEASON 2 IS IN FULL SWING!
Kyra Johannesen and Ryan Daniel Back coming to you LIVE this Friday 5/2! Each episode is only $9.99 live streaming or on demand. It’s yours for 7 days after purchase or 3 replays!
B&Ptv Season 2 Schedule:
COMING UP:
Kyra Johannesen
L2 Pole'Ography - 5/2 @10AM
Ryan Daniel Beck
Open Level Vertical Ballet Barre - 5/2 @12PM
Allison Wardwell
Open Level Flexibility Training - 5/9 @10AM
Rebecca Starr
L2/3 Spin Pole - 5/9 @12PM
AVAILABLE NOW ON DEMAND:
Michelle Stanek
L2 Pole Fluidity
Dalijah Franklin
L2/3 Pole'Nastics
Samantha Star
L2/3 Pole Power
Tracee Kafer
Open Level: Finding Your Freestyle
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FLY KIDS CLASS: AERIAL & GYMNASTICS DROP-IN CLASS! NOW ALSO ON SUNDAY!
EVERY SATURDAY
10:30 - 11:45 (75 MIN)
MAX 12 STUDENTS
NOW EVERY SUNDAY STARTING 5/4
10:30 - 11:45 (75 MIN)
MAX 12 STUDENTS
COST:
DROP-IN RATE AND ANY POLE/AERIAL PACKAGE CAN APPLY
**SHARING CLASS PACKAGES**
When you buy a class package, your child can use your package credits. This applies only to parent/guardian and their children.
Body & Pole has created an immersive weekly 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. Join the fun!!
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WHAT'S NEW IN MAY 2014?
NEW WORK-STUDY OF THE MONTH!
Liz is our Work-Study of the Month for April 2014!
Congratulations Liz Epp, our Work-Study of the Month for April 2014! Whether she is werking the pole during APC or working a mop while closing the studio, Liz Epp is always killing it! And this upbeat attitude and incredible work ethic has been quoted by her fellow work-studies as inspiring and motivating. Thanks for all you do, Liz, and please enjoy a FREE PRIVATE lesson to further your goals on us!
NEW VIDEOS FOR INTRO/LEVEL 1/LEVEL 2
We have juiced up our class description pages at bodyandpole.com! Now next to each leveled class (INTRO/L1/L2), you can see an example demo video for Pole, Aerial Hoop, and Aerial Fabric to better assist you in placing yourself in the correct class!
B&P PHOTO BOOTH CONTEST WINNER
Follow: #bodyandpole
Check out our April B&P Photo Booth Challenge Winner, @jessijamzzz!
The May contest starts now! We'll be rewarding the 1 person who takes the most creative picture in front of the 2nd floor B&P sign. It can be silly, artistic or representative of what you've learned in class. On the last day of each month, we'll choose one photo and repost it to our Instagram page. That lucky person will get to claim one of the below prizes:
- a free 3 class package (aerial/pole or conditioning)
- 15% discount on your next traincation
- a free Body & Pole shirt
Just post your picture to Instagram and tag it with the hashtag #bodyandpole to enter for May. While group shots are welcomed, only the person who posts and tags the picture will be entered. May's winner will be announced on Instagram on 5/31.
L5 ACTIVE WEAR
From amazing onesie jumpers, to stylish terry pants, sport bras, shorts and more, the L5 Active Wear will look great for class at Body & Pole, or on the streets of New York. Don't forget to check it out when you sign in for class at the Store Front! And coming soon, L5 will be available online! Stay tuned for details.
AERIAL DANCEWEAR: COMING SOON
Aerial Dancewear will be sold excluslvely at Body & Pole starting in June! Stay tuned for details.
B&P ART GALLERY NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
If you are interested in being a part of our B&P Art Gallery, submit a sample photo of your work and a description of the collection to phillip@bodyandpole.com.
HOST YOUR NEXT PARTY AT B&P!!!
Weddings, May birthday madness, hangouts, team building, partying in the comfort of an air conditioned playground when the weather is just too damn hot - whatever the reason, Body & Pole is here for you to make your next occasion a memorable one! If Body & Pole is already your place to play, what better reason to initiate your friends, colleagues and loved ones than a pole or aerial party?
NEW CLASSES/UPDATES
*STARTING WEEK OF MAY 1*
Many classes have changed rooms. Work-studies at the front desk can always help guide you to their new locations when you check in to class.
FLEX
New class! Thursday Flexibility Training Level 1, 8:45 AM w/ Allison Wardwell
CONDITIONING
bodyART WARRIORS!
Once you take bodyART, you get it. It's a sweat-dripping, challenging, energetic, exhausting, transformative, mind-blowing, unique experience. And we want to see your bodyART selfie! Snap a selfie before class, then snap one directly after and share your selfies by tagging #bodyandpole. Everyone has a unique bodyART experience... share yours!
New class!
Monday bodyART, 7:34 PM w/ Ryan Daniel Beck
Level change!
Tuesday Acro Floor Level 2, 2:45 PM w/ Leandro Silva
New class!
Wednesday Acro Floor Level 1, 3:00 PM w/ Leandro Silva
Level change!
Thursday Acro Floor Open Level, 2:45 PM w/ Leandro Silva
AERIAL
All Aerial L2/L3 classes will now be 90 minutes long.
Changes to the schedule
Time change
Mondays L3 Hoop, 6:00 - 7:30 PM and L2 Hoop, 7:45 - 9:15 PM
Time and level change
Tuesdays L2/L3 Hoop, 12:00 - 1:30 PM and L2/L3 Fabric, 1:45 - 3:15 PM
Room change Wednesday Aerial Play Time to Ground Floor Studio
Time change Wednesday L3 Fabric, 6:00- 7:30 PM and L2 Fabric, 7:45 - 9:15 PM
Time and room change
Wednesday L1 Fabric to the 2nd Floor Small, 5:00 - 6:15 PM w/ Megan Hornaday
Time change Friday L2 Fabric, 6:00 - 7:30 and L2 Hoop, 7:45 - 9:15 PM
Time change Sundays Hammock Fluidity, 12:45 - 2:00 PM; L2 Fabric, 2:15 - 3:45 PM and L2 Hoop, 5:30 - 7:00PM
Additions to the schedule
Tuesday Intro Fabric, 1:30 - 2:45 PM w/ Sadie Wilhelmi
Tuesday Intro & L1 Fabric, 1:30 - 2:45 PM w/ Sadie Wilhelmi
Tuesday Hammock Fluidity, 10:15 - 11:30 AM w/ Sarah Sadie Newett
Wednesday Intro Hoop, 12:00 - 1:15 PM w/ Sarah Sadie Newett
Wednesday L1 Hoop, 1:30 - 2:45 PM w/ Sarah Sadie Newett
Thursday Aerial Contortion, 12:00 - 1:30 PM w/ Elaina Royter
NEW INSTRUCTORS
We would like to welcome our new instructors to the schedule!
From Left:
Marissa Merliss
Oliver Pavick
Joanna Skora
From Left:
Brenna Bradbury
Stefanie Fournier
Craig Smith
From Left:
Caroline Strong is back!
Megan Hornaday
Ryan Schmidt
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3RD ANNUAL BODY & POLE SUMMER CAMP INTENSIVE
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
AUGUST 6 - 16, 2014
PRICE: $950
What does Summer Camp include?
• 9 days of intensive training
• 21 classes per person
• 37 hours of total of training
• Meet & Greet: August 6
• Closing Wrap Party: August 16
• Instructors and Classes TBA
IMPORTANT INFO:
We will have only 24 spots open (12 in Level 2/3 and 12 in Level 4/5), so hurry up and send in your application!
Application deadline is June 7th, 2014
Spaces will fill up quickly, so don't wait until the deadline!
We will accept students as they apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send us a video of yourself, no more than 3 min long.
Tell us about youself and then show us what you are currently working on, so we can place you in the right level.
***If you make it into the summer camp, you will be expected to pay the fee in full.
***Spaces are limited and application does not guarantee a spot. We will contact you and let you know if you made it in or not.
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 PSO CHOREO CUPVOTE NOW UNTIL 5/4
Voting for the Brian Friedman Choreography's Cup is now open and closes on Sunday, May 4, at 11:59pm PST.
Here's how it works:
1. "Like" the video of your choice on the PSO YouTube. You can vote for one video, or several, your choice!
2. The top 3 videos with the most YouTube "Likes" at the end of the voting period will move on to the finals to be judged by Brian Friedman.
3. The winner will be awarded at the 2014 U.S. National Pole Championships on August 1-3 in New York City.
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 UPA VIDEO CHALLENGEVOTE NOW UNTIL 5/2
CAST YOUR VOTE NOW! Take a look at the Contemporary video category for the UPA Video Challenge, choose your favorites and vote for as many as you’d like! To cast your vote, click here! Voting closes on May 2nd at 11:59pm PST. Top 5 will go on to a voting round in December 2014 during Poler’s Choice Awards!
There are many Body & Pole staffers and students in the running, so definitely head over and check it out!
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 2014 NATIONAL AERIAL POLE ART CHAMPIONSHIP
GOOD LUCK TEAM!
Good luck to the Body & Pole instructors competing in National Aerial Pole Art this month in Los Angeles, California!
Irmingard Mayer
Lara Michaels
Michelle Natoli
All good luck to our students who are competing in the Men's and Neo Divisions!
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 3rd POLE WORLD CUP
CONGRATS MICHELLE NATOLI!
Congratulations to Michelle Natoli for representing the USA in the 3RD Pole World Cup in Brazil! We are so proud!!! We cannot wait to see video of her performance!
For details visit:
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 PSO NATIONALS IN NEW YORK CITY!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
2014 U.S. National Pole Championships on August 1-3 this year is in New York City! Amateur dancers are welcome to register for Championship, Dramatic, and Entertainment Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and Showcase. The Championship Professional event is the final round available only to those who placed 1, 2, or 3 in the regionals (no registration required).
For details and registration visit:
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 THE PULSE PROJECT
SUPPORT MICHELLE!
Michelle Stanek will be performing this weekend as the special guest with The Pulse Project in their show titled She IS May 1 & 2.
She IS reflects upon the strength and vulnerability of women in a most evocative experience. Inspired by the pulse of New York City, Artistic Director Brook Notary and Associate Choreographer Jenn Freeman have broken all molds to create the newest genre in dance: Industrial Movement.
Be in the moment and witness an embodiment of women that is sure to move you.
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 FUERZA BRUTA
GOOD LUCK HANNAH!
Our very own Hannah Marie Corbin will be gone all of May and June to Tokyo to perform in Fuerza Bruta! She was involved with the NY cast in 2013 and is excited to join the NY cast when she returns in the new version of the show called, "Wayra: Fuerza Bruta", details here.
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 BLACK GIRLS POLE
FOUNDED BY DALIJAH!
Stay tuned for the new movement by one of our own instructors, Dalijah Franklin, Black Girls Pole!
SAVE THE DATE, DETAILS TO COME:
June 14th, 2014
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BODY & POLE ON SHAPE.COM
"THE 15 NEXT BIG FITNESS TRENDS"
Check out this article featuring pole dance classes at Body & Pole!
For the article visit:
BODY & POLE ON AMNY.COM
"THE WORLD'S LARGEST POLE FITNESS AND AERIAL STUDIO"
Check out this article featuring pole dance classes at Body & Pole!
For the article visit:
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elevatED
TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
TRAINING SUCCESS AT
BODY & POLE AND SMOKE & MIRRORS FITNESS
Two elevatED Teacher Trainings happened last month at Body & Pole, NYC with Master Trainers Michelle Stanek and Kyra Johannesen and at Smoke and Mirrors Fitness in Santa Ana, CA with Master Trainer Marlo Fisken.
Don't worry if you missed out, check out our list of dates for a training near you!
Bittersweet Studios (Jacksonville, Florida) May 9, 10, 11
Pole Dance Scotland (Inverness, Scotland) June 6, 7, 8
Sacred (Brooklyn, New York) July 18, 19, 20
*NEW* Body & Pole (New York, New York) Aug 18, 19, 20
Diva Den Studio (Portland, Oregon) Sept 12, 13, 14
Soul Flight (Berlin, Germany) Sept 26, 27, 28
elevatED TEACHER TIP NO. 2
We are very excited to present our second installment in our ' Keepin' it Fresh' Teacher Tip series. ElevatED Master Trainer Michelle Stanek explains how to create an unforgettable class experience by engaging all five senses.
BOOK YOUR elevatED TRAINING
Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter to receive the latest information on training dates, teacher tips, and the future challenges!
LET'S MEET ONLINE!
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.
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AERA is looking for an Arts Administrator. The newest member of our team would assist in stategic planning, public relations, marketing, budget management and fundraising. They would work closely with the AERA board and creative team to help AERA take the next step in its journey.
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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
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Body & Pole, 115 West 27th street, Store Front, New York, NY, 10001,
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