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Current Events.

Ballet for Real People.

Where
The Studio, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Friday nights at 7Pm from 6 January.

What

Ballet for real people.

Description
Have you dreamt of being less clumsy and more charming?
Then you’re in luck, because here's your opportunity to become a graceful, light footed, performer.
Ideal for beginners, Adult Ballet classes are now available at the studio.
Starting at 7pm on the 6th of January, $100 will get you 10 classes, every Friday to learn the secret to being graceful.

What you will need: flexible, tight clothes, lycra, running shorts etc.
A water bottle, and a happy attitude (and a pair of socks) :-D

If you dont want to commit to 10, and just want to try, casual class is $15

Price?  $100 prepaid for all 10 classes, $15 Casual.

7:00pm Friday 6 January:
First class for Ballet for real People.


If sufficient are keen, we'll run more classe with staggered intakes.

How do I book?
Contact The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - email pole_dance_aotearoa@me.com


Previous events.

Splits workshops

Where
The Studio, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
October and November

What

Julz Darroch is holding our fantastic and often requested splits workshops in October and November.
These are adesigned to teach the tools, stretches, strenght work and techniques to safely get into the splits.
You don't need to be able to do the splits prior, this will give you all you need to safely work towards getting
there without shocking muscles or overdoing it.
Price?  $20 waged, $15 CSC / valid student ID holders, $10 NZ Pole champ entrants.

2:45pm Saturday 22 October:
The next splits workshop.  This is preceeded by an hour of upper body strength training, all designed for those
of us who pole, but you don't need to do pole to attend! 

1:30pm Sunday 20 November 2011:
another splits workshop for those who up for the NZ Pole Champs.


How do I book?
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - email pole_dance_aotearoa@me.com
Bonnie's back...

Where
The Studio, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 September.

What

Bonnie and Viv are coming back to make us execute our moves properly, gain strength and dance with grace.

Beginner / Intermediate: $80
Intermediate / Advanced: $80
Performance: $65
Private classes: $50

All but private sessions are run over two days and the price includes both sessions.
Private sessions  Friday 16 September 2011. ($50 per hour)

Saturday 17 September:
10am Beginner Intermediate Part 1 ($80 for both sessions)
12:30 Intermediate / Advanced Part 1 ($80 for both sessions)
2pm Performance / Burlesque Class ($65 both sessions)


Sunday 18 September:
10am Beginner Intermediate Part 2 ($80 for both sessions)
12:30 Intermediate / Advanced Part 1 ($80 for both sessions)
2pm Performance / Burlesque Class ($65 both sessions)

Limited spaces per workshop!
50% deposit to secure your space!


How do I book?
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - email pole_dance_aotearoa@me.com
 
Christchurch Earthquake Dance Fundraiser

Where and when?
Friday the 6th May
Performances 9-30pm till 11.30pm (doors open at 8.30pm)
After party dancing till late
Meow, Edward Street, Wellington
ONLY $10 entry

Guest MC Felicity Frockaccino

Special performance from International Pole dancer Pantera Blacksmith.

Other dance performances from New Zealand include Tango, Breakdancing, Pole dance and Burlesque.

All proceeds from this event go direct to the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund.

How do I get tickets?


email the organisers at
chchearthquakedancefundraiser@gmail.com 
or come up and see us as we have a limited number to sell.
As does the fabulous Felicity Frockaccino and the outstanding Julia at Kiwi Pole Fitness.
 Christchurch Dance Fundraiser featuring Pantera Blacksmith.

 
Bonnie's back...

Where
The Studio, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Saturday, 9 April

What

Bonnie's coming back to make us execute our moves properly, gain strength and learn
about doubles (and triples) on the pole.

9am: Beginner / Intermediate
10am: Intermediate / advanced
1pm: Conditioning
2pm: Doubles

$55 per workshop, or $150 for all three!

Limited spaces per workshop! 


How do I get tickets?
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 802 5858
or email
pole_dance_aotearoa@me
 
Oh, my, my!! Miss Danica Lee!!

Where
The Studio, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Sunday 10 April

What

Introduce yourself to fun and sexy art of burlesque with Miss Burlesque Sydney 2010, Danica Lee.
Learn all the basic classic burlesque moves including the shimmy, and the bump and grind as well as how to work a feather boa and gloves. By the end of this class you will incorporate your new found skills into a short and sassy dance routine.

This class is suitable for everyone, and students require no previous dance experience to participate.

She is the force behind the sellout show Burlesque Royale featuring Immodesty Blaize, Michelle L'amour, Kalani Kokonuts.

1pm and 2:45pm.

$45 per workshop.
Limited spaces!!


How do I get tickets?
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - ail pole_dance_aotearoa@me
The Studio reserves the right to cancel a workshop should there be less than 4 confirmed attendees.


 
 

 



Miss Booty's Boot Camp (mini)

Where
The Studio, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Thursday 29 December 2010, 9:30 - 2:30pm, $80 each

What

Learn how to link moves during choreography and to put your poles moves to music.

You've all been saying you want to learn this, so we've listened and provided.

timetable:

9:30 warm up and conditioning
10:00 Choreography
10:50 Break
11:10 Choreography
12:00 Stretches, mainly splits focused.

$50 for all 3 hours.

How do I get tickets?
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858 or 027 276 5334
or email
pole_dance_aotearoa@me
$80 for the day.  Minimum of 4 participants.

Miss Booty's Boot Camp (maxi)

Where
The Studio, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Thursday 29 December 2010, 9:30 - 2:30pm, $80 each

What

Suitable for Intermediate upwards.

Learn how to link moves during choreography and to put your poles moves to music, along with a tricks and spins session.

You've all been saying you want to learn this, so we've listened and provided.

timetable:

9:30 warm up and conditioning
10:15 Choreography
11:45 Break
12:25 Choreography
12:55 Spins and tricks
1:45pm Stretches, mainly splits focused.

How do I get tickets?
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858 or 027 276 5334
or email
pole_dance_aotearoa@me
$80 for the day. Minimum of 4 participants.

Bourgeoning Burlesquers


 

Where
The Studio, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Saturday 8 January 12:30pm, $35 each

What

This is a 2.5 hour workshop for those that are interested in  learning a bit more about Burlesque but don't want to commit to a full course.
It will cover the history of burlesque, struts, glove and boa work and chair work.
This will be taken by Miss Taken and Miss Kimberley Grace.

timetable:

12:30 Warm up and history of Burlesque
1:00   Strutting
1:30   Gloves (removal and how to use as a prop)
2:00   Boa work (how to use as a prop)
2:30   Chair (how to dance on and use as a prop)

This will finish with some light stretching.

How do I get tickets?
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858 or 027 276 5334
or email
pole_dance_aotearoa@me
$35 for the day. Minimum of 4 participants.
 


School Recital

Where
Meow Cafe, 9 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Thursday 9 December 2010, 7 - 9pm, $10 each

What
Yes, it's very "Glee" of us, anyway...

We're having a little recital to show off our performing skills.

Featuring:
Scarlette Syren
Athena di Lure
Kyro Stardust
Miss Taken
Sassy Minx
Amy Mae
Carmen Kerca
Fifi la Frou Frou (to clean up all those discarded clothes and clean the poles)
& more!

All ticket sale proceeds are going to the Pike River Miners families charities as we think they need the love more than we need more pretties.


How do I get tickets?
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858
or email
pole_dance_aotearoa@me
door sales on the night, but pre-sales are welcome. :O)

 

Pole Workshops with Bonnie Black

Where
The Studio - MSO House, Top Floor, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Saturday 20 November 2010, midday onwards. $55 per class.
What
Bonnie's back and will work her magic on your moves.
Bonnie is reknowned for her strength and grace - the one-handed shoulder mount is prety impressive.

See Bonnie in action here in her entry into the International Pole Dance competition.

Classes will be set at Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced with a conditioning
workshop to end the day to build strength.

Timetable:
Beginners:    
         Midday (10 spaces)
Intermediate:         1pm (10 spaces)

Advanced:              2:30pm (10 spaces)
Conditioning:          3:30pm (15 spaces)

Bookings
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858
or email pole_dance_aotearoa@me

 

Conditioning with Bonnie Black

An hours workshop full of conditioning exercises to help build your strength for pole (and make your ab's as strong as hers).

Believe us when we say we've seen them and a lot of gym junkies would be really, really jealous.


 
 
 
 

Burlesque with Miss Kimberley Grace

Where
The Studio - MSO House, Top Floor, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When 
Every Friday at 5.30pm from 23rd April.

Bookings
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858
or email pole_dance_aotearoa@me

 
 

Burlesque: Glamour Goddess Course with Miss La Vida

Where
The Studio - MSO House, Top Floor, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Saturday 24 July, 13.00 – 16.30. $80

What
The Glamour Goddess course includes two 90 minute sessions taught by award winning burlesque sensation, Miss La Vida, from Auckland's MissChief Events.
She has just returned from the Burlesque Hall of Fame's Weekend in Las Vegas and has some great new moves for you to learn from the very best in the burlesque industry.

The course will focus on movement with props, namely boas and small feather fans, learning how to use these to tease your audience. All props will be provided. You will also learn a few striptease tips. Whether you have or haven't done a burlesque class before, you're guaranteed to learn something new and discover the glamour goddess within.

More detailed course info can be found
here.


***All course participants will receive a CD of the music used on the course.

The total cost of the course is $80 and will be held on Saturday 24 July at The Studio from 13.00 – 16.30.

COURSE SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 PEOPLE ONLY.

Bookings
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858
or email pole_dance_aotearoa@me

Or email Miss La Vida. A non-refundable deposit of $25 will be required when registering and full payment must be received by Wednesday 21 July.

Miss La Vida.
Burlesque: Bare Essentials Tease Course with Miss La Vida

Where
The Studio - MSO House, Top Floor, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When
Sunday
25 July, Midday - 2:30pm. $130

What
Professional Goddess, Miss La Vida, will be running a course in the art of striptease on Sunday 20 July, 2010 at The Studio. You will be taught a 3 minute choreographed routine of classical burlesque, ready to perform for your special somone. The course is also suitable for those thinking of becoming professional burlesque entertainers.

Please be aware that there is an element of nudity in this class, as you will be learning how to remove clothing with elegance and tease. You will, for example, learn how to easily remove your bra, but you will wear something underneath it so that you are not totally exposed.

You will be required to have certain items of underwear such as a suspender belt and stockings. Further details will be given to you upon registration.

A pair of Sophia Lee pasties is included in the course price.

And all participants will receive a CD of the music for the routine.

The course costs $130 and space is limited to 6 people only.

A $40 deposit will be required on registering and the full amount must be received before Wednesday 21 July.

Bookings
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858
or email pole_dance_aotearoa@me

Or email Miss La Vida. A non-refundable deposit of $25 will be required when registering and full payment must be received by Wednesday 21 July.

Miss La Vida - Bare Essentials.

Hula Hoop Workshop with Michelle Keenan

Where
The Studio - MSO House, Top Floor, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington
$70 with 50% deposit to secure your place.

When 
Sunday 13 June, 10am - midday.

Bookings
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858
or email pole_dance_aotearoa@me

 

Pole dancing Workshops with Amy Richardson-Impey

Where
The Studio - MSO House, Top Floor, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When 

SATURDAY 17th April
11.00am Advanced Pole - Full
12.00pm Beginners Pole - Limited spaces left
2.30pm Advanced Pole
- Full
3.30pm Intermediate Pole - Limited spaces left

SUNDAY 18th April
12.30pm Intro to Lyra - Full
1.30pm Advanced Pole - Full
2.30pm Advanced Pole - Limited spaces left

Bookings
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 048025858
or email pole_dance_aotearoa@me


Burlesque Workshops with Miss Minsky Malone

Where
The Studio - MSO House, Top Floor, 19 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington

When 

FRIDAY 16th April
6.00pm Burlesque Workshop

SATURDAY 17th April
1.00pm Burlesque workshop

SUNDAY 18th April
11.00am Burlesque workshop

Bookings
Contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 04 8025858
or email pole_dance_aotearoa@me

Miss Burlesque New Zealand 2010                                                                      

Where
Red Square - Blair Street - Wellington
 
When 
Saturday 17 April - 2010 - 8pm
 
Tickets
Early bird tickets on sale NOW early bird ticket sales finish on the 1/4/2010.
General Admission Tickets $20.00 early bird -  $25.00 after early bird finishes.
VIP Tickets (seated) $35.00 early bird - $40.00 after early bird finishes -limited seats available.
For tickets contact Shirley - The Studio - Pole Dance Aotearoa - 048025858
 
Shirley Jones from The Studio, Pole Dance Aotearoa will be a guest judge for this event and our very own Lisa Tomlins will be MC for the night. Proudly sponsored by Pole Dance Aotearoa.

 


 

 

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