Movement Sanctuary

What is Movement Sanctuary?

Movement Sanctuary is a safe space where we focus on the quality of our movement through breath, intentional practice, understanding muscle initiation, discussion and play. This class provides an opportunity to explore movement in a deeper, more connected way. Each session is unique and allows you to choose your own adventure (through song/move requests and the freedom to adapt moves to your body/mood). Movement prompts and feedback are provided by the Movement Sanctuary facilitator, with the goal to empower, explore, and refine. This is a place for community and connection, where we cultivate positive self talk and presence.

What happens in Movement Sanctuary?

Slowing things down/increasing fluidity
Free dances (play/exploratory prompts)
Learning transitions/combos
Deep dives into moves (floor/pole)
Connecting to body and breath
Self expression/creativity
Refining moves using repetition/muscle memory
Musicality practice
Discussion/sharing experiences
Practicing positive self talk
Mindfulness/being present in body

Why join us in a Movement Sanctuary session?

You want to practice what you've learned
You're choreo-curious
You want to integrate more moves and transitions into your free dances
You took time off and want to get back
You want to take classes at Pole Hale, but series don't fit your schedule
You'd like to silence your inner critic/get out of your head
Your movement goals are to expand and deepen
You want to be more comfortable in your body

What are the options?

Movement Sanctuary:

Prerequisites: None

Bring: Knee pads*, socks, water, and any songs you’d like to move to

Movement Sanctuary: Intro to Heels (workshop)

This edition of Movement Sanctuary is great for beginners! We focus on learning how to move in heels (stilettos for pole, example brands Pleaser & Hella Heels). This is recommended before taking any of our heels classes.

In this workshop we:

-work on finding your balance in heels

-practice walking in heels

-learn moves (floor & pole) in heels

-free dance while in heels

-answer questions you may have

Prerequisites: 101

Bring: Knee pads*, heels*, water, and any songs you’d like to move to

Movement Sanctuary: Heels

This edition of Movement Sanctuary focuses on moving in heels (stilettos for pole, example brands Pleaser & Hella Heels). We learn moves (floor & pole), transitions/combos and free dance, while focusing on increasing fluidity and musicality while in heels.

Prerequisites: Heels experience (intro to heels workshop, heels choreo, or equivalent) and at least 4 Movement Sanctuary classes

Bring: Knee pads*, heels*, water, and any songs you’d like to move to

Movement Sanctuary: Spin

This edition of Movement Sanctuary will feature spin exploration, guidance and play. We free dance, practice spin moves, learn how to control our spins, while focusing on increasing fluidity and musicality.

Prerequisites: 102

Bring: water, socks, and any songs you’d like to move to

*Kneepads and heels are available to rent in the studio