Course Description: Unleash your inner polerbear with our 8-week Pole Dance Foundations course, the perfect introduction or review to the art of pole. Designed for absolute beginners, or those who want to strengthen foundational skills, this program takes you from your very first steps around the pole to confidently flowing through spins, poses, and even mini choreographies.
Each week unlocks new skills: spins that make you feel like you are flying, transitions that build fluidity, shapes that expand your flexibility, and conditioning that strengthens your body in ways you’ll feel immediately. You’ll not only learn the fundamentals, from fun spins to body waves, fan kicks, and floorwork, but also how to combine them into sequences that slay.
Beyond technique, you’ll gain something even more powerful: boosted confidence. Students often walk away standing taller, feeling stronger, and moving with a grace they didn’t know they had. Since the course builds step by step, you’ll never feel lost, only excited for what you’ll unlock next.
Join a supportive community discovering the joy of pole together. Spots are limited and fill up fast, secure yours today and start your journey toward strength, artistry, and unapologetic self-expression.
About the Instructor: Meet Xara, the driving force behind DG Studio 77, Montreal’s first pole dance school and a space with over 20 years of legacy. With 16 years of pole dance experience, her movement journey began in childhood gymnastics and has since evolved into a multifaceted career blending artistry, fitness, and psychology. She is a certified group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and corrective conditioning specialist, with additional certifications in nutrition from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McGill University.
Xara’s background in psychology shapes her teaching philosophy, she understands the mindset behind growth, resilience, and skill progression, helping students move past fear and into empowerment. Her approach is holistic: weaving anatomy, conditioning, and creative expression into every class while fostering a safe, supportive space where students of all levels can thrive.
Passionate about spin pole since her very first class, Xara is known for her firey, dynamic style and signature spin flow combinations. Beyond dance, she brings a unique perspective to personal development, even integrating her love of tarot and witchcraft through a grounded, psychological lens. For Xara, pole is not just about movement, it’s about self-discovery, confidence, and unleashing potential.
Location: 3035 Saint Antoine Ouest studio #77, Westmount, QC, H3Z 1W8 (near Lionel-Groulx Metro)
Suggested/Required Materials (with Approximate Costs):
- Personal Rag for wiping your pole $1-3
- Personal small Towel for body/ sweat $1-5
- Water Bottle
- Appropriate clothing can include: Tank top/ sports bra/ t-shirt/ Shorts/bathing suit/ pole wear/ lingerie $10-50. More skin = more grip, wear what makes you feel confident.
- Optional: pole dance heels $30-100 (pleaser style platform stilettos with ankle strap or boot style) can also dance barefoot.
- Optional: Kneepads for floorwork $20-50, recommended but we have a few extra pairs to share if needed.
Prerequisite Knowledge Required for the Course:
- No previous knowledge or prerequisites required