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Glow Showcase 2024

Posted on February 5, 2024April 3, 2024 by thepoleroom

Glow is The Pole Room’s signature Student Showcase event that provides YOU the opportunity to perform on stage without the pressure of a competition!

Each group performance at Glow is the product of 8 fun-filled, intensive weeks of training under the expertise of our skilled instructor team. Students learn a choreography routine filled with dance moves and pole tricks with up to 10 students. At the end of the 8 week course participants have the opportunity to perform the Glow Showcase in front of a live audience of up to 400 spectators. Glow 2024 is scheduled to be held at the Karralyka Theatre in Ringwood on Saturday May 4th.

Glow routines are designed with YOU in mind. Instructors create a creative masterpiece in their own signature style; designing choreography that showcases each individual’s strengths and ensure you’ll feel confident taking the stage.

Glow has been created by The Pole Room to challenge YOU to take your pole and aerial skills to the stage and perform in a fun and supportive environment with your fellow tribe members.

Course bookings close 5pm Friday 1st March.
Spots are limited, and are sure to book out so get in early to avoid disappointment.

8 Week Glow Course Inclusions:

8 x 90-minute sessions run over 8 weeks with an expert instructor at the studio
Dress rehearsal pre-performance at Karralyka Theatre
Professional photography with DanceFlicks
4K video of your routine as a keepsake of your hard work
Snacks and drinks backstage
Backstage entry and dressing rooms to prepare
Smoke, Low Fog & Haze Machines
HD Theatre Projector and multi directional floor lighting
Front of House Venue Supervisor
Technician staff to help with lighting across the stage and throughout your performance.

Costumes, make up and tickets to the show are at extra cost. Early bird ticket pricing will be released to Glow participants ahead of the general public. All participants must hold active membership at a TPR studio – Mitcham, Kilsyth, Highett or CBD.

Glow 2024 courses cost totals $390 with payment options such as ZipPay and AfterPay available.

**When a course is full the Sign Up button will disappear from the course list.

Glow Terms & Conditions can be viewed here

Level Guidelines:

Beg+ – Beginner students and above.
Inter+ -Intermediate 1 and above students. Must be able to climb to top of pole, invert to straddle, inside & outside leg hang
Adv+ Advanced and above students. Must be able to aerial invert and shoulder mount from floor

Q: I’m in Beginner Level 1, can I join a Glow course?

A: As long as the course is Beg + you can absolutely join it!

Q: Do you have a detailed description of the performance courses before I book?

The name in addition to the instructor hosting the course will generally indicate the theme and style of the course. If you need any additional information, chat to the instructor running the course or the Studio Manager.

Q: What’s NOT included in the costs?

The purchase does not include tickets for the show. Tickets will be sold separately and closer to the date. Performers will be required to purchase a costume and makeup for the show based on the instructors requirements. We will make all efforts to ensure the costume and makeup is affordable and plenty of notice is given.

Q: Dancing isn’t my strength, can I join a Glow course?

A: Don’t worry if you feel dancing isn’t your forte – your instructor will work with you to showcase your strengths

Q: What happens if I’m away for a week and I can’t make a session?

A: In most cases your instructor will be able to catch you up on the content, however you must talk the instructor or studio manager and we’ll confirm prior to you enrolling.

Q: Where is Glow held?

A: The Glow showcase will be held at Karralyka Theatre on May 4 at 7pm.

Rock Bottom To Stronger Than Ever – Sarah’s Story

Posted on September 11, 2018February 17, 2023 by thepoleroom

How pole dance restored Sarah’s ability to love who she was, and her body.

The minute Sarah walked into The Pole Room, she fell instantly in love and has never looked back. Within a year of starting pole dance classes, the young mum improved her upper body strength and flexibility, which enabled her to perform in the studio competition, Shine. “The TPR environment is nothing like I have ever experienced. I can walk into any class and feel at home. Even if I suck, even if I don’t know anyone, no-one judges and everyone supports each other.”

But her journey to find the TPR family wasn’t an easy one. At only 15, Sarah fell pregnant with her beautiful daughter. The experience of pregnancy and childbirth proved life-threatening to both Sarah and her daughter. It left the teen mum suffering Post Traumatic Stress, Post Natal Depression and anxiety. Self hatred soon set in and Sarah found it hard to get out of bed every day.

“Pregnancy destroyed my body, externally and internally. We barely survived the birth which left me with PTSD, PND and anxiety” she said. Alone and isolated at home with a baby, Sarah said her self esteem dropped to zero. “I hated myself, my body, my inability to fit in,” Sarah said. That was, until she found The Pole Room…

“Early last year my friend Ash mentioned she’d signed up at The Pole Room and loved it. I hated the gym and was struggling to get out of bed and get moving. She convinced me to join her for a week…she had to call and sign me up because I couldn’t even do that.”

Today, everything has changed.

“I love my body and everything it can do. TPR (The Pole Room) turned my life around. When I’m having a bad day I still make sure I get to class and it pushes me to fight through it. I really can’t put into words what my friends and teachers at pole have done for me.”

The Results of The Pole Room Survey are in… Drum-roll please!

Posted on November 24, 2015March 14, 2023 by thepoleroom

Thank-you to everyone who participated in The Pole Room (TPR) survey. The results revealed some interesting statistics about The Pole Room and the industry as a whole. Some key findings of the survey were:

85% of respondent’s surveyed were current TPR students.
100% of Poler’s are participating in Pole dancing for the “Health and Fitness” benefits. This is an interesting statistic and could indicate that the sport is beginning to gain some acceptance and popularity as a fitness activity. Other results included; 82% of respondents are interested in “Learning New Tricks” and 79% are doing it for the “Feeling of Achievement” that comes with nailing a trick or routine.
Half of the respondent watch YouTube video tutorials to learn tricks and routines.
The value that best described The Pole Room was ‘Acceptance’, followed in a close second to ‘Fun’! This is no surprise considering the success of our community ‘Market Night’ and the fun that radiates through every participant and instructor. We’re so lucky to have you all!!
There was a very even spread among what respondents wanted to see more of at The Pole Room in 2016. Strength and conditioning classes, Pole and Aerial Workshops, Practice Session Availability and In House Student Competition were ranked in that order.
There is a fairly even split of Poler’s who have a gym membership and those who do not. Majority of students would use weights and other equipment if it was available in The Pole Room.

Overall the feedback was extremely positive and we thank you for an amazing year so far.

We will continue to examine the written feedback and will be working hard to implement a number of exciting new courses and programs in the future!!

Our Focus On Improvement

Posted on May 25, 2015February 17, 2023 by thepoleroom

Can you believe that one year ago The Pole Room was only a fluttering thought, a wild dream, an impossible possibility?

Since The Pole Room’s inception into the world of pole dancing and aerial fitness we have committed to providing the finest instruction and results in Melbourne. And a huge part of that mission involves making continuous reinvestment in our business for:

Hiring and retaining the top instructors in the area. We hire trainers with expert knowledge, friendly personalities, and a genuine concern for your success. Check out our amazing pole dance instructor rooster here.
Continuing education from leading industry experts. Our philosophy is to make continual investments in our instructors and member-based systems to improve your experience and poling ability!
New equipment purchases. As we add unique and specific programming to our facility, we are continuing to upgrade and improve our facilities.
Small class sizes. We keep our classes small to ensure the best customer experience possible!

These investments are just a way of saying thank-you. We’re so grateful to have such an amazing community of vibrant and magnificent people who are committed to being the best versions of themselves.

With much love,

The Pole Room

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