Unlock a whole new level of pole artistry without needing to learn more moves or complicated tricks. In the Essence Unleashed - Pole Artistry Intensive, you’ll dive into the why—the essence of your movement—rather than just the how and the what. This transformative weekend experience is designed to help you develop your unique expression and refine your skills as a true pole artist.
Born from the gaps in traditional beginner curriculums, you'll learn how to elevate your movement practice through artistic finesse, powerful mindset shifts, and sustainable training techniques when dancing barefoot and in heels. Ready to unleash your essence?
pole artistry intensive
for all levels, beginner friendly
February 15 - 16, 2025
New York City
Valentine’s day weekend


YOUR INVESTMENT IN THIS POLE ARTISTRY Intensive INCLUDES…
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Spend the weekend in an intimate container shared with 9 other dancers and 3 instructors for personalized attention and accelerated artistic growth.
Participate in 5 exclusive 90-minute Essence Unleashed workshops taught by experienced instructors. Each workshop builds upon the previous to maximize learning.
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Join us for 2 curated yoga sessions - 1 aerial and 1 restorative - designed especially for pole dancers. Both sessions will focus on functional movement to release tension and increase mobility.
Each session will close with a deeply soothing sound bath with crystal singing bowls, each tuned to chakra points that promote physical and emotional balance. -
Enjoy an individual photoshoot, with posing and styling guidance.
Each participant will receive a gorgeous edited photo of their own and the option to purchase additional photos. -
Receive exclusive merch designed and created by local NYC artists.
You’ll also receive an exclusive Essence Unleashed Heels Guide sent to you before the intensive, detailing the nuances of pole heels and which to purchase based on your personal goals.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN NEW YORK CITY
Renowned as the cultural epicenter of the world, New York City is a haven for artists across every medium, With its ever evolving underground arts scene, world-class museums, global culinary offerings, iconic street style, and never ending nightlife, NYC is where transformation is inevitable. You’ll spend the weekend in the heart of NYC, just steps away from Central Park.
your Schedule
Day One
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Get ready to build strength and power in our signature static pole session! In this workshop, we’ll add magic and finesse to core moves like spins, climbs, and holds by emphasizing athletic conditioning and functional movement techniques.
We’ll focus on key exercises to increase muscular endurance, stability and control while helping you to approach each move with confidence and precision. Designed to emphasize sustainable progress, we will discuss how to train for pole dance safely, reducing injury risk while optimizing performance. This session will equip you with the strength and mobility foundation essential for your pole journey. -
Freestyling can be scary when we first start out. We often think we need to have a depth of movement vocabulary before we can start to get comfortable with freestyle but this workshop will show you that you have all the tools you need! Just like every other aspect of dance, freestyle requires practice and repetition.
In this workshop we will focus on the delicious details of adding intention through simplicity in our movement. We will be using freestyle prompts to help us connect our minds to our bodies, throwing away any desire to control how people perceive us, and highlighting how it feels to dance. Discovering our unique styles requires us to first explore why we chose to dance in the first place. We’ll use our journals to reflect and rediscover why you like to dance!
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Do you want to find ease and refinement on but find yourself tensing up, panicking, and abandoning tricks? That’s because our bodies aren’t designed to dangle in the air while spinning on a 45mm apparatus!
This workshop will give you confidence on in the air by focusing on how to regulate your nervous system and your breathing, guiding you to trust your body in familiar movements and positions. We will be focusing on tactile cueing of our grips and contact points, using prompts to recalibrate our minds to trust our bodies and find confidence, comfort, and flow states. -
In this restorative yoga class designed especially for pole dancers, we’ll focusing on functional movement and fascia flossing techniques to release hip stiffness and increase mobility. Students will be guided through gentle stretches and mindful movement flows that support flexibility and joint health, all tailored to the unique needs of pole athletes. As we flow, we’ll concentrate on relaxing tight areas while maintaining stability in key muscles.
To close, immerse yourself in a deeply soothing sound bath with crystal singing bowls, each tuned to chakra points that promote physical and emotional balance. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to step back to the pole with renewed flexibility and calm.
Day Two
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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With personalized posing guidance, plenty of natural light and your instructors cheering you on - get ready for a photoshoot experience like no other!
Jade, our resident photographer, will provide each participant with a gorgeous edited digital photo of themselves and the option to purchase additional prints.
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Finding the essence of your movement starts with connecting to your biggest dance partner - the MUSIC! In this workshop, we will be breaking down musicality, what it is, and how to use it. We will be listening to music with intention, breaking down beats, counts, lyrics, instruments, textures, and the artistic elements of a song that can inform how and why we move to particular songs in intentional ways.
This workshop will use prompts to add intention to enhance our facial expressions and create a personality/persona. Elevate your movement by learning how to fully connect to your music! -
Whether you are new to heels or have some experience, finding your movement style in heels requires unleashing the essence of your heels personality.
This workshop will focus on pole walks, leg waves, and foundational movements to focus on how adding intention and personality elevates our movement. We’ll learn a small sequence, emphasizing repetition to embody and stylize, then adding some fun foundational edge-work variations, heel clacks, and other percussive elements to see what fits each individual dancer so they can find their ‘heels personality.’ We’ll use our journals to reflect and dive deep into why heels call to you! -
In this aerial yoga workshop tailored to pole dancers, we will spend focus on shoulder mobility and fascia flossing to promote ease and fluidity in the upper, middle and lower back. This class will also incorporate foundational mat Pilates exercises to build stability and support for the shoulders, with gentle, targeted stretches to release tension and improve range of motion.
Each flow is designed to help you unlock and nurture this crucial area of the body, with the ultimate goal of supporting your pole practice. We’ll conclude with a deeply relaxing sound bath, using sound bowls attuned to chakra points to encourage overall balance and healing. Leave feeling open, grounded, and ready for day 2!
Exact workshop material and schedule order may be subject to change.
Your questions answered
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The intensive is Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on both days.
Our location is at NYC’s newest studio, Pixie Dust Pole & Aerial (333 W 52 Street Suite 304). Pixie Dust is located in in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan and is accessible via all major train lines.
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This intensive is designed for dancers of all levels, but we suggest at at least 6 months of consistent practice and experience.
Pre-requisites: pole walk, pole crunches, pirouettes, dip turns, climbs up the pole, and pole sits confidently on both sides without instruction.
All participants must be at least 18 years old. -
For an intimate experience and personalized attention, we've limited this intensive to only 10 spots. You'll share a pole with 1 other participant.
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Absolutely, yes!
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Yes! Payment plans are available until December 27.
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All sales are final. Refunds will not be permitted under any circumstances. Please ensure you can attend the intensive before booking.
If you are no longer able to attend, you may transfer your spot to someone else.Read our full Terms and Conditions here.
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Yes! Please email us at essenceunleashednyc@gmail.com for details.
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Email us at essenceunleashednyc@gmail.com. We will do our best to get back to you within 2-3 business days.