FINDING THE EDGE

Edgework takes a lot of upper body strength and awareness. Whilst a lot of focus is, understandably, given to our feet, we need to be able to support with our upper body and understand when the weight transfers from upper to lower, and vice versa. This conditioning class covers some of my favourite upper body exercises, including nerve glides, mobility, strength, pole technique and stretches. (Don’t worry, there’s lot of foot and ankle conditioning in each class!)

Foundations: the underlying principles or basics. In this first class, we’ll be perfecting our foundation edgework moves, such as box breaks, flex drags and some spins, ensuring we have a solid base before progressing on to more complex moves.

Box breaks are synonymous with edgework! In this class, we’ll be taking our box breaks and carves, and applying these techniques to more advanced moves, such as ankle rolls, turns and roll overs.

Here we’re exploring rotational movement using all the edges. You’ll learn pivots around the pole, pivots over the wing of the shoe, stiletto turns, speed play, and so much more.

It’s time to glide, drag and spin! Working on linear drags and big rotational spins around the pole, all whilst playing with the edges of the shoe. Expect dramatic spins and slick swooshes.

Taking everything we’ve learn in the preceding classes, we’ll be linking these moves together to create some beautiful transitions to add to your repertoire.

Here you will learn a sequence of flowing edgework moves. We’ll be using moves that you’ve learnt as part of this course, as well as a few new ways to link and move around the pole. This sequence isn’t set to music, so you are free to add your own musicality to it.