The First Workshop at our NEW X-Pole Development Centre Barnet, be the first to train in our bespoke X-Pole Centre.
Shimmy is a Sydney-based pole dancer and pole instructor. She is a co-owner of the Pole Dance Academy, in Bondi, Australia. Shimmy has performed and competed all over the world, including:
* Australia Pole Fitness Championships 2012, Doubles Division, Winner
* International Pole Championships, Runner Up, Polefit Doubles 2012
* World Pole Dance Champsionships 2011, 3rd place doubles division
* World Pole Dance Championships Women's Division semi-finalist 2011
* Asia-Pacific Pole Dance Championship 2011 3rd place doubles division
* Pole Dance Universe finalist 2011
* Miss Pole Dance Australia Finalist 2010
* International Pole Dance Fitness competition semi-finalist 2010
* Miss Pier Hotel winner 2011
* North Shore Pole Princess 2011 2nd place
* Mona Vale Pole Princess 2011 2nd place
* Northies Pole Princess 2011 2nd place
Renowned for her strength and grace, Shimmy believes in the importance of incorporating conditioning for strength and flexibility into pole training. Shimmy has a background in gymnastics, and is able to spot students when teaching complex pole moves, to give students additional confidence to execute difficult moves. Shimmy has taught all over the world, and is based at her studio in Sydney, the Pole Dance Academy.
5.30pm - 7pm Twisted Grip Masterclass £45
This workshop goes over the fundamentals of a variety of twisted grip
spins, lifts and holds. Shimmy will teach you her signature strength training progression, to help you develop your
strength for the elusive Twisted Grip Dead Lift.
We will work on handsprings, aerial handsprings, phoenixes and aerial
phoenixes on the spinning pole, dead lifts, kick up handsprings, Ayeshas and anything else involving a twisted grip.
Shimmy will also teach you how to progress from a twisted grip to a cup
grip or normal grip (which is easier on the shoulders).
7pm - 8.30pm Tricks and combos Masterclass £45
In this workshop, Shimmy will teach you some cool
combos and tricks to incorporate into your own
performances and training. Shimmy’s signature tricks
include unusual grips, power moves and plenty of
spinning.
If you’re not used to using the pole on spinning mode,
Shimmy will teach you techniques to control your
momentum.
To book onto either of these classes please email
stacey@verticalleisure.com
Check out some of her videos here.. http://
www.michelleshimmy.com/Videos-and-Photos.html
