Dance Classes

At Divas, we believe movement is for everyone — every level, every style, every reason you walked through the door. Our adult dance classes cover everything from slow, sensual flow to full choreographed routines, and there’s genuinely something for everybody and every ability. Women 17+ welcome. Let’s find your thing.

When you look at our timetable you will see some of our dance classes are either casual OR taught over 2, 4, 8 weeks. Here’s the difference.

Pole dancing didn’t start in a dance studio. It started in strip clubs in America — and that’s not something we shy away from at Divas, it’s something we’re proud of.

From the 1980s onwards, dancers in bars and clubs across North America were developing something genuinely extraordinary. Working around and on the pole as part of their performances, these women built an entire movement vocabulary from scratch — floor transitions, spins, climbs, sensual flow, character, and expression. They were artists and athletes, even if the world wasn’t ready to call them that yet.

By the 2000s, Pole had begun its migration into dance studios, driven largely by dancers who wanted to teach what they knew. As it spread, it evolved — picking up influences from contemporary dance, acrobatics, gymnastics, and burlesque along the way. New styles emerged. Competitions formed. An art form that had lived in dimly lit rooms started filling theatres and stadiums.

That evolution is exactly why we have so many different classes on offer today. Sensual and heels flow trace their lineage directly back to those club origins. Contemporary and lyrical draw from the dance world. Floorwork sits right at the intersection of all of it. Each style has its own history, its own community, and its own way of moving — and at Divas, you get to explore all of them.

Curious to learn more? Read more about the History of Pole Dancing in our blog article below.

Each location has a different timetable and may not offer all of the following classes, but below are all the different styles you might find at your local studio. We have listed them from easiest to more challenging.

Honestly, it depends — and that’s a good thing. Your ideal class is shaped by what you’re chasing: the feeling, the style, the vibe. No idea where to start? That’s what our studio teams are for. Give them a call and they’ll match you to the right class based on your schedule and experience. When in doubt, Sensual Flow is always a brilliant place to begin. 

This is exactly why we created our Intro Offer, 5 classes for $49. This gives you the opportunity to explore and try things outside of your comfort zone!