Marianne Dabir
Once an avid gym rat and competitive bodybuilder, Marianne began pole dancing in the summer of 2016 and immediately fell in love with its blend of athleticism and artistry. She has been a devoted student and performer within the New York City pole community ever since, and now holds a teaching certification from ElevatED. As an instructor, Marianne’s goal is to help beginners safely understand the fundamental moves and techniques that will allow them to discover a new creative outlet through pole dance.
Marianne Dabir
Once an avid gym rat and competitive bodybuilder, Marianne began pole dancing in the summer of 2016 and immediately fell in love with its blend of athleticism and artistry. She has been a devoted student and performer within the New York City pole community ever since, and now holds a teaching certification from ElevatED. As an instructor, Marianne’s goal is to help beginners safely understand the fundamental moves and techniques that will allow them to discover a new creative outlet through pole dance.
Series
Intro To Pole Dancing
New to pole? Start here! These videos will show you the basics of moving around, up, and down this apparatus.
Videos
Intro To Pole Dancing – Beginner Flow
If you're new to pole dancing, or have never touched a pole before, start here! This beginner sequence will help you get acquainted with walking, turning, and spinning on this apparatus while exploring static rotation and proper body engagement. 0:42 - a note for beginners 2:08 - basic pole walk 4:12 - dip turn 6:37 - grip modification for tight shoulders 7:15 - connecting multiple dip turns 8:02 - one-arm dip turn progression 9:04 - backwards stag spin
Intro To Pole Dancing – Going Up!
Now that you're feeling comfy moving around the pole, let's get vertical! This sequence will introduce you moving up the pole with climbing drills and a basic seated pose, with a simple, controlled descent to finish. 0:44 - carousel kick 2:37 - passé stand 3:09 - pull up to sit 5:07 - “pinup girl” descent 5:27 - ouch, this hurts! 6:15 - carousel kick progressions 7:05 - pole stand / preparation for climbing
Intro To Spin Pole
Ready to put your pole on spin mode? In this video, you'll learn a simple, yet beautiful beginner sequence that will help you explore spin pole with controlled, fluid movement. * Prerequisites: must understand basic climbing and pole sits on static pole. 1:00 - preparation for forearm climbing 2:43 - how to spin safely 3:34 - making your climbs pretty! 4:09 - pole sit / experimenting with lever length 5:24 - the “vomitron” spin 6:52 - controlling your speed 7:48 - “flying sit” progression
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