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22nd September 2021

Updated Coronavirus Policy

Effective 22nd September 2021. We’ve updated our Coronavirus Policy in line with current guidelines and recommendations. Please read carefully below: Irish Pole Dance Academy classes and services are now different in the following ways: ‘Individual Training’ is now replaced by classes. There will be a maximum of 6 members per class (one person per pole),...

16th July 2021

Get Swayed: An Interview with Agata Jurago-Pach of Sway Polewear

Here at IPDA we’re massive fans of Sway Polewear. Having known Agata Jurago-Pach, the amazing human behind the brand, for many years, I wanted to have a semi-formal sit down with her to chat about Sway’s mission, the intricate processes that go into the creation of the pole wear and how investing in well-made items...

7th July 2021

Arlene Caffrey pole dancing on Ireland AM with Sophie White

Did you catch Arlene Caffrey live on Ireland AM last week with journalist and pole dance student Sophie White? You can watch the interview and demonstration below! Arlene and Sophie briefly demonstrated some moves while chatting to the presenters about learning pole dancing online during the pandemic, recovery from covid-19, the mental and physical health...

5th July 2021

Studio Re-Opening Update: July 2021

Not-so fantastic news unfortunately! The government have pivoted on their plan for allowing indoor activitiy to resume, meaning that indoor group classes CANNOT resume from July 5th 2021. The current government directive states: Indoor activities, such as organised events, return of service in bars and restaurants, training, group exercise, dance Will not proceed as planned,...

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2nd June 2021

Studio Re-Opening Update: June 2021

Fantastic news! The government have finally confirmed that indoor group classes can resume from July 5th 2021 subject to the public health situation at that time. We’re absolutely delighted to have a green light on resuming our pole dancing classes at our gorgeous studio here in Dublin 1 and to welcome all of our members...

27th May 2021

“A combination of strength and femininity”: All About Queen Wear

It probably seems unthinkable today, though when I first started pole dancing back in 2006, there was no such thing as pole wear. During class, we wore generic sports bras and cycling shorts, or if you were a broke college student like me, you simply wore “boy briefs” from Penney’s and an aul t-shirt rolled...

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6th May 2021

Studio Re-Opening Update: May 2021

The pandemic is not over yet, though finally we are preparing to come out of lockdown! It will be a while yet before things are back to “normal” at Irish Pole Dance Academy. The latest government announcement has outlined some information for a possible reopening of businesses like ours. Sadly there is no date for...

Screenshot of the Acast podcast page where the interview with Arlene is held

21st April 2021

Arlene Caffrey on the LMFM 11-1 Show with Sinéad Brassil

Yesterday Arlene had the privilege of being interviewed live on the 11-1 Show with Sinéad Brassil on LMFM, to talk about all things pole dancing. From how she got interested to take up pole fitness back in 2006, setting up Irish Pole Dance Academy during the recession and how to learn pole dancing at home...

24th March 2021

Spread Your Legs, Not Covid.

It’s like the ‘Don’t Rush Challenge’, but updated for 2021… This video features instructors and students of Irish Pole Dance Academy. We decided to make this video to have the craic and spread a bit of joy, as well as our legs (badum tish!) In all seriousness, we don’t know when we will be reopening...

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