I wrote an original version of this blog back in 2017, and I recently noticed that it seems to be getting a bit of traction again. Undoubtedly, there is a surge in popularity for the Old School style in pole dancing, which makes my OG heart sing! So, with the renewed interest in the sexy...Read More

This is something special for all my fellow witchy folks! I’m delighted to invite you to a very special @moonmna Lunar Gathering Circle I will be co-hosting with my mentor Karen Ward on May 18th! Join us live online to revere your beautiful Moons of Love Sacred Breasts with a Shamanic Journey to have a...Read More

April 17th 2023: The end of an era but an exciting, if not bittersweet, day for my business Irish Pole Dance Academy, as we finished our journey at D-Light Studios and became a borderless online studio. Here’s a bit of back-story for those who might not know the history of Irish Pole Dance Academy… I set...Read More

Hello IPDA Community, I am writing this post to share some bittersweet but exciting news. As you all know, I have been a very active member of the pole dance community, here in Ireland and internationally, since 2006. I set up this company at the end of 2010 with the vision of creating a beautiful...Read More

Back in September 2021, Arlene had the pleasure of being asked to pole dance at Grand Canal Dock in a beautiful short film by Adam O’Reilly. The ‘Oscillation’ short film is 20 minutes of wonder and beauty from a whole cast of talented dancers, showcasing a range of different dancing styles including ballet, breakdancing and...Read More

Sad songs, socks and sliding around. Tie together contemporary floor-work, low pole transitions and static spins to create a beautiful flowing routine. Work through freestyle prompts and find your feelings before exploring choreography and dancing it all out.  Suitable for all levels of ability (minimum experience level: ‘Introduction to Pole Dance’ and above). Kneepads, socks...Read More

We’re shining the spotlight on Laura this month, as someone who is not just making great progress but spreads positivity among our community. Laura has been a part of our community for more than 7 months now. She says that she enjoys her pole dancing classes so much as they enable her to uncover “the...Read More

I’m delighted to share that I have been invited to be a key note speaker as part of the ‘Invert, Bend, Balance’ online symposium with Andrea Plancarte / Fit For Pole!It’s a 7-day online event in November with talks from pole dance experts and aerialists with loads of practical tips for getting the most from...Read More

Next Friday 23rd September is Culture Night 2022, and we’re delighted to be having a very small showcase here in the studio right after classes finish for the evening! This short pole dance showcase will include performances from some of our members and instructors. We’d love for you to join us and watch as we...Read More

With Arlene Caffrey7:00pm – 8:15pm / €22 Grab your spot by clicking here! This is an online masterclass dedicated to resolving common stumbling blocks and sticky points when it comes to Body Waves, as well as celebrating them in all their glory! This class is for you if you want to level up your Body Waves...Read More