Pole Dance Instruction at the Joy Emporium

You can find details of my offerings on ig @joyintheskywithdiamonds 707-498-5245

Specializing in teaching beginner pole, floor work, low flow, inversion flow and choreography

Private class: $44, semiprivate: $55, group of three: $66 Group floor work classes: $17-1.5hr class Group floor work classes with live music: $44 -2 hrs Group Yoga classes designed for dancers focusing on strength/flexibility $17-1.5 hr class

Testimonials

Dancing with Joy is such a treat. She creates a comfortable and safe environment to explore your body through your own unique intuitive movement. She lays down a solid and digestible foundation to build off of while nourishing your journey as you build your own style and vocabulary. I have a history of shoulder injuries and Joy’s multifaceted knowledge of the body and movement has helped me get into moves and tricks that I’ve never been able or too intimidated to attempt.

-April

I’ve started taking privates at The Joy Emporium and have seen an immediate improvement in my specific goals. Joy is kind, understanding of the seasons of the body, and sex-worker friendly. I recommend booking privates with her if you want to find different entryways that work for your body and work on personal goals. The space is also warm, inviting and beautiful and makes you wanna dance! -SG

Joy creates a safe container in which to explore movement, play, sensuality, and connection. I left the series with more confidence and a greater connection to myself and my body. 

-Robin

Philosophy

Each of our anatomy is entirely unique like our fingerprints. I teach the blueprint of a movement, confident that you will make that movement your own. I believe our bodies and psyche hold the key to an inner library that gives us access to knowledge of the entire universe- past, present and future. That by connecting to our breath and feeling into every cell of our bodies we can embody our life’s fullest expression. Many people have experienced trauma and cultural conditioning that often leads to a shut down or numbness to the body and disconnect from the mind/body connection. My intention is for you to have a safe space to explore and experience your own body. These movements have been passed down for millennia through the keepers of the sensual arts. They are movements intended to heal, amplify joy and engage pleasure. Feeling safe, confident and sensual in our body is in direct defiance of the capitalist narrative. It is an active practice with some days being easier than others. Studying the connection of movements and choreography allows our mind to quiet the endless chatter and create new neural pathways. By inverting we get to learn our bodies all over again. We leave the super highway our brain usually uses and fire our network in whole new ways, increasing neuroplasicity. Doing this work takes me into the deepest abyss of my psyche. The river of pain, grief and solitude. What I extract is incredible states of ecstasy which allows me to show up for my various works of service and to create art. This is how we create peace in community. I am ever so honored to go on this journey of dance with you.

What to expect at a private/semi private class. Each class starts with a thorough warm up and conditioning. Next we focus on learning moves that cater to your personal goals. There is freestyle time at the end of class. This gives you time to get out of your head and play with what you’ve learned and allow your body to integrate and celebrate. We end with a some stretches and any questions or feelings that may have come up during class. As a bodyworker and YTT certified I am aware of proper alignment, individual range of motion and have the ability and experience to modify for the individual. I can help modify for past injuries, autoimmune and chronic pain conditions. I work with people all ages, younger and older than me(I am 47) My goal is for you to fall in love with pole dance and create sustainable habits to be able to dance for years to come.

Weekly Group Classes

Every Friday night from 6-7:30 we gather and start with a thorough warm up followed by conditioning moves that can be used for choreo. Each week I work with a theme and creates movements dedicated to specific body parts or elements.There is an emphasis on curiosity and finding your unique rhythm inside of a community container. As always I am simply offering a blueprint of movements. Each of us has a unique anatomy and you are your own bodies best authority. I am here to curate a container and inspiration with which you can fly.

Pop Up Workshops

Floor Work With Live Music

We will start with a yoga warmup followed by floorwork fundamentals. Next i will teach you some simple choreography with options for embellishments. Then the violinist will play layering guitar, violin and piano. You will have time to explore the choreography and freestyle. Then we will cool down with some long asana holds with a wee bit of massage from me. All experience levels welcome! Together we will create a safe container to celebrate and experience sensual movement. My goal is for you to fall ever more in love with your body and psyche.

Frank Frost the Fiddler will be playing live music for us. He is available for private lessons and events frankfrostthefiddler@gmail.com

Yoga

These classes have an emphasis on strength/flexibility, fascia, mobility and breath work. These classes are ideal for pole dancers, aerial artists, bodyworkers and anyone wanting to increase fluidity of movement. Each class has a themed focus. You can expect sensual movement, space to feel into your emotions, some sweat and closing with some deep rest. I am YTT trained and certified. The focus of my studies are all about safe alignment, student autonomy and trauma informed. I like to say that my classes are Yogaish since what is practiced currently is generally far from Yogas origins. I have been practicing Yoga for thirty years in many forms. Asana is one small fraction of Yoga. I do believe turning our focus on our physical bodies, getting to know them and tending to their unique needs amplifies our awareness and compassion for fellow humans, creatures and environment.

Floorwork

Performance

I have had the pleasure of performing in the Body High showcase at Richards Goat and Northern Nights music festival. I am a reluctant performer due to being incredibly shy. However I discovered that performance creates a space of absolute presence. Times slows down and I am wrapped in a bubble of pure liquid gold prayer. An incredible state of consciousness for manifestation. If you are preparing to perform and want assistance with choreography this is a passion of mine. I love weaving a dance together for an individual, doubles or a group.

These last three photos are by Dakota Cox. kodaslibrary.com