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Exotic Dance Instruction & Pole Dancing for Women in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2000 |
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Exotic Dance Workshops Private Lessons Pole Dancing Classes Tours of Strip Clubs Lapdance Classes Bachelor Parties |
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The
Center for Healing & Expression
We occasionally teach classes at Mission Control in San Francisco's MIssion District by BART. Exact address given upon registration. Private Residence in Downtown
Oakland Any woman who wants to feel more sexy, feminine
and alive in her body. Any woman like you. We offer public group classes, individual/private instruction, and custom private group parties (bachelorette/hen parties) in exotic (sensual) dance, pole dance, lap dance, floor work, and stage dancing. Three timees a year, we offer a Couples and Ladies Tour of North Beach Gentlemen's Clubs. List of current classes: Intro to Exotic Dance: a 4.5 hr experiential workshop: for novices and those who have dabbled or do other forms of dance: More Info? Schedule? Lapdance Floorshow Combo Class: a 4.5 hr routine based workshop for novices and those who have dabbled or do other forms of dance: More Info? Schedule? Ladies Lapdance
Techniques: a 2 hr class for novices and those who have
dabbled or do other forms of dance: More Info? Schedule? Weekend Pole Intensive: a 4 hour weekend course for novices and those who have dabbled or do other forms of dance: More Info? Schedule? Weekend Pole Plus: class 3 and 4 of the weekend pole intensive Pole Dance Supreme: a 4 week routine based course for novices and those who have dabbled or do other forms of dance: More Info? Schedule? Pole Dance Passion: a 4 week routine based course for throe who have taken Pole Dance Passion or the equivalent
Pole dancing is the most strenuous of all our classes, but the beginning courses are designed for all curious women. All our classes are a phenomenal workout, but they are not aerobic. You will get in touch with muscles you didn’t know you have. If you are in one of our more intense pole dancing classes, you may build up a sweat. Pole dancing does require some upper body strength
for the intermediate/advanced work. The beginner class is geared
towards everybody. There is a weight limit of approximately
195 lbs in our pole dancing classes. This is not a physical
requirement of pole dancing, but an equipment limitation because
of the specific removable poles I use here Except for the Couples Lapdance Class which is offered from time to time, all classes are women-only. Men are invited to join us on our Tours of North Beach Gentlemen's Clubs. In August we often open up some of our classes to men in the spirit of Burning Man. That is up to you. Private lessons take place
in my downtown Oakland home studio where there is a brass pole without
a weight limit. We work with your skill level and pace. Yes! Go to our Registration Page. Once we receive payment, a pdf or jpeg of the certificate will be emailed to you. Be sure to include the name of the recipient and if this is for a specific class. We do not have poles to rent. I’m sorry, we are not able to rent out studio space for private use. Poles can be bought and delivered within 1-3 business days. Contact office. Yes! You will always learn something new at Slinky Productions. Our curriculums are uniquely designed from Catherine's personal experience as a dancer, and not from a manual or DVD from another teacher. We are constantly revising and improving our fast paced curriculums based on the feedback we receive from our students and from our own personal development as dancers/performers. If you are not sure what level class (this is only relevant to pole dance) please contact Catherine at the office during work hours. She can ask you questions that will let you know where you will be most comfortable as well as challenged.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES: ANSWERS Send a check/money order, pay through this website, or call the office and make a credit card payment over the phone. If you are using a gift certificate to pay for class, please call the office ahead of time to reserve your space, and bring in your certificate to the class. (INSERT PAYPAL BUTTON FOR VARIABLE AMOUNTS) We do not allow unregistered drop-ins in any of our classes. For bachelorette parties, a deposit of 50% is required to hold your spot. All classes are to be paid in full ahead of time. Send checks to: We accept all major credit cards over the phone. Link to registration page for online payments I’m sorry, we do not allow any spectators
in our classes. This helps create a safe environment where participants
do not have to worry about being on display. We have found that
this encourages women to feel less self-conscious and more willing
to take risks. To protect the privacy of our students, we do not allow visitors in the class. You must be enrolled in a class to attend. It is best to register as far in advance as possible, to ensure that you have a spot in the class. Many of our classes sell out weeks ahead of time. Our weekend pole class often sells out over a month in advance. On the other hand, we occasionally have a few last minute cancellations. So it’s always good to inquire via email, if a class is listed as sold-out. Emails will be returned in the same business day, if not immediately. Full refund will be made if cancellation is received at least 3 days prior to the class. There is no class credit given if you do not show up. There is no make up class in any weekly series(unless otherwise specified). One week cancellation required for all weekend bookings of private parties/lessons. 24 hours notice
for cancellation of private lessons. Some of the 4 week pole courses offer a make-up session on the last day. It is not in our policy to offer make-up classes otherwise. Except for the Couples Lapdance Class which is offered from time to time, all classes are Women-only. Men are invited to join us on our Couples Tours of North Beach. In August 2007 we will open up some of our classes to men in the spirit of Burning Man. All our classes are open to women of all age and body types, however, there is a weight limit of 195lbs because of the poles that we use. Please click here to get class info. Sometimes our email confirmations get lost in spam filters on the server or through the email client. To protect the privacy of our students, we do not allow visitors in the class. You must be enrolled in a class to attend. If you forget something at the studio, let us know right away. We can put is aside for you to pick up at another time in Oakland or SF. Slinky Productions is NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ARTICLES and does not ship items back to individuals except in cases where personal ID's or other small important items are left behind from out of town parties. We will not ship shoes, towels, clothes and other nonessential items. In S.F, at the Center for Healing
Expression, there are three parking options: find a free spot one
block away, on O’Farrell, Steiner, and surrounding streets,
metered parking on Fillmore Street, and on Steiner near Geary, and
low-cost parking garages. We highly recommend the Club One Garage
located on Fillmore between O’Farrell and Ellis Streets. There
are several other garages nearby. In S.F., at Mission Control,
there is free street parking, with small chance of finding an open
spot. We recommend the low-cost garage located on 21st Street and
Valencia. In Oakland, at Catherine’s
Home Studio, there is metered daytime parking, a parking lot across
the street, which is un-patrolled after 5 p.m. We generally book bachelorette parties 2-16 weeks out. For a booking 1-7 days ahead,
there is a surcharge of $75 (if space and instructor are available).
WHAT ARE THE CLASSES LIKE? Yes. If you arrive at the Oakland studio early, you will not be able to come in. Please wait in your car or go to a nearby cafe. Please arrive 5 minutes before your lesson
For all classes, bring bottled water (we want you to stay hydrated). For the Intro to Exotic Dance Workshop
or Lapdance/Floorshow Combo Class: Please remove all bracelets, watches and rings
before pole classes and the all day workshops. When we use the wall
and poles for moves, we want to avoid scratching them up.
Generally speaking, most classes do not involve nudity unless there is a request for a striptease demonstration in the Intro to Erotic Dance Workshop. From time to time there will be a class specifically on the art of striptease, but otherwise, there is no nudity required from the participants. Classes are a great workout for lower body muscular strength and toning. Pole classes are particularly good for building upper body/abdominal/core strength, and encourages more energy exertion than the other classes. Lap dance classes will give you killer gluts and thigh/quadriceps definition, when done regularly. Floor work (moving on the floor) will increase flexibility, stretch out hamstrings, and is really good for increasing abdominal strength. Classes are non-aerobic. Depending on your current physiology and fitness, you may build up a sweat. For bachelorette parties, if you are concerned
about being too sweaty for post-class engagements, let the instructor
know, and she will give you a less physically demanding class that
is still really fun and rewarding. coming soon... For most classes, it is most important that you wear clothes you are comfortable in. Yoga clothes, gym clothes, clothing you can move in. We strongly encourage you to bring playful, sexy, fun clothing and costumes or outfits that you can change into when you feel comfortable doing so. If there’s even a slight and remote chance that think you just might want it, then bring it! For the Intro to Exotic Dance Workshop
or Lapdance/Floorshow Combo Class: Please remove all bracelets, watches and rings
before the workshop. We use the walls for some moves and want to
avoid scratching them up. POLE DANCE REQUIRES BARE SKIN TO POLE CONTACT.
This means that we want your legs free to grip the pole, so please
bring tight fitting and very short shorts, boy shorts, skimpy outfits,
mini-skirts with ruffled panties, outrageous stripper outfits, whatever
is in your comfort zone. No long baggy boy short For all other studios, please bring
your own shoes. It is fine to be barefoot. coming soon...
Catherine Rose has been teaching women (and a few men) exotic dance since 2000. She worked as a professional Exotic Dancer for over 8 years in San Francisco, New York and Canada. She studied modern, belly dancing, aerial dance (low flying trapeze), and currently takes classes in AcroYoga. See Bio Catherine has also taken extensive workshops on sexuality. See Instructor page for more detailed information. Sara North is a Fire Dancer and Pole Dancer and former Exotic Dancer. See Instructor page for more detailed information. Coming soon.. Coming soon.. Most of the classes are standalone one time events. I do offer a Pole Dance Series (eg: 2 hours for 3-4 weeks) and those are clearly indicated as weekly classes with the exact dates listed. Between 6-10 women usually participate in a class so everyone gets lots of individual attention. Generally speaking, most classes do not involve nudity unless there is a request for a striptease demonstration in the Intro to Erotic Dance Workshop. From time to time there will be a class specifically on the art of striptease, but otherwise, there is no nudity required from the participants. For all classes, bring bottled water (we want you to stay hydrated). Coming soon.. Coming soon.. Coming soon.. Coming soon.. Coming soon..
We will travel up to 60 miles outside of Downtown San Francisco. There will be a travel fee. Coming soon.. We sometimes book up to 6 weeks in advance so schedule soon. Coming soon.. Coming soon.. See regular classes,
No-just a willngness to learn and get a little banged up. Do not wear any oils, lotions or moisturizers on your legs or arms, as this impedes pole gripping and can make it dangerous. If you use hair product, please be sure to scrub your hands right after to wash off all product. Please remove all rings and bracelets/watches before going on to the pole. You are not required to own a pole to take any of the pole classes. If you are serious about learning the art of pole dancing and do not have access to a pole, you may want to eventually purchase your own. We sell poles! Talk to Catherine. It depends on what you want to learn and how good you want to get. Some women find that 1 or 2 classes is all they really want to feel inspired, while others study with us for up to 3 years! After taking our 4.5 hour workshops, you will have all the tools you need to create a sexy dance; it is up to you to practice until it feels natural. When learning pole dancing, please give yourself at least 3 classes or more to feel comfortable as a beginner. The more you practice, the higher your learning curve will be. Remember to be kind and patient with yourself while you are learning a new skill and we promise it will pay off. Everyone is different and needs a different amount of time to assimilate new information and body awareness. Some factors include: prior dance experience, being comfortable in your body and physical strength (for pole work). It doesn't t take a lot of time to learn how
to give a lapdance, but it can take months to perfect the perfect
slinky walk, slithery hip gyrations and seamless floorshow. And
pole dancing, as fun as it is, is really an aerial dance form and
takes time to get really good. Coming soon.. Coming soon.. Coming soon.. Coming soon.. Coming soon..! You can practice exotic dance in the privacy of your home. Close the blinds (or keep them open if you are an exhibitionist ; >) pour yourself a favorite elixir of wine or tea or bubbly water, dim the lights, put on a slinky outfit, your favorite sexy CD and turn of your brain. If you want to practice pole dancing and you
can buy a removable pole designed for renters and home owners who
do not want to make holes in the floor. If buying a pole is not
an option at this time, there are a growing number of establishments
that have pole up for people to play on. I have created a list of
these places and if you know of one that is not here, please let
me know. A Slinky Guide to Places that have Dancer Poles. I distribute excellent and professional quality removable dancer poles for homes and apartments. They come in stainless steel and steel coated colors red, black, pink and white. Check out our Dancer Pole Page or contact me.
We have put together a fabulous page of resources for buying sexy clothing in San Francisco as well as some online stores. Please visit our Slinky Shop. There are currently no Instructional DVDs taught by Catherine Rose. Soon! Slinky Productions is a reseller of many wonderful Instructional DVD's and Videos. Please check out our products in the Slinky Shop. We are working on a list for you! Contact Catherine Rose 510-291-9779 Got More Questions? Contact us at 510-291-9779 |
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