Contemporary Pole Company
Six-Month Artistic Development Program
Overview
The Contemporary Pole Company is a six-month ensemble-based artistic development program for dancers and pole artists who want to deepen their technical foundation while exploring embodiment and artistic research in order to develop a personal movement language and artistic voice.
At Emotions Studio, we believe that strong technique and authentic expression belong together.
Technique creates safety, clarity and confidence. From this foundation, flow, creativity and emotional depth can emerge.
This program is not a regular drop-in class.
It is a long-term, process-based journey within a fixed ensemble, where artistic growth, consistency and community are central.
The intention behind the program
The Contemporary Pole Company was created to offer a space where dancers can:
– train technique with intention and depth
– develop a strong sense of embodiment and body awareness
– explore contemporary movement and flow
– experiment, research and ask artistic questions
– find their own movement qualities instead of copying shapes
– work within a supportive group process
– experience what it means to create together over time
The focus lies not only on the final performance, but on the artistic journey itself.
Who this program is for
For dancers and pole artists with a solid technical base who are ready for a long-term, committed process. You should be comfortable with basic pole technique, enjoy creative exploration, and be open to contemporary movement and improvisation. Professional performance experience is not required—curiosity and commitment matter most.
Program structure
• 6 months
• 2 hours per week
Focus areas
• Pole technique, strength, control and flow
• Contemporary movement, musicality and floorwork
• Improvisation, artistic research and expression
• Choreographic methods, storytelling and dramaturgy, intentional movement, authenticity in movement, solo, duet and group work
• Partnering, weight sharing and lifts
Community training
Unlimited access to community training sessions for extra practice, exploration and studio connection.
Final outcome
The group creates a 20–25 minute ensemble piece, shared in a Performance Evening at Emotions Studio as a celebration of process and growth.