Michelle Mynx Academy of Pole Dance

Located in Tower Grove, Michelle Mynx Academy of Pole Dance is currently open for monthly group classes, private lessons, and 60 to 90 minute parties. If you have previous pole dance experience and would like to learn how to become a member or attend as a visiting guest, please contact the studio at MynxAcademy@gmail.com. If you are new to pole and would like to start, you must sign up and attend several Intro-to-Pole classes before moving into level classes.

“Racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, ableism, sex shaming, sex work shaming, or body shaming are not welcome here and will not be tolerated. Please join us in our celebration of strength and beauty in all its splendid forms.” - Michelle Mynx

What to expect during a class:

• Introductions if there are new students in the room as we will always wish for your preferred name and pronouns!
• Expect a 10-20 minute warmup depending on the class syllabus for the day. Most days we do mat warm ups so bring your favorite and most comfortable yoga mat to warmup on.
• Pole time! You will usually learn a mixture of spins, tricks, and transitions depending on the class you sign up for.
• Sharing! Level classes can have up two 2 students sharing a pole and Intro-to-Pole Drop-in classes and workshops can have up to 3 students sharing a pole. Sharing is wonderful as it allows students to have breaks which students need (pole is strenuous just like weight lifting or any other workout) , time to observe and appreciate your fellow dancers, and ask questions.
• Bruising aka Pole Kisses! Pole can be pretty hard on the skin at first and why we like to give students and their bodies time to work and adjust to the pole before moving into Level classes. Students will typically receive a new Pole Kiss (mwah!) for every new trick learned. Have no fear, your skin will adjust and you will bruise less overtime.
• Slipping and sliding due to sweat OR dry skin. Make sure to NEVER wear lotion or oils before class as it is very dangerous on and around the poles and can hurt you and your classmates. Always wash your hands before class and wipe your pole with the alcohol provided throughout class to keep your pole free from sweat. All students will gain greater grip strength overtime but feel free to ask your instructor about appropriate grips aids if you are having lots of trouble sliding on the pole due to sweat or dry skin.
• Conditioning exercises. These are sprinkled through classes through your warmup, pole work, and/or cool downs.
• Making new friends with similar goals, creativity, and values! We see so many amazing friendships made at the studio overtime as you grow together in skill and strength!