What level should I be in?

Since recreational pole dancing is relatively new, pole dance does not have standard levels across the whole industry. Instead, class levels are slightly different at every pole studio. At Pole + Dance, we let you choose what level classes to take, rather than making you take specific classes or take a test to “graduate” to the next level. We’ve tried to make this easy by listing prerequisites for each level in class descriptions.

Prerequisites just mean "skills we expect you to know when you come to class". They're not rules, they're guidelines. Your instructor uses them to keep you safe and help everyone learn at the same pace.

If you come to studio pole from the strip club, you might need to ask an instructor to show you the prerequisite skills for each level. It's possible that you can already do them, but you don't know their "studio names.

You can always take multiple levels of classes at one time. It’s a great idea to continue working on foundational skills, even if you’re also taking more advanced classes. Refining the foundations will make the advanced skills feel easier and look smoother.