INSTRUCTORS
Kimmy
My name is Kim Garza and I own and operate The Pole Barn.
I am the instructor for our liquid motion floorwork classes, heels sorcery and choreo classes.
My passion is heelwork and liquid motion which is primarily a floor flow movement. I discovered the pole several years ago and immediately fell in love with everything about it. I am certified in all levels of Liquid Motion including Liquid Heels. I have competed in 4 competitions in the exotic category as well as in 1 competition in the doubles category. I was so honored to have placed each time I performed.
As an instructor and student of the pole, I strive to bring the slower, sensual and intentional side of the pole to my practice. I am excited to continue on this path to teach, learn and grow my love for the pole for as long as my body will allow.
Sandy
Sandy is our level I, level 1 1/2, and level II pole instructor.
Sandy is an amazingly talented pole instructor and student of poles. She continuously takes her craft to the next level by taking certifications and classes offered by professional pole and diverse studio instructors. Her personality is contagious! Come join her on Thursdays to start your pole journey!!
Refer to our app for The Pole Barn for class times and days.
Lina
Lina is our level III, pole conditioning/flexibility and specialty class instructor.
Lina started her pole journey while living in Key West in 2012 when a friend gave her a free pass to a local studio. She bought her home pole 3 months later and dove into her obsession! Since then, Lina has competed and performed in both doubles and individual pole categories. Having taken a year off from 2 pregnancies since 2015, she knows what it feels like to be a beginner 3 times over and tries to keep this in mind when instructing and motivating students. Having worked in clubs in her younger years, she also has a major respect for the profession as a whole and the influences that exotic pole has on contemporary movements. she tries to maintain this respect within her classes, recognizing that everyone comes to this sport from a different perspective and all of them are valid. Her focus is on strength and active flexibility, believing that these are the foundations to gain those show stopping tricks on everyone's bucket list. Come join her on Thursdays to progress your own pole journey!
Refer to our app for The Pole Barn for class times and days.
WEEKLY CLASS BY
Sandy
Level 1 Pole
Level 2 Pole
Russian Exotic
Please check The Pole Barn App for times and days
Single Classes $30
(Packages Available)
A charge will be incurred for "no show" students that do not cancel or "late cancel" if unable to attend
Please read the Pole Barn policies when registering
WEEKLY CLASS BY
Kimmy
Liquid Motion Floorwork
Heels Sorcery
Slow Flow Choreo
Please check The Pole Barn App for times and days
Single Classes $30
(Packages Available)
A charge will be incurred for "no show" students that do not cancel or "late cancel" if unable to attend
Please read the Pole Barn policies when registering
WEEKLY CLASS BY
LINA
Level 3 Pole
Conditioning/Flexibility
Please check The Pole Barn app for times and days
Single Classes $30
(Packages Available)
A charge will be incurred for students that "no show" or "late cancel" if unable to attend
Please read The Pole Barn policies when registering in the app.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Keep in touch for our workshop schedule and upcoming pop-up classes
STUDIO INFORMATION
WORKSHOPS WITH DALTON
@dalton.pr
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
STEMS & PETALS (OPEN LEVEL): 11:30-1:00
An open level workshop dedicated to those who want to work on all of the
INTRICATE DETAILS!! We will visit everything from the mechanics of hip rotation for liquid legs, how to extend through the arms and fingers for decorating our movement, and how to lead your movement through different initiation points for better flow.
IVY (INTERMEDIATE+): 1:30-3:00
A practice in growth, spirals, and wrapping. We will approach the pole like a trellis with interesting combos that focus on using the entirety of the pole through STATIC ROTATIONS. Learn some beautiful shapes and transitions that utilize the various points of contact and refresh your combos with purpose and poise. Open to polers who can comfortably climb, invert and leg hang.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
GRAVITATE (INTERMEDIATE+): 11:00-12:30
Leave the ups and downs of life outside the studio and experience the ups and downs of some seamless low flow transitions and on the base of the pole. Learn some of Dalton's favorite ways to get to the ground and back up! You will also learn some dynamic and show shapes and transitions without having to leave the ground in the basework element of this workshop. Socks or Heels may be used in this class. Prior training in forearm/handstands and dancers that are able to comfortably support their body weight on the pole and move through shoulder stands.
EYE OF THE STORM (INTERMEDIATE +): 1:00-2:30
Find a moment of peace on spin in this workshop dedicated to the art of finessing the SPIN POLE. We will incorporate seamless low flow elements blended with beautiful shapes. We will focus on heel technique and weight distribution through transitions while adding personal style to our shapes. Socks or Heels welcome. Open to polers comfortable supporting body weight with their arms and who can jasmine proficiently.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE 90 MINUTES PRICED AT ONLY $60!!
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. DM @THEPOLEBARNLANSING FOR PRICING AND SCHEDULING
Please message @thepolebarnlansing to check for availability. If there is availability in your preferred workshop you can Venmo to @thepolebarnlansing to secure your spot. **Please note: there are NO refunds on workshops. You may transfer your spot if you are unable to attend, however, no refunds will be permitted**
Experience
THE POLE BARN
Email: polebarnluv@gmail.com
Phone: 517. 898. 7608
Studio: 5500 W Clark Rd. Lansing MI 48906
**All payments for classes and workshops are final but transferrable to another guest if necessary** No refunds will be provided**
We have a 12 hour cancellation policy. If you do not cancel your class within 12 hours you will incur a fee of $10. There are no exceptions to this guideline. If you have questions, please contact us.
If you are signed up for a class and are unable to attend, you are required to remove yourself from class through the app. If you "no show" to class when you are enrolled, you will incur a fee of $15 for "no showing". Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to class. If you will be over 5 minutes late to class, you will be unable to attend. This policy is to ensure that classes run on schedule and all students receive a proper warm up prior to class.
We are a gender inclusive studio. All friends are welcome!!!