About
Peachy Pole Tutorials was born out of the popularity and growth of my in-person studio classes. The student response showed me just how much the pole community values body inclusive pole education and spaces where they feel their needs are highlighted and adapted to.
I have students of all shapes, sizes, and health experiences who come to my pole studio, making it one of the most body diverse pole studios around. Our instructor team reflects this, with plus size instructors, and several instructors who also have chronic health conditions and neurodiversity.
That feeling of inclusion and being seen was what we wanted to bring to our online community too. Our experience teaching hundreds of students means that we are aware of various adaptations and common issues that might arise within certain tricks or movements, as well as how to approach pole as a whole to ensure that the practice is healthy and accessible for you.
Inclusive Pole Education
Pole moves are not going to feel or look the same for everybody, and yet so many ways they are taught is narrowly structured with set expectations that are established based on certain athletic body types.
What happens when someone with a larger stomach tries a Jamilla? What happens when you can’t cross your legs but want to try a seat? What happens if you have short arms or a long torso or a health condition that means your knees dislocate? Sometimes there is a failure to take such considerations into account, and whilst my online tutorials cannot cover every possible barrier to entry for a trick, we can provide as much comprehensive insight as I can based on my prior teaching experience.
The Video Review Service I offer means that for those issues or barriers to entry that are not covered in our usual tutorials, I can look at your videos directly and provide personalised feedback with your specific information in mind.
I’m passionate about providing pole education that is not ‘one size fits all’, and have passed on this same consideration to my instructor team, who also take extra time working out alternative entries and additional tips to support their students in their pole journeys.
Health Inclusive Pole
My own experience of Endometriosis and chronic health issues has informed my approach to teaching pole dancing. After learning to live with chronic fatigue, chronic pain, migraines, and a laundry list of other symptoms, at one point I felt I might have to quit pole entirely.
However, with a studio to run and recovering after having Covid and my business being closed for 18 months, that wasn’t an option. Instead, I found ways to adapt pole to my needs. Though some days I struggled to even walk and had to at time teach without demoing by getting creative, I still kept going.
Luckily, surgery has eased off many of my most disabling symptoms, but my experience has changed my approach to teaching profoundly. I now work hard to ensure that whilst still challenging my students, they always have the option of variations, and the opportunity to advocate for their needs.
We have and have had students with Endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, EDS, MS, CFS / ME, POTS, and a variety of other health conditions. Whilt we cannot be inclusive of every disability; we try our best to work with our students to give them the chance to enjoy this amazing activity.
This teaching approach and philosophy extends to the tutorials, video reviews, and coaching offering that is available here at Peachy Pole Tutorials.
If you would like to learn from me, but you’re not sure whether your health condition will be too obstructive, please do message me and we can discuss your requirements.
Flexible Learning Options
You can visit our studio TeamUp to access our catalogue of on-demand content.
You can also purchase single or packs of video feedback reviews if you’re looking for a cost-effective way to receive feedback or guidance on a particular area of pole.
Alternatively, for more in-depth, sustained support, my online pole coaching programs provide you with two months of intensive help that is particularly focused on performances and competitions, but can also be used for other areas of skill acquisition and pole work.
