Hi Sirens! 🧜‍♀️Here's What You Can Find In This Newsletter!

• Feb 28th 7-8:30 PM - Partner on The Pole The ULTIMATE Date Night
• Mar 1st - Sun - 4-6 PM - Electric Sirens: Neon Rave UV Glow Party ✨
• Mar 20st -22nd - BIRTHDAY WEEKEND featuring Tay's Bellydance Workshop, Our Incredible Fire & Frost Showcase, and Breakfast With The Sirens (Donuts🍩)
• Pole Essentials Series  - Grab Your Spot This Spring!
• Apr 6-27th: Pole Doubles & Collective Shapes
• What Level Am I? PLUS Goal Setting Workshop! Mapping Your Siren Journey
• Valentia's Vault: The Magic of the Stage: Why We Perform
• Siren Of The Month: Katie

🖤 Electric Sirens: Neon Rave 🖤⚡

The March Siren Social Gathering is officially on the schedule! We’re turning on the blacklights and letting the neon take over for a freestyle, unscripted dance night. No choreography, no expectations—just movement and music under the UV glow. 🌈✨

When: March 1st | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Cost: FREE for members | $10 for non-members

We’re going full rave mode, so wear your favorite UV-reactive neon fits! We’ll have body paint available, so plan to show some skin if you want to get painted and glow under the lights. With glowsticks flowing and high-energy vibes, it’s the perfect night to snag some unreal photos. 📸🔥

This is a social event first and foremost. Come dance however you want, connect with your fellow sirens, and soak in that electric energy. No class, no structure—just glow, move, repeat. 🥂🐍

👉Book HERE

🧜‍♀️ Happy Birthday Weekend!

March 20th – March 22nd, 2026

Spinning Sirens Pole & Aerial Fitness is officially turning ONE. We aren’t just blowing out candles; we’re throwing a massive three-day takeover. From hypnotic rhythms to gravity-defying spectacle and a sugar-filled open house, this is the ultimate anniversary bash in Apple Valley.

Celebrate a year of strength, circus arts, and "Siren" energy with us.

🌙 FRIDAY, MARCH 20 | 7:00 PM

Bellydance Workshop with Tay Kick off the weekend by leaning into the divine and the rhythmic. Tay leads this high-energy workshop designed to help you find your flow and experience the art of the shimmy. All experience levels | 14+

• Cost: $25 (Members) | $35 (Non-Members)

• Tickets: Register for Bellydance with Tay here

🔥 SATURDAY, MARCH 21 | THE MAIN EVENT

Fire & Frost: Spring Pole & Aerial Student Showcase One night. Two distinct worlds. Come celebrate as our students and staff entertain you with unique group and solo performances on Pole, Lyra, Silks, and Flying Pole.

❄️ ACT I: Arctic Sirens (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Cool, Ethereal, All Ages.

Tickets: RSVP for Arctic Sirens (Free)

🔥 ACT II: Inferno Sirens (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Bold, Spicy, 18+ Only.

Tickets: RSVP for Inferno Sirens (Free)

🍩 SUNDAY, MARCH 22 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Breakfast with the Sirens: Open Studio & Social Wrap up the weekend with sugar and strength. We’re opening the doors for a casual morning of community. Meet the instructors, chat with the performers, and maybe even try a move or two! This is the perfect time to ask questions and learn about joining our community as a student. Ages 14+. Signed waivers are mandatory before touching any equipment.

• Featuring: Fresh coffee and Luna Donuts.

• Open Studio: Open house style—come in and play around on the Pole, Lyra, or Silks.

✨ POLE DOUBLES & COLLECTIVE SHAPES ✨

4-Week Workshop Series

This time, we’re going bigger.

Welcome to what I like to call Collective Group Pole — doubles, triples, quads, and creative group shapes that are strong, intentional, and actually doable (not just “everyone panic-grab and hope”).

This 4-week series focuses on:
​⭐ Partner & group pole foundations
⭐ Creative multi-person shapes
⭐ Clear roles, clean contact points, and smart transitions
⭐ Building trust & communication (the real first skill in doubles training)

Whether you’re brand new to partner work or looking for fresh ideas for an upcoming routine, this series is about playing, connecting, and learning how bodies work together on the pole. Yes, it’s challenging. Yes, it’s fun. Yes, it’s a little addictive.

Requirements: Solid sit, jasmine, genie, and confident climb. Best for Level 2 and up
What’s NOT a requirement: Being perfect! Or...signing up with a friend. Solos welcome - we will be switching around partners somewhat based on skill levels so this is a great way to make new pole friends!

Details
🖤 Mondays | 7:30 PM
🖤 April 6–27
🖤 4-week series

Pricing
FREE for members (as always)
$55 for non-members

Sign up in Vagaro. Come build shapes that look complicated but are actually smart.
More bodies. More balance. More magic. 

📖 The Definitive Pole Reference Has Arrived

Stop digging through endless saved folders. Whether you’re a student aiming for that next level or an instructor mapping out a professional curriculum, All The Tricks is the ultimate physical pole trick encyclopedia your training has been missing.

Written by Ann M. Huddock, this isn't a "how-to" guide that tries to replace a teacher—it’s a meticulously researched, 200+ page, illustrated, real-world tool: coil-bound to stay open on the studio floor so you can tab, highlight, and annotate your way to pole greatness.

📖 Inside the Book:

⭐ Over 900+ Illustrated Tricks & Transitions: From foundational shapes to elite transitions.

⭐ Meticulous Organization: Organized alphabetically by level and heavily cross-referenced with 4 distinct indexes, including searches by core/base skills and a dedicated index of splits and mirrored pole tricks.

⭐ Deep-Dive Research: Original content including dedicated chapters on pole terminology & definitions, core skills & categorization, and the origins and evolution of pole trick naming, as well as safety info.

⭐ Training Bonuses: Dedicated goal setting chapter and choreography planning sheets to help you structure your pole training and apply your library of skills to performance building.

📲 The Siren Skill Tracker App (Included FREE!)

Students have access to the tracker for FREE (email ann@spinningsirens.com for the one time sign up code and access to the student only content). For non-students, your purchase includes lifetime access to our digital tracking app (The Siren Skill Tracker), which is continuously updated so you always have the latest shapes at your fingertips.

📅 Advanced Search Filters: Find tricks by common names, alternate names, levels, or core skills. Dial it in further with filters for splits, inversions, and mirrored shapes.

🔄 Real-Time Updates: As the pole world grows, so does the app. We consistently update the library to reflect changes in level progressions, new alternate names, and the most current safety protocols, so your training stays both relevant and secure.

📈 Progress Tracking: Rate each skill from 0–5 stars and unlock new tricks as you advance.

🔨 Custom Personal Training Tools: Add your own notes, save links to your videos, and even create custom tricks for pole, lyra, silks, or even acro! 

🛠️ Interactive Training Tools: Save skills to try later, check out the Combo Generator to instantly generate fresh sequences using only the skills you’ve already unlocked or try the Random Trick of the Day

🔗 Global Inspiration: Integrated Instagram hashtag links for every trick. Instantly connect to the global community via #pd(trickname) to see real-world photo and video inspiration

 💥 How To Secure Your Copy:

• Printed Book (Physical, Coil-bound + App): $85

• eBook (PDF Version + App): $35

• Spinning Siren Members: Automatically 15% OFF either version!

🛒 Shop the Collection

• Learn More: www.spinningsirens.com

• Online Store: vagaro.com/spinningsirens/products

🗺️ Mapping Your Siren Journey- Level Guide

Ever look at our schedule and wonder if you’re ready for Siren Sequences or if you should stick with Pole Essentials 2? Maybe you're eyeing Stilettos - Elevate but aren't sure if your base is solid enough yet.

Levels aren’t about "rank" or your worth as a dancer—they are navigation tools. They help you respect the prerequisites so you can progress safely, avoid plateaus, and train with intention.

🔍 How to Use the Guide

Take a look at the graphic below. It maps out exactly where our specialty classes fall within the technical level system.

• The Blue/Green tracks focus on your technical "Essentials" and trick vocabulary.

• The Pink tracks are where we bring in the flavor: Choreo, Basework, and Seduction.

• The Orange track? That’s for the rebels—our F*ck Around And Find Out freestyle sessions.

🚀 Stop Guessing, Start Progressing: March 3rd Workshop

If you’re tired of "guessing" your way through your training, we have the solution. We are hosting a deep-dive pole level asssessent and goal setting workshop to give you a definitive roadmap for 2026.

 🎯Pole Goals & Progress Blueprint 🎯

When: March 3rd @ 5:00 PM (1.5 Hours)

What: This isn't just a workout; it's a strategic evaluation.

Who: For all students and all levels...led by Ann and Kacie!!!!!

In this workshop, we will:

• Assess your fundamentals: A personalized evaluation of your current trick vocabulary and strength.

• Determine your level: No more wondering—we’ll figure out exactly where you align on the chart.

• Break through plateaus: Receive targeted conditioning suggestions to get you past those "stuck" points.

• Build your 2026 Roadmap: You’ll leave with a printed handout outlining your specific goals, a progressive training plan, and a suggested class schedule tailored to you.

Don't just show up to class—train with a strategy.

📖 Want the "Why" behind the levels?

Check out the full breakdown on the blog: What Are Pole “Levels”? 🧜🏻‍♀️ Understanding Pole Levels at Spinning Sirens

Level 0:  Intro to pole - For ground-bound pole virgins

Level 1:  Beginner - Fundamentals of pole

Level 1.5:  Higher beginner - Tricks from climbing with invert prep

Level 2:  Intermediate - Inverting from the floor, basic leg hang

Level 2.5:  Higher intermediate - For solid inverters, learning combos

Level 3:  Advanced - More advanced tricks, shoulder mounts, aerial inverting

Level 4:  Elite - Ayesha, Janiero, Handsprings, etc. 

Level 5:  Professional - Skills like Iron X and Fonji are the "end-game" goals we love to talk about, even if they aren't on the current weekly schedule! 

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Why Cross-Training is the Secret to Pole Longevity

Can you become a high-level pole dancer by  only doing pole? Sure. We’ve all seen the natural prodigies who seemingly live on the chrome and thrive. But if you look at the elite—the performers who maintain high-impact careers without shattering their shoulders—you’ll find a common thread: they don’t just pole. They cross-train.

As a studio owner and instructor, I’ve seen that the "pole-only" approach often leads to a plateau or, worse, an injury. If you want to move like a pro, you have to train like an athlete.

What Exactly Is Cross-Training?

In the simplest terms, cross-training is the practice of engaging in different types of exercise to improve performance in your primary sport.

The truth is, nearly any dynamic movement will help you get better. It sounds like a cop-out, but it’s reality. If you use your body in a new way, you gain body awareness. If you develop mental discipline in a different discipline, you can transfer that focus back to the pole. It’s all about learning how you learn, and then applying those skills across your life.

Target Areas: Where Pole Dancers Need the Most Help

While pole is a full-body workout, it is notoriously "pull-heavy." To keep your body balanced and functional, you need to target specific muscle groups that pole often neglects or overworks:

• The "Push" Muscles: Pole is a world of pulling. To avoid the dreaded "pole shoulder" and keep your joints stable, you must train your pectorals and triceps through pushing movements (like push-ups or overhead presses).
• The Posterior Chain: We spend a lot of time in hip flexion (think tucks and pikes). Strengthening your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back is vital for those explosive deadlifts and solid landings.
• Active Flexibility: It’s not enough to be "bendy." You need the strength to hold those splits in the air without the help of gravity.

Does Other Aerial Art Count?

I often get asked if Lyra, Silks, or Trapeze count as cross-training. The answer is: kind of. While the circus arts are incredible for building grip strength and spatial awareness, they still rely heavily on the same pulling mechanics as pole. To truly cross-train, you should incorporate "opposite" activities—think running for cardiovascular endurance, or swimming for low-impact joint mobility.

My Top Picks for the Pole Athlete

If you’re looking for the most "bang for your buck," these are my personal favorites:

• Ballet: Nothing beats ballet for lines, toe point, and lower-body stability. It teaches you how to engage your legs and core simultaneously—a skill that translates directly to a beautiful, controlled flow.
• Calisthenics: Since pole is essentially vertical gymnastics, mastering your own body weight on the floor (planks, handstands, pull-ups) creates a powerhouse foundation.
• Posterior Chain & Leg Strength: Let’s be real—our upper bodies get a massive workout on the pole, but we often neglect the "engine" downstairs. Training your legs and posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, and lower back) off the pole is non-negotiable. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, or lunges provide the explosive power needed for high-climb mounts and the stability required for rock-solid base work. If you want a powerful pole moves, you need strong legs to lead the way. 

The Fine Print: Overtraining and Risks

Cross-training is a tool, not a license to run yourself into the ground. When adding new activities to your schedule, keep two things in mind:

• Mind the Overlap: Doing multiple activities doesn’t make you immune to injury. In fact, it can increase the risk of muscle imbalances if you aren't careful.
• Do Your Homework: Every sport has its own risks. Research the mechanics of a new hobby and talk to experts before you dive in headfirst.

The "Productive" Day Off

The best part about cross-training? It allows you to take a "day off" from the pole without feeling like you’re falling behind. It keeps the spark alive and prevents burnout.

However, a word of caution: You must rest. Cross-training is great, but your body repairs itself during downtime. Ensure your weekly schedule includes days with zero activity. Your muscles require a reboot every now and then.

Elevate Your Game at Spinning Sirens

We’ve established that the best in the business don't just stay on the pole—they build the foundation underneath it. At Spinning Sirens, we’ve meticulously designed our conditioning and flexibility classes to target exactly what you’re missing when you’re only training vertically.

Our signature Pole-lates Barre HIIT is the ultimate "bang for your buck" class, combining Pilates precision, Barre stability, and HIIT cardio to fire up your legs and push-muscles. You can catch these sessions Monday and Friday at 6:30 AM and Noon, or Tuesday at 6:30 AM.

For the aerialists, Aerialates is our dedicated conditioning powerhouse designed to make you feel rock-solid on the silks or lyra. Join us Thursday at 6:30 AM or Noon, and Sunday mornings to bridge the gap between "just working out" and true training for flight.

If you're looking to master active flexibility—the strength to hold your extensions without a hand to grab—our Saturday morning Flexy Lab sessions for Upper Arc and Long Lines are where the magic happens.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the options or aren't sure if you need more HIIT or more mobility, stop guessing and start strategizing. Join Ann and Kacie on March 3rd at 5:00 PM for our Pole Goals & Progress Blueprint workshop. In this 90-minute deep dive, they will help you identify your specific weaknesses and build a customized cross-training plan to get you to your next level.

The truth of it all is that anything will help you get better, but a concrete plan will get you there faster.

✨

✨ Student Spotlight: Katie ✨

One of our original “Founding Sirens”, Katie has been a powerhouse of dedication and a constant source of inspiration as she’s evolved from a circus “dabbler” into a confident, upside-down-loving Lyra devotee. Since she began “dabbling” in the circus arts about two years ago, Katie has become an integral part of the Spinning Sirens community. Though she’s always game to try any apparatus, she admits that Lyra truly feels like home—especially if it involves going upside down or practicing a thrilling drop.

Inspired by her friend Megan to give “circus class” a shot, Katie quickly got hooked on the challenge and the camaraderie. Whether she’s mastering new pole tricks that make her feel like a total badass or experimenting with Trapeze during open apparatus, her energy is infectious.

At a Glance:
Favorite Apparatus: Lyra and Trapeze.
Current Focus: Slowing down the pace and finding her “flow” in Sunday Sling class.
Showcase Veteran: Katie performed in our September showcase and is already looking forward to the next one.
Soundtrack: Currently flowing to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Don’t Smile” and Yungblud’s cover of “I Was Made For Lovin’ You.”

For Katie, the studio has been more than just a place to workout—it’s where she’s built a new circle of friends since moving to the area. Her advice to anyone starting their journey?

In Her Own Words:
“Stick with it and you will be so happy you did!! Lean into the community; the people here are so amazing and supportive. And you’ll get fun new bruises with every new apparatus you try!”

Outside the studio, the discipline of training gives her the motivation to work hard in all aspects of life. We are so proud of your progress, Katie, and we can’t wait to see you back on the showcase stage!

🔥Follow her on Instagram @minnesconsincowgirl