Kayla Phillips – Pole Contemporary Workshop
Feb 16, 2025
- 5:00PM – 6:30PM
- 90min workshop
- $45 members / $55 non-members
Description:
This workshop integrates aspects of contemporary dance mixed with pole techniques while focusing on fluidity, transitions in and out of ground-level pole skills, movement aesthetic, and floor work. Pole contemporary pulls from traditional dance styles such as ballet and jazz, and the use of the pole makes the movement accessible for dancers of any level. You can expect a full-body warm up followed by a stylized sequence that encourages you to connect with yourself both physically and artistically. Whether you’re a dancer, pole artist, or mover looking for a new style, this class is for you!
What to wear:
Anything that you feel most comfortable moving in. Socks and layers are encouraged – knee pads optional.
About Kayla:
Kayla found a passion for dance at a young age and has been expanding it tremendously ever since. Her highly technical training background in RAD ballet, contemporary, acrobatics, jazz, and hip-hop has informed her foundation as a dancer, which eventually led her to other styles of movement including commercial, heels, pole dance, and various forms of aerial arts. After years of training in the competition and convention industry across Canada and the US, Kayla attended UBC Okanagan for an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology which served as a springboard for a more theoretical application of movement. During this time she became heavily involved with the university’s dance club and during her 2-year presidency she fell in love with leading and artistic collaboration. She also began teaching dance, acrobatics, and aerial arts to youth and adults throughout her degree which further instilled her experience and passion for promoting artistry in others.
Kayla’s hope is always to create a safe and inclusive space for dancers of all kinds. She holds value to her movement being approachable by everyone in the room, regardless of their experience or background.