About the Course
This course is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts who want to understand pole dance’s cultural roots, its evolution into a modern sport, and the different styles that make it so diverse.
You’ll explore engaging articles covering the origins of pole dance, its journey to international recognition, and the distinctions between artistic, sport, and exotic styles. The programme also highlights how pole dance is judged in competitions and its growing acceptance as a sport.
No physical training or pole moves are included—this course is all about knowledge and appreciation. The final step features a quiz to help you review what you’ve learned. By the end, you’ll have a clear overview of what pole dance is and why it inspires so many people worldwide.
This course consists of 6 sections and 21 steps.
Your Instructor
Tuba Parlak
Tuba Parlak is the founder of PDC Studio. She started her sports career as early as 6 years old with artistic gymnastics. Based in Istanbul, she is a pole sport athlete and an exotic pole dancer as well as an instructor of both. She's also a mobility and flexibility coach and works with male and female contact athletes (in youth, amateur and pro level) and gives mentorship to dancers (performing different styles of dance) in S&C training.
