Pole moves dictionary

Every move, by level.

A growing index of pole moves with prerequisites, related moves, and (where we have them) demo videos. Filter by level, category, or search by name.

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Level 1
Chair spin
Spins
The first spin every UK polers learns — a seated spin that teaches grip and momentum.
Level 1
Back hook
Spins
A momentum spin with the back foot hooked behind the pole.
Level 2
Fireman climb
Climbs
The first climb. Pole between the thighs, knees grip, feet meet at the back.
Level 3
Outside-leg hang
Holds
Hands-free hold using outside-leg grip.
Level 3
Invert
Inverts
The first true upside-down move.
Level 4
Genie
Inverts
A seated upside-down hold with crossed legs — visually striking, technically demanding.
Level 1
Pole walk
Walks
Walking circles around the pole with hand-over-hand grip.
Level 1
Pirouette
Walks
A controlled spotted turn around the pole on the ball of the foot.
Level 1
Step around
Walks
A weighted step transition that frames every choreography you'll ever learn.
Level 1
Front hook spin
Spins
A momentum spin with the front leg hooked at the knee.
Level 1
Carousel spin
Spins
Two-handed seated spin with both legs extended.
Level 1
Cradle spin
Spins
A horizontal spin cradling the pole between the arms.
Level 2
Russian climb
Climbs
A more efficient climb than the fireman, using outside-foot grip.
Level 2
Pole sit
Holds
A hands-free seated hold high on the pole.
Level 2
Cup grip pull
Conditioning
A conditioning pull from the floor using cupped hands at the same height.
Level 2
Twisted grip pull-up
Conditioning
A conditioning pull-up using true twisted grip.
Level 2
Outside-leg sit
Holds
Variation of the pole sit with the outside leg extended.
Level 3
Crucifix
Inverts
A hands-free inverted hold with arms extended.
Level 3
Gemini
Inverts
An inverted hold with one leg hooked behind the pole.
Level 3
Pencil hold
Holds
An inverted straight-body hold with the pole between the thighs.
Level 3
Plank
Holds
A horizontal hold extended out from the pole.
Level 3
Basic layback
Holds
An inverted hands-free hold with the back arched away from the pole.
Level 4
Scorpio
Inverts
An inverted shape with one leg hooked and the other extended over the head.
Level 4
Jasmine
Holds
An inverted shape with both legs together in a controlled drop position.

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Every move, by level.

A growing index of pole moves with prerequisites, related moves, and (where we have them) demo videos. Filter by level, category, or search by name.

Showing 24 of 75 moves

Level 1
Chair spin
Spins
The first spin every UK polers learns — a seated spin that teaches grip and momentum.
Level 1
Back hook
Spins
A momentum spin with the back foot hooked behind the pole.
Level 2
Fireman climb
Climbs
The first climb. Pole between the thighs, knees grip, feet meet at the back.
Level 3
Outside-leg hang
Holds
Hands-free hold using outside-leg grip.
Level 3
Invert
Inverts
The first true upside-down move.
Level 4
Genie
Inverts
A seated upside-down hold with crossed legs — visually striking, technically demanding.
Level 1
Pole walk
Walks
Walking circles around the pole with hand-over-hand grip.
Level 1
Pirouette
Walks
A controlled spotted turn around the pole on the ball of the foot.
Level 1
Step around
Walks
A weighted step transition that frames every choreography you'll ever learn.
Level 1
Front hook spin
Spins
A momentum spin with the front leg hooked at the knee.
Level 1
Carousel spin
Spins
Two-handed seated spin with both legs extended.
Level 1
Cradle spin
Spins
A horizontal spin cradling the pole between the arms.
Level 2
Russian climb
Climbs
A more efficient climb than the fireman, using outside-foot grip.
Level 2
Pole sit
Holds
A hands-free seated hold high on the pole.
Level 2
Cup grip pull
Conditioning
A conditioning pull from the floor using cupped hands at the same height.
Level 2
Twisted grip pull-up
Conditioning
A conditioning pull-up using true twisted grip.
Level 2
Outside-leg sit
Holds
Variation of the pole sit with the outside leg extended.
Level 3
Crucifix
Inverts
A hands-free inverted hold with arms extended.
Level 3
Gemini
Inverts
An inverted hold with one leg hooked behind the pole.
Level 3
Pencil hold
Holds
An inverted straight-body hold with the pole between the thighs.
Level 3
Plank
Holds
A horizontal hold extended out from the pole.
Level 3
Basic layback
Holds
An inverted hands-free hold with the back arched away from the pole.
Level 4
Scorpio
Inverts
An inverted shape with one leg hooked and the other extended over the head.
Level 4
Jasmine
Holds
An inverted shape with both legs together in a controlled drop position.

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