

Pole dancing ain’t just for J.Lo! We tried pole dancing in Singapore at SLAP Dance Studio and loved it. Here’s why you should grab your girlfriends and give it a spin, too!
“You went pole dancing in Singapore? What? Why? Where?” This seems to be the general response to my conversation starter about our recent team pole dancing session at SLAP (Singapore Lap and Pole) Dance Studio. So what actually went down, you ask? Jasmine Han – owner of SLAP Dance Studios, mother of two, experienced professional pole dancer and choreographer, cancer survivor, and all-round pretty amazing person – taught our one-hour class.
Jasmine teaches pole dancing alongside her team of instructors (many of whom are professional ballet dancers and trained gymnasts) at her studio slap-bang in the middle of the CBD.


“I’d interviewed Jasmine before and seen her in action at her studio, so I knew we were in for a workout. Sure enough, my arms, back and shoulders were definitely a bit sore a few days later — guess my body isn’t used to hanging upside down! Jasmine’s sense of humor and enthusiasm is infectious and sure to put you at ease — these are truly key for pole dancing in my opinion because you don’t want to feel self-conscious. I also loved the great music that she played throughout class; you can never have too much Missy Elliott!” Kate
“Before going to the class, I had no idea that it’s the pole that spins, not the dancer, although of course it makes perfect sense! Some of the basic moves were surprisingly simple — even though we were beginners, we all managed to learn a couple basic moves in the space of an hour. It was gratifying to feel different muscles working, and my arms were SORE the next day! Jasmine made the class super fun, and there was no pressure to try anything if you didn’t feel safe. (Upside down, no hands? Not for me!)” Jess


“Pole dancing has been on my bucket list for a while now but I never mustered the courage to book a class. So I was particularly
“Pole dancing class is one of those workouts where you feel like you not only got a physical workout but also a confidence boost as
Ready to give pole dancing a go? Sign up with a friend (there’s safety in numbers right?) for a $12 trial!
SLAP Dance Studio offers 8-week 1-hour pole dance choreographies (from $180 – $250 per term) at progressive syllabus-based levels, as well as private classes and practice classes with Pole, Striptease & Lap, and Stretch classes available.
SLAP Dance Studio, 1 Robinson Square, #17-02/11-01/10-01, Singapore 068908, Tel: (+65) 6636 4622, hello@slap.sg, www.slap.sg