Fall 2026 Beginner Pole Academy
Your pole journey starts with a strong foundation.
Pole Academy is a guided 12-week beginner pole dancing program in Newmarket that takes you from your very first grip to confident spins, transitions and movement—with a clear, supportive path from week to week.
Prices include HST. Direct enrolment closes September 21 or when the Academy fills.
4.9 on Google· 98 reviews
Made for true beginners
You do not need to be strong, flexible or fearless to begin.
You only need curiosity. Pole Academy gives you the consistency, repetition and expert support that make new skills finally click.
Start at the beginning
No previous pole or dance experience is required.
Progress with your cohort
Learn week by week with the same instructor and community.
Build skills in order
Each lesson builds on the last so you always know what you are learning and why.
Missed a week?
Make up the lesson in an equivalent class, subject to availability.
“If you are scared to get started in a new hobby, THIS is the place to go. Supportive staff, awesome owner & fantastic classes.”— Ashley Sylvester · Google Review
Your 12-week path
Foundation first. Then flow.
Instead of guessing what to take next, you will follow one complete beginner curriculum from the ground up.
Weeks 1–4
Intro to Pole Foundations
- Grip and body positioning
- Safe movement patterns
- First spins and transitions
- Confidence on static and spin pole
Weeks 5–12
Beginner Spins & Transitions Level 1
- Eight-week progressive curriculum
- Spins, exits and connected movement
- Technique, musicality and personal style
- Review and repetition every week
Graduate ready
Your next chapter
- Graduate after completing the full Level 1 curriculum
- Become eligible for Choreo 101
- Continue with a clear understanding of BES pole language
All 12 Tuesdays: September 22 & 29; October 6, 13, 20 & 27; November 3, 10, 17 & 24; December 1 & 8, 2026.
Why a cohort works
Consistency changes everything.
When you train at the same time each week, your strength, muscle memory and confidence have room to grow. You get to know your instructor, celebrate progress with familiar faces and build skills in the right order.
A steady weekly rhythm. A clear curriculum. Support at every step.
“The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and fun, and the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly.”— Belén Gaibor · Google Review
Choose how you begin
Reserve your Pole Academy spot.
Choose the payment option that works best for you—or spend 30 days discovering BES before you commit.
Pole Academy · Paid in full
Reserve your place in the complete 12-week beginner curriculum.
- 12 Tuesday Pole Academy classes
- Intro Foundations + Level 1 curriculum
- Equivalent-class makeups when needed
- Graduate eligible for Choreo 101
Pole Academy · Payment plan
Spread the same $405 tuition across three manageable payments.
- All 12 Tuesday Academy classes
- Same complete beginner curriculum
- All three payments are required
- Prices include HST
Brand new to BES? Discover first
Explore 30 days of beginner classes before choosing Pole Academy.
- For brand-new BES students only
- 30 days begin with your first booked class
- Available only before each Academy begins
- Your full $99 is credited toward tuition
Meet your instructor
Learn with Jacqueline.
Jacqueline O’Toole has taught thousands of women the joy of pole dancing. Her beginner-first approach breaks movement down clearly, celebrates every win and helps students build skill without comparison.
With a background in ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop, Jacqueline brings both strong technique and expressive movement into the room. Most importantly, she knows how to meet a beginner exactly where she is.
4.9 on Google · 98 reviews
Women supporting women.
“BES is an amazing community of women supporting women. The owner, Jacqueline, is an incredible woman who has been supporting and encouraging me since day one.”— Joyce Fu · Google Review
Move at your own level
You do not need to be flexible to begin.
Pole Academy starts with grounded foundations. Strength, mobility and confidence are skills you build over time, with options that meet you exactly where you are.
No splits, dance background, upper-body strength or push-ups required.
Questions, answered
Everything you need to feel ready.
Do I need experience, strength or flexibility?
No. Pole Academy begins with Intro to Pole Foundations and is designed for true beginners. You will build strength, coordination and confidence as you go.
What exactly is included in the $405 tuition?
Your tuition includes the weekly 60-minute Pole Academy class for all 12 Tuesdays. Other classes or open practice are not included.
What if I miss an Academy class?
You may make it up in an equivalent class, subject to schedule and space. BES’s existing booking, refund and transfer policies apply.
How does the Discovery Pass credit work?
After your 30-day Discovery period, we will send eligible students private continuation options. Your full $99 is credited toward the $405 Academy tuition.
What if the Academy is full after my Discovery period?
Your $99 reserves the next available Academy spot. You can keep training through regular Beginner Spins & Transitions drop-ins or packages at normal rates while you wait.
Can I go straight into Choreo 101?
Choreo 101 is open to students who have graduated from Beginner Spins & Transitions Level 1 by completing the full eight-week curriculum.
How old do I need to be?
Pole Academy is for ages 16 and older. Parental consent is required for minors.
When does enrolment close?
Direct Academy enrolment closes September 21, 2026, or as soon as the cohort fills. Discovery students may join the current Academy through Week 5 on October 20 if a pole is available.
Tuesday nights are your time
Build the foundation you will use for every pole chapter that follows.
Join Jacqueline and your fall cohort for 12 focused Tuesdays—starting September 22 at 6:45 PM.
Prices include HST. Full-payment and payment-plan options are available above.
Before you check out
Complete your Pole Academy experience.
Choose the option that feels right for you. Add-ons are completely optional and prices include HST.
Secure checkout is completed through Acuity Scheduling.
Before you check out
Complete your Pole Academy experience.
Choose the option that feels right for you. Add-ons are charged once upfront; tuition remains three monthly payments of $135.
Secure checkout is completed through Acuity Scheduling.
Before you check out
Start Discovery class-ready.
Knee pads are optional. Your Discovery Pass already includes the eligible conditioning classes during your 30 days.
Your Discovery Pass already includes Flexibility, Dancer Stretch and Pilates during your 30 days.
Secure checkout is completed through Acuity Scheduling.