THE FOLD x BUILTBYMOVEMENT: IN MOTION

Been wanting to try pole but haven’t had the chance? This one’s for you.

The Fold linked up with our girl Emma at Built by Movement to teach us some beginner-friendly pole skills, and of course we had to turn it into a whole night.

In Motion is for women who want to try something new, move differently, meet some women and have a genuinely good time while doing it. No previous pole experience needed and no expectation that you already know what you’re doing when you walk through the door.

Come ready to learn, loosen up, build a little confidence and leave knowing something you didn’t know before.

• Beginner-friendly pole instruction led by certified pole instructor (Emma of Built by Movement)
• One participant per pole during your active instruction block
• Guided warm-up, foundational pole skills and beginner choreography
• Backstage: our off-pole social experience while the other group is on pole
• Opportunities to win prizes throughout the evening
• A dedicated photo area for cute pictures throughout the night
• Curated gift tote
• Curated partner gifting and attendee offers
• A social environment designed to make trying pole for the first time feel fun, approachable and worth making a night out of
• The chance to leave with actual beginner pole skills, new movement vocabulary and a little more confidence than you walked in with

While the other group is on pole, you’re Backstage.

Watch the class, take on your Side Quest, explore a few surprises, chat with the women beside you and enjoy the room before it’s your turn to get on the pole. Most importantly hyping up the girls.

• You’ve always wanted to try pole but haven’t gotten around to it
• You’re looking for something different to do on a Saturday night
• You’re coming solo or bringing a friend
• You want to meet some women without attending a traditional networking event
• You want to move, laugh and get a little outside your comfort zone
• You want to tap into a sexier, more confident side of yourself without needing to already feel like “that girl”
• You’re a complete beginner

Come in something comfortable that you can move in.

We recommend:

• Shorts for better skin contact and grip on the pole
• Black or pink if you want to match the In Motion vibe
• Socks if you don’t want to be barefoot: shoes are removed when entering the studio

One important prep note: avoid applying heavy lotions, body oils or thick creams right before the event. Pole grip relies partly on skin contact, and very moisturized or oily skin can make gripping the pole more difficult.

No previous pole experience is required. In Motion is designed with first-timers in mind, and Emma will guide you through the pole portion from the beginning.

Space is intentionally limited due to the number of poles available.

Come alone. Bring a friend. Either way, come ready to try something new.