Stop the Bleed is a free 2-hour training taught by local firefighters from AFD and paramedics from ATCEMS. This workshop includes hands-on demonstrations and training for bleeding emergencies with direct pressure, tourniquet application, and wound packing.
Stop The Bleed actively engages with communities experiencing increased violence like the LGBTQ+ communities. APD's Lesbian and Gay Officer Association (LGPOA) has also assisted providing dedicated trauma bags at businesses such as the 4th Street entertainment district including bars like Rain, Highland Lounge, and Oilcan Harry's. AFD, ATCEMS, and APD have coordinated together to put on combined classes of Stop the Bleed and APD's civilian response to active shooter events (CRASE) for various businesses including the downtown entertaining district.
The AFD/ATCEMS Stop the Bleed coalition started as a response to the Club Q Shooting in Colorado Springs in November 2022. Queer firefighters and paramedics created an idea to empower the LGBTQ+ community by putting on free training with the first class happening at The Little Gay Shop in Jan 2024. The program has grown to have put on over 20 classes for nearly 800 students including the City Council, COA facilities, the entertainment district, and other LGBTQ+ communities.
This is a free event but registration is required.
If you’ve always wanted to try pole dance and are ready to commit, this series is for you! If you’ve taken a couple of beginner pole classes but you want to get serious about moving up, then sign up! This 4 week series is designed for absolute beginners or current level 1 students who want a more personalized and expedited advancement through the level 1 curriculum. Each week we’ll introduce foundational skills and sequences with tips on how to train them. We’ll develop your pole vocabulary, skin tolerance, body awareness and strength so you have the framework and confidence to advance to the next level. Level 2 here you come!
No pole experience necessary! All adults welcome.
Heels, yoga mat and knee pads/leg warmers optional
Peep our Getting Started Guide to prepare for your first class and get the answer to most of your questions.
Welcoming to the stage…YOU!
Introducing the return of our Like A Virgin performance series: the ultimate guided experience for the performance-curious. If you’re an aerialist or pole dancer who has ever dreamed of stepping into the spotlight but weren’t sure how to start, this is your moment.
This series includes 1 hour development workshops for every aspect of your performance, guiding you from concept to choreo to final run. Over the course of 9 weeks you’ll meet with a rotating panel of 9 powerhouse performance experts sharing insight on their unique specialties, personal feedback and encouragement toward your big showday!
Following each workshop, you'll have one hour of free open studio time.
Sign up and tell your friends to save the date for your debut at the Rollins Theatre on August 8th, 2026!
This is a long series meeting scheduled Sundays at 12 noon for a 1 hour workshop followed by a 1 hour performer-priority Super Open Studio at 1:15.
As a bonus, Virgin Series performers save 20% on self serve studio rentals using coupon code VIRGIN20 (max rental capacity is 3 people).
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Concept Development with Sarah Slowburn June 7th
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Musicality with Courtney June 14th
- Transitions and Choreography with Kat June 21st
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Stage Presence with Lily June 28th
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Costuming and Makeup with Joannie July 5th
- Bring the Drama: Injecting Emotion into Your Performance with Zoja July 12th
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Critique 1 with Kayla July 19th
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Final Run with Luki July 26th
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Performance Anxiety & Show Day Expectations with Chloe August 2nd
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SHOWTIME August 8th!
If you’ve always wanted to try pole dance and are ready to commit, this series is for you! If you’ve taken a couple of beginner pole classes but you want to get serious about moving up, then sign up! This 4 week series is designed for absolute beginners or current level 1 students who want a more personalized and expedited advancement through the level 1 curriculum. Each week we’ll introduce foundational skills and sequences with tips on how to train them. We’ll develop your pole vocabulary, skin tolerance, body awareness and strength so you have the framework and confidence to advance to the next level. Level 2 here you come!
No pole experience necessary! All are welcome.
Heels optional; yoga mat and knee pads/leg warmers recommended
Peep our Getting Started Guide to prepare for your first class and get the answer to most of your questions.
Been working hard on your Level 2 skills for a long time and unable to achieve the consistent baseball grip invert you need to move to Level 3? This workshop series is for you. We’re going to learn the next-level moves you can do without an invert. Each class will feature a solid warm-up to help you prepare for these higher-level skills.
Class prerequisites: Students should be well-versed in Level 2 skills (besides inverts). They should have solid jasmine and figurehead holds, front and side climbs, and static spins and spin combos. Experience with climbing and various moves on spin pole also helpful.
Yoga mat or knee pads for warm up recommended