Your layback doesn’t start with throwing yourself backwards and hoping for the best!
Like so many pole skills, it’s all about building the foundations first — getting comfortable with your contact points, understanding the mechanics, and gradually the strength & confidence to take it all the way.
✨ Step 1: Martini Sit
✨ Step 2: Cross-knee layback with hand assist
✨ Step 3: Cross-knee layback - no hands
✨ Step 4: Cross-Ankle Layback
REMEMBER: you don’t have to jump straight to the “final” version of a move to be making progress. Every variation teaches you something you’ll use in the next one. 💪
Where are you in your layback journey? 👀
If you’d like more help breaking down your laybacks, check out our schedule in our bio and sign up for our level 1 classes!
Save this one for your next pole practice! 💕
COVA Pole & Movement
Virginia Beach's premier pole fitness studio
08/23/2026
📣 COVA crew — check this week’s schedule before you head to the studio!
We’ve made a few small changes to the schedule, so be sure to take a look! 👀 Save this post + double-check the schedule when you book!
✨ A few things to note:
• PoleFit Power with is now Mondays at 4:45. Come condition before Level 1!
• New Spin Pole 101 class Thursdays at 11:30 am with —join us to learn a beginner-friendly spin pole combo, with progressions available for higher levels
• New Spin Pole 101 class Thursdays at 11:30 am
• Our monthly Sexy Chair class with is this Thursday at 7:30 pm, don't miss out!
• This will be the last week Heels Flow Choreo/Sexy Chair with will be on Thursdays. Next week this class will move to Saturdays!
📲 **Book your classes through the link in our bio — and tag your pole bestie so they don’t miss the changes either!**
Which class are we seeing you in this week? 👇
Shout out to our Gen Z clients keeping us young! We love yall, pimple patches and all!
Here’s to every instructor that has taught multiple generations and has no clue what’s hip to say and do anymore 💁🏼♀️
08/20/2026
✨Midnight Heels Workshop🌙
Friday August 28th at 7:30pm with Shaina Cruea
‼️EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TOMORROW 8/21‼️
LINK IN BIO TO SIGN UP
Do you desire to move from one move to the next with fluidity and intention? This workshop is perfect for dancers who want to find their flow in heels through beautiful, low-flow choreography. We’ll focus on connecting movements seamlessly, creating transitions that feel smooth, intentional, and effortless. There will be optional trick variations for those who want to challenge themselves, but tricks are not required to create and execute a fluid combo. This workshop is beginner-friendly, but some prior pole heel experience is recommended!
Shoulder Rolls and Fish Flops Pop-up Class
Sunday August 16th from 12-1:15pm
Come learn these very life changing moves and take your floor work to the next level! Whether you’re just learning the foundations or looking for ways to progress these movements, we will cover it all!
Sign up via COVA Pole & Movement schedule that can be found on our website or the app! You can either pay $35 or use a class credit!
*No Chelsea’s were harmed in the making of this video
08/04/2026
One of the things we're most proud of at COVA is bringing world-class instructors to our little corner of Virginia Beach.
And while experienced pole dancers often recognize names like Marlo Fisken, Chiemi Chunga, and Amandalyn Morighan, newer students sometimes wonder…
"Is this workshop really for me?"
Here's what we want you to know: guest workshops aren't just about learning a cool trick. They're about gaining new perspective, discovering different styles of pole, breaking through plateaus, and learning from instructors who've spent years (sometimes decades!) refining their craft.
Every instructor has something unique to offer—and every workshop is an opportunity to grow.
Whether you've been doing pole for 2 months or 20 years, there's always something new to learn.
We hope you'll join us for one (or more!) of our upcoming workshops. We truly believe these experiences can change the way you move, train, and think about pole. 💜
Sign up for our specialty workshops here: https://covapolemovement.onbookee.com/courses/r/1795?group=11916
And check out our full blog post about the benefits of guest instructor workshops on the COVA blog!
👇 Tell us in the comments:
Have you ever had a skill suddenly "click" because a different instructor explained it in a new way?
08/03/2026
Well, aren’t we the luckiest? 🫶
What an absolute blast we had at our pole pool party! Fun fact: this is the third time we’ve done this event (Chelsea Sherman Bawab & Shaina Cruea) but this is the first time we’ve done it since we officially opened COVA!
It’s been a whirlwind 9 months since we opened our doors, and this community has been nothing short of incredible. Your trust, support, cheerleading, commitment… we just cannot thank you enough.
Our people are the heartbeat of the studio, and we are so happy we got to celebrate with you!
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