The Shine Blog
Pole, aerial, training camps, events, space rental, and studio news from Las Vegas's circus-arts fitness studio — built by Cirque du Soleil veterans, written by our co-owner Dima Shine.
Aerial Silks vs Lyra vs Pole: Which Should You Try First?
Three gorgeous disciplines, three totally different vibes — but only two beginner classes to pick between. Here’s an honest guide from someone who teaches all of them.
What to Wear to Pole Fitness: A Halloween Guide to Not Getting Haunted by Your Own Outfit
It’s Halloween week and we’re exorcising the single most-asked question in pole fitness: what do I wear? Here’s the full guide — plus the one haunted mistake that will ghost your grip forever.
Introducing Our New Beginner’s Heels Class at Shine
We’re launching a brand-new Beginner Heels class on Saturday, October 24 — low flow pole, basics, spins, floor work, and choreography combos, all in one hour. Heels always optional. The on-ramp our students have been asking for.
Aerial Hoop (Lyra) for Beginners: What to Expect at Your First Class in Las Vegas
Thinking about trying aerial hoop? Here’s exactly what happens in your first lyra class at Shine — no circus background required, no pre-training needed, no scary inversions on day one. Just you, the hoop, and a Cirque-trained instructor who’s going to make it feel easier than it looks.
Is Aerial Fitness a Good Workout? What Your First Class Really Feels Like
What to Expect at Your First Pole Fitness Class in Las Vegas
Brand new to pole fitness? Here's exactly what to expect at your first class at Shine Las Vegas — from what to wear and what to bring to the warm welcome you'll get from our instructors and community.
Exotic Pole Dance Class: Unleash Your Power Through Confidence, Sensuality, and Strength at Shine!
Discover exotic pole dance at Shine Las Vegas. This class blends sensuality, strength, and choreography in a welcoming, judgment-free environment — for all bodies and experience levels.
Flip Your Perspective: Dive into Shine's Handstands Training Camp and classes!
Flip your perspective at Shine's Handstands Training Camp in Las Vegas. Multi-day intensive sessions for all levels — from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners working on freestanding holds.
Unleash Your Potential at Shine Aerial Silks Camp: Learn from Amazing Instructors and Master Proper Technique!
Shine's Aerial Silks Camp in Las Vegas gives students a multi-day immersion in proper technique — climbs, wraps, drops, and choreography taught by Cirque-trained instructors.
Experience the Best: One-of-a-Kind Pole and Aerial Training Camps in Las Vegas!
Experience one-of-a-kind pole and aerial training camps at Shine Las Vegas. Multi-day intensives led by Cirque-trained instructors cover technique, choreography, and conditioning for all skill levels.