Welcome!
Hi, I’m Riri Valora! I’m a pole dance instructor now based in Houston, after spending a little over three years in Los Angeles. I began my pole journey in my late twenties with zero dance or fitness background – a sweet reminder that it’s truly never too late to begin something new. Pole became my space to play, to move, and to dance my heart out. It’s fun, empowering, and deeply liberating.
I currently teach at Inner Me Studios here in Houston, as well as online. My favorite classes to teach are basework tricks and flows, and acro chair. My teaching style is all about making pole and chair feel accessible, supportive, and empowering. I know everyone’s body is unique, and I love helping students discover their own version of success.
When I’m not on the pole, you’ll often find me teaching yoga, relaxing at home, or learning something new while listening to jazz music.
Here, you can find my latest updates about my in-person and online classes, special promos, and over 50 class recordings that you can choose from and learn from the comfort of your own home.
If you are on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, come and say hi! I love connecting with people!
Follow Me on Instagram: @ririvalora
Sharing this pole basework combo I taught at @innermestudios this week 🤗
Tomorrow is National Relaxation Day, so let's hear it.. what's your fave way to relax?
Mine usually involves a good playlist + a massage 💆🎶
A little midweek reminder to find the shapes and movement that feel good in your body 💓
#acrochair #chairdance #chairacro
A fun transition I taught in my level 3 class at @innermestudios recently.
We'll be spending this month exploring different ways into butterfly, with lots of room to play, experiment, and find what works for your body.
Join me Mondays at 10am. Hope to see you there 🤗
Sharing a fun little basework combo I was working on a while ago. Save it and give it a try if you'd like ❤️
#basework #polehandstand #pdhandstand
Happy Friday! 🤗
A little reminder to celebrate yourself today ❤️
I love when I can see the potential in something, even if it's not quite where I want it yet.
That's the fun part—refining it.
What are you working on right now that you're excited to keep improving?
This combo can feel confusing at first, but once it clicks, it becomes such an unexpectedly fun transition 🤗 Save this reel and come back to practice it later this week.
#acrochair #chairdance
Had some time before teaching, and even though I was feeling a little tired, I still wanted to play. Not every session has to be intense. Sometimes it's about moving, exploring, and enjoying the moment. This little shoulder stand combo was exactly what I needed. 💛 Hope you're having a great week so far!
Brainstorming sequences for my basework class at @innermestudios led me back to this knee kip after a long time. It immediately made me think of @missmaria646 ❤️ We spent so much time practicing this kip together years ago. She's an amazing dancer, so go show her some love if you haven't already!
Happy Monday ☺️ Starting the week with some acro chair inspiration ❤️
If you're new to acro chair, these are some simple transitions you can add to your repertoire and begin exploring different ways of moving with the chair. Before trying these, make sure you're comfortable with forward and backward shoulder rolls and have a basic understanding of shoulder stands.
Build your foundation, move with intention, and have fun discovering your own creative pathways 😀
