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
Didn't feel like poling today so I decided to revisit this acro chair combo instead. Honestly, sometimes all you need is a chair and little floor space. Save this if you'd give it a try this week 🤍
#acrochair #chairdance #floorwork
A little pole play between classes 🤗
I had the honor of being a guest on @genxpolearts podcast and got real about how I first started pole dancing with absolutely no dance or fitness background whatsoever.
If you've ever felt like it was too late, or that you weren't fit or flexible enough to try something new, this one's for you.
@genxpolearts is on a mission to show people on their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond that pole dancing is for them. Follow @genxpolearts - you won't regret it ❤️
Want to listen to the full episodes? Click the link in my bio.
Some of the tricks we worked on in Basework class yesterday at @innermestudios 🤍
If you’d like to work on your low tricks and build your strength and control, come join us every Wednesday at 4:30pm.
Would love to see you in class 😊
#basework #pdshoulderstandsplit #polehandstand
I worked on some new tricks today, but they were a little too hard for me lol 😂 Instead of getting frustrated and forcing my body to do something it wasn’t ready for, I decided to revisit a trick that already felt good in my body - upright Bird of Paradise 🕊️
#poledancer #pdbirdofparadise #pole
One of my fave Ayesha entries! Save this one and give it a try if you’d like ❤️
Wanted to try a different exit from the zombie press-up and came up with this. Always fun when a little experiment turns into something you actually like 🤗
A little reminder to do something that fills your cup 🤍
#polechoreo #polechoreography #poledancersofinstagram
One of my favorite entries into Bird of Paradise 🤍
#birdofparadise #pdbirdofparadise #pdspin
