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
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
Basework choreo from class yesterday @innermestudios.
We’re doing this one again next Wednesday! And I might throw in one or two extra tricks too.
Come dance with us. I’d love to see you in my Basework class at 4.30pm 🤗
A little Monday reminder 🤍
You don't have to be the strongest, most flexible, or most advanced to be successful in pole.
Find what brings you joy. Keep showing up. Notice the little improvements.
Better, not perfect.
What are you working on right now? Tell me below 🤗
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 💆🎶
