
Curves & Chrome
Curves & Chrome Retreat: Tulum 2025
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How much awesome comes in the package?
- 10+ hours of pure pole magic with the rockstars of the mid-size, curvy and plus-size pole community: Jade The Serpent, JBall, Molly Meru and Poundcake! It's a whirlwind of unforgettable instruction that'll leave you spinning with joy! (ALL LEVELS)
- Get ready to live it up for five fabulous nights at a luxury, 5-Star All-Inclusive Resort just steps away from the Caribbean Sea.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at 13 Dining Outlets
- Unlimited Drinks and Cocktails
- Group Yoga, Fitness and Wellness
- Daily Cultural Activities
- Music and Entertainment
- Pool and Beach Service
- Personal Concierge
- Join us for a Welcome Dinner with your fellow Chromies! Let's kick off the fun and feast together!
- Zooming you in and out of all the fun – we've got your ride covered to and from every class and activity!
- Beach Photoshoot*
- Catamaran Tour to In Ha Reef
- Snorkeling
- Swag bag
- + more!
*Weather permitting - in the event of rain, the photoshoot location is subject to change.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

JBall
JBall (she/her) is a Pole Instructor, Ambassador and Co - founder of Curves & Chrome. After many years teaching and coaching in Charlotte, NC she is now based in Richmond, VA. JBall has been poling since 2015 specializing in spin fluidity, choreography, and her Thick with Tricks brand which focuses on teaching self identified mid - plus size bodies aerial tricks and transitions geared towards their curves.
Whether in classes or on stage, she loves to promote body inclusivity within the pole community. You will leave JBall’s workshops feeling empowered and celebrated!
Classes
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Thick w/ FLOOR Tricks
This class is all about allowing your curves to take up space on the floor! From back rolls, shoulder stands, floor jades and more. You will learn a sexy sequence with dynamic floor transitions and level changes to live and breathe in your movement off the pole.
Level: High Beginner. Wear Socks/heels, knee pads.
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Spin & Flow When it comes to low-flow movement, do you always think of a static pole? Not anymore! This workshop will introduce you to fluid transitions, dynamic glides, and sequences on a spin pole.
Level: Beginner, must have a solid pole sit. Wear shorts, heels/and or socks

Poundcake
Poundcake (she/her/That-Bitch) is an award-winning plus-size pole dance instructor and competition readiness coach from Los Angeles, CA. She has been poling since July 2014 and focuses heavily on transitioning curious minds into confident, empowered and sexy pole dancers through sensually electrifying dance sequences and tricks.
Poundcake’s mission is to continue creating a safe environment for individuals to explore pole dancing regardless of experience, shape or size. She is also the owner of Naughty Goddexx, a size-inclusive pole wear brand, Elevè LA Studio in Inglewood, CA and Curves & Chrome.
Classes
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Flop Drop and Roll
The class where gravity is your dance partner! Master the art of fish flops, drop splits, and rollovers in a high-energy session that blends athleticism with artistry. Whether you’re looking to enhance your floorwork or add some flair to your freestyle, this class will have you gliding, flipping, and rolling with confidence. Perfect for dancers eager to expand their movement vocabulary and embrace the thrill of dynamic floor techniques.
All levels welcome. Knee-pads highly encouraged.

Molly Meru
Molly Meru (She/They)
This multicolored maven with moxxi is the mistress of modifications. Based out of Chicago, she has been teaching and performing for over a decade. A nerd and scientist at heart, she teaches with an eclectic mix of physics breakdowns and geeky references. She believes in working WITH your body (and all its strengths, weaknesses and quirks) to find comfortable and sustainable movement.
Classes
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Trust in Knee:
Molly Meru is known for her knee pits of steel. This signature tricks workshop will help take the shade out of the gravity defying kneehold tricks of your dreams! Everything from jasmine variations to sparrowhawk, daredevil, and cocoon. Get all the tips and tricks to putting your trust in your kneepits without putting strain on your joints.
Prerequisites: Strong beginner foundations advised, no inverts required.
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Everything (Anything) but Chopper
This workshop is all about alternatives to the dreaded chopper invert. Whether you've been feeling unable to progress to inverted tricks even though your fundamentals are solid or maybe you can do a chopper but it isn't clean or comfy enough to ever WANT to do it while dancing, or maybe you've been upside down for a while now and just want more options. We'll start with the basics and get fancy, with other ways to get inverted.
Prerequisites: Solid jasmine and Climb.

JADE THE SERPENT
Jade the Serpent is a dynamic pole dancer, performer, and choreographer who rediscovered her passion for dance through pole in 2015. Having never fit the mold of the “typical dancer body,” Jade has become a trailblazer in the pole world, advocating for inclusivity and celebrating all bodies. Her journey led her to create Curvy Girls Pole (now POLE+), a global community with over 100,000 followers that challenges stereotypes and uplifts plus-size and curvy athletes in the pole community.
Classes
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Dark Flow Coded
Tempo: Slow and broody
Levels: All levels
Pre-requisites: At least 3 months of pole experience
Duration: 75 or 90 Minutes
Description:
Step into the shadows and unlock your inner storyteller with choreography that captivates through raw emotion and deliberate movement.
What Participants Will Learn:
How to embody emotions through deliberate, expressive movements. Techniques for creating fluid transitions and seamless floorwork. Choreography that highlights storytelling and vulnerability. Refining timing and musicality to match slow, soulful beats.
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Main Character Coded
Tempo: Upbeat and playful
Levels: All levels
Pre-requisites: At least 3 months of pole experience
Duration: 75 or 90 Minutes
Description:
Own the stage and radiate main character energy with fun, dynamic choreography designed to help you tap into the most uninhibited version of yourself.
What Participants Will Learn:
Choreography designed to bring joy and energy to the stage. How to amplify personality and charisma through movement. Playful floorwork and spins that radiate confidence. Techniques to make upbeat routines flow effortlessly.