Getting Older as a Poler
I've been thinking a lot lately about how my pole practice is evolving - as a teacher, performer and competitor. These deep thoughts started when I had another birthday that ended in a zero, and they got more intense when…
Poling and Grief
Editors Note: Jess started working on this blog entry over a month ago. It was completed before she learned of the tragic incident following a local DC-area competition. She offers her deepest condolences to everyone processing that loss. Perhaps her…
When It’s Time To Change Up Your Training Routine, What Do You Do?
Like everyone else, my training routine got a huge shock in March of 2020. I eventually found my way through it, with the online classes offered by my home studio, and the occasional extra workshop when I could afford it.…
FINDING MY WAY AFTER LOSING MY POLE COMMUNITY
One of my favorite things about learning & teaching pole dancing is the sense of community. I live in Los Angeles, which is car-centric beyond all reason, and I really think that's one of the reasons why it's so hard…