I DREAM OF JADES PART 3
I hope you have been doing you stretches because it is time to take these splits to the pole! Now, the perfect jade split isn’t going to happen in an instant. My biggest advice, besides consistent stretching, is to do…
Are You a Pole Slut?
Urban Dictionary defines “Pole Slut” as someone who plays Dance Dance Revolution in the arcade while putting all of their body weight on the pole located on the player platform. But that is not what we’re talking about here. We’re talking about the neon…
I DREAM OF JADES PART 2
So, you’ve oohd and ahhd over the jade split queens of the pole community and now you are wondering, “how can I make my jade look like that?!” I have good news for you and that is that you are…
Conquering the Microbend: Part 1
Photo credits: Scott Peterson What is a microbend? A microbend is typically referred to as an unintentional bend in the leg, and is also commonly known as “the bane of every pole dancer’s existence.” Microbends typically differ from intentional bends…
Stretch Marks: the chronic frustration of a whole life with them
I can’t remember my body without stretch marks. I am 19 and have had them since I was 9, so it’s kind of difficult to remember a time when they were not there. I have very sensitive skin and had…
Starting over (sort of)
Two years ago (at age 46), I began to experience symptoms of sciatica in my left hip, leg, and ankle. I had never experienced any issues with my lower back before and pride myself with having a pretty high tolerance…
I DREAM OF JADES PART 1
Ah, the elusive flat jade. The jade split is one of the first moves a dance is able to learn after inverting. What makes a jade the magical move that it can be is the style and flexibility behind it.…
How to stay in shape while on summer holidays
Summer vacation means it is time to de-stress, step outside of our busy life, and let go. Whether it is only for a few days or several weeks, I am sure a lot of us pole dancers do miss hanging…
My first performance: all the fears and anticipations
A few days ago, I had my first Silk Pole Dance performance. I’ve only practiced for 6 months, so it was a basic routine. However, I put a lot of time and effort to it and it turned out pretty…
The Challenges (and Perks) of being a 40+ pole “puma”
I’m not gonna lie…walking into a pole studio for the very first time at the “ripe old age” of 42 was more than just a little intimidating. I wasn’t sure what to expect when meeting the other students and silently,…