There’s nothing like putting on that new costume for the first time. There’s also nothing like hearing that first stitch rip and wondering if you’re going to have a Janet Jackson-worthy Wardrobe Malfunction. You can’t always predict when your dance…
And how we can learn from them to improve our pole lives. I was never someone who practiced yoga regularly—just jumped into a random class here or there every few months. Compared to all the gymnastics and pole and aerial…
My students often ask me how I come up with my own tricks and combos. I also remember when I started learning pole and how badly I wanted to have my own signature trick. I recall racking my brain for…
I’m not sure if anyone loves business planning, but I’ll admit it does bring me a bit of comfort knowing I’ve set a sense of direction to my focus my energy. Many people tell me that they don’t need a…
Everyone feels anxiety at some point. Even the most calm and collected person has felt nervous about something. “Stage fright,” the particular type of anxiety that comes from being in front of an audience, is a common occurrence among performers…
You may or may not know it, but pole dancing is really about RELATIONSHIPS, RELATIONSHIPS, RELATIONSHIPS. For me there a three major “categories” of relationships I have developed while pole dancing. They are Madea (Pole Mama or Pole Mother) and…
We live in a world where being sexy means putting on your 8 inch heels, perking your booty up with garters and finding your deepest shade of red to adorn your lips…or do we? Sometimes we get caught up in…
My first experience doing doubles pole was not a good one. I was looking for a new challenge and decided to sign up for a doubles pole competition with a fellow pole dancer. I could easily support her body weight,…
For many dancers, the hardest part of preparing for competition is not the choreography but committing to a song. This is certainly understandable as this decision is not to be taken lightly. The song selection can make or break a…
From the Classroom to the Back Office I’m currently in the journey of opening a new pole studio. It’s both a rewarding and challenging endeavor. Truth be told, I’m not the best poler in the world. I know. Stop looking…