Calorie Amount Myth
I get to give a free talk at PoleCon on how to calculate your basic caloric needs as an athlete to help us become the best we can be. Can't wait to help as many people as I can! If…
I Resolve . . . .
It’s the time of year when resolutions are made, and I’m wondering about my goals for pole in 2016. Leaving pole class last night I realized that I am finally at peace with what I can and can not do.…
“Shake it off”: How to Start Incorporating Dance into Your Pole Class
Your introduction to pole dance was probably very similar to mine - beginner classes tend to focus on spins, walks, some poses, some pole sits, “sexy” time - but all you really want to do is start flipping upside down,…
Are your Pole Goals Your Priority?
Only a little while longer till I get to share some awesome and easy info about Nutrition with some truly amazing athletes! PoleCon 2016 I am ready. Preparation is key to being a great teacher but also in keeping ourselves…
How to Ace the Chest Mount
The Chest Mount, also called the Broomstick is a strikingly beautiful move and all the rage at the moment. Here are a few tips and tricks that can aid in achieving this move. But before we go anywhere with this…
Interview with PoleBuff
Gold Sponsor and best place to get online pole dance tutorials, 123Poling.com, talks with PoleCon 2015 Vendor Pole Buff! Check out this awesome product that will clean your pole with ease! No more climbing with this telescoping arm! Perfect for…
The Road to Richard: A sneak peak into my collaborative process of creating award-winning routines!
Creating routines can be challenging and intimidating. Where do you start? How do you start? Whether you have a million ideas or not even a single clue, the important thing to remember is that it’s not something you have to…
Example of a Normal Menu
I have been in the fitness industry since 1994 but have been in some sort of sport/activity since I was 5 years old. The one thing we all have in common is FOOD as fuel but most of us do…
Owners Guide: This neighborhood IS big enough for the both of us!
Lets start with a disclaimer – mostly so you will take what I say here with a grain of salt (ha!). I have been on the studio owner side working my hind parts off to build a studio – when…
Interview with Dalijah Franklin, Black Girls Pole
Annemarie Davies from United Pole Artists in conjunction with our Gold Sponsor 123Poling.com, the best online resource for pole dance tutorials, talks with Dalijah Franklin, the founder of Black Girls Pole at PoleCon 2015! Black Girls Pole is a movement…