What’s In A Stage Name? by April Rayne
April Rayne is not my legal name, but that doesn’t make it any less ‘real.’ This is not a persona I wear, it’s who I am. April Rayne is the name I have chosen to represent me. Names are important…
New Year’s Resolutions!
It’s that time of year again. People make resolutions. Gyms are full in January and empty again by February. Only about 8% of people keep their resolutions. Why is this? What happens to the fire that’s ignited on the 1st…
To Assume is to Make an ___ out of You and Me: 10 Do’s and Don’ts of What to Say and Not Say to a Pole Dancer
Not sure what to say when you discover your new friend or possible love interest pole dances? Check out these 10 do's and don'ts of what to say and not say to a pole dancer! 1). WHAT TO SAY: “Will…
Great Gifts for the Pole Dancer in Your Life (maybe it’s you!)
So you have a friend, significant other, or family member who poles? Need some inspiration for a great gift for them? The Art of Pole by Jamilla Deville. This is an extensive set of DVDs made by world famous Jamilla…
Point Your Toes 101
If you are a student, you’ve heard it. If you’re a teacher, you’ve said it. But, just what does it mean to ‘point your toes’? The phrase is misleading because it’s so much more than just your toes at work.…
What to Eat Before, During & After a Pole Workout
Have you been wondering what to eat before, during or after a pole class to have lots of energy and feel your best? We all know pole, like any workout, requires a serious amount of energy and focus. Food gives…
“OMG STOP DOING THAT, or things this instructor wants to hammer into your head (but realizes you have to figure it out for yourself)”
Disclaimer: Post is meant to be humorous and certainly not meant to be mean/rude/insulting to any instructors/students :) (1) TRAIN. BOTH. SIDES. (and for the love of god, please keep working on the basics) I cannot emphasize this enough. (I…
Upping My Game: Cross-training for Pole Dancing
I do really want to pole dance all day long. Okay, maybe spend a little of the day with my dog. However, I also really want to be the best pole dancer I can be -- the sexiest, most graceful,…
Keep Your Pants On!
When I first started pole dancing, I always came to class in my tiny pole shorts and tank top. Now, I always come to my studio in pants (shorts underneath), and I try to keep my pants ON for as…
Op Ed: Everybody wants to be a Pole Star
A few months ago a friend came to me and said she couldn’t find anyone to perform in her pole show for free; everyone wanted to be paid. She lamented: "I can’t afford to pay everyone. I don’t know what…