What is in a poler’s purse?
The other day, my friend picked up my purse and said “Gahlee, is it a dead body in your bag.” I replied, “ No! Just a few essentials I need! What’s in your purse? I know a lot of polers…
BElieve in YOUrself : Staying true to you while still being inspired by others
Looking on YouTube, it’s not hard to get inspired by the smorgasbord of incredible pole athletes that are out there. With so many talented dancers, how does a novice performer stand out? Sometimes, a little bit of confidence and personal…
So You Lost You First Pole Competition…Now What?
Whether you’re in it to win it or simply wanted the experience, loosing a competition can make any pole dancer feel less than confident in their abilities. Here are some tips on how to handle the pain and get back…
Knowing when it’s time to jump ship: Your home studio
Ahhh, that feeling when you take your first step into the pole studio... The slight intimidation factor juxtaposed against the excitement and yearning! The music, the colors, the smiles and warmth and welcome of the instructors and regular students. No…
How to combat your Post-Pole Con blues
Many polers experience significant downtime after a large pole event like Pole Con. It's almost like going through a "what do I do with myself for an entire year?" revelation. Have no fear, I'll share a few tips on how…
Connect the Dots: 5 Tips on How to Connect with your Audience while Performing
It’s your big moment. You’re finally performing that one routine you’ve been working on since what feels like the dawn of time. You get onstage. You perform your heart out. And then….crickets. Sounds like a nightmare, doesn’t it? There’s a…
Keeping Pole Positive
The Pole Community is the Happiest Place on Earth Let’s face it: we love the pole community because it’s so positive. How many times have you personally described pole as your “happy place?” We love pole because it’s an environment…
Getting past the “I could never”
“I could NEVER do that”. Oh if I just had a dollar for every time I heard that from a “potential” client. I have been to hundreds of networking events. Ten years ago I would say I teach pole fitness…
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,…