5 Non-Physical Ways to Train
What you do off the pole is just as important as what you do on the pole. When I say off the pole, that means off the pole and out of the studio or gym. Whether you’re on your rest…
Keep Calm and Pole On—How to handle an injury before your pole dance performance
With 6 weeks to go before my first trip to PoleCon, i was prepped, planned and positively ready to rock the BIG stage with my PFRPT friends in the Groups and troupes showcase. Then the unthinkable happened…. i broke my…
Are YOGA and POLE: DISTANT COUSINS OR ONE IN THE SAME?
Am I the only one that has ever asked this question? I would always see so many of my favorite dancers and entertainers that are equally talented in both. When I first started pole, what drew me in was the…
Hurts So Good: Tip and Tricks for Poling with Chronic Conditions and Injuries
It is no secret that pole can be a painful thing for most people. We wind up with bruises, blisters, calluses, burns, and scrapes. We frequent chiropractors, physical therapists and massage therapists and use various balls and rollers at home…
The Importance of an Intentional Warm Up Routine: For Competition Training and Otherwise
The vast majority of pole dancers (without a gymnastics/dance/intense sports background) who are just starting out often follow whatever warm-up routine they learn in class. Over time this warm-up is committed to muscle memory and becomes a staple anytime the…
5 At-Home Core Exercises That Can Supplement Your Pole Training
One of the best ways to help increase your pole growth is by strengthening your core. Our cores are just that: the core of all of our movement. They connect our limbs to our torso and help stabilize the crazy…
Conquering the Microbend Part 2: Strengthening Your Lines
If you caught part 1 on how to conquer the microbend, you have probably been awaiting different methods you can use to strengthen your “push” muscles as well use them with your active flexibility. If you need a recap, we…
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…
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…
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.…