5 Tips for Training on a Budget
I started pole and aerial when I was in college. At the same time I was taking my yoga teacher training; so I know why way around a budget. Pole and Aerial are very expensive passions that most of us…
How Do I Crosstrain…? Let Me Count the Ways…
According to the American Council on Exercise, cross training is defined as an exercise regimen that uses several modes of training to develop a specific component of fitness. Reaching that perfect balance between aerobic/cardio conditioning and strength training has been…
Grip Changes Unlocked
Are you an advanced poler looking to take yourself to pro level? Do you feel solid in all of your Ayesha grips but want something more? It is time for you to master the magical grip change! NOTE: Before working…
Finding the Right Pole Teacher
As an instructor myself, I’m very picky about who I train with. I have a list of things I’m looking for and another list of things that turn me off to a pole teacher. With that being said, it’s not…
How to Create Your Own Signature Tricks
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…
10 Do’s and Don’ts of Selecting a Competition Song
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…
Performing Vs Competing
Ohhhh No!! It’s that time of year again. The girls in the pole community are going crazy! Why is everyone going crazy??? It’s Pole Competition season in the DC metro area! April starts The Atlantic Pole Championship also known as…
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…
Competition Prep or Moderation in a Time of Pole-fection – Fact or Fiction?
Irmingard Mayer, reigning PSO Artistic Pro National Champion, just put out a beautiful video chronicling her road to nationals. She shares a few tears, her adorable chubby cat and her frustrations during her 6-month journey. After watching the 5-minute video…
Interview with PoleCon MCs — Crystal and Shay
Crystal and Shay, our fabulous MCs for all PoleCon showcases, chat with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! The dynamic duo tells all about their experience at PoleCon 2015! See the entire interview…