I’m NOT a Sexy Pole Dancer…Or Am I?
We live in a world where being sexy means putting on your 8 inch heels, perking your booty up with garters and finding your deepest shade of red to adorn your lips…or do we? Sometimes we get caught up in…
TELLING YOUR STORY
Dance and music have been a form of storytelling since man could stand upright and walk. Rhythmic movement and musical expression can be insights into cultural norms, provide historical insight and define spiritual rituals. Of course pole dancing has its…
Pole Dancing With Health Problems
Pole dancing is hard for everyone. But it’s hard for me in ways that other people don’t always understand. It might not be obvious that I’m less-abled, that my body has a tendency to sabotage itself, because my smile and…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dance It Out
As the competition season wraps up this year, I am forced to sit back and evaluate my pole journey and where I am headed. I found myself saying “I want to focus on my dancing this year.” I feel as…