What’s in your Pole Bag?
Many of us who pole dance on a regular and not-so-regular basis carry around a pole bag. There are some polers who even keep an emergency pole bags in their cars to ensure they can make it to pole class…
Ride or Die: My Pole Bestie
Let us all just take a moment to toot our own horns and say the pole community is a pretty damn good one. Yeah, pole is great for the workout, it’s beautiful for our soul, and it provides a unique…
What’s your “go-to” shoe?
When I first began poling, I had probably never worn a high-heel more than four inches tall …Needless to say, when I was shown what a “pole shoe” looked like, I was both intimidated and fascinated. My very first pair…
MUSICALITY: What is it? Why is it important? How can I use it?
Musicality is a word that often comes up in pole discussions, but what does it mean? A quick dictionary search tells us that there are two ways musicality can be defined. One way is the ability to perceive music, and…
Who is your Pole Crush?
Whether you’re a newbie to the magical world of pole dancing/aerial arts or you’re a seasoned veteran, there is probably at least one well-known poler whose style resonates with you. Those of us who have attended events (such as the…
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…
How to Make Instagram Work for You
Instagram is the largest worldwide pole dance resource available free of charge. It connects dancers to other polers, studios, workshops, training camps, conventions, showcases, and competitions across the globe. While Facebook, and YouTube are both excellent resources, Instagram has blown…
I DREAM OF JADES PART 3
I hope you have been doing you stretches because it is time to take these splits to the pole! Now, the perfect jade split isn’t going to happen in an instant. My biggest advice, besides consistent stretching, is to do…
I DREAM OF JADES PART 2
So, you’ve oohd and ahhd over the jade split queens of the pole community and now you are wondering, “how can I make my jade look like that?!” I have good news for you and that is that you are…
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…