Disclaimer: Post is meant to be humorous and certainly not meant to be mean/rude/insulting to any instructors/students :) (1) TRAIN. BOTH. SIDES. (and for the love of god, please keep working on the basics) I cannot emphasize this enough. (I…
When I first started pole dancing, I always came to class in my tiny pole shorts and tank top. Now, I always come to my studio in pants (shorts underneath), and I try to keep my pants ON for as…
There’s nothing like putting on that new costume for the first time. There’s also nothing like hearing that first stitch rip and wondering if you’re going to have a Janet Jackson-worthy Wardrobe Malfunction. You can’t always predict when your dance…
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…
You may or may not know it, but pole dancing is really about RELATIONSHIPS, RELATIONSHIPS, RELATIONSHIPS. For me there a three major “categories” of relationships I have developed while pole dancing. They are Madea (Pole Mama or Pole Mother) and…
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…
My first experience doing doubles pole was not a good one. I was looking for a new challenge and decided to sign up for a doubles pole competition with a fellow pole dancer. I could easily support her body weight,…
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…
From the Classroom to the Back Office I’m currently in the journey of opening a new pole studio. It’s both a rewarding and challenging endeavor. Truth be told, I’m not the best poler in the world. I know. Stop looking…
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…