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…
Interview with PoleBuff
Gold Sponsor and best place to get online pole dance tutorials, 123Poling.com, talks with PoleCon 2015 Vendor Pole Buff! Check out this awesome product that will clean your pole with ease! No more climbing with this telescoping arm! Perfect for…
Guilt & Shame at the Gym: 3 Ways to Overcome It
I know the story. You want to be about that fitness life 24/7, but you're ashamed of something (everything) and are paralyzed by it. To hell with that -- time for you to step into your badassery! COACHES, these make…
Are you working IN your business, or ON your business?
One of the best things my dad taught me was the difference between working IN and ON a business. Are you teaching most of the classes in your studio? Are you the receptionist? Housekeeper? Main "fix-it" person? Then you are…
What Happens When Your Routine Gets Messed Up… er REVAMPED—Part 2
A couple of months ago, I blogged about what to do when your routine gets messed up. For me, my disruption was a move almost halfway across the country. New city, new job, new everything. Plus I needed to find…
How to keep your motivation for going to pole class during the fall and winter season!
Can you believe that it’s the fall now?! What happened to the summertime?? Wintertime is rapidly approaching and I’m not a big fan of the wintertime; cold air is not my friend. Trust me—if I could stay inside all winter…
Conquering the Butterfly
The Butterfly is one of the most desired achievements in pole. It’s classified as an intermediate move, but, let’s face it, it’s a difficult intermediate move and the struggle to get the Butterfly is real. Don’t get down on yourself…
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…