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…
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…
What to Expect in Your First Aerial Class
I remember my first aerial class here in Las Vegas like it was yesterday. I was nervous, worried, and PMSing. I didn’t know anyone at the studio I chose to go to -- I barely knew anyone in Las Vegas…
Hand Balancing and Pole Tricks
Handstands seem to be the new must have trick for pole dancers. If you are on Instagram, you are bound to see videos of your favorite pole stars working on handstand presses and bendy handstands. You've probably had to do…
“OMG STOP DOING THAT, or things this instructor wants to hammer into your head (but realizes you have to figure it out for yourself)”
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…
Upping My Game: Cross-training for Pole Dancing
I do really want to pole dance all day long. Okay, maybe spend a little of the day with my dog. However, I also really want to be the best pole dancer I can be -- the sexiest, most graceful,…
Back and Shoulder Flexibility
Flexibility has always been a struggle for me. When I first began training in pole, I was all about power and strength moves. I have always enjoyed lifting weights, and after years of doing that and only sporadically stretching, I…
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…
Tutorial: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey is a touchstone advanced pole move. It’s an impressive trick that teaches knee pit hangs and transitions. In this tutorial let’s examine the gold standard approach through the Shoulder Mount, which is one of the safest ways into…
An Interview with Crystal Belcher
PoleCon workshop leader and performer, pole competitor and half of our fabulous MC duo—we sat down to talk with the extraordinary Crystal Belcher. Mica (M): How did your pole journey start? How old were you? How many times a week…