Getting past the “I could never”
“I could NEVER do that”. Oh if I just had a dollar for every time I heard that from a “potential” client. I have been to hundreds of networking events. Ten years ago I would say I teach pole fitness…
Interview with Jamilla DeVille
Jamilla DeVille, the original pole showgirl chats with Irina from 123poling.com and 123TV, the best online resource for students and instructors! Jamilla taught three workshops at this year's Pole Convention and performed in the Australian Invasion. Hear about her future…
How to Avoid the Freebie Pitfall
I had seen a member around the gym for months. We'd worked our relationship up from a smile and nod to commenting on each other's workouts. She'd asked me a few questions about exercises to improve her running, and I…
Pole Kinematics: The Physics of Pole Dancing
The complexity of pole dance is absolutely incredible! Combinations of movements from lifts to flips to aerial body waves leaves audiences stunned saying: “Whoa….that last performance defied the laws of gravity!!!”. It’s important to understand fundamental physics as it relates…
An Interview with Leesi L’Ru of FabPole
PoleCon workshop leader, studio owner and creator of FabPole—we sat down to talk with the aerial innovator, Leesi L’Ru from Colorado. Mica: How did your pole journey start? Leesi: I have worked throughout the US as a professional entertainer…
An Interview with Michula Nunez
PoleCon workshop leader, studio owner, sexy pole beast—we sat down to talk with the extraordinary dancer, Michula Nunez from California. Mica: How did your pole journey start? How old were you? How many times a week do you exercise?…