Tuesday, September 29, 2015
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Monday, September 28, 2015
5 Things Your Pole Instructor Hates to Hear You Say
[Alex Taylor | PWN]
Ok, ‘hate’ is probably too strong of a word. More like, ‘not super duper fond of’. Below is a lighthearted list of comments (in no particular order) that we, as pole instructors, occasionally hear from our students in some varied form or another regardless of skill level, and kind of wish we didn’t. This is not to say that I, myself, haven’t been guilty of uttering such words. Teachers were, after all, students first—and the good ones still are. But having had the privilege of instructing countless classes over the past few years, one learns that being a good student is just as crucial to a fulfilling pole journey as it is to having a good teacher.
1. I don’t get what I’m supposed to do, so I’ll just go up and have you tell me.
Listen, we completely understand that when it comes to learning a new move, words only go so far. More often than not, experiencing even just a part of a trick or transition firsthand is the best way to understand where your points of contact are or what’s rotating and where, even if you, as the student, aren’t able to fully execute the move yet. What isn’t helpful (or safe) is when a student chooses not to take the time to comprehend the breakdown, gets on the pole, and then expects the teacher to physically guide them through each step in the short time it usually takes before their grip starts to slip, all the while spotting them throughout the whole process. Confusion and frustration ensue, strength is needlessly spent, and we’re back to square one. There have been numerous studies on the power of visualization; if you can see in your mind’s eye what your body needs to do during a specific trick, your chances of success increase dramatically. Even if you get stuck—physically or mentally—once you’re actually on the pole, you’ll have a better idea of what to do the next time you try, especially after your instructor helpfully points out what went wrong.
2. This move you’re teaching kind of looks like that other one. What’s the point?
Details, people. Style. Variation. I remember showing a student cup grip for the first time, specifically in an ayesha. Her response took me a bit by surprise, “If I can do my ayesha with twisted grip, what’s the point in learning it with cup?” I explained that different grips allow for more fluid transitions into subsequent moves, but she was right in a way. What is the point in learning any move? Well, that’s entirely up to us. As awesomely tight knit as our community is, we’re all on our own unique pole journey. That’s the beauty; we can pick and choose what to learn and master. There’s something for everyone, but not every trick is for everybody. Are there a bunch of moves that are visually similar? No doubt. There’s only so much a human body can do on a metal stick, even though innovative shapes and transitions created by our fellow dancers inspire us daily. As both an instructor and a student, I relish the challenge of taking what I know and expanding upon the variations, even if they’re not immediately obvious. But I totally get there are those who would rather stick to learning moves that look completely different from one another. Nonetheless, the next time you’re not feeling what’s being taught in class that day, I humbly ask that you respect the possibility of its value to another student.
3. I don’t know what to do anymore. Teach me something new!
This one completely depends on the situation. We’ve all been there: the dreaded plateau. Sometimes all it takes is learning a new trick to re-ignite our passion; other times we find that shifting our focus—from tricks to flow, for example—is what lifts us out of our rut. When my students clamor for something new, that’s awesome. I mean, what kind of teacher doesn’t love a motivated learner? Occasionally, however, a student will express boredom of what they know without having mastered the fundamentals, and that’s when the comment above rustles my jimmies. Case in point, I would be more than happy to teach you a combo you’ve never tried before involving an aerial invert, but why don’t we solidify our inverts from the floor first? Nah, I just want to learn something new. Well, alrighty then. At the end of the day, all we want as your pole instructor is for you to improve, and it irks us (some more than others) when a student forgoes improvement for novelty.
4. There’s no way I can do that.
No one knows our bodies better than ourselves. Sometimes we’ll see a move on Facebook or Instagram and know without a shadow of a doubt that our body is physically incapable of doing it. Chances are, however, your regular pole teacher is also fairly aware of your body’s current limitations as well as potential, which allows us to effectively help you push past them. Some of my favorite moments as an instructor are when a student initially refuses to try a move for fear of guaranteed failure, and I get to prove him/her wrong. Pole can be downright terrifying, and it’s smart to have a little fear, but if you trust your instructor, you may end up surprising yourself. They say it doesn’t get easier; you just get stronger.
5. …
So, uh, was it good for you? Any pole instructor will tell you that a silent class is the worst. Chatty Cathies talking over your lesson aren’t much better, but when I’m one-on-one with a student, it can be hard to gauge how their experience was after trying a particular move, which in turn, makes it more difficult to offer tips. Your pained expression and string of expletives says a lot, but if you abort a trick mid-way and don’t offer any clue as to why, I’m forced to assume what when wrong by sight and wisdom alone. Sometimes that’s enough, but it’s always helpful for you as the student to tell us what didn’t feel right so that we’re better informed when giving advice on how to correct it. Did you feel your top hand slipping? Was your shoulder stuck? Did you find it hard to balance? Was it just painful as fuck? Good to know!
So there you have it. Now you can be sufficiently paranoid about saying something in class that your teacher is going to blog about later. Just kidding. I obviously don’t speak for all pole dance instructors, but if sharing my own experience helps students get more out of their classes, we all win.
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Friday, September 25, 2015
Why Free Dance? Pt I
[Stella Melina |PWN]
Introduction
Free dancing can be a very fulfilling, rewarding, and fun form of movement that bestows many benefits for everyone including those looking for a great workout or the seasoned professional dancer/performer. For me, it definitely did not come naturally but as with any skill, it takes some learning, dedication and time.
At first, I was terrified, awkward, and incredibly self-conscious. Luckily, I started my pole journey at a studio that encouraged and supported the exploration of feminine movement not only on the pole but also on the floor, the walls, furniture – any place the body wanted to discover. This safe, supportive environment helped me to keep opening up to free movement as my body unraveled and absorbed the concept of moving for pleasure, exploration, and release.
Much of my growth as a dancer is attributed to free dancing. As I changed my focus to more body awareness movement such dance improvisation, floor movement, and somatic movement, it has allowed me to step back, listen to my body and let it to have a stronger, more expansive voice. This has not only fed my mind and spirit but it has also improved and expanded my range of motion, technique, and ultimately enjoyment through dance.
Below are some benefits that some from free dance and improvisational movement:
Part 1
1) Increase Confidence
Free dance or improvisation helps people overcome shyness and insecurity by learning to relate to the body in new ways while connecting to its most primal, inherent movement. The movement performed during free dance functions like a mirror that allows one to notice the emotions, abilities, and behaviors that arise. By embracing and celebrating the body and its ability while also noticing any limitations, one is able to keep expanding and learning while gaining confidence.
2) Become Fearless
For many, gaining confidence also leads to making bold choices and dancing uninhibited—all helpful whether you are choreographing a routine, auditioning or performing on stage. With confidence comes courage and willingness to step out a little further from our comfort zone. You no longer fear that which you cannot control but learn to trust your ability and strength.
3) Assist with Healing and Tending to Injuries
There is much research and documentation on the ways dancing relieves stress but forming the connection with the mind and body during free form movement also helps heal emotionally and physically.
For example, last year I suffered a severe back and neck injury during a pole accident. Movement was severely restricted and prohibited for several weeks but when my medical providers gave me the go ahead, I was able to gently ease into slow, gentle movement. I used this time to reconnect with my body and the ensuing pain, frustration, and sadness that emerged. I experienced terrible loss in my range of motion, strength and flexibility. Using my breath and a supportive instructor, I explored the various barriers that all I suddenly had to face in order to continue on my path to recovery.
This exploration took time, patience and some heartache but each time I was able to push a little further reassuring my body each step of the way. Slowly I gained back my confidence while taking my time and respecting my body’s wishes at each phase. Using free dance as a mindful, slow approach back to well-being made all the difference in my recovery.
Stay tuned for the second half of this series where I will share more great reasons to free dance!
© Stella Melina, 2015
Learn more about Stella Melina and keep up on articles and inspiration at http://www.stellamazing.com
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
The Inner Sweet Tooth
[Cali Cutler | PWN]
Nobody does well on refined sugar and processed sugar substitutes like high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, aspartame, sucralose, and splenda. Of course there is a physical, chemical addiction that your body has when it is addicted to sweets or processed carbohydrates, BUT… and that’s a big BUT, most people turn to sweets, or any food when they are not hungry for that matter, when they feel a lack in their lives. A feeling on not-enough. Geneen Roth said something that changed my life, “We don’t want hot fudge sundaes as much as we want our LIVES to be hot fudge sundaes.”
Take a moment to explore what you’re really wanting. Many times I just want to feel like I’m getting a break, or I really want a nice cool glass of water, or go in the sunshine for a moment and stretch, and cuddle my puppy, to feel loved. That is the kind of sweetness that is real, it is lasting, it really hits my inner “sweet tooth.” Because we want our lives to be sweet. We don’t want a whole pack of Oreos and then to feel gross after we are done. That’s not having a sweet life, that’s escaping your body and using food to bridge the gap.
Overeating is a sign that you are not recognizing what, right now, of which you have enough. Hunger is natural. Satisfaction is natural. Overeating is stemmed from pain and avoidance. Overeating is rooted in filling a void that you don’t want to address because maybe it’s too scary, too painful, and it’s better to numb yourself with food than to confront it.
That emptiness, that not-enoughness, immediately disappears the moment you come back to your body and start noticing what you DO have. Your focus upon lack is suddenly replaced with a focus upon all the things in your life that you are grateful for. When you allow yourself to be in your body, to feel your fingers against the keyboard, the light coming from the computer screen, the thirst on your tongue, the weight of your hair, your skin against the cool air, you come back to the present. You come back to being here in your physical body. You find that you’re actually ok. That your body is actually doing thousands of different chemical exchanges and sensations that are actually doing what they’re supposed to. Your body works. Your eyes work. You tune into the miracle of your body, you allow yourself to actually be here, instead of escaping with your food of choice.
In my magical and mind-blowing coaching program, we explore the ways that you really want your life to be sweet. About the ways you escape from food, about how you act out your feelings of feeling ashamed, or abandoned, or nervous, or sad, by choosing sweets or overeating or medicating yourself through food. There’s a whole universe between “I want that piece of cake” to licking your fingers with the last bite. That universe is the access point to your true nature. Come play!
Check out Cali’s 12-week “Eating from the inside-out” Coaching here:
http://calicutler.net/
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Should You Cross Train with The Bar Brothers?
[Eileen Regina | PWN]
Klaus and I co-founded Pole World News and the Annual PWN Awards and Showcase in order to celebrate the beauty, power, and energy of pole and aerial athletes and artists all over the world. We celebrate the achievements of all of the movers and shakers who have contributed to our industry. We also salute anyone who exercises the courage to get on a pole or aerial apparatus for the first time. All of us remember what it was like our first time…and how intimidating it can be initially. Throughout the years, I have seen people be transformed by taking pole classes and immersing themselves in the pole and aerial community.
Many of us are now in the best physical shape of our lives, as well as constantly being challenged to grow mentally, emotionally, and creatively. Cheers to everyone who has ever had to fight for what they want and achieved victory. Cheers to everyone in our industry who trains hard, competes internationally, and represents our community in a positive way. For those who identify with experiencing struggles, overcoming obstacles, and finding your purpose through it all, check out The Bar Brothers. Their system seems to help pole and aerial artists take their fitness goals to the next level physically and mentally and they are living success stories. If you are into street poling, you will love this system!
Cheers to success in all of your pole and aerial pursuits!
Love,
Eileen
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5 Ways to Stand Out in the Competition
The pole world might be trick obsessed, but if you want to take your performance to the next level and stick in the minds of the judges, you’ve got to get creative!
When I was training for my first PSO competition in 2014 I got a little… neurotic…and binge watched every Level 1 PSO routine I could find on YouTube. And then because I was training with competitors of all levels and we were giving each other advice, I binged watched every PSO routine I could find. What did I learn? Other than watching that many pole videos in a row is a bad idea and is sure to drive you a little nuts, it’s that the routines I still remembered days later, did so because they stood out either because of a unique theme, combos, or just a special something that makes you stand up and pay attention.
Make your performance one to remember, with these 5 Ways to Stand Out in the Competition:
Panda at 2014 APC
1. Avoid Overused Combos
It should be no surprise that pole dancers love a trendy pole trick. Our favorite combos are often gleaned from Instagram and Facebook, but unfortunately your competition is doing the same thing. For example, when I was training for my 2nd PSO competition (which I ultimately wasn’t able to do) I had a butterfly to flatline combo, come competition day and 90% of those in Level 2 had a butterfly to flatline combo….AWKWARD! This is where a little bit of past PSO research can be helpful. Do a little digging into the videos from your level and look at the combos you learn in class (most likely other polers are learning to put things together the same way). Simply start playing with the moves you have, reverse the combo, switch sides, add another combo inside another combo, try different arm and leg positions. Just make what you do, YOU!
Elizabeth Mills at 2014 PAAC
2. Look to Different Dance Styles
Similar to #1, polers can get stuck drinking from the same well of inspiration. Step outside your pole dance bubble and look to other forms of dance, fitness, and movement for your creative motivation. A great place to start is to look at your athletic endeavors from childhood. Maybe you were you forced to take ballet or in color guard throughout high school (that’s me lol). Take something you already know something about and infuse it into your performance. I promise you will be remembered if you are twirling a baton on a pole!
Pam Vettleson at 2014 APC
3. Make Your Costume/Props A Priority
I know I’m not the only one who references performances (and performers) by the costume and props they had. It is just so much easier to remember a routine if the poler was dress as a bedazzled mermaid than if they were wearing a basic black 2 piece set. This is not to say you should do something out of character for your performance, but just think about what your outfit (and props) communicates to the audience and judges. If you are walking onstage in that basic black set you can look like any other student in pole class. Your performance is a special occasion, make sure to dress for it!
Liz Kinnmark at 2014 APC
4. Pay attention to the details
You and your competitors’ routines are going to overlap, it’s just going to happen. You will have some of the same tricks, maybe even the same song, as similar costume, whatever. What can make YOU stand out are the details – that’s pointed toes, straight legs, pretty climbs, great transitions. Those are all the things that make a performance stand out as polished, professional, and memorable. Unfortunately, people often forgo perfecting those elements in the pursuit of more difficult tricks – don’t forget the basics and create a can’t miss performance!
Patricia Yndigoyen at 2014 APC
5. Take the audience on a journey
What better way to make your performance stick in the minds of judges and audience members then by telling a story or taking them on an emotional journey?! If your performance is one note, staying at the same emotional level, what is there to remember? A cool trick maybe, but that’s it! You don’t have to do the Lord of Rings of pole performances to get attention, just simply take your audience somewhere. A few types of journeys to explore: going from one emotion to another, transforming from one thing to another, solving a problem, conquering a foe, etc. There is no end to the stories you can tell with pole!
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015
How to Choose the Right Pole Camp for You
[Natasha Wang | PWN]
With pole camps taking place year-round and new ones cropping up all the time, how does one possibly pick the best pole camp among all the offerings?
There are a few things you should consider when deciding how to spend your hard earned cash and vacation days.
First of all, ask yourself what kind of experience you’re looking for when attending a pole camp.
What are the Goods?
Some camps prioritize the pole training, offering intense immersive education on the pole, while others include yoga, stretching and contortion, other aerial apparatuses, handstands, cardio and other fitness classes in their offerings. Some camps, like the Premium Pole Camp in Marrakech, tout relaxation and massages as part of their package while others, like the Lisbon Pole Camp, set themselves apart with their cultural activities, like optional sightseeing tours after workshops.
Some camps have participants stay at the same hotel and take meals all together, so students really get a chance to know each other. Other camps require participants to oversee their own accommodations (although many have discounts at partner hotels), which allows for more freedom and flexibility. There are also camps in more simple or rustic accommodations but that prioritize the training, while others tout luxurious beachside settings, nightlife or other activities.
Who’s Teaching?
While you should always research who is teaching at the camp, I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone when choosing a ‘polestar’ with whom to work. You never know what kind of breakthroughs you’ll have when you work with someone who has a different movement style than you.
You should also think about whether you want the opportunity to take classes from multiple instructors, so you learn a wide range of tricks and styles, or whether you want a more intimate experience with just one instructor. Many camps feature one pole ‘headliner’ for the camp, which allows you to really get to know this instructor’s style and repertoire, and vice-versa. When you spend so much time with one instructor, he or she will be able to build off of what was taught previously, thus creating a more tailored and progressive program for the students.
What’s the Damage?
And there’s the question of money. Do you have some skrilla to spend, or are you more budget conscious? When looking at the cost of the camp, note whether the price includes accommodations, food, workshops and extra activities, and take into account how much it will cost to travel to the camp. These costs can quickly add up!
**Side note: make sure and read the cancellation policy and be careful about your payment method. Those who pay by credit card may receive additional protection benefits should something happen and the camp is canceled.
These are just some of the questions you should start asking yourself before you hit the registration button.
We break down some of the popular pole camps that will take place this year so you can decide which one is the right one for you.
Aug. 8-16, 2015 (Completed)
Barcelona Pole Camp
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Instructors: Sergia Louise Anderson, Yvonne Smink, Marion Crampe, Samantha Star, Josh Taylor and other local instructors
Number of Hours of Training: 3 hours daily of pole, 90 minutes of another activity, such as Flex factory, Yoga, Acr-o-cean (acrobatics on surfboard), Waves Dance (choreography in the water), Twerk on the beach
Number of Poles: 9, maximum of 2 people per pole.
Package Includes:
- All workshops
- Meet & Greet
- Flamenco concert
- Salsa night (teacher included)
- Watsu massage workshop
- Open-air cinema on the beach
- Karaoke night
- Bikers and Polers-themed finale beach party with free beer, wine and dinner
Cost: 8th -15th August- ADVANCED LEVEL- 730€ (8 days) – accommodation not included
8th-12th August- INTER LEVEL 485€ (4 days) – accommodation not included
12th-16th August- ADVANCED LEVEL 525€ (4 days) – accommodation not included
https://www.facebook.com/events/535569569878743/
Aug. 16-23, 2015 (Completed)
Summer Pole Retreat
Location: Mallorca, Spain
Instructors: Lisette Krol, Doris Arnold, Shaina Cruea, Justine McLucas
Number of Hours of Training: 9.25 hours – 21 hours total, depending on length of stay
Number of Poles: 6x 4m poles & 2x 3.2m poles
Package Includes (depending on package):
- Beachside accommodation with terraces/balconies in most rooms
- Private minibus transport to all activities and the studio
- Spanish feast
- Fancy Mallorca Nightclub for Showcase & Farewell Party
- Catamaran “Bikini, Swim & Sail Party”
Cost: Ranges from 335 – 1220 British Pounds, depending on # of nights and whether accommodation is selected
http://www.ecoledepole.co.uk/shop/pole-retreats/summer-pole-retreat-2015/ (check this website for other Ecole de Pole retreats in 2016 in London and Singapore)
August 17-23, 2016 (Completed)
The Vertitude Summer Pole Camp
Location: The Vertitude in Canoga Park, CA
Instructors: Sergia Louise Anderson, Mary Kolacinski, The Vertitude Instructors
Number of Hours of Training: 17+ hours of specialty workshops + 20+ hours of signature classes (plus additional open pole time)
Number of Poles: 16
Package Includes:
- All workshops
- One meal each day
- Transportation to and from the designated hotel
- Vertitude-hosted group events
- Summer Student Showcase “Vintage Hollywood” (Campers invited to perform)
- Discounted rate in a nearby hotel, which will cost approximately $85 to $99 (+ tax and fees) per night, depending on your choice of amenities.
Cost: $899 USD for 7 days
https://www.facebook.com/events/828822337195395/
August 19-29, 2015 (Completed)
Body & Pole Summer Camp
Location: Body & Pole, New York City, NY
Instructors: Allison Wardwell, Samantha Star Cuomo, Michelle Natoli, Michelle Stanek, Shaina Cruea, Rebecca Starr, Marlo Fisken, Tracee Kafer, Dalijah Franklin, Steven Retchless, Kyra Johannesen, Kelly McLaughlin, Danielle Romano, Jeni Janover, Isaac Pena, Ivory Fox, Annemarie Davies
Number of Hours of Training: 44 hours of total of training over 10 days
Package Includes: 10 days of intensive training, 22 classes per person, 44 hours of total of training
Cost: $1150
http://bodyandpole.com/classes/summer-camp-2013/
September 22, 2015
Camp Gravity
Location: Key West, Florida
Instructors: Sergia Louise Anderson, Erika Gonzalez, Kelly Elizabeth Goss, Allison Sipes, Estee Zakar, Carolina Mendivil, Raphaela Montanero, Monica Matroci
Number of Hours of Training: Up to the students; they can train 8 hours a day if they’d like
Number of Poles: 8
Amenities:
- Hotel and breakfast
- All workshops, including Pole, TRX, Crossfit, Aerial Yoga, Lyra & Flexibility
- All activities, including Snorkeling, Kayaking, Treasure Hunting, Parasailing
Cost: Ranges $1,200 usd, $1,350 usd, or $1,600 usd depending on room arrangements; early bird rates available
https://www.facebook.com/events/1634180873486576/
SOLD OUT
Sept. 24-27, 2015
Croatia Pole Camp
Location: Hotel Brioni, Pula, Croatia
Instructors: Michelle Shimmy, Marion Crampe, Maddie Sparkle
Number of Hours of Training: Up to the student; 8+ hours a day max
Number of Poles: 18
Package Includes:
- Accommodation for Thurs, Fri and Sat night (double rooms)
- Breakfast and dinner buffet included each day Fri morning – Sun morning (+ lunch in package 2)
- Transfer to and from the airport/bus station
- One workshop with a star guest of your choice per day (Fri, Sat and Sun)
- All other sports activities, talks and seminars from early morning to the evening each day (yoga, pilates, strength and flexibility classes, self-defense, showgirl, chair dance, sensual pole and more)
- Thursday welcome dinner
- Pole Theatre Croatia Ticket + transfer to the theatre
- Water provided through workshop time
- Insurance for every participant for all 4 days
- Medical care
- Gift bag
- Beach and pool
Cost: 400-450 Euro
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2015
Ibiza Summer Pole Camp 2015
Location: Hotel CielAzul, Ibiza, Isla Baleares, Spain
Instructors: Danielle Romano, Yatzin Kosom
Numbers of Hours of Training: 12h over 7 days
Number of Poles:
Amenities:
- 6 nights accommodation
- Breakfast buffet
- All workshops
- Pole party dinner
- Pool & beach access
- Optional bookings available for boat trips, Ibiza Closing Parties, additional hours of classes
Cost: Ranges from 1245 Euro for a Solo Package to 480 Euro for only pole classes (no housing, food, etc.)
Oct. 15-18, 2015
Australian Pole Festival
Location: Twin Towns Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Australia
Instructors: Bendy Kate, Kelly Yvonne, Jedda Jordan, Kristy Sellars, Maria Cossia
Suzie Q and Toby J, Rodney James aka Mister Burlesque, Marlo Fisken, Kenneth Kao, Carlie Hunter, Enchanted, Mindi B
Number of Hours of Training: 12 hours per day, with 3 yoga sessions
Number of Poles: 30 poles, 10 poles in 3 rooms, maximum of 2 people per pole
Package Includes:
DELUX ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE – SOLD OUT
- Includes 3 Nights 4.5 Star Accommodation Twin Share
- Healthy Breakfast and Lunch each day
- 14 Workshops (choose your own workshops or one of our workshop plans)
- POLEFEST Entry PASS with PARAGON Ticket which includes:
- Gift Bag full of Goodies and Special 2015 Pole Festival Shirt
- Access to all Pole Fest Events
NO ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE
- Special wrist band for entry to workshops
- Access to all the Exhibitors
- Lunch Daily
- Gift Bag full of Goodies and Special 2015 Pole Festival Shirt
- Access to Pole Fest Events
Cost:
- Delux Accommodation Package: $1096 AUS
- No Accommodation Package: $149 AUS
- Packages for only workshops: 5 Workshop Pack $295 AUS; 10 Workshop Pack $595 AUS; 15 Workshop Pack $895 AUS
http://www.polefestival.com.au
Oct. 23-25, 2015
Sexy Flexy Camp
Location: The Chrome Bar, Nashville, TN USA
Instructors: Alethea Austin, Pink Puma, Badazz
Number of Hours of Training: 2-12 Hours, depending on package
Package Includes: Workshops, hotel link for discount rates (camp apckages do not include accommodations)
Cost: $162.50 USD – $730 USD, depending on package
http://www.thechromebar.com/pole-camps/
Dec. 16-19, 2015
South Africa Pole Camp
Location: Valverde Eco Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa
Instructors: Heidi Coker, Julie Swart, Kelly Yvonne, Lisette Krol, Michelle Shimmy, Natalie Vargas, Orlando Vargas, Robyn Eastes, Ryan Matheson, Terri Fierce and Venessa Clack
Number of Hours of Training: 8 hours per day, subject to package purchased
Number of Poles: 18 fixed poles. 2 pole rooms and 1 outdoor Chinese pole area with 2 poles
Package Includes: Depends on the package, see http://www.summerpolecampsa.com/#!packages/citr for details
Cost: Ranges from 7500 ZAR (without accommodations) to 12250 ZAR (including 5 nights’ accommodation, transfers and all meals)
http://www.summerpolecampsa.com
Jan. 4-10, 2016
Pole Dance Academy Summer School
Location: Pole Dance Academy Redfern & Bondi Junction, Sydney, Australia
Instructors: 25 total Pole Dance Academy instructors, including Michelle Shimmy, Maddie Sparkle and Yung
Number of Hours of Training: From 5 hours – 25 hours depending on package
Number of Poles: 18 in Bondi, 21 at Redfern
Package Includes: Choice of workshops, which include Angry Stripper, Power Tricks, Acro Lap Dance, Spinning Tricks and Combos, Acting for Pole Performance, Contemporary Pole, Lyrical Pole, Dirty Sexy Floorwork, Booty, Handstands, Basic Acro, Doubles, Splits, Contortion and so on.
Cost: From $160 AUS to $450 AUS depending on how many classes
http://www.poledanceacademy.com.au/Intensive-Summer-School.html
Feb. 6-13, 2016
Pole Beach Camp Cabo
Location: Dolls Kingdom Pole Dance, Los Cabos, Mexico
Instructors: Marlo Fisken, Kenneth Kao, Michelle Natoli, Derick Pierson, Millie Robson
Number of Poles: 6 (13-foot ceilings)
Package Includes:
ROYALTY POLE CAMPER PACKAGE:
- 1 week in 5-star resort
- 14 workshops
- 1 Photoshoot on the beach w/6 retouched digital images
- 1 Pole Camper Pass for our cruise
- 1 Pole Camper Pass for our dinner
- 1 Pole Camper Outfit (pants, t-shirt, hat, bag, water bottle, towel)
- 1 free pass for snorkeling class
- Group Dinner
- Glow-in-the-Dark Party
POLE CAMPER PACKAGE:
- 14 workshops
- 1 photoshoot on the beach with 6 retouched digital images
- 1 Pole Camper Pass for our cruise
- Glow-in-the-Dark Party
Cost: $1399 USD dollars for Royalty Pole Camper Package; $1199 USD for Pole Camper Package
Feb. 19 – 27, 2016
East Coast Pole Cruise
Location: Departing & Returning to Sydney, Australia; Porting at Isle of Pines, Lifou & Noumea
Instructors: Charlee Wagner, Suzie Q & Toby J, Amy Hazel, Lisa D, Lou Landers, Andrea Ryff
Number of Hours of Training: 20
Number of Poles: 10 (max 2 people per pole)
Amenities:
- 8 nights accommodation
- 3 meals daily
- All workshops
- Pole Cruise pack full of lots of goodies
- Entry to our Welcome cocktail party
- Entry to our Themed showcase night
- Access to all on board facilities on the beautiful Voyager of the seas
- Taxes, fees and gratuities
Cost: Prices range from $1675 – $2625 AUS
http://www.eastcoastpolecruise.com.au
20-27 February, 2016
23-30 April, 2016
9-16 July, 2016
16-23 July, 2016
6-13 August, 2016
Premium Pole Camp
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Instructors: TBD
Number of Hours of Training: 6 hours/aday
Number of Poles: 12
Package Includes:
- Accommodations at an all-inclusive resort
- All meals included (European & Moroccan food)
- Airport transfers
- 1 hour massage
- Unlimited access to the pool, jaccuzi and hammam
- Excursion to Marrakech
- An evening at La Mamounia Palace
- Appetizer at Beldy Country Club
- Optional club nights
Cost: 1280 – 1480 euros
https://www.facebook.com/premium.pole.camp?fref=ts
May 1-22, 2016
Corsica Pole Camp
Location: Hotel le Ressac, Campomoro, 20110 Belvedère-Campomoro, Corse, France
Instructors: Marion Crampe, Natasha Wang, Maddie Sparkle, Michelle Shimmy (each teaching a separate week)
Number of Hours of Training: 10.5 for the week
Number of Poles: 7 X-Stage Lights / 40mm Chrome
Package Includes:
- Hotel accommodations
- Food
- All workshops
- Hot spring visit
- Pole Jam Party
- Photoshoot with ocean view
Cost:
https://www.facebook.com/events/434258326754689/
July 14-21, 2016
Barcelona Yoga & Pole Retreat
Location: Feeling Woman Pole School, Barcelona, Spain
Instructors: Vee Niz & Special Guest (announced soon), Raphaella Rose (yoga)
Number of Hours of Training: Up to 25hrs
Number of Poles: 15 per studio. Max 2 per pole
Package Includes:
- Pole Workshops (Pole Story, The Art of Seduction, Sexy Tricks, Acro & Props, Sexy Flexy, & Spin Spin Sugar)
- Yoga Classes
- Handstand Workshop
- Stand up Paddle Board class- try your acro tricks on the sea!
- Welcome Dinner
- SUP Yoga, and more
Cost: 670 EUROS (€) or 510 GBP(£) (does not include accommodation); Earlybird special before Oct 10th 2015: €550 or £390; Bring a friend/ non poler cost: 225€ * Includes the welcome dinner & city activities; Contact for accommodation discounts & recommendations ranging from 25-135€/night
http://www.yogaishtastyle.com/retreats/polecamp
June 1-30, 2016
Alex Pole Camp
Location: Lloret de Mar, Spain
Instructors: Alex Shchukin Olga Koda, Eva Bembo, Anastasia Sokolova, Bendy Kate, Phoenix Kazree, Marion Crampe and more coming soon.
Number of Hour of Training: 16 hours per week
Number of Poles: 15 poles (X-pole X-pert, 3.5 meters, NO stage poles), 2 people per pole
Amenities:
- Accommodations in 4-star hotel
- breakfast and dinner buffet
- two beach parties with X-stage and wide choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails
- excursion to Dali Museum and Pubol castle
- welcome pack with personal fitness mat and lots of presents
- Available for additional cost: Privates with all the instructors, photoshoots on the beach (sunrise and private), pole goodies.
Cost: full week package 1000 euros for a poler, 550 for non-poler, weekend package – 600 euros for a poler, 350 for a non-poler
http://www.alex-pole.com/index.php/en/
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Monday, September 21, 2015
Fear of a Pole Planet!
[Makeda Smith | PWN]
Poling is such a glorious celebration. Whether its learning a new floor move, a pole trick or a full dance routine – the joy from the accomplishment, big and small, is surely deemed evident while surveying any poler’s social media timeline. We love to share are feats – from 15 second snippets, to new workout and dance routines to amazing aerial photography.
But how much are we really sharing?
I made a bold decision when I ‘broke out’ and posted my first pole pic over three and a half years ago. I posted a picture of me upside down on a pole and sent shock waves throughout my facebook universe of non-polers. (And I didn’t even have heels on!) As a veteran entertainment publicist, I had no background in dance or gymnastics and no one even suspected I was taking pole lessons. I was 50 at the time and I worked hard to accomplish that invert. I wanted to share my joy. After that initial post, I knew there was no turning back. My facebook post’s privacy setting was set to ‘public’ and now the secret was out ! Every post after that over the next several years has been ‘public’ as well.
Interesting enough however, I see so many members of the pole community posting their phenomenal feats with privacy settings set on ‘friends only’ or ‘friends of friends’ or custom lists. What ?!?!? Sharing our successes within our community is one thing, but what about blasting our fabulousity to the world?
As much as the pole community talks about being accepted in mainstream circles and overcoming stigmas, I believe that the ‘fear of a pole planet’ is as much within as it is without. Like the verbiage “ as above so below” – until we knock down the status quo, the status quo will be maintained. Paradigms don’t change by themselves.
Yes, unveiling myself to the world outside of my pole circle was a daunting thing to do, but once I did – guess what – it was done and I was free. Folks could accept me for who I was and what I enjoyed doing or they could keep it moving.
And guess what, the overall response as been beyond amazing. Opening myself up to the broader world has opened my immediate world up to infinite possibilities. Not only have I introduced hundreds of people to the world of poling, I have personally changed notions and perspectives about our art. I get inboxes from women around the world who inform me that my ‘bravery’ inspires and motivates them, photographers have gifted me with free photo sessions, and media folk have done wonderful interviews and articles about me. Not to mention, my FB friend list alone now has over 5000 friends and I had to start a fan page to keep up with the requests!
Oh, and I also have legions of male admirers from around the world, which is just fantastic for my ego – lol !
What a limited world it would be if I only shared my pole joy with my pole community and a handful of friends. Granted, some of us have very real job restrictions that may prevent us from publicly extolling our pole virtues, but what about those of us who don’t?
‘Fear of a pole planet’ will only be eradicated when we start within our own individual circles and take a stand for pole power.
Isn’t that why we train so hard and climb so high – to conquer our fears ?
What is your privacy setting on your social media? Are you perpetrating fear or promoting power ?
Let’s dance y’all !
Blessings ~
Makeda Smith
email: flyingover50@gmail.com
Instagram: @flyingover50makeda
Twitter: @flyingover50
Facebook: FlyingOver50
Photo credit:
Photography: Steven E. Harvey / http://www.makeaperfectimage.com/
Studio: Tilt Studios / Burbank, CA
Makeup: Asha Jaha
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Come fare per riparare un Palo X-pole bloccato
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Workshop con il Pole Dance Passport Team
Friday, September 18, 2015
Pole Dance Passport Training Day, vieni ad allenarti con noi
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Felix Cane imparare la pole dance con i suoi DVD
Monday, September 14, 2015
X Factor’s Kiera Weathers sets the record straight on pole dancing
[Nicola Agius | Mirror.co.uk]
It’s been reported today that the 18-year-old, who is tipped as a favourite to win Simon Cowell’s talent show, secretly strips for cash
X Factor beauty Kiera Weathers has been accused of trying to cover up her secret career – stripping.
According to reports out today, the 18-year-old allegedly works as a pole dancer and seductively rips off her clothes for cash.
The Sun even claims to have snaps of the teen in action, performing moves such as a “handspring pose”.
It also suggests that Kiera is in close contact with her pole dancing pals, and published an alleged message she publicly wrote to one of them, which read: “2 weeks till I leave and operation #polebody is back in full swing. Looking forward to the burn xxxx.”
However, during an appearance on Lorraine this morning, the songstress set the record straight on the vicious rumours.
“I just took a few classes last year. It’s great exercise. I had a six pack and everything!”
“The classes are fun. You get to meet lots of new people and lose weight at the same time.”
During the chat with presenter Lorraine Kelly, Kiera also opened up about her mother’s death.
“I lost my mum when she was just 38-years-old… It’s been very tough in the sense of everything that’s happened.”
“But, I think it’s made me mature a lot. It’s taught me to never judge a book by its cover. You never know what other people might be going through.”
“To me though, this is just a small part of my journey. If anything, it’s spurred me on.”
Kiera wowed the judges this weekend with an emotional rendition of Ella Eyre’s We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off.
Looking to the future, the teenager insisted she was determined to win Simon Cowell’s talent show.
“The only people who have really made it from St Helens are Johnny Vegas and a guy from Emmerdale… I want to do this and really put our stamp on the map!”
X Factor returns to ITV1 this Saturday at 8pm.
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Sunday, September 13, 2015
Pole Dance Signature trick cosa sono e quali sono le più famose
Thursday, September 10, 2015
10 Papers That Are Winning the Content Game!
Dale Carnegie once said “Flattery is from the teeth out. Sincere appreciation is from the heart out.” And I completely agree. When it comes to my job, I have to say I wholeheartedly appreciate all the people I get to connect, and exchange comments and ideas with. On a daily basis, I get to e-meet... Read more »
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Imparare la pole dance da casa con Alethea Austin
Monday, September 7, 2015
Hit or Hype? Live-Streaming For Your Small Business
There's a new kid in town, called Blab.im, and it's taking the digital world by storm. Here’s what you need to know and why you should consider it for your business.
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Saturday, September 5, 2015
Pole dance per asportivi
Friday, September 4, 2015
Conoscete Valeria Bonalume? Io sì e l’ho scelta per la mia prossima coreografia
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Paper.li Welcomes the Wix Community!
We are swinging the doors open and giving a warm welcome the Wix community as they can now also add a news section to their beautiful Wix website to keep it full of fresh and relevant content for their visitors. Our team worked along with the Wix team for many months to build a Paper.li app... Read more »
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