Be Nice to Your Clitoris Day
Translation: “I am Belgian and you, you are …?” “Clitoridienne!” “I’ll find it, I’ll find it!” Over 8000 Nerve Endings When I was getting started with PoleSkivvies, I spent a lot of time talking with my pattern maker, Ed. He has a ton of experience in the field and he makes a great pattern, but… Continue Reading
Proud to Be Boring
In this age of glitter and glam … I would like to step up to the podium and give a round of applause for everything boring. For everything mundane. Like core exercises. And arm workouts. Like ab training and good, solid stretching, and solid execution. Truly, I worry a little about our pole community. So… Continue Reading
Shae Myers of Onyx Pole and Aerial Fitness Studio
Shae Myers of Onyx Pole and Aerial Fitness Studio promotes fitness, health, and empowerment in all her classes. She also sponsors the Undead Race for the Huntsman Cancer Institute, volunteers with the National MS Society in Utah, and is working on an Empowerment Charity Event for the Rape Recovery Center. Click the play button below… Continue Reading
Pole to Peak with Ken Menconi
Ken just returned from the Pole to Peak climb and gives us an update. Pole to Peak Just a note, like I promised, that I have returned from Mt. Kilimanjaro. A little worse for wear; but, a lot more enlightened and thrilled. Made it to the Roof of Africa. All the way to the top… Continue Reading
Kate Whitley of Dance Inspires
Make a Difference Award Nominee: Kate Whitley Kate Whitley is truly an inspiration, so it’s no surprise her pole studio is named Dance Inspires. A born organizer, Kate has created the Pole Sports Benevolent Fund to help pole dancers in financial difficulties. She is also the coordinator behind the Pole to Peak Challenge, in which… Continue Reading
Melanie Piek of Vertical Fusion
Pole Dance Instructor Melanie Piek Makes a Difference Melanie Piek owns Vertical Fusion studio. She has recently been nominated for the Make a Difference Award due to her incredibly giving and supportive approach to pole, including her unique Pole it Forward program, which celebrates the achievements of her students while giving back to the community…. Continue Reading
Nyla Berry of Nyla’s Pole Fit
Pole Dance Instructor Nyla Berry Really Makes a Difference Nyla Berry has been nominated for the PoleSkivvies Make a Difference Award, for her contributions to the National Breast Cancer Society, donations of wigs, as well as her efforts in bringing pole fitness to severely overweight women. Nyla sees pole as a method for helping women… Continue Reading
Pole Dancer Stephanie Babines of Oh My You’re Gorgeous
Stephanie Babines of Oh My You’re Gorgeous knows firsthand how hard it can be to confront misperceptions and stereotypes about pole dancing. Hear her story and learn why she’s been nominated for the Make a Difference Award. Click the play button below to listen to the interview. Listen to internet radio with PoleSkivvies on Blog… Continue Reading
Are You Pole Dancing Like a Gymnast?
Pole Dancing is more than gymnastics. Gymnastics is one of the most mesmerizing sports you can watch. It keeps you at the edge of your seat – it’s dynamic, it’s expressive, and it’s beautiful. What it’s not, though, is dancing. First there are the poses and prances, but the big thrill comes when the gymnast… Continue Reading
Do You Want to Look Good on the Pole?
Forget about your moves. Forget about your choreography. The number one thing to focus on if you want to see a sudden, dramatic change in the way you pole dance is your posture. How do you hold yourself on the pole? Think beyond your grip. How do you stand during poses? When stepping around the… Continue Reading
