Takeila Fox
Takeila first did an interview with me last year when she was participating in the Vertical Pole Challenge. This time, we get to learn how Takeila got started in pole and how she approaches teaching!
How did you get started pole dancing?
I started getting into pole dancing when I saw pole dancers on youtube like Felix Cane, Torwa Joe, and Jenyne Butterfly. I was amazed watching different dance styles and I wanted to have a little bit of everyone – but mainly my own style.
How did you make the leap to teaching and competing?
I saw that Jenyne competed in the USPDF 09 Championship and I wanted to compete. I had to jump on the pole dancing band wagon and compete in the regionals. Those who are in the industry can tell I wasn’t in the pole dance world until after I placed 3rd in east coast regionals because I just came out of nowhere, so I didn’t know what was next. I knew that I wanted to teach my style so that I can share my passion with everyone. I started teaching privates, then to studio groups. I will be honest, I kind of jumped in head first, not realizing everything you had to learn about pole dancing. But I am learning and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s my love.
What do you strive for in your personal pole dancing style?
I strive for originality and grace. I just like to show strength with elegance.
What is the first thing you teach students just starting to take pole dancing classes?
Lose the fear!
How do you take care of yourself, given all the pole dancing classes you teach?
Really hot showers, then stretch – that’s about it.
See Takeila’s performance at the 2010 DC Pole Convention!
Favorite music to pole dance to:
Neo-Soul.
Weirdest place you’ve ever poled:
On a wooden railroad sign in a business park area – they are really good for shoulder mounts, lol.
Pre-performance rituals:
Counting. I know, I am weird.
Strangest pole dancing question/comment you’ve ever received:
“Pole dancing isn’t a sport.”
Anything else you’d like to share:
Just to let everyone know, I still jump around when I learn new moves!
To see more of Takeila’s pole dancing, look her up on Youtube and Facebook. Or check out Takeila’s website!!
Yes, Takeila rocks! And she has a style absolutely her own, which I adore!
Go Takeila!! Thanks for doing an interview on her Jennifer – she is such a sweet person and a beautiful dancer. It was a pleasure to have her at our studio last May
I love Takeila! I’ve taken one of her workshops, and she is a great teacher.