It has been over 2 and half years since I wrote part 1 of
‘”Why pole dancing?”
Why Pole Dancing?
It sparked some controversy in my life, but it also brought me into the lives of amazing people who have helped shape my life in ways I could have never imagined. I have had to work very hard to get to where I am today. I don’t think I can count the number of hours of pole practice, or the number of bruises I have received, or the number of times I tried and failed. But I know this, I’m still in love with pole dancing.
Pole dancing is a never ending challenge in my life. There is literally no end to what you can learn on the pole, people are still coming up with new tricks and combinations, and there is always something new to try. I hope that people can open their minds to possibility that maybe this is harder than it looks, and see that it’s a good workout. I have improved my balance, posture, and my flexibility. I have achieved inverted tricks that I once envied. I have discovered that I am strong and I can push myself further than I thought. I have learned to stand up for myself, and to defend what I teach to others.
Teaching pole dance to others has been absolutely incredible, my students are eager to learn and they put forth so much effort. It has been a joy to watch my students grow and achieve their personal goals. We focus on strength building, pole position safety, and using proper technique to avoid injuries.
My current goal is to begin competing in pole fitness. Yes, pole dancers compete. We are lucky to have organizations like United Pole Artists (UPA), United States Pole Dance Federation (USPDF), World Pole Sport Fitness, Pole Art, Midwest Pole and so many more that create standards for us to strive to. My pole idols are athletes like Oona Kivela, Jenyne Butterfly, Karol Helms, Natasha Wang, Lucy Misch, Annie Norris and so many more.
Pole dancing isn’t for everyone.
It’s for strong, confident, empowered women.
That’s why pole dancing rocks!
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