Why I’m focusing on playtime as an instructor
What happens to experimenting, vulnerability and learning when you become an instructor?
Category Pole Dance, Fitness and Wellbeing
Ramblings on pole dance and all types of exercise I do, together with my personal mindfucks on mental health.
Pole dance grip that isn’t Dry Hands
Good grip is essential for any pole dance training or performance, but with the most widely used grip aid brand in the pole industry, Dry Hands, announcing they're having supply issues well... how are we gonna stick to that pole? This post rounds up pole dance grips that aren't Dry Hands to save your sweaty hands from slipping.
Twerk Technicians: conoscere il twerk tramite una sua pioniera
Vertical Joe’s e il suo diploma da Twerk Technicians sono un brand famosissimo nell’industria della pole dance internazionale. Mi sono veramente divertita quando ho preso il mio attestato da istruttrice, e visto che in alcuni media italiani il twerk è…
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Le pole dancer italiane e la whorephobia
Recentemente, ho letto conversazioni tra alcune pole dancer italiane sui social media che sembravano voler distanziarsi dalle vere creatrici della pole dance moderna: le spogliarelliste. Questo distanziamento è uno dei comportamenti tipici della whorephobia, ossia il giudicare altre persone per…
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Using Buy Me A Coffee To Sell Online Classes and Tutorials
I started my Buy Me A Coffee profile at the beginning of 2021 and I’ve not looked back: it’s the perfect platform to sell your pole dance class tickets, your recordings or to have people tip you and support you…
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How To Nail A Virtual Photoshoot
Last month I had my first virtual photoshoot. If you're thinking of doing one too, check out my quick guide to make the most out of it.
Thoughts on pole industry reform
Should we reform the way the pole industry deals with its main issues? In this post I discuss what we need to consider to reform pole.
5 Lit PJ looks for Choreo Class
Here's 5 of my fave Pole Junkie looks to rock your pole choreo classes - whether you're dancing at home or shaking it at the studio.
Strip Down, Rise Up Review: Why Netflix’s “Empowering” Pole Documentary Is Pissing Off Many Pole Dancers
Strip Down, Rise Up is a Netflix documentary released this weekend, exploring the healing power of pole dancing, particularly among abuse survivors. As a pole instructor, survivor, academic and blogger I was excited about it – it had the potential…
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Dragonfly Review
Kicking off my website revamp (thanks, Antimo!) with a review of Dragonfly, the European polewear brand that has been making my lockdown training comfier and more comfortable. Read on to find out what I thought of some of their best-sellers!…
