My first Pole Weekender
On the first week of November 2021 I attended my first Pole Weekender as a speaker, instructor and judge. I am still buzzing from the experience so, naturally, I wrote a whole blog post about it. What is Pole Weekender?…
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Back to offline teaching – OMG!
Offline pole dance teaching is back baby! I mean, it was *already* back for a lot of pole instructors, but it wasn’t for me: I had taken a break from offline teaching in May, and then a break from teaching…
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A history of modern pole dance
Where does pole dancing come from and what is its history? These simple questions often turn pole dance Facebook groups and conversations among pole dancers into a culture war. In this blog post, I use multiple sources to trace the…
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Tutto sulle scarpe per la pole dance
Le scarpe col platform e i tacchi alti sono una delle cose più conosciute della pole dance, ma le abbiamo ereditate dalle madri della nostra disciplina: le spogliarelliste. In questo articolo, adatto sia a poler che cercano di comprare il…
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Updates on shadowbanning, nudity and ads on Instagram
Policies on shadowbanning, visibility and content recommendation have been clarified by Instagram both in a recent post and in my recent communication with the policy team. This post sheds some light on those policies, questioning some of their elements and…
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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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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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How to make the most out of pole dance private classes
This year I’ve taught a lot of offline and online private classes to pole dancers. In this quick post, I share my tips to help students make the most out of them. 1ï¸âƒ£ Know what you want to learn in…
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Wink Fitnesswear Review
This post is a review of items from Wink Fitnesswear’s collection. Can a self-confessed naked enthusiast enjoy dancing in grippy leggings and sturdy knee pads? Read this review to find out about my experience! #Gift Disclaimer When Sarah, Wink’s founder,…
