On this episode, we have Houston Texas Pole Star, Crystal Belcher! We talk about how she uses her pole performances to tell powerful, evocative stories; the inspiration behind Black Girls Pole and her involvement in the movement, and what motivated her to create Melee on the Bayou: Houston’s premier pole competition! Check out Crystal’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/9/21/post-podcast-interview-crystal-belcher ++++++ Show Notes: Crystal’s Social Media: Facebook...
Sep 22, 2016•56 min
On this episode, we have pole artist Kitty-Marie. We talk about how Kitty was oblivious to the pole community as a stripper, and how she became obsessed after discovering videos online by Jenyne Butterfly and Natasha Wang; her life as a pole dancer and studio owner in Japan; the reality of pursuing a pole dance career in Los Angeles; and how she uses diverse interests—including burlesque, male pole dancers, and the fetish community—to inspire her performance style. Check out Kitty’s post podcast...
Sep 16, 2016•1 hr 2 min
On this episode, we have Lauren Lukrich. Lauren is the co-owner of Kiska, a Russian Exotic Fit style pole studio in Portland, Oregon. On this episode, we talk about her unique style of running a pole studio, which includes 24-hour access, openly catering to those working in the sex industry, and happily recommending other studios for students seeking a different experience; what it’s like owning Kiska—a word that means “Pussy” in Russian—in a city known for extreme sexual positivity and freedom,...
Sep 01, 2016•1 hr 11 min
On this episode, we have Allison Sipes. Allison is an OG pole dancer/certification queen/entrepreneur who is one of the hardest working babes in the biz. On this episode, we talk about how she became interested in making a career in pole after—ironically—loosing her corporate job for pole dancing, the realities of running the Florida Pole Fitness Championship, her passion for creating programs that help students learn the basics of pole and studio owners become successful and profitable, and her...
Aug 25, 2016•1 hr 3 min
On this episode, we have Lindsay Lithe França. Lindsay is a pole dance athlete and champion based in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this episode, we talk about what it’s like training as an athlete while also getting her master’s degree, the romantic tale of how she met and eventually married fellow pole star Carlos França, and how she has used social media to not only gain recognition in the pole world, but also as a tool to hold herself accountable during her training. Check out Lindsay’s post podcast ...
Aug 18, 2016•1 hr
On this episode, we have Kitty Velour. Kitty is a pole dancer/artist living in London. On this episode, we talk about how Kitty first discovered pole dancing as a teenager living with her grandparents, her subsequent move to London and her adventures pursuing pole dance as an artist and showgirl, the difference between strip clubs in the U.S. verse England, and how she handles the realities of being an unapologetic, sexually-confident woman on social media. Check out Kitty’s post podcast intervi...
Aug 11, 2016•59 min
On this episode, we have Torwa Joe aka FiyaStarta aka boss babe of Vertical Joe’s. Joe is a pole champion, performer, choreographer, official twerk technician, and founder of the world famous Vertical Joe’s pole studio in Atlanta, Georgia. On this episode, we talk about how Joe unintentionally fell into pole dance almost 10 years ago while working as a fitness instructor, her glamorous life of touring with hip hop artists and hosting television stars at her studio, her love of the Atlanta Booty ...
Aug 04, 2016•1 hr 7 min
On this episode, we have Mina Mechanic. Mina is the Brand Director for Bad Kitty and has been pole dancing for nearly a decade. On this episode, we talk about Mina’s history with pole and how she connected with Bad Kitty to help create their PoleFit line of pole wear, how she left her big corporate job to join Bad Kitty full-time, and how she has been working with the brand to evolve and remain relevant not just within the pole community, but also to project pole in a positive light to the gener...
Jul 28, 2016•48 min
On this episode, we have Karol Helms. Karol is an OG pole dancer who has been in the industry for over 10 years and has been a pioneer in helping the community evolve into what it is today. On this episode, we talk about her experience discovering pole while dancing at a club, and the struggles of learning pole in a time before proper studios and social media; her early adventures creating her YouTube following and connecting with other pioneering dancers from around the world, her role as a bra...
Jul 21, 2016•53 min
On this episode, we have Arlene Caffrey. Arlene is an Irish pole dance champion, performer, and studio owner. On this episode, we talk about her vast experience in the pole community over the past 10 years, how she is inspired to integrate art and theatrical components into her pole performances, and how her recent pursuit of burlesque has helped enhance her skills in the pole world. Check out Arlene’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/7/12/post-podcast-interview-...
Jul 14, 2016•42 min
On this episode, we have Amy Guion. Amy is a full time pole professional as boss babe at Pole Sport Organization and also teaching her Bendability Fitness program. On this episode, we talk about her history as a pole teacher, studio manager, competitor, and world traveler; what inspired her to start one of the world’s largest pole competition organizations; the challenges and evolution of Pole Sport Organization, as well as the positive response to her recent announcement of the addition of an e...
Jul 07, 2016•58 min
On this episode, we have Nikki St. John. Nikki is the creator of the popular online communities Pole Dance Nation and Aerial Nation, which she originally created to promote her Pole Dancer book series. On this episode, we talk about how she has parlayed her love of pole dance into creating other opportunities for herself, specifically with acting and performing, how she is expanding into creating custom video content, and how she unintentionally created a platform that has enabled hundreds of th...
Jun 30, 2016•54 min
On this episode, we have Mr. Steven Retchless. Steven is an OG Pole Dancer and professional vacation artist. On this episode, we talk about his history as a dancer and mainstream exposure on America’s Got Talent, the connection between pole and spirituality, Britney Spears, his bomb ass upcoming pole retreat in Mexico, and many other fun tangents. Check out Steven’s post-podcast interview at http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2016/6/20/post-podcast-interview-steven-retchless. ++++++ Show Notes: Ste...
Jun 23, 2016•53 min
On this episode, we have Sheena, the founder and boss babe of Super Fly Honey Pole Wear. Sheena was inspired to start a pole wear line after falling in love with pole dance and falling out of love with her career in the corporate world. On this episode, we talk about how passion is more important than education when starting a business, the realities of being a one-woman show, and how she has successfully launched a brand that embodies her personal voice and spirit. ++++++ Show Notes: Super Fly ...
Jun 16, 2016•54 min
On this episode, we have Maggie Ann. Maggie is a pole dance performer, instructor, and competitor from Central Massachusetts. On this episode, we talk about her recent first runner up victory at Miss Pole Dance America, the realities of participating in and judging pole dance competitions, finding your voice as a dancer, or what we referred to as being a “movement artist”, and what it’s like being a full-time pole professional. And as always, head on over to the blog at www.PoleParlour.com to ch...
May 26, 2016•45 min
On this episode, we have Kelly Yvonne. Kelly is a pole dancer, choreographer, producer, director, and business woman. On this episode, we talk about how she discovered pole in 2009 and quickly turned it into her full-time career, her vision in creating artistically engaging, immersive experiences through her signature pole shows, and what it takes to maintain momentum and stay creative through the inevitable ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. Check out Kelly’s Post-Podcast Blog Interview he...
May 19, 2016•44 min
On this episode, we have Kelly Maglia. Kelly is an LA-based pole dancer, contortionist, fashion designer, and legit rock star! On this episode, we talk about how she discovered pole dance and how that led her to her current obsession with contortion and Chinese pole, designing costumes for pole dancers and what inspired her to create her new “Get a Grip” line of pole wear, and pursuing her passion for rock music and how she has managed to integrate pole performance into her live shows! Kelly is ...
May 05, 2016•47 min
On this episode, we have everyone’s favorite pole dancing stripper with a Ph.D., Lux ATL. We discuss breaking constrictive social stereotypes and how feminism and pole dance go hand in hand, Lux’s love of story telling and performance art as means to engage audiences in meaningful discourse, and what inspired her to create her signature courses: Stripcraft and the new Stripcraft Spellbook. Get ready for Lux to dish out some passionate, southern-style pole dance philosophy. Check out Lux’s Post-P...
Apr 28, 2016•57 min
On this episode, we have Shayne Evans. Shayne is an Aussie living in Los Angeles, who has made a career in pole dance OFF the pole as a publicist, social media advisor, correspondent, and overarching business professional. On this episode, we talk about how she fell into all of these different areas of expertise, the difference between poling in the United State verse Australia, and she shares with us numerous stories about her pole dance adventures along the way. ++++++ Show Notes: Shayne’s Soc...
Apr 21, 2016•48 min
On this episode, we have Brian Wolf. Brian is an LA-based pole dance teacher, competitor, and performer. On this episode, we talk about his experience being a male poler in a female-dominant industry, the benefits of “cross-training” in different areas of dance, performance art, and fitness to become a well-rounded poler, and what it takes to engage an audience, be it in an entertainment or competitive performance. Brian’s good vibes are contagious in this episode: you can tell he really cares f...
Apr 14, 2016•55 min
On this episode, we have the one and only Alethea Austin. Alethea is regarded as one of the foremost pole dancers in the world, known for her sensual movement, her raw, gritty, powerful performances, and for her creative vision, both as a showgirl and a business woman. On this episode, we talk about how she’s built her career in pole through diverse channels, how she’s transitioned from competing and touring into opening her own studio and creating high-caliber pole dance productions, and how im...
Apr 07, 2016•47 min
On this episode, we have Tammy Morris. Tammy is an former exotic dancer and current fitness professional from Vancouver who has been pole dancing for over 20 years. On this episode, we talk about her history discovering pole and her adventures as an exotic dancer throughout the 90’s, her experience having founded the Canadian Pole Fitness Association and opening her highly regarded pole studio Tantra Fitness, and what it’s like being a mother of 3 while running her business and remaining an infl...
Mar 31, 2016•50 min
On this episode, we have Roz Mays, aka Roz the Diva. Roz is a New York City based pole instructor and fitness trainer specializing in exercise virgins and plus sized women. During our interview, we talk about her wild ride as a pole dancer over the past 9 years, including the media blitz that arose after—on America’s Got Talent—Howard Stern told her she was “too fat to have a career in fitness”, her experience loosing multiple jobs for being a pole dancer, and the inspiration behind launching Da...
Mar 24, 2016•58 min
On this episode, we have Jillian of Pole Geek. Pole Geek is Jillian’s online persona and website where she shares the ups and downs of pole training, body love, and the path to a happier and more creative lifestyle. During our interview, we discuss Jillian’s experience staying body positive as a thicker-sized dancer, placing realistic expectations on one’s self as an amateur dancer, and the exciting potential for pole dance to expand in a creative, diverse manner. ++++++ Show Notes: Leigh Acosta...
Mar 17, 2016•48 min
On this episode, we have Tonya Kay. Tonya is a dancer/actress/artist/business woman who discovered pole dance through her immersion in the world of experimental performance art. Tonya speaks with us about the magic of live performance, and shares her inspiration and experience with producing and starring in the Pinup Pole Show, which is full-scale production in Southern California featuring classic cars, retro burlesque, and Pinup Pole Dancers. As you’ll see, her passion and positivity for art a...
Mar 08, 2016•47 min
On this episode, we have Annemarie Davies, aka the Queen of Sexy. As we learned in Part 1, Annemarie is an OG poler who originally discovered pole dance in 2002 and who is still an influential and undeniable force in the community today. We discussed her experience witnessing the birth and growth of pole over the past 14 years, the history of contemporary pole dance, what makes someone sexy, and what inspired her to start United Pole Artists. In part 2 we chat more about changing the public perc...
Mar 03, 2016•23 min
On this episode, we have Annemarie Davies, aka the Queen of Sexy. Annemarie is an OG poler who originally discovered pole dance in 2002 while performing as a stripper—and is still an influential and undeniable force in the pole community today. She is the co-creator of the Bringing Sexy Back campaign, founder of United Pole Artists, and an expert performer and teacher of sensual dance. Annemarie had so much amazingness to share that her interview is a two-parter. In this episode, we discuss Anne...
Feb 21, 2016•25 min
Carmine Black is a pole dance instructor, performer, and competitor. She has successfully used social media as a way to grow her pole persona and recently left her day job to pursue pole dance as a full-time profession. On this episode she discusses both the positive and negative aspects of putting herself out there online as a pole dancer, as well as how she’s hoping to promote more personal exploration and acceptance in the pole community. Show Notes: Liquid Motion: http://liquidmotionct.com/ ...
Feb 17, 2016•31 min
Today on the podcast, we have Candace Cane. I wanted to bring Candace on the show because she is one of those rare dancers who has her hand in the proverbial cookie jar of all things pole dance: she’s an instructor, performer, stripper, video vixen, and competitive pole dance champion. And because of this she has an interesting and well-rounded perspective of pole dance. On this episode she shares her experience of being a full-time dancer, along with her views on how we as pole dancers should u...
Feb 04, 2016•29 min
In this brief intro episode, Crimson Minxxx introduces herself and gives an overview of what to expect from the Pole Parlour Pole Dance Podcast. ++++++ Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at www.PoleParlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton
Feb 04, 2016•4 min
