The Pole On The Call

Season 5 begins with a bittersweet milestone. After four years of sharing a vision, a microphone, and so many unforgettable moments, I’m saying farewell to my incredible co-creator.Working together has shaped not only this podcast, but a huge part of my life. I’m deeply grateful for every laugh, every late-night brainstorm, and every bit of heart they poured into Pole on the Call. This episode is a celebration, a thank-you, and a tender goodbye all at once. Though our paths are shifting, the impact of what we built together will stay with me always. 💛✨Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call: Season 2, Episode 7 Conversation About Pole Dance History & Pole Trick Names! In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac have a conversation about Pole Dance History and Pole Trick Names. Just a reminder, Cris & Mændy are not historians, and will list all references cited in this podcase conversation, below. Let us know how you like our episode and share with a pole friend! Pole Term Dictionarieshttps://polepedia.com/move-dic...http://poledancedictionary.com...https://polemovebook.com/https://www.onlinepolestudio.c... History of Pole Modern Dance Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... A Black Woman's History of Pinup & Burlesque: https://youtu.be/XW0LsMPh8gA Blogger on Pole: https://bloggeronpole.com/2021... Fistful of Steel: https://vimeo.com/fistfulofste... from AM Davies of Yes a Stripper and Strippers United History of Pole Dance from PengPoleDance.com https://www.pengpoledance.com/... A Brief History of Pole Dance: https://youtu.be/QsB2-ZOU95g --------- Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more atpoleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more atwww.poleonthecall.com For that free E Book and 7 Day Free E-Course Visit here!!https://www.poleonthecall.com/...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call: Season 2, Episode 6 Meet Coach & Performer, Kenny Dearie! In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview Pole Coach & Performer, Kenny Dearie and learn all about her amazing pole journey and what she offers to the pole world. Let us know how you like our episode and share with a pole friend! Kenny Dearie's Bio: Kenny has been working hard to perfect her sensual yet powerful style of pole dancing and it showed placing 1st for USPDF Novice Sexy 2017 pole competition. Since then she has been dancing around NYC performing in various shows, music videos, and events including the album release party for Doja Cat’s Hot Pink album in 2019. She aspires to one day dance in a music video with her favorite artist Drake in the future but in the meantime enjoys sharing her 7 years knowledge of pole dance and flexibility to her students! Teaching schedule NYC: Monday: XPole 7:45p Crunch Union Square Tuesday: Int/ Adv Spin Pole 6:45, Pole Conditioning 8:15p Thursday: XPole 7:15p Crunch Park Slope Saturday: XPole 3:00p Crunch Union Square YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kennys9450 --------- Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more atpoleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more atwww.poleonthecall.com For that free E Book and 7 Day Free E-Course Visit here!!https://www.poleonthecall.com/...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call: Season 2, Episode 5 Meet Pole Entrepreneur, Natalya Nightshade! In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview Pole Coach, Studio Owner, Performer, and Entrepreneur behind Nightshade Designs, Natalya Nightshade! Let us know how you like our episode and share with a pole friend! Natalya Nightshade's Bio: Natalya Nightshade is a force of nature in the pole industry. She’s a performance artist, instructor, producer of @nocturnellepoleshow, creator of @nightshade.designs glitter heels, and most recently the owner of @studio.nightshade ! Specializing in low flow, freestyle, and embodied movement, she has brought her captivating style of movement and instruction to stages and studios across the country. Known for her stage presence and sexy, silky flow, she breaks the mold of doing what is expected in the realm of pole dance, and embraces her personal mantra, “Do Less”. She most recently freestyled her way to winning third in the professional division of Dance Filthy USA spending only a whopping 90 seconds actually touching the pole! Links: Studio Nightshade Tour:https://youtu.be/vXUcQFOM5_M Nightshade Designs Website:www.shopnightshadedesigns.com Studio Nightshade Website:www.studionightshadetampa.com Bad to the Chrome Group Routine:https://youtu.be/KHbfM8DkWjM Dance Filthy 2022 Performance:https://youtu.be/6lRrzWX3rlA Nocturnelle Pole Show YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@nocturnellepoleshow2006 IG handles: @natalya.nightshade @studio.nightshade @nightshade.designs_ @nocturnellepoleshow --------- Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more atpoleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more atwww.poleonthecall.com For that free E Book and 7 Day Free E-Course Visit here!!https://www.poleonthecall.com/...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call: Season 2, Episode 4 Meet Pole Coach & Performer, Jody Ryker! In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview Pole Coach & Performer, Jody Ryker of Pole Diversity. Let us know how you like our episode and share with a pole friend! Jody/Ryker's Bio: I currently teach at Cirque, Tumble & Cheer in Capitola, CA (https://www.cirquetumblecheer.... and Magnetic Pole Fit in San Jose, CA (https://magneticpolefit.com/sc... /> and I have some online coaching options as well available on my IG @polediversity.coach and website (https://polediversity.com/cont... Jody/Ryker has been training in circus arts since 2011. They specialize in pole dance, aerial hoop, and acrobatics. Jody has performed all around California at music festivals, specialty events, and variety circus shows, including the Santa Cruz Boardwalk's Circus Side Show, California’s Great America's "Halloween Haunt", Northern Nights Music Festival, and Hubba Hubba Revue. Ryker enjoys choreographing dramatic acts that showcase their unique aerial and pole creations. In 2015, Jody founded the performance group Pole Diversity (www.polediversity.com). They have directed, produced, and choreographed several circus shows as well as sets for Santa Cruz’s national dance week event. Pole Diversity’s mission is to share the strength, beauty, and diversity of pole dance acts in circus and other settings. Ryker has taught pole dance and aerial hoop at various studios around California. They currently teach at Cirque, Tumble, & Cheer, and Magnetic Pole Fit. Jody greatly enjoys creating curriculum, training programs, and combos for their students and for fellow pole instructors. They are always creating new transitions and finding new shapes to share with others who are also passionate about pole. They also enjoy developing new drills for strength, coordination, and mobility for their students and for themselves when working towards a specific movement goal. Jody enjoys starting their training with a question and seeing where it takes them. They recently developed a new curriculum for their workshop “Appreciating Diverse Bodies in Pole Dance” (first offered on Dr. Jen Crane’s platform MyFlex) to share teaching practices they developed to improve the safety and inclusivity of pole instruction. Further, Ryker hopes to shift traditional teaching mindsets from viewing differences as deficits to seeing how differences in bodies can be appreciated and used to create new skills. Jody shares their ideas and knowledge on IG (@polediversity.coach & @jody.polediversity) and on their blog (https://polediversity.com/blog... Jody graduated with a master’s degree in pure mathematics from UCSC. They wrote the paper Torsion of Elliptic Curves over Quadratic Fields with their research. Jody currently teaches math at Foothill College and is also working on a series of articles on applications of mathematics to circus arts. --------- Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com For that free E Book and 7 Day Free E-Course Visit here!!https://www.poleonthecall.com/...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call: Season 2, Episode 3 Aerial Arts Fitness in Jewett City, CT In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the owners of Aerial Arts Fitness in Jewett City, CT and get a tour of their pole and aerial studio. Let us know how you like our episode and share with a pole friend! More About Aerial Arts Fitness: In 2012, a friend called me and said she wanted to try pole dancing and would I come with her. She said I was the ONLY person she could think of adventurous enough to try it. Well, I tried it and was instantly hooked. Something about this art form grabbed hold of me and wouldn’t let go. The power, strength and beauty of the women in the class blew me away and I knew this wasn’t just a passing hobby. We opened our first studio later that year and little did I know then that I would find a whole new family of like-minded women and men. People who pole aren’t looking for a traditional gym workout. They are looking for something challenging mentally and physically and something fun! Pole is a form of athletic expression unlike anything else. I truly believe that as physical strength and health grows, so does emotional strength. I am amazed every day watching my students blossom into confident, happy, healthy people. Find something you love and it’s no longer a workout. It’s play, it’s art, it’s fitness —Angela Chabot Founder Our two room studio offers 40 classes a week. Our pole room has 10 poles with heated floors. We just purchased a XFly pole this past month. In our aerial room we offer hammock, silks, Lyra, static trapeze, lollipop, aerial moon. Two studio cats- Cashew and Hazel. Awards won- best dance studio in south eastern Ct 2021, 2022 Best dance instructor in south eastern CT 2022 With theday.com Our website www.aerialartsfitnessct.com --------- Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com For that free E Book and 7 Day Free E-Course Visit here!!https://www.poleonthecall.com/...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call: Season 2, Episode 2Meet Pole Coach & Studio Owner, Emily Aygun! In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview Emily Aygun, Pole Coach and owner of Altius Pole Studio in Bend, Oregon.Let us know how you like our episode and share with a pole friend!Emily Aygun's Bio: My name is Emily Aygun, and I am a pole studio owner in Bend, OR who opened our doors in the midst of the pandemic in 2021. We are a trauma-informed pole studio space that focuses on progressive & accessible pole for all identities, sexes and people. All of our instructors have gone through a trauma-informed pole instructor training and we have become a safe space and haven for a lot of people especially during COVID. Having gone through a large amount of trauma within my life time and developing CPTSD and later being diagnosed with ADHD in my 30s, I found that pole dancing had become an incredible outlet not only for me to use movement expression as a form of therapy, but also an incredible way for me to utilize vestibular movement to help control my ADHD.My goal with pole dancing and my studio is to give a voice to everyone who enters my space or trains with me as a form of self expression and to release parts of ourself we didn’t even know we needed to. My background stems from being a personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist for 15 years, specializing in watching and identifying incorrect movement patterns and helping break the mold on how exercises are not a one size fits all.I’ve worked extensively with all different body types and ailments to help my students and clients achieve their fitness goals by finding new and individual pathways to achieve their goals (and/or) moves. It’s easy for us to get a weekend certification and learn how to teach a ballerina. But can you teach it to all body types? That is what I do! www.altiuspolestudio.comInsta: @pnwpoledancer@altiuspolestudioTik tok: @pnwpoledancerTrauma Informed Pole Course: https://cpfa.thinkific.com/courses/introduction-to-trauma-informed-pole-instruction-with-samantha-king --------- Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram@poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.comOr you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.comFor that free E Book and 7 Day Free E-Course Visit here!!https://www.poleonthecall.com/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call: Season 2, Episode 1 Pole in the Wall in Springfield, MA In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac give you a tour of their home pole studio Pole in the Wall in Springfield, MA and update you on what is to come on our podcast this season. Let us know how you like our episode and share with a pole friend! More About Pole in the Wall: Since 2018, our mission has been to deliver quality pole dance and fitness instruction to all humans while maintaining a safe space for learning and personal growth through pole. We offer a variety of different pole, dance, fitness, and flexibility classes in studio, online, and on demand for all humans aged 18+, taught by experienced, certified instructors for every skill level and style. We teach what we love! Our space is small, but fills with inspiration. Whether you are coming for fun, art, sport, or profession, we hope you find classes and programs at Pole in the Wall to meet your pole goals. Our students and staff participate in pole competitions, performances, and workshops through the year, and our studio offers many opportunities for students to increase their knowledge from pole student to instructor and amateur to pro. Visit us at poleinthewall.com Register for class in studio or online athttp://poleinthewall.punchpass... Follow us on Instagram https://studio.youtube.com/cha... --------- Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com For that free E Book and 7 Day Free E-Course Visit here!!https://www.poleonthecall.com/...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Today is our first episode of follow Friday Where we celebrate and support other Pole dancers. Here are today's list: Ashley Banx @a.dre.a.day GEMMA LUX @gemmalux_entertainment Jonnyboie @jonnyboie Leila @cutiewhippinghamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Here is a quick episode where you can catch up with me and what I have been up to.. also check out what's new and coming for Pole on the Call. Next week we talk about toxic traits of studios / studio owners.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call — Season 4 Podcasts for Pole Dancers In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac talk about the other amazing podcasts for pole dancers out there, and provide a list below: Why We Polehttps://directory.libsyn.com/s... Pole Performance Podcast with Dr. Emily Rausch https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... When We’re Not Hustling Podcasthttps://nothustling.com/ Werk Sishttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... The Pole Projecthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Pole Pod Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... I’m a Pole Dancer Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/... The Weekly D with Dan Rosenhttps://poledancewithdan.com/p... Pole Dancers Talk About Stuff Podcasthttps://poledancerstalk.com/ The Pole Gs Podcasthttps://www.momming.net/the-po... Spill the BBT https://open.spotify.com/show/...? Crux with Jessica John of Circus Mobilityhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Pole Parlor Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Pole Obsession Podcasthttps://podtail.com/en/podcast... Seggs Talk Radio Podcasthttps://www.seggstalkradio.com... The Heaxcast Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Polerizing Topics https://open.spotify.com/show/... Between the Poleshttps://www.youtube.com/channe... Polerinas, a Video Podcast only on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pole... Did we miss any great podcasts? Let us know in the comments! Share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call — Season 4 Pole Coach and Performer, JazzyBee In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview pole coach and performer about her pole dance journey, traveling, and pole community! BIO: JazzyBee grew up playing softball and dabbling in other sports throughout college and beyond. She began her pole journey in January 2020 and has enjoyed teaching since 2022. JazzyBee is a self-proclaimed goofball and enjoys teaching all levels and styles, but her own style leans towards acrobatic and artistic tricks and combos. Her teaching and training focus is on building strength and mobility for proper progression for anything from flexibility to powerful tricks to occur safely. Her favorite aspect of pole is the community built around everyone learning to express themselves and cheering on others as they do the same. When she's not doing pole or in the gym, she's working towards her PhD in Immunology or probably outside somewhere. LINKS: Instagram @jazzybeepoles Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call — Season 4 Pole Coach Molly / Burlesque Performer & Producer Ladybird Vixen In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview pole coach Molly, aka Ladybird Vixen as you may know her Burlesque Performer & Producer persona! We learned all about her pole dance journey, her new love for the art of hair hanging, and what it's like to produce a burlesque show! BIO: Molly started her pole dance journey in 2013 in Fort Collins, Colorado. She quickly fell in love with the combination of strength and grace that pole offered. She has huge thanks to give to her OG home studio Vertical Fusion for shaping her as a student, performer, and instructor. Molly is also known as Ladybird Vixen when she takes the stage as a Burlesque performer/emcee/producer. Her show “Pints and Pasties” occurs throughout the year across Connecticut, with multiple shows at New England Cider Company in Wallingford, Connecticut. You can find her at her happiest when she is preparing a new routine (for herself or assisting a student) and getting to unleash her creativity. One of the many reasons she loves Pole in the Wall so much is because of the variety of classes offered here and she encourages students to give all of the things a try whenever possible! LINKS: Instagram @mollyselleck @ladybird.vixen @andpasties Show Info for andPasties with ticket links! https://ladybirdvixen.wixsite.... Foolish Follies Tickets 4/5 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/p... Birdlesque Tickets 5/17 https://andpasties.ticketspice... Vertical Fusion Fort Collins COhttps://verticalfusionftcollin... Creaser “Tutorial” (Pink not Lavender - oops!)https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP825... Air Temple Arts - Woodbridge CT https://airtemple.com/ Hair Hanging - Trellis Arts https://trellisarts.ca/hair-ha... CT/MA Hair Hangers Jenna Ciota IG @jenncio Mykelle Walton IG @elleviolet Professor M https://www.theprofessorm.com/ ------------------ Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call — Season 4 Overplayed Pole Dancing Songs In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac chat a bit about songs that have been overplayed for pole dancing and why its best to choose a song that not too many people have heard. What songs do you think have been overplayed? Do you agree with the ones Cris & Mændy chat about in the episode? Add your songs to the comments below and maybe we will do an updated episode soon! Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call — Season 4 Pole & Burlesque Performer & Coach, Gin-ni Gelato In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview pole and burlesque performer and coach, Gin-ni Gelato! She shares insights about her amazing pole dance journey and some tips about healing from pole injuries, too. BIO: Gin-ni demonstrated a passion for dance from a young age. With expertise spanning Chair Dance, Pole Dance, and Burlesque, she has showcased her talents in productions like Lucky 13 and PSO Pole Sport Organization. Additionally, she teaches at Love Pole Fitness and the Bar. LINKS: Instagram @ginnigelato Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call — Season 4 Pole Coach & Competitor Gothic Babydolls aka Michelina In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview pole coach and pole dance competitor Gothic Babydolls, aka Michelina about her pole dance journey and learned some great insights about healing from pole injuries, too. BIO: I started in 2018 because I saw a cool video and focused on Lyra mainly fair years. I had a baby in 2020 and when I came back I started focusing more on pole. I have since started competing, traveling to perform and coaching. I coach in ways that are less conventional. LINKS: Instagram @gothic_babydolls Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4 Best Practices for Pole Studio Owners, with Lauren of Sky High Studios In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview Lauren, Owner of Sky High Studios in MA in this special second interview to complete part 2 of our Best Practice series when the topic is about Pole Studio Owners. DISCLAIMER: I am not a Legal/Financial/HR Professional. You should consult one before making any changes to your business. All the information I have has been learned through research required to conduct my own business and to correct mistakes I’ve made. The purpose is not to scare other business owners, but to educate to strengthen the pole industry as a whole. Things every employee should remember: Pole is a largely unregulated industry and is generally lumped in with gyms/fitness centers when it comes to industry classifications. Most business owners are just trying to do their best. We usually have to be all things to our business and can’t know everything all the time. Have empathy and try to work with your studio as much as possible to resolve questions and issues. All fields have business owners who do shady shit. Be as knowledgeable as you can to protect yourself (regardless of any job you have). Helpful Documents & Checklists for Pole Teachers & Studio Owners: https://drive.google.com/drive... BIO: I’m Lauren and owner of Sky High Studios. I opened the studio in 2013 to provide a safe and supportive environment for those who wanted to experience pole dance. I started in 2010 after a long illness and I needed something that wasn’t the gym to help me regain strength and confidence in myself. I found that not only through pole dance, but through the people I met, many to this day who are still my closest friends. I started teaching in 2011 and decided to open my own studio with the vision to offer people the same life changing experience I had. Today, my favorite pole things are rolling around on the floor, telling people they need more booty into their pole moves, and breaking movements down to small bits that help people gain strength and confidence in their movement. And freestyling. Did I mention more booty? I believe that everyone has in them an authentic, expressive self, and I want to help every student find that within. LINKS: Instagram @lilykingpole & @skyhighstudios ---------- Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4 Best Practices for Pole Teachers, with Lauren of Sky High Studios In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview Lauren, Owner of Sky High Studios in MA to learn more about her pole dance journey, and to talk about the topic Best Practices for Pole Teachers. DISCLAIMER: I am not a Legal/Financial/HR Professional. You should consult one before making any changes to your business. All the information I have has been learned through research required to conduct my own business and to correct mistakes I’ve made. The purpose is not to scare other business owners, but to educate to strengthen the pole industry as a whole. Things every employee should remember: Pole is a largely unregulated industry and is generally lumped in with gyms/fitness centers when it comes to industry classifications. Most business owners are just trying to do their best. We usually have to be all things to our business and can’t know everything all the time. Have empathy and try to work with your studio as much as possible to resolve questions and issues. All fields have business owners who do shady shit. Be as knowledgeable as you can to protect yourself (regardless of any job you have). Helpful Documents & Checklists for Pole Teachers & Studio Owners: https://drive.google.com/drive... BIO: I’m Lauren and owner of Sky High Studios. I opened the studio in 2013 to provide a safe and supportive environment for those who wanted to experience pole dance. I started in 2010 after a long illness and I needed something that wasn’t the gym to help me regain strength and confidence in myself. I found that not only through pole dance, but through the people I met, many to this day who are still my closest friends. I started teaching in 2011 and decided to open my own studio with the vision to offer people the same life changing experience I had. Today, my favorite pole things are rolling around on the floor, telling people they need more booty into their pole moves, and breaking movements down to small bits that help people gain strength and confidence in their movement. And freestyling. Did I mention more booty? I believe that everyone has in them an authentic, expressive self, and I want to help every student find that within. LINKS: Instagram @lilykingpole & @skyhighstudios ---------- Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4 Pole Dancer and Competitor, GeGe In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the world traveling pole dancer and competitor, GeGe who is a student at Pole in the Wall and Fly Club. BIO: I started pole as a form of practicing self love. As a single traveling mom this became a space for me to let out all my emotions. It gives me a stage to show my creativity and also gain strength at the same time. Doing this has challenged my flexibility, strength and mobility. I love the pole community because they are always accepting of your journey. This is something I look forward to continue to do no matter where I land. LINKS: Instagram @la_amazonian ---------- Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.

Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4 Elevating the Craft of Teaching Pole with Coach Michelle Stanek In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the multi-talented pole coach and entrepreneur Michelle Stanek to learn about her pole dance journey and to chat about the topic: Elevating the Craft of Teaching Pole. BIO: Michelle Stanek is an internationally-recognized pole dance performer and instructor known for her signature "sexy contemporary" style that blends sensual movement with the grace, extension and control of her classical dance background. An early competitive pole dancer, Michelle won 5 out of the 6 competitions she entered including the 2012 United States Pole Dance Champion title. Her industry-changing performances are notable for their movement innovation, artistry and fluidity. A passionate and dedicated instructor, Michelle co-created elevatED: pole dance fitness and flexibility teacher trainings, to help instructors provide informed, thoughtful experiences to their students. Michelle traveled the world offering her signature workshops, judging competitions, and performing. She is an instructor at Body & Pole in New York City. As a lifelong teacher and now wellness coach she has created Savage Pole & Wellness - a virtual community that offers resources for optimal health - mind, body, spirit, dance, and finances. She offers courses and masterclasses for pole teachers who want to elevate their craft and book out their classes. Prior to her full-time pole dance career, Michelle earned a B.A. and M.A. in Art History, working at AIGA, the professional association for design, Pratt Institute and the Assisi Institute. She still produces international art fairs at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC. When not immersed in dance, fitness, and art, she loves exploring the NYC art scene, dancing, bike-riding, adventuring with her adoring and adored husband, a good rooftop pool, and snuggling her son Rocco to the max. LINKS: Instagram @michellestanek YouTube @michelle5444 LinkTree https://linktr.ee/Michellestan... ---------- Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend! Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at poleonthecall@gmail.com Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!! Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.