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#2 Kyra Johannesen: Co-Owner of Body & Pole, Performing Artist and Maven of the Aerial Arts


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In this episode host Amira Lamb speaks with Kyra Johannesen.

Kyra is the co-owner and pole fitness instructor at Body & Pole Studios in New York City. Body & Pole is an aerial dance school where fitness meets aerial dance.

Kyra is also one of the creators and master trainer for Elevated which is a training and certification program for pole fitness instructors.

She is also one of the founders and choreographers for AERA, an aerial dance company.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Physical and non-physical benefits of working with the pole, lyra, and silks
  • Differences between performing and competing and what her preference is
  • The politics in pole competitions
  • The business of setting up a pole dance studio
  • Her movement inspirations
  • The politics in competing
  • Developing stage presence
  • Her biggest lessons in life and business
  • QUOTES: 

    "I fail a lot which leads me to succeeding a lot. I've failed a lot (long pause) to get good."

    "I believe everything is possible. So I just do it. I an unafraid. I am unafraid of failure. It's OK if I fail."

    "Express yourself in a new way. Connect with your body in a new way."

    "Surround yourself with people who love what you do."

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    The Bold, Strong & Beautiful Show | Health | Beauty | Confidence | SuccessBy Amira Lamb