Pole Parlour Pole Dance Podcast

This week on the podcast, we have ambitious Utah pole sweetheart, Shay Williamson. On this episode, we talk about how Shay’s mom was responsible for first introducing her to pole dance, how she has capitalized on the unique opportunity of living in a small town in Utah to create a multi-faceted career as a full-time pole and aerial professional, her experience and passion for competing in pole competitions around the country, and how she’s managed to create and run her own Aerialympics pole dance competition in her home town.

Check out Shay’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/6/7/post-podcast-interview-shay-williamson

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Show Notes:

Shay’s Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shayshay.williamson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayshay0211/

Kairos Fitness: http://www.dancekairos.com

Dew Point: http://dewpointpole.com

Aerialympics: http://www.dancekairos.com/aerialympics

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Aussie pole dancer, performer, and coach, Lisa D. On this episode, we talk about how Lisa became enchanted with pole witnessing the stage charisma of women she danced with during her early days working at a strip club; how she transitioned from a master’s program to being a full time pole professional; the importance of understanding and embracing your personal style as a dancer; and the value of finding balance in the pole industry.

Check out Lisa’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/5/24/post-podcast-interview-lisa-d

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Show Notes:

Lisa’s Social Media

Website: http://www.lisad.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547796017

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_d_poledancer/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/lisadpoledancer

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have self-proclaimed sexy senior and pole priestess, Makeda of the blog Flying Over 50. On this episode, we talk about how Makeda discovered pole in her 50s and how it helped transform her life, how she views pole studios as goddess temples and dance as a spiritual practice, how she turned negative social media into a positive experience, and we discuss the need for different levels of entry in pole in order to be more inclusive as a community.

Check out Makeda’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/5/8/post-podcast-interview-makeda-of-flying-over-50

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Show Notes:

Flying Over 50: http://flyingover50.com

Makeda’s Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeda.smith.9

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingover50/

Makeda on the Pole Dancing Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l70kxGsC9AM

Sound Meditation:

The Code of Bliss: http://iamavatar.org/complimentary-audio/

Articles:

Prevention: http://www.prevention.com/fitness/i-had-to-file-for-bankruptcy-my-house-went-into-foreclosure-and-my-car-was-repossessed-heres

XO Necole: http://xonecole.com/56-year-old-grandmother-shows-pole-dancing-knows-no-age/

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have ponytail whipping Aussie pole babe, Bailey Day. On this episode, we talk about how Bailey—a mostly self-taught dancer—keeps inspired and motivated when training solo; we learn about her Bailey’s Basework program; she offers up advice on how we can develop our own unique style of pole; and we hear all about her experience teaching, competing, and performing in Australia and the U.S.

Check out Bailey’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/4/26/post-podcast-interview-bailey-day

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Show Notes:

Bailey’s Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.day.98?ref=br_rs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_day122/

Bailey’s Basework:

Website: https://www.baileysbasework.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileysbasework/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Mvep9aW0y6UFwVtovP8WQ

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Ukrainian pole dancer Alexander Shchukin. On this episode, we talk about how Alex, a life-long dancer, was originally introduced to pole dance by his wife Katia; his experience traveling and competing around the world and now running his own camp Alex Pole Camp, and world championship at his Alex Pole Festival; and we also discuss his vision of elevating pole so it appeals to an audience outside of our own industry. We also have guest appearances throughout the interview by Alex’s beautiful wife and adorable daughter, so be ready to meet the whole Shchukin family! And something we’ve never done before, but we have an addendum to our interview sliced in to the original! So since our original interview, some controversy emerged in the pole community involving some not cool hate speech, and since Alex was called out, he shares his views and response with us, and because you know we don’t have haters on this podcast, it’s all about love.

Check out Alex’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/4/10/post-podcast-interview-alex-shchukin

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Show Notes:

Alex’s Social Media:

Website: http://www.alexshchukin.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.shchukin.7

VK: https://vk.com/alex_shchukin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_shchukin

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iriska84

Alex Pole Camp: http://www.alex-pole.com/index.php/en/

Alex Pole Fest: http://alexpolefest.com

Adam Lin, Winning Performance from Pole Dance Championship 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqdoF0zcOEs&t=3s

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Sergia Louise Anderson! On this episode, we talk about Sergia’s life-long involvement in dance and theater; how her retreat into pole actually turned into her full-time career; her passion for creating robust, meaningful stage performances; and her experience as a studio owner, then ex studio owner, and now new studio owner!

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Show Notes:

Sergia’s Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergialouise

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sergialouise

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sergialouise/

Complete Pole: http://completepole.com

Pole In The Wine Country: https://poleinthewinecountry.com

The Vertitude Santa Rosa: https://www.thevertitudesantarosa.com

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Crystal Gibson! On this episode, we talk about Crystal’s journey from erotic dancer and party girl to professional poler and mum; how she values her well-rounded pole training from sensual to athletic to showgirl styles of pole; her experience transitioning from pole in Los Angeles to England; and we have some insightful discourse about the future of pole, including kids in pole, running her dream studio, and financially supporting the industry as a whole.

Check out Crystal’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/3/15/post-podcast-interview-crystal-gibson

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Show Notes:

Crystal Gibson Social Media:

Website: http://www.crystalgibsonpole.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalspolejourney

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CrystalMGibson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalgibsonpole/

Pole Show LA 2016 “Glow” group piece: https://www.facebook.com/crystalspolejourney/videos/1063499123719149/?l=8898577305090013150

SFactor: https://sfactor.com/

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Veena, the amazing woman behind the robust online pole community, StudioVeena.com! On this episode, we talk about the old school days of pole when Veena was inspired to create her website; how, as a self-taught dancer, Veena created a training method that has helped thousands of polers around the world learn and improve their pole repertoire, and her experience being a full-time pole professional as a mother of four children.

Check out Veena’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/2/28/post-podcast-interview-veena-of-studio-veena

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Show Notes:

Studio Veena Social Media:

Website: https://www.studioveena.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studioveenacom/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/studioveena

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StudioVeena

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studioveena

Tara Karina: https://www.youtube.com/user/TaraKarina

(About Tara Karina: http://aerialamy.com/blog/2014/10/06/pole-historian-tarakarina/)

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Rebekah Boyle, the beautiful soul behind Pole Priestess. On this episode, we talk about how Rebekah experiences pole dance as a spiritual practice; how she developed Pole Priestess as a method of integrating the divine feminine into pole dance instruction; she gives advice on how we can integrate this style of conscious movement meditation into our own pole practices; and shares her experience performing at Burning Man and other outdoor locales. Fair warning, we get a bit woo woo, but even if that’s not your thing, I assure you this is a very fascinating, and potentially transformative episode.

Check out Rebekah’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/2/14/post-podcast-interview-rebekah-boyle-aka-pole-priestess

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Show Notes:

Pole Priestess Social Media:

Website: http://www.polepriestess.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polepriestess/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polepriestess/

Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms: https://www.5rhythms.com

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

This week on the podcast, we have Mona Marie. On this episode, we talk about how Mona—a self-taught pole dancer—first discovered pole while visiting a strip club, her goals and role as an entertainer dancing at clubs in New York City, her experience choreographing for Madonna on her Rebel Heart Tour, and how she is serving her community in the Bronx with her pole studio, Poletic Justice.

And if you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know every week I ask our guest to share his or her pole crush, and many of you have actually asked me who is MY pole crush, and I will now reveal, Mona is one of my tops. So please pardon any gushing that occurs during the interview!

Check out Mona’s post podcast interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/1/31/post-podcast-interview-mona-marie

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Show Notes:

Mona Marie’s Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nieves.bonilla.7

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohmymonamarie

Poletic Justice: http://www.poleticjustice.com

Madonna Rebel Heart Tour Pole Dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpa6zMzLE4U

Mona Marie and Tarzan Doubles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6WAto6fzg

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Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance.

Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/

Theme music:

“This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton

https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords