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.

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Show Notes:

Steven’s Social Media:
Website: http://www.sretchless.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sretchless/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRetchlessAGT
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StevenRetchless

ONE Pole Retreat:
Website: http://www.sretchless.com/#!onepoleretreat/ejvvx
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_pole_retreat/

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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

Steven Retchless

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

A short episode to properly bid adieu to the podcast. Thank you everyone for all of the support and love over the past couple of years! <3

You can find me at my studio, Minx + Muse {www.minxandmuse.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

From Cane to Cane: Final Episode

This week on the podcast, we have the queen herself, Felix Cane! On this episode, we talk about how Felix went from trained ballet dancer to one of the biggest pole dance stars in the world, her viral Miss Pole Dance Australia YouTube video that influenced so many women (and men!) to begin their own pole dance journey, her experience traveling around the world with Cirque Du Soleil, and we chat about her current life as a studio and competition owner! 

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Show Sponsor: Aerial Therapy, www.aerialtherapybermuda.com

Aerial Therapy is the island of Bermuda's first and only dedicated Pole Studio. Conveniently located just outside the City of Hamilton, every detail of the facility was designed with Pole in mind. They cater to all fitness levels, body types and Pole styles with 11+ classes per week and 5 certified instructors who are passionate, experienced, diverse and most of all FUN! 

Show Notes: 

Felix’s Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felix.cane.52
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealfelixcane

Felix Cane Academy: http://felixcaneacademy.com/

Miss Pole Dance Australia 2006: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6KnUW9N3Zo

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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

Felix Cane

This week on the podcast, we have NYC old school pole artist, Michelle Stanek! On this episode, we talk about how Michelle was thrown into the role of professional pole dancer after losing her full-time job in 2009, how her interest and education in art and art history has influenced her pole career, we get advice on how to be effective pole teacher, and we chat about her current focus on just doing pole for the pure love of it!

Check out Michelle’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/11/28/post-podcast-interview-michelle-stanek

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Show Sponsor: 
San Francisco Pole and Dance
San Francisco Pole and Dance is a pole, aerial, and movement studio based in the heart of SOMA, in San Francisco, CA. With over 45 drop-in classes every week in pole, choreography, aerial silks, lyra, gymnastics and burlesque, San Francisco pole and dance has something for everyone.

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Michelle’s Social Media
Website: http://michellestanek.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.stanek
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellestanek/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michelle5444/videos

Pole Art 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV-LRsnplQY

elevatED: http://elevateducation.com/

The Wall at Body & Pole: http://www.thewallatbodyandpole.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

Michelle Stanek

This week on the podcast, we have Dutch pole champion, Yvonne Smink! On this episode, we talk about how Yvonne went from rock climber to professional pole dancer; she breaks down the difference between Chinese pole and pole dance, and why she chose one over the other; we get real about her experience opening and then having to close her studio; and we learn all about her life as a jet setting pole nomad!

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Show Notes: 

Yvonne’s Social Media
Website: http://www.yvonnesmink.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YvonneSminkPoledanceArtist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvonnesmink/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yvonnesmink

Pole Theater Paris 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEESgXWBSrI

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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

Yvonne Smink

This week on the podcast, we have old school sexy pole mama, Sarah Jade! On this episode, we talk about how Sarah meets the cliche of dancing to pay her way through college, her journey building and growing her studio, Buttercup, in Tampa Florida, how she has maintained her enthusiasm and love of pole after 11 years in the industry, and we see how her focus on having fun and being part of a supportive community has contributed to her success.

Check out Sarah’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/9/5/post-podcast-interview-sarah-jade

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Show Notes: 

Sarah’s Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarahjadebuttercup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjadepole/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SarahButtercupPole

Buttercup Pole Dance Studio: http://www.buttercuppoledance.com

Miss Pole Dance America 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GC-RAJDMRo

(my pole studio!) Minx + Muse: https://www.minxandmuse.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

Steven Retchless

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