The Freestyle Approach with Tracee Kafer

This episode is an interview-slash-chat with Caroline Dana, a pole dancer who began pole dancing in 2019. In this episode we cover many subjects surrounding the experience of a "newish" pole dancer entering their journey in the current landscape.

The Freestyle Approach Podcast is back with spontaneous conversations on topics surrounding movement, life, creativity, and self-expression with folks doing their thing in their own way.

The Freestyle Approach Podcast is back (!!!!) with spontaneous conversations on topics surrounding movement, life, creativity, and self-expression with folks doing their thing in their own way.

This episode is a couch convo with Laure Porché and Tracee Kafer, discussing social media and internalizing influencer culture. We have a deep dive workshop series starting next week which catalyzed this conversation. More info here:

https://findingyourfreestyle.square.site/product/-1-14-1-21-moving-beyond-the-caption-a-fyf-online-workshop-series/87?cs=true

For our MARCH monthly energy reading, I wanted to offer some positioning, and embodiment “advice” in case it was helpful to you. This was originally posted as a video.

You are not alone if it doesn’t feel “business as usual” in your body or practice.

Shout out to Dr. Jess Linick for her knowledgeable influence in many of these topics and tips.

These episodes are originally posted as videos on YouTube, and converted to an audio recording. Video can be found at: youtube.com/findingyourfreestyle

Here is our February 2020 Movement Energy Reading!

These readings offer monthly support for the movers that FYF connects with; in the form of advice, practical suggestions, and intuitive commentary on movement-focused energies that I intuitively felt coming up for the current month. As always with any reading this is simply offered up to catalyze your OWN process of contemplation, confirmation, and self-direction... so take what resonates and let the rest REST!

THIS MONTH:

- ENGAGE WITH YOUR ANNOYANCE/IRRITATION

- CREATE MANAGEABLE CONSISTENCY

- INVENT NEW SPACE FOR REST

There is space in three deep-dive workshops on TRAUMA, INTUITION, and BREAKING PATTERNS coming up in LA at the end of February, beginning of March, check 'em out: http://findingyourfreestyle.square.site

If you are interested in working with me, I teach locally in NY... and also host immersive events like retreats. Speaking of, both of my 2020 Retreats have VERY limited spots in then - SEDONA, and COSTA RICA! Our recently launch FYF Immersion (Uncovering What’s Next) in San Diego 2020 is totally SOLD OUT, but there's a waitlist just in case. COMING UP NEXT is a Fall Movement Immersion in the gorgeous Hudson Valley.

Also coming up: More chances to work with me deeply, but in weekend format (#EXPLORECATIONS) coming soon! More online classes, online mentorship and private movement energy readings.

All that info can be found linked here: www.linktr.ee/findingyourfreestyle

FOLLOW ON IG: @findingyourfreestyle, @traceekafer

Also, our online store currently houses comfy, moveable clothing and high quality intentional tools like sacred space candles, bath bombs, and essential oils. This is just the beginning and the “menu” will only be expanding in future. I’d ideally love to be a one-stop-space for you to get inspired to move more often, and to deepen any and all of your freestyle practices.

www.findingyourfreestyle.etsy.com

Don’t forget about #FYFonline!!!! I teach online classes several times a month… sessions are 60-90 minutes long and feel like community-driven experiences that also equate to intimate private freestyle practice at the same time. I provide the guidance, prompts, and music... you just have to show UP. ❤️

If you need to contact me with any inquiries, please use [email protected]

Thank you SO much for engaging with this content, sending you love! - Tracee

Be advised, these are originally posted as videos on YouTube, and converted to an audio recording. Video can be found at: youtube.com/findingyourfreestyle

Here is our in-between DECADES Movement Energy Reading!

Since August, I've begun to offer monthly support for the movers that FYF connects with; in the form of advice, practical suggestions, and intuitive commentary on movement-focused energies that I intuitively felt coming up for the current month. As always with any reading this is simply offered up to catalyze your OWN process of contemplation, confirmation, and self-direction... so take what resonates and let the rest REST!

THIS MONTH:

- HEIGHTENED ACCESS TO CLEAR SIGNALS

- DEEPER INTEGRATION OF YOUR MULTITUDINOUSNESS

- KEEPING SOME THINGS JUST FOR YOU

- TEACHING IS LEARNING, NOT A PEDESTALING PLATFORM

If you are interested in working with me, I teach locally in NY... and also host immersive events like retreats. Speaking of, both of my 2020 Retreats have VERY limited spots in then - SEDONA, and COSTA RICA! Our recently launch FYF Immersion (Uncovering What’s Next) in San Diego 2020 is totally SOLD OUT, but there's a waitlist just in case. COMING UP NEXT is a Fall Movement Immersion in the gorgeous Hudson Valley.

Also coming up: More chances to work with me deeply, but in weekend format (#EXPLORECATIONS) coming soon! More online classes, online mentorship and private movement energy readings, and a newly launch workshop with Dr. Jess Linick centered around creating Trauma and building Safer Spaces for Movement.

All that info can be found linked here: www.linktr.ee/findingyourfreestyle

FOLLOW ON IG: @findingyourfreestyle, @traceekafer

Also, our online store (coming back online 1/1) currently houses comfy, moveable clothing and high quality intentional tools. This is just the beginning and the “menu” will only be expanding in future. I’d ideally love to be a one-stop-space for you to get inspired to move more often, and to deepen any and all of your freestyle practices.

www.findingyourfreestyle.etsy.com

Don’t forget about #FYFonline!!!! I teach online classes several times a month… sessions are 60-90 minutes long and feel like community experiences that also equate to intimate private freestyle practice at the same time. I provide the guidance, prompts, and music... you just have to show UP. ❤️

If you need to contact me with any inquiries, please use [email protected]

Thank you SO much for engaging with this content, sending you love! - Tracee

Here is NOVEMBER's Movement Reading! Be advised, these are originally posted as videos on YouTube, and converted to an audio recording. Video can be found at: https://youtube.com/findingyourfreestyle

Since August, I've begun to offer monthly support for the movers that FYF connects with; in the form of advice, practical suggestions, and intuitive commentary on movement-focused energies that I intuitively felt coming up for the current month. As always with any reading this is simply offered up to catalyze your OWN process of contemplation, confirmation, and self-direction... so take what resonates and let the rest REST!

THIS MONTH:

- SELF FORGIVENESS & ACCEPTANCE

- PLAY & IDYLNESS

- EMBRACING MORE INTIMATE CONNECTIONS WITH ALL ASPECTS OF YOURSELF

- GETTING UNCOMFORTABLE IN ORDER TO FIND MORE TRUTH

DECKS I USED IN THIS NEW READING FORMAT:

PRACTICE YOU: https://amzn.to/2Cp7G8H

THE MOON DECK: https://amzn.to/2X43J2V

WHISPERING WOODS mini deck: https://amzn.to/2NRR5j5

THE BLINDSPOT ORACLE: Unreleased

(*FYI, these are Amazon affiliate links.)

If you are interested in working with me, I teach locally in NY... and also host immersive events like retreats. Speaking of, both of my 2020 Retreats have limited spots in then - SEDONA, and COSTA RICA! Our recently launch FYF Immersion (Uncovering What’s Next) in San Diego 2020 is totally SOLD OUT, but there's a waitlist just in case.

Things to come: More chances to work with me deeply, but in weekend format (#EXPLORECATIONS) coming soon! More online classes, 11/11 and 11/15 happening this month, and a newly launch workshop with Dr. Jess Linick centered around creating Safer Spaces for Movement.

All that info can be found linked here: www.linktr.ee/findingyourfreestyle

FOLLOW ON IG: @findingyourfreestyle, @traceekafer

Also, our online store is replenishing stock on sold out items, as well as adding a few new beauties! The store currently houses comfy, moveable clothing and high quality intentional tools. This is just the beginning and the “menu” will only be expanding in future. I’d ideally love to be a one-stop-space for you to get inspired to move more often, and to deepen any and all of your freestyle practices.

www.findingyourfreestyle.etsy.com

Don’t forget about #FYFonline!!!! I teach online classes several times a month… November sessions are 90 minutes long and feel like community experiences that also equate to intimate private freestyle practice at the same time. I provide the guidance, prompts, and music... you just have to show UP. ❤️

If you need to contact me with any inquiries, please use [email protected]

Thank you SO much for engaging with this content, sending you love! - Tracee

This audio is pulled from our video posted on Youtube!

Hey guys! So, tapping into the spaces around this Full Moon I was feeling so much contrast to the general “vibe” this month in our movement, so here is a little addendum considering the new energies.

As with any reading, take what resonates - and leave the rest!

A few things here:

- RIDE THE AVAILABLE SURGES

- CREATIVITY TAPPED MORE INTO HEART SPACE

- ELONGATE YOUR PRACTICE

Here is OCTOBER's Movement Reading!

Since August, I've begun to offer monthly support for the movers that FYF connects with; in the form of advice, practical suggestions, and intuitive commentary on movement-focused energies that I intuitively felt coming up for the current month.

As always with any reading this is simply offered up to catalyze your OWN process of contemplation, confirmation, and self-direction... so take what resonates and let the rest REST!

THIS MONTH:

- Let The More Aggressive Or Deeply Intentional Goals Rest For A Bit - JUST MOVE

- Mind-Body Connection A Little Harder Than Usual (also... Fatigue)

- Changing Your Perception On What A Successful Practice Looks Like

- Getting Inspired By Water To Help

If you are interested in working with me, I teach locally in NY... and also host immersive events like retreats. Speaking of, both of my 2020 Retreats have limited spots in then - SEDONA, and COSTA RICA!

All that info: www.linktr.ee/findingyourfreestyle

IG: @findingyourfreestyle

Also, I just expanded our online store into more groovy clothing, and now, FYF intentional tools! This is just the beginning and the “menu” will only be expanding in future. I’d ideally love to be a one-stop-space for you to get inspired to move more often, and to deepen any and all of your freestyle practices.

www.findingyourfreestyle.etsy.com

What else? Hm. I teach online classes several times a month... they are two hours long and immersive community experiences that also equate to intimate private freestyle practice at the same time. I provide the guidance, prompts, and music... you just have to show UP. ❤️

If you need to contact me with any inquiries, please use [email protected]

Thank you SO much for engaging with this content, sending you love!

We interrupt this podcast, to INSERT, our new, monthly Movement Readings!

Since August, I've begun to offer monthly support for the movers that FYF connects with; in the form of advice, practical suggestions, and intuitive commentary on movement-focused energies that I intuitively felt coming up for the current month.

As always with any reading this is simply offered up to catalyze your OWN process of contemplation, confirmation, and self-direction... so take what resonates and let the rest REST!

THIS MONTH:

- Making your practice a HOME

- Getting conscious

- Obsession with how you're being perceived

- Needing softness

If you are interested in working with me, I teach locally in NY... and also host immersive events like retreats. Speaking of, both of my 2020 Retreats have limited spots in then - SEDONA, and COSTA RICA!

All that info: www.linktr.ee/findingyourfreestyle

IG: @findingyourfreestyle

Also, I just expanded our online store into more groovy clothing, and now, FYF intentional tools! This is just the beginning and the “menu” will only be expanding in future. I’d ideally love to be a one-stop-space for you to get inspired to move more often, and to deepen any and all of your freestyle practices.

www.findingyourfreestyle.etsy.com

What else? Hm. I teach online classes several times a month... they are two hours long and immersive community experiences that also equate to intimate private freestyle practice at the same time. I provide the guidance, prompts, and music... you just have to show UP. ❤️

If you need to contact me with any inquiries, please use [email protected]

Thank you SO much for engaging with this content, sending you love!

Thank you for tuning in to our ninth episode of our series: The Freestyle Approach Podcast, from Finding Your Freestyle® with Tracee Kafer.

In this episode we sit down with Dalijah Franklin, found of Black Girls Pole.

#thefreestyleapproach inspires to start a larger dialogue on the art of freestyle (beyond modality and form), and tangential topics of mindfulness, awareness, intention, intuition, creativity, self-expression, growth, and collaboration with interesting folks who are doing their thing in their own way! This podcast will continue to touch back on dance, movement and freestyle practice, but joins the connection between freestyle, in moving form, and the way we can access that freedom in many other parts of life.

BLACK GIRLS POLE

Black Girls Pole is an organization striving to diversify the pole community by inspiring, empowering, and educating women of color about pole dancing. BGP is a movement to both celebrate and introduce new faces to the transformative power of pole. BGP aims to provide a platform for women of color to embrace their bodies, challenge their body, mind and spirit and express their own unique individuality.

ABOUT DALIJAH, THE FOUNDER

Dalijah Franklin is a dancer, performer and obsessive life giver She loves to inspire and help women of color dream big and reach their goals. She has been a dancer and mover her entire life. An Ohio native, She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and from Tri-State College of Acupuncture with a Masters of Science in Acupuncture. Dalijah has been pole dancing for over 10 years and teaching Pole all over the world. She is an instructor at the world renowned Body & Pole in New York City, the 2013 Level 3 champion of the Atlantic Pole Championships, the 2015 U.S Aerial Championship winner, 2015 top scoring female of Pole Theatre USA and 2019 Pole Sport Organization Dramatic Champion.

Dalijah found the need to start Black Girls Pole because she felt there was not enough representation of Women of color in the Pole community. As a pole instructor, she wanted to empower more women to start pole dancing, and have a platform that would help to change the stigma around what it means to be both a pole dancer and a woman of color.

Dalijah founded BGP in March of 2014. Since then, BGP has gone on to host events and retreats around the world, from NYC to London and built a community of over 40,000 followers of all colors, shapes and sizes.

Dalijah lives in Harlem NYC with her pupper Wesley the Yorkie Poo.

Follow Dalijah on IG: @dalijahamelia