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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...


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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4
Pole Competition Survival with Champion Amandalyn Morighan

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the incredible Pole Coach & Champion Amandalyn Morighan who shares her helpful guide for pole competition survival.

BIO:
Amandalyn started pole in 2020 after seeing someone perform a flying body when she became obsessed with learning the skill. She started classes and began teaching herself reverse grabs in her garage. From the very start power spins were her passion because it feels like flying. She progressed very quickly in her first year, thanks to her background in gymnastics and dance.

In 2021 she competed for the first time in Level 2 at the PSO Atlantic competition and won. The competition bug had officially bitten her. That same year she won a virtual PSO competition in level 3 and by the next APC in 2022, she competed and won level 4 championship. Later in 2022, she also competed in the semi-pro level at The Pole Championship Series at the Arnold. The following year in 2023, she won again at PSO Atlantic, this time in level 4/5 Low Flow with a guitar prop in hand (may that category rest in peace). She also had the honor of performing in the creepy showcase at PoleCon as the killer doll. These are still her top two favorite routines to perform because she gets to really lean into the characters.

In the fall of 2023 Amandalyn competed in her first Professional level competition as a finalist in US Pole Champions. Then in 2024, she competed in Pole Theatre USA and won her first professional title, winning in the Pole Art category and the Overall title. A few months later she competed again as a returning Pro finalist at US Pole Champions, this time winning first place and her 2nd professional title! She also had the opportunity to perform at PoleCon a second time, in the sport showcase.

Amandalyn teaches classes and private lessons at Phoenix Fitness & Dance in Manassas, Virginia. She offers a variety of workshops and would love to come teach them at more studios! Reach out to her on Instagram (@amandalyn.morighan) if you are interested in more information about her workshops.

LINKS:
Instagram @amandalyn.morighan


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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4
Pole Entrepreneur & Founder of Misfit Aerial, Zoe Bentley

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the amazing Zoe Bentley, who is a Pole Entrepreneur & Founder of Misfit Aerial in Montgomery, IL.

The topic was about changing the way a studio is structured from the typical employee or contractor relationship to instead a network of independent businesses that are able to provide services for their customers within a shared space.

BIO:
Zoe stepped into her first pole studio experience after the birth of her second child in early 2012 and hasn’t stopped since. She’s been a student and member of many local studios in that time and began her teaching career in January 2020.

She specializes in beginner to intermediate level skills for pole, sling, and Lyra with an emphasis on building strong physical foundations to support her students’ aerial journeys.

Zoe’s experiences and observations over the years is what led her to open her own studio where the members are the instructors themselves to conduct their classes for their students with autonomy and the ability to make decisions based on their own customer base.

LINKS:
https://www.misfitaerial.com/
Instagram @misfitaerial


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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4
Pole Coach Laura, Owner of Elevated Aerial

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the amazing Pole Coach Laura, who is the Owner of Elevated Aerial in Montgomery, IL.

BIO:
My passion for pole began in 2014 as a student trying a class for the first time. Being a runner who had faced a lot of competition, I was immediately humbled and fascinated! I quickly realized this was not an “instant gratification” sport and if I wanted to chase this passion of mine, I had to connect to myself emotionally, mentally and physically.

Slowly but surely, I grew; from a student going around, up the pole, upside down and eventually as I like to say to my students, doing “all the things.” It felt so amazing I decided I wanted to give that feeling to others and 5 years after starting pole I chose to become an instructor.

In 2019 I became certified as a Vertical Arts Athletics Instructor, since then I have helped hundreds of beloved students from Beginner to Advanced Levels connect to themselves and find their passion for pole and dance movement.

We dance through our seasons of life- growth, change, challenge and happiness! My specialty is finding ways to help you connect with the movement and tricks that are authentic to your body, celebrating what you can do and developing yourself for what you want to do… elevate with me!


LINKS:
https://elevated-aerial-llc.sq...
Instagram @elle_vatewithme & @misfitaerial
YouTube @Elle_vatewithme


Photo Credits: @ktleephotos @KTLeePhotos

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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4
Pole Dancer and Coach, The Vontastic Poler

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the amazing Pole Dancer and Coach, The Vontastic Poler!

BIO:
The Vontastic Poler, better known as Von, hails from Memphis, TN, but currently resides in the Greater Boston area. She has been poling for almost 6 years and teaching for almost 4 years.

Though never classically trained, she has always had a passion for dance and the way it's allowed self-expression through movement and music. Her movement background spans more than 2 decades and includes liturgical dance, step dance, majorette dance, and unarmed drill team.

Von decided to pursue pole because it looked fun and challenging and felt it would help her tap into her sensual side. Now that she is 6 years in, she has attended pole conferences, taught hundreds of classes, trained with world-renowned pole dancers, performed, and even competed, winning her first competition in the PSO Northeast 2021 DTF Level 3 category. Though it's been more than half a decade of pole, Von feels like she is just getting started and feels excited for where her pole journey will take her in the future.

LINKS:
Instagram @thevontasticpoler
YouTube @TheVontasticPoler
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thevontastic...

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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4
Pole On the Call Season 4 Update for 2025

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac reveal some interviews coming soon in 2025, as well as their workshop tour, Virtual Pole Dance Showcase in April 2025, and sponsorship opportunities through Pole on the Call.

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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 3
Pole Competitor & Performer, Casey Danzig

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the amazing Pole Competitor & Performer, Casey Danzig!

BIO:
I dunno I'm fucking wierd lol In a world where competition judges lean toward what's pretty and classic and venues only want to see exotic, here come the wolves.

LINKS:
YouTube @caseydanzig1694
Instagram @cazeydanzig

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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 3
Pole Dancer Code of Conduct

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac have a discussion about a Code of Conduct for Pole Dancers, and the importance of being pole role models in the studio, at events, and more.

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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 3
Pole Champion & Coach, Little Snipper

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac learn all about Pole Champion & Coach, Little Snipper!

BIO:
Christine, better known under the stage name Little Snipper, has been poling for 13 years and teaches at Velvet & Chrome (Chicago, IL) and Tease Dance and Fitness (Aurora, IL). She has taught workshops in Illinois and will soon travel to teach in other states. Little Snipper has competed across the US and Canada, earning titles such as USPDF Pro (2017), 3rd Place in PSO Nationals Women's Division (2022), and the winner of Haute Velour Freestyle (2023) and Pole Theater Semi Pro Classique (2024). She has also judged for PSO and USPDF.

She loves working with her pole partners to create exciting doubles routines and fought to hold on to her Iron X through two pregnancies-up until 39 weeks! Little Snipper's journey has inspired her to dedicate time to helping new moms on their journey back to pole. In her muggle life, she is an emergency room nurse, has two amazing children, three dogs, and an incredibly supportive husband.

LINKS:
IG @littlesnipper
TT @littlesnipper 

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Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 3
Pole Entrepreneur Allison Sipes, Founder of Dance Filthy USA

In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac learn all about Pole Entrepreneur Allison Sipes, Founder of Dance Filthy USA!

BIO:
Dance Filthy USA is organized and produced by Allison Sipes. Allison has been running pole competitions for many years including Florida’s elite pole fitness competition – The Florida Pole Fitness Championship (since 2011 – 2018), The Florida Aerial Arts Championship (2017 – present), Dance Filthy USA (since 2016), and the USPSF Championships (since 2015 – 2018).

LINKS:
YouTube @AllieGatorUF & @DanceFilthyUSA
Instagram @alliegatoruf & @dancefilthyusa
Allison Sipes LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/alliegatoruf
Dance Filthy USA: https://dancefilthyusa.com/
Allison Sipes Virtual Training Programs:
https://aeriusfitnesstraining....

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Additional Links to information referred to in the interview:

Courses about safeguarding children/coaching children and your responsibilities with the XPert Children's Aerial course:
https://www.educare.co.uk/cour...

The courses Allison completed for the XPert course were:
Child Protection in Education
Child Protection in Sport
Child Sexual Exploitation in Sport
Concussion Awareness
Online Safety Act

Beginner Pole Dancers Summit: https://www.beginnerpoledancer...

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