Studio Blog

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon to meet people who wear many hats—parent, partner, employee, caregiver, and more. Amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities, the concept of me-time often gets pushed to the back burner. However, prioritizing oneself is a revitalizing and empowering practice every person deserves. Let’s delve into the essence of personal time and its profound benefits. **Why is making time for yourself important?** Juggling various roles, so …

Brand new year means brand new things right? Learning a new skill, revisit a forgotten one, new goals, new routines, all in the pursuit of the perfect life.  Even as an adult well on my way to 40, I still get that anticipation of the new year.  Disappointment in how I failed in my resolutions from the year before, but love the idea of clean slate to get up and …

I had an opportunity to sub for Intro to Pole a little while ago. This would be the first week of Intro and the regular instructor was unable to make it that night.  I love teaching Intro but it had been many months since I had last taught it.  The first week is always the most challenging because everyone is nervous and they don’t know each other.  Many people walk …

It has been five years since I made the switch from student to teacher.  First thing I did prior to teaching was taking a instructor certification course through Vertical Art Athletics (then known as Pole Art Athletics).  It was so up my alley!  I went to school originally to prepare for medical school and am a certified massage therapist and this program’s focus on anatomy and movement science was amazing!   A few months …

I wanted a baby for years and it didn’t happen. Part of my coping mechanism and dealing with infertility was to pole dance. It became a bit of a sanctuary that was just for me to feel joy, to feel pain, to be sexy, to feel strong, which I had never felt before. When I finally became pregnant I made the decision to not continue poling during my pregnancy. Part …

So I’ve dappled in lyra and sling in the past.  A class or two here and there. I liked it, but nothing captured my attention like pole.  But the last month I’ve been attending our aerial sling series because I’ve missed being a student and frankly the class time worked on with my schedule. First off, I enjoy learning something new SO MUCH!  Something that is accessible at my fitness level but is …