Entries by Nia

Vertical Dance Intermediate Qualification

Vertical Dance Intermediate Course Another day in pole paradise learning how to properly demonstrate all those intermediate moves. I have been practising these and teaching them for a while and wanted to confirm what I was doing was right. Learnt some fab adaption’s to moves & a enjoyed a full day learning. I teach so […]

Photo shoot for Pocket Pole Studio iphone app

Its amazing  the opportunities that Pole Dancing has brought into my life.. and the different connections and friendships that I have made.. especially when you get a message out of the blue asking if you will be willing to participate in the creation of the First comprehensive Pole Dance App!! Photograoher Adam Jay of 1st […]

Do your bit for charity!

I’ll be honest. I can’t run to save my life. I will never do a marathon nor do I ever want to. A marathon is a long ol’ way! Training my body to endure that much pain, dedicating that much time just running? I have no interest in it (“That running looks great on you […]

Deb Riley Masterclass

So I have just come back from a masterclass with Deb Riley Of British Pole Academy! I’d seen Debs Pole Journey on YouTube and was in awe of her strength & determination. When Debs says ALL Day Master Class she means ALL day…… 8 HOURS!!! It was brilliant! I tried Aerial Hoop for the first […]

Spin City Christmas showcase

During 2009 I helped Kate Johnstone of Spin City behind the scenes as a pole cleaner for one of their shows. Kate kindly asked me to come back at Christmas and perform in their Christmas Showcase, I felt honoured to have been asked. This was my first ever Pole Performance in front of an audience, […]

Workshop with Jessalyn Medairy

So this is my first ever workshop! I thought it was about time that I take the plunge and start interacting with others in the Pole world.. and learn some new moves from skilled Pole Dancers! I had seen a Performer called Jessalyn Medairy at Pole Unity in June and thought she was amazing! The […]

KT Coates Pole Jam

Ok so this is my first Pole Jam!! KT Coates of Vertical Dance held a Pole Jam this month @ her studios. She had taught me for my Vertical Dance Qualification the previous year so I trusted her and knew she would look after me. The truth was…. There are no rules at a Pole […]