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! <3You can find me at my studio, Minx + Muse {www.minxandmuse.com}!++++++Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation …

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 arou…

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 teache…

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…

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 …

This week on the podcast, we have pole athlete and coach, Shane Godliman! On this episode, we talk about Shane’s history in athletics and how he found pole as a physical trainer, his experience as a male poler in a female-dominated industry, his methods on addressing fear and reaching optimal performance with his clients, and his new podcast aptly …

This week on the podcast, we have Kiwi pole dancer, Kapi Huria! On this episode, we talk about how Kapi’s mom got her into pole by dragging her to take her first pole workshop with Pantera Blacksmith, how she intentionally keeps her pole life fun and playful, we learn about the inspiration behind her Pole in Pants class, and we get real about the i…

This week on the podcast, we have Irish pole dancer, Ava Hennessy! On this episode, we talk about Ava’s transformation from being scared to even take a pole dance class to working professionally as a stripper; how pole dance helped her conquer her body confidence and self-love issues; and we chat about her TABOO Pole Show, which is a showcase she c…

This week on the podcast, we international pole artist, Marion Crampe! On this episode, we talk about how Marion dreamt of being being a professional dancer as a child, and how she made this a reality, despite the skepticism of others; how she works collaboratively as a dancer, model, and muse to create art; the inspiration behind her Eye Contact e…

This week on the podcast, we have a pole babe from my newly adopted hometown of Austin Texas, Lindsey Dement! On this episode, we have a good ol’ time talking about why Lindsey chose to stay local rather than internationally tour as a pole professional; how she manages to keep her classes full as an instructor; how she found her sexy by owning her …

This week on the podcast, we have ambitious Utah pole sweetheart, Shay Williamson. On this episode, we talk about how Shay’s mom was responsible for first introducing her to pole dance, how she has capitalized on the unique opportunity of living in a small town in Utah to create a multi-faceted career as a full-time pole and aerial professional, he…

This week on the podcast, we have Aussie pole dancer, performer, and coach, Lisa D. On this episode, we talk about how Lisa became enchanted with pole witnessing the stage charisma of women she danced with during her early days working at a strip club; how she transitioned from a master’s program to being a full time pole professional; the importan…

This week on the podcast, we have self-proclaimed sexy senior and pole priestess, Makeda of the blog Flying Over 50. On this episode, we talk about how Makeda discovered pole in her 50s and how it helped transform her life, how she views pole studios as goddess temples and dance as a spiritual practice, how she turned negative social media into a p…

This week on the podcast, we have ponytail whipping Aussie pole babe, Bailey Day. On this episode, we talk about how Bailey—a mostly self-taught dancer—keeps inspired and motivated when training solo; we learn about her Bailey’s Basework program; she offers up advice on how we can develop our own unique style of pole; and we hear all about her expe…

This week on the podcast, we have Ukrainian pole dancer Alexander Shchukin. On this episode, we talk about how Alex, a life-long dancer, was originally introduced to pole dance by his wife Katia; his experience traveling and competing around the world and now running his own camp Alex Pole Camp, and world championship at his Alex Pole Festival; and…

This week on the podcast, we have Sergia Louise Anderson! On this episode, we talk about Sergia’s life-long involvement in dance and theater; how her retreat into pole actually turned into her full-time career; her passion for creating robust, meaningful stage performances; and her experience as a studio owner, then ex studio owner, and now new stu…

This week on the podcast, we have Crystal Gibson! On this episode, we talk about Crystal’s journey from erotic dancer and party girl to professional poler and mum; how she values her well-rounded pole training from sensual to athletic to showgirl styles of pole; her experience transitioning from pole in Los Angeles to England; and we have some insi…

This week on the podcast, we have Veena, the amazing woman behind the robust online pole community, StudioVeena.com! On this episode, we talk about the old school days of pole when Veena was inspired to create her website; how, as a self-taught dancer, Veena created a training method that has helped thousands of polers around the world learn and im…

This week on the podcast, we have Rebekah Boyle, the beautiful soul behind Pole Priestess. On this episode, we talk about how Rebekah experiences pole dance as a spiritual practice; how she developed Pole Priestess as a method of integrating the divine feminine into pole dance instruction; she gives advice on how we can integrate this style of cons…

This week on the podcast, we have Mona Marie. On this episode, we talk about how Mona—a self-taught pole dancer—first discovered pole while visiting a strip club, her goals and role as an entertainer dancing at clubs in New York City, her experience choreographing for Madonna on her Rebel Heart Tour, and how she is serving her community in the Bron…

This week on the podcast, we have Aussie pole babe Michelle Shimmy. On this episode, we talk about how Shimmy transitioned from corporate law to professional pole dancer, what inspired her and her sister, Maddie Sparkle, to create two of the world’s most entertaining pole competitions, her view on feminism and pole dance, her deep love of the pole …

This week on the podcast, we have pole dancer, teacher, and blogger, Amy Kim. On this episode, we talk about how the online pole community has evolved since Amy started poling in 2007, and what inspired her to start one of the world’s first pole dance blogs, “Aerial Amy”; how she learned to balance her career with her pole dance passion; and we get…

This week on the podcast, we have pole dance pioneer, Michelle Mynx. On this episode, we talk about how how Michelle first fell in love with pole performing and doing showgirl competitions at strip clubs around the midwest, her experience touring around the world at diverse creative showcases with her Gravity Plays Favorites doubles partner, and th…

This week on the podcast, we have creative visionary and pole coach extraordinaire, Veronica Nichols. On this episode, we talk about Veronica’s passion for teaming with dancers to help develop highly-creative, unforgettable performances, how her career as a producer and director has contributed to her success as a pole coach, and how we have the po…

This week on the podcast, we have the one and only Bendy Kate! On this episode, we talk about how she discovered pole and circus while at University, and hasn’t looked back since; how she uses character development and story-telling to create her award-winning pole performances; and the budding Bendy Kate lifestyle brand that she is in the midst of…

This week on the podcast, we have pole wear designer and business owner, Megan Weinzierl. After taking a couple of weeks off from recording the podcast to move from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, I thought it would be rad to kick things back off with a guest from my new hometown! On this episode, we talk about what inspired Megan to start her pole w…

This week on the podcast, we have pole star and pioneer, Natasha Wang. On this episode, we talk about how Natasha transitioned from hating exercise and having stage fright into being a professional athlete and stage performer, how pole has evolved from when she started in it’s early days 11 years ago, and we also get some fun stories about her expe…

This week, we have the one and only Nadia Sharif! On this episode, we talk about how Nadia transitioned from an engineer to a full time pole dancer, what inspires her unique style of movement and how it can be applied by dancers of all levels, and her experiences jet setting all around the world as an international pole star! This interview is real…

This week, we have Joy G. Wild, who is joining us from Istanbul, Turkey! On this episode, we talk about how Joy accidentally discovered Bobbi’s pole studio in Sydney while looking to train Chinese Pole—and how she became instantly hooked and changed her focus from circus performance to contemporary pole; the struggles of opening and running the fir…

This week, we have Vancouver pole babe Miss Sydney Claire. On this episode, we talk about how Sydney has been able to find balance as a pole competitor, teacher, and performer, her journey from pole student to stripper, how her training as a visual artist contributes to her performances, and how important it is to enjoy the pole journey and support…

On this episode, we have Houston Texas Pole Star, Crystal Belcher! We talk about how she uses her pole performances to tell powerful, evocative stories; the inspiration behind Black Girls Pole and her involvement in the movement, and what motivated her to create Melee on the Bayou: Houston’s premier pole competition!Check out Crystal’s post podcast…

On this episode, we have pole artist Kitty-Marie. We talk about how Kitty was oblivious to the pole community as a stripper, and how she became obsessed after discovering videos online by Jenyne Butterfly and Natasha Wang; her life as a pole dancer and studio owner in Japan; the reality of pursuing a pole dance career in Los Angeles; and how she us…

On this episode, we have Lauren Lukrich. Lauren is the co-owner of Kiska, a Russian Exotic Fit style pole studio in Portland, Oregon. On this episode, we talk about her unique style of running a pole studio, which includes 24-hour access, openly catering to those working in the sex industry, and happily recommending other studios for students seeki…

On this episode, we have Allison Sipes. Allison is an OG pole dancer/certification queen/entrepreneur who is one of the hardest working babes in the biz. On this episode, we talk about how she became interested in making a career in pole after—ironically—loosing her corporate job for pole dancing, the realities of running the Florida Pole Fitness C…

On this episode, we have Lindsay Lithe França. Lindsay is a pole dance athlete and champion based in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this episode, we talk about what it’s like training as an athlete while also getting her master’s degree, the romantic tale of how she met and eventually married fellow pole star Carlos França, and how she has used social media…

On this episode, we have Kitty Velour. Kitty is a pole dancer/artist living in London. On this episode, we talk about how Kitty first discovered pole dancing as a teenager living with her grandparents, her subsequent move to London and her adventures pursuing pole dance as an artist and showgirl, the difference between strip clubs in the U.S. verse…

On this episode, we have Torwa Joe aka FiyaStarta aka boss babe of Vertical Joe’s. Joe is a pole champion, performer, choreographer, official twerk technician, and founder of the world famous Vertical Joe’s pole studio in Atlanta, Georgia. On this episode, we talk about how Joe unintentionally fell into pole dance almost 10 years ago while working …

On this episode, we have Mina Mechanic. Mina is the Brand Director for Bad Kitty and has been pole dancing for nearly a decade. On this episode, we talk about Mina’s history with pole and how she connected with Bad Kitty to help create their PoleFit line of pole wear, how she left her big corporate job to join Bad Kitty full-time, and how she has b…

On this episode, we have Karol Helms. Karol is an OG pole dancer who has been in the industry for over 10 years and has been a pioneer in helping the community evolve into what it is today. On this episode, we talk about her experience discovering pole while dancing at a club, and the struggles of learning pole in a time before proper studios and s…

On this episode, we have Arlene Caffrey. Arlene is an Irish pole dance champion, performer, and studio owner. On this episode, we talk about her vast experience in the pole community over the past 10 years, how she is inspired to integrate art and theatrical components into her pole performances, and how her recent pursuit of burlesque has helped e…

On this episode, we have Amy Guion. Amy is a full time pole professional as boss babe at Pole Sport Organization and also teaching her Bendability Fitness program. On this episode, we talk about her history as a pole teacher, studio manager, competitor, and world traveler; what inspired her to start one of the world’s largest pole competition organ…

On this episode, we have Nikki St. John. Nikki is the creator of the popular online communities Pole Dance Nation and Aerial Nation, which she originally created to promote her Pole Dancer book series. On this episode, we talk about how she has parlayed her love of pole dance into creating other opportunities for herself, specifically with acting a…

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.C…

On this episode, we have Sheena, the founder and boss babe of Super Fly Honey Pole Wear. Sheena was inspired to start a pole wear line after falling in love with pole dance and falling out of love with her career in the corporate world. On this episode, we talk about how passion is more important than education when starting a business, the realiti…

On this episode, we have Maggie Ann. Maggie is a pole dance performer, instructor, and competitor from Central Massachusetts. On this episode, we talk about her recent first runner up victory at Miss Pole Dance America, the realities of participating in and judging pole dance competitions, finding your voice as a dancer, or what we referred to as b…

On this episode, we have Kelly Yvonne. Kelly is a pole dancer, choreographer, producer, director, and business woman. On this episode, we talk about how she discovered pole in 2009 and quickly turned it into her full-time career, her vision in creating artistically engaging, immersive experiences through her signature pole shows, and what it takes …

On this episode, we have Kelly Maglia. Kelly is an LA-based pole dancer, contortionist, fashion designer, and legit rock star! On this episode, we talk about how she discovered pole dance and how that led her to her current obsession with contortion and Chinese pole, designing costumes for pole dancers and what inspired her to create her new “Get a…

On this episode, we have everyone’s favorite pole dancing stripper with a Ph.D., Lux ATL. We discuss breaking constrictive social stereotypes and how feminism and pole dance go hand in hand, Lux’s love of story telling and performance art as means to engage audiences in meaningful discourse, and what inspired her to create her signature courses: St…

On this episode, we have Shayne Evans. Shayne is an Aussie living in Los Angeles, who has made a career in pole dance OFF the pole as a publicist, social media advisor, correspondent, and overarching business professional. On this episode, we talk about how she fell into all of these different areas of expertise, the difference between poling in th…

On this episode, we have Brian Wolf. Brian is an LA-based pole dance teacher, competitor, and performer. On this episode, we talk about his experience being a male poler in a female-dominant industry, the benefits of “cross-training” in different areas of dance, performance art, and fitness to become a well-rounded poler, and what it takes to engag…