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! 

Pole Parlour Pole Dance Podcast

From Cane to Cane: Final Episode

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 around the world with Cirque Du Soleil, and we chat about her current life as a studio and competition owner! ++++++ Show Sponsor: Aerial Therapy, www.aerialtherapybermuda.com Aerial Therapy is the island of Bermuda's first and only dedicated Pole Studio. Conveniently located just outside the City of Hamilton, every detail of the facility was designed with Pole in mind. They cater to all fitness levels, body types and Pole styles with 11+ classes per week and 5 certified instructors who are passionate, experienced, diverse and most of all FUN! Show Notes: Felix’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felix.cane.52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealfelixcane Felix Cane Academy: http://felixcaneacademy.com/ Miss Pole Dance Australia 2006: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6KnUW9N3Zo ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Felix Cane

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 teacher, and we chat about her current focus on just doing pole for the pure love of it! Check out Michelle’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/11/28/post-podcast-interview-michelle-stanek ++++++ Show Sponsor: San Francisco Pole and Dance San Francisco Pole and Dance is a pole, aerial, and movement studio based in the heart of SOMA, in San Francisco, CA. With over 45 drop-in classes every week in pole, choreography, aerial silks, lyra, gymnastics and burlesque, San Francisco pole and dance has something for everyone. ++++++ Michelle’s Social Media Website: http://michellestanek.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.stanek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellestanek/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michelle5444/videos Pole Art 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV-LRsnplQY elevatED: http://elevateducation.com/ The Wall at Body & Pole: http://www.thewallatbodyandpole.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Michelle Stanek

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 we learn all about her life as a jet setting pole nomad! ++++++ Show Notes: Yvonne’s Social Media Website: http://www.yvonnesmink.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YvonneSminkPoledanceArtist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvonnesmink/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yvonnesmink Pole Theater Paris 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEESgXWBSrI ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Yvonne Smink

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 her focus on having fun and being part of a supportive community has contributed to her success. Check out Sarah’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/9/5/post-podcast-interview-sarah-jade ++++++ Show Notes: Sarah’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarahjadebuttercup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjadepole/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SarahButtercupPole Buttercup Pole Dance Studio: http://www.buttercuppoledance.com Miss Pole Dance America 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GC-RAJDMRo (my pole studio!) Minx + Muse: https://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 with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Sarah Jade

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 titled The Shane Godliman Show… my first podcast interview with a fellow podcaster! Check out Shane’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/8/23/post-podcast-interview-shane-godliman ++++++ Show Notes: Shane’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007351907022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanegodlimanpole/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafBupR9Yp0u8LiL0G9JOJQ The Shane Godliman Show: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-shane-godliman-show-podcast/id1260365217?mt=2 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Shane Godliman

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 inevitable future of kids in the pole world. Check out Kapi’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/8/8/posty-podcast-interview-kapi-kuria ++++++ Show Notes: Kapi’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007351907022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kapihuria/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kapihuria Kapi’s Mom pole dancing with roller skates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE_YwtNaWxY GymPole kids pole dancing commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDj4i6YUW94 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Kapi Huria

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 created to celebrate the sexy side of pole dance. Check out Ava’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/7/18/post-podcast-interview-ava-hennessy ++++++ Show Notes: Ava’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ava.hennessy.12 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ava_hennessy/ TABOO Pole Show: https://www.facebook.com/Taboopoleshow Butter and Filth: https://www.facebook.com/butterandfilth/ UPA’s Bringing Sexy Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JRjj8is2eA ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Ava Hennessy

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 experiment at Pole Expo; and she shares her advice on how to be successful, and happy, as professional pole traveler. Check out Marion’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/7/5/post-podcast-interview-marion-crampe ++++++ Show Notes: Marion’s Social Media Website: http://marioncrampe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarionCrampe.Poledancer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marioncrampe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CrampeMarion Theater Photoshoot: https://www.facebook.com/MarionCrampe.Poledancer/photos/a.1524442000913272.1073741860.201049163252569/1555658191124986/?type=3&theater “The Liberators” Eye Contact Experiment: http://www.eyecontactexperiment.com Marion’s Pole Expo 2016 Eye Contact Experiment: https://www.facebook.com/lightandpole/videos/1417706208247077/ “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Marion Crampe

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 own personal style; and we get the lowdown on how Lindsey went from stalking to working for Cleo the Hurricane at Cleo’s Rock N Pole! Check out Lindsey’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/6/19/post-podcast-interview-lindsey-dement ++++++ Show Notes: Lindsey’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.dement.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseydement/ Miss Pole Dance America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqwvlNfKQ8M Bringing Sexy Back: https://vimeo.com/132806641 Pole Parlour Podcast with Miss Sydney Claire: http://www.poleparlour.com/podcast/2016/9/28/episode-30-miss-sydney-claire Cleo’s Rock N Pole: https://www.cleosrocknpole.com/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Lindsey Dement

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, her experience and passion for competing in pole competitions around the country, and how she’s managed to create and run her own Aerialympics pole dance competition in her home town. Check out Shay’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/6/7/post-podcast-interview-shay-williamson ++++++ Show Notes: Shay’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shayshay.williamson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayshay0211/ Kairos Fitness: http://www.dancekairos.com Dew Point: http://dewpointpole.com Aerialympics: http://www.dancekairos.com/aerialympics ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Shay Williamson

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 importance of understanding and embracing your personal style as a dancer; and the value of finding balance in the pole industry. Check out Lisa’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/5/24/post-podcast-interview-lisa-d ++++++ Show Notes: Lisa’s Social Media Website: http://www.lisad.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547796017 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_d_poledancer/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/lisadpoledancer ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Lisa D

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 positive experience, and we discuss the need for different levels of entry in pole in order to be more inclusive as a community. Check out Makeda’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/5/8/post-podcast-interview-makeda-of-flying-over-50 ++++++ Show Notes: Flying Over 50: http://flyingover50.com Makeda’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeda.smith.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingover50/ Makeda on the Pole Dancing Chronicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l70kxGsC9AM Sound Meditation: The Code of Bliss: http://iamavatar.org/complimentary-audio/ Articles: Prevention: http://www.prevention.com/fitness/i-had-to-file-for-bankruptcy-my-house-went-into-foreclosure-and-my-car-was-repossessed-heres XO Necole: http://xonecole.com/56-year-old-grandmother-shows-pole-dancing-knows-no-age/ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Makeda of Flying Over 50

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 experience teaching, competing, and performing in Australia and the U.S. Check out Bailey’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/4/26/post-podcast-interview-bailey-day ++++++ Show Notes: Bailey’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.day.98?ref=br_rs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_day122/ Bailey’s Basework: Website: https://www.baileysbasework.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileysbasework/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Mvep9aW0y6UFwVtovP8WQ ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

Bailey Day

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 we also discuss his vision of elevating pole so it appeals to an audience outside of our own industry. We also have guest appearances throughout the interview by Alex’s beautiful wife and adorable daughter, so be ready to meet the whole Shchukin family! And something we’ve never done before, but we have an addendum to our interview sliced in to the original! So since our original interview, some controversy emerged in the pole community involving some not cool hate speech, and since Alex was called out, he shares his views and response with us, and because you know we don’t have haters on this podcast, it’s all about love. Check out Alex’s post podcast blog interview here: http://www.poleparlour.com/blog/2017/4/10/post-podcast-interview-alex-shchukin ++++++ Show Notes: Alex’s Social Media: Website: http://www.alexshchukin.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.shchukin.7 VK: https://vk.com/alex_shchukin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_shchukin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iriska84 Alex Pole Camp: http://www.alex-pole.com/index.php/en/ Alex Pole Fest: http://alexpolefest.com Adam Lin, Winning Performance from Pole Dance Championship 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqdoF0zcOEs&t=3s ++++++ Pole Parlour is a fun, inspiring podcast for all those bewitched by pole dance. Each week, your madame Crimson Minxxx has candid conversation with unique, engaging individuals from within and around the pole dance community. Pole Parlour is passionate about preaching creativity, soulful sensuality, and empowerment through pole dance. Learn more at http://www.poleparlour.com/ Theme music: “This Church” Written by Aaron Drake and Ayana Hampton https://soundcloud.com/soundinspacerecords

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