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Pole-Dance Thesis
Hi all – I’m doing a Translation Masters in Paris and I have a mini-thesis to write, which I’ve chosen to do on Pole-dancing. I want to do something that goes beyond the usual ‘oooh pole-dancing is no longer controversial’ articles that you tend to see. Thing is…that kind of article is rare, if not non-existant as fa…r as I can see. So my question is: Do any of you know of documents, papers, theses, articles, anything that has a more in-depth approach to pole-dancing. (the X-pole and its parts, the technology used, history of pole-dancing etc). The longer the better although at this point, anything will do. If not I’ll have to find another topic and I really don’t want to.
Phew, long message. Anyway keep on poling!
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Your idea sounds cool. I wish I knew of some articles to help you out but I don’t https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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You might look at the book, Candy Girl: A Year In The Life Of An Unlikely Stripper by Diablo Cody, the screenwriter of Juno. I haven’t read it. I read the first chapter when I was visiting someone. So I can’t really comment on the content.
You should comment let us know what you find.
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I will do https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
My teacher is currently writing a book but unfortunately it’s not published yet so I can’t use it but it promises to be really good. -
This may help:
http://www.poledancecommunity.co.uk/articles/articles/the-history-of-pole-dance.htmlNot sure how well it would hold up as a source for your thesis in and of itself, but at least it would definitely give you some other things that you could cross-reference and look into. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Oh, and if you’re looking for some info regarding X-Pole, PoleSkivvies did an interview with Clive Coote:
http://poleskivvies.com/2010/03/x-pole-clive-coote/If you look past all the mini-advertising he’s doing there is some history in there you may be able to use, lol.
Good luck!
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I think there might be a few things from the front of the Vertical Dance website. http://www.verticaldance.com
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Google "physics of pole dancing"…I came up with TONS of hits.
You also may want to interview someone from Hardcore Poles (or what is the name of the other one that Empy uses??) that makes their own poles and see what goes into the design and testing of them. They may not want to give away their secrets though.
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Wow you guys are awesome, thank you so much!
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I don’t have any articles to add, but I just wanted to pop in and say that I think it’s awesome that you’re writing a thesis on pole dancing!
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Some positive pieces on pole dancing:
http://www.wbur.org/2010/04/02/pole-dance <– good quotes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/south/series6/pole_dancing.shtml
http://musclewave.blogspot.com/2007/12/pole-dancing-bodybuilder.html
http://www.fitsistas.com.au/documents/FitnessNetworkArticleonPoleFitness.pdf <– some good stats/facts -
Hello again https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Thank you so much for your links.
I just wanted to give you an update : I contacted xpole us who were kind enough to send over some very technical brochures which means I can go ahead with the thesis now!I already have an idea of what I want to deal with but if you have any other facts, and ideas, let me know!
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Well, whenever you’ve written up your executive summary, or hypnothesis, or whatever you should come back and post it here. Then we’ll all have a much better idea of what articles to keep an eye out for! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif
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Hey!
How is this thesis going?
I just found another positive news piece on pole dancing, and immediately thought of you. Here’s the link:
Title: Race-car drivers or pole dancers? Will the real athletes please step forward
URL: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/fitness_exercise_health/2010/04/race-car-drivers-or-pole-dancers-will-the-real-athletes-please-step-forward.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+orlandosentinel%2Fthefitnesscenter+%28The+Fitness+ -
Hi
Sorry for the late reply,
Right now I’m compiling as much info as possible, in French and English –And since I’m on summer vacation until October I’m also working on my own personal moves https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hello 🙂
I have an update and a question regarding my thesis.
First off, I'm about halfway done and looking at being done by May. When that's done and I've handed it in to my teacher and she's approved it, I'll translate it and post it online. I'm loving the process but I'll be glad when it's done and over!
My question has to do with poling as it is nowadays. I've spoken about its origins, its beginnings etc, and now I'd like to talk about the current 'generation' of polers who have influenced the art. I've got a few names but I'd like you to let me know if there's anyone hugely significant that I've missed, if you don't mind 🙂
Obviously I have to include Felix Cane who's probably the biggest name in poling simply because she's crossed over into the 'mainstream' with Zumanity, Comicon etc.
Then there's Jenyne Butterfly as well who's done a ton of workshops for instance.
Then KT Coates who compiled a list of tricks and spins, created a teacher accreditation process, helped test and distribute Xpoles
Mariana Baum who's the French representative for the World Pole Dance Federation.
Anyone else you'd add?
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Perhaps you should look at the founding members of pole organisations such as IPDFA (International Pole Dance Fitness Association, I think), APPSA (Asia Pacific Pole Sport Alliance) and USPDF (United Stated Pole Dance Federation).
The founding directors of those companies/organisations probably have probably made significant impact in the industry, even if some of them are invisible, behind the scenes. 🙂
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I really feel that "Veena" needs to be on that list! She has and does influence pole to and for the "average" woman like myself. She has spent allot of time helping us moms, students, wifes learn how to pole…but more than that her influence is significant because she is a wife and mother of FOUR young boys!! She has helped change attitudes, and made pole something that "us" ordinary women that will never compete or become "Infamous" with in our grasp! I know for me she has had a MAJOR impact on my life..she encouraged me, held my hand so to speak when I wanted to give up, only one other person in my life has had such influence on me and God rest her soul she is no longer here…BUT Veena is…I opened my own studio in November because she helped me believe in myself, she helped me become a stronger woman through pole!! I don't think I'm alone when I say…she is a MAJOR force today in pole and reaches more than 15,000 people through her website!
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I have Veena and the president of the International Federation on the list as well 🙂
But I hadn't thought of the USPDF and I didn't know about the Asian federation so that's good, thanks! 😀
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Did anyone think of using Veena especially since this is her site you're using to ask for help? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Btw, the Asian one is actually Asia Pacific, which includes Australia too. 🙂
iNFO HERE: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asia-Pacific-Pole-Sport-Alliance-APPSA/111800062214013?v=info
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Thanks again fern! I think I'll add a section just for federations around the world. It will fit nicely with the rest.
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hi there,
I think what you are doing is fantastic! I think that Fawnia was one of the original girls to take pole mainstream, and also Jamilla DeVille – (Australian) was an early-influencer…my 2 cents. i am going to come back to this thread and check out all the links!
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This is wonderful!!!! My thesis topic is The History & Art of Pole Dancing. I submitted this topic a month ago & my instructor asked me what could I find to link the subject to business. I also thank you all for the much needed info.
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Hi there. I think your idea is fantastic. I have seen a few books while on ebay that may help you.
One I'm sure that could help you is called Pole Dancing, Empowerment and Embodiment by Samantha Holland. The Review: This book provides an international, multi-disciplinary empirical account of pole classes and how they fit into wider discourses about bodies and gender, and age and fitness. In particular, the book explores how women initiate agency and espouse liberation and empowerment through something as seemingly problematic as pole classes. Heres the contents Introduction Towards a Feminist Ethnography From Circus& Sex ! ! to Fitness& Leisure What is a Pole Class? What Not to Wear Diversity& Empowerment? A Thing of Beauty' The Pole Community: Opening Closed Minds Case Study I: 'Empowering women with confidence' Case Study II: Power Moves& Everyday Bodies Conclusions: A Positive Active Identity? Appendix I: Questions for online questionnaire and statistics of responses Appendix II: Websites of Instructors Who Took Part + Schools Mentioned Bibliography Index.
Something that isnt so much about pole dancing but more stripping and burlesque, (but could be useful) is The Happy Stripper by Jackie Wilson. The review: If the burlesque stripper, with her bawdy spirit and unruly insubordination, has emerged for many as a new 'empowering' model for the sexually aware woman, then she also strikes horror in the heart of second wave feminism. Embodied by high profile artistes such as Dita von Teese and Catherine D'Lish, the explosive revival of striptease, burlesque and overt female sexual performance has proved no less alluring to a new generation of women artists familiar with the provocative work of 70's performance artists such as Hannah Wilke and Carolee Schneeman. Eloquent on 'prettiness' and power, desire and 'knowingness', money, sex and class, and with an extensive knowledge of burlesque's rich tradition, Willson raises long overdue questions about women's erotic expression within a 'postfeminist' condition. The 'new burlesque' demands above all a response – this fresh, brazen, provocative book at last provides it.
Two books that could be helpful historically are The Mexican Indian Flying Pole Dance by Helga Larsen and May-Pole Possibilities: With Dances and Drills for Modern Pastime by Jennette Emeline Carpenter Lincoln. However I could not find any info on what these books are actually about. But I do know that pole dancing has been linked to the may-pole.
Im not really sure what focus you are looking to take (perhaps you dont either). It may be helpful for you to go on ebay and do some searches in the books category. Some key words are stripper, stripping, exotic dance, strip tease, and burlesque.
Hope this has been helpful 🙂
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Wow, you were busy on the other side of the world while I was sleeping 🙂
Thank you for the suggestions. I have a section on the beginnings of pole so I've already spoken about its origins as well as Fawnia Mondey. I'm adding Jamilla to the second part though, the focus I have is more relevant I think.
Right now I'm focusing on current influential figures. I think I've got a good list going now with some of your suggestions, (of course if I've missed others, please let me know) so I can accurately portray the current evolution of pole.
I appreciate your help tons 🙂
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I might include some of the current male figures in pole….
Dominic Lacasse
Remi Martin
Eike Von Stuckenbrock
Josiah
David Owen
Jungle Cat (Tavon)
Steven Retchless
I am not aware of international males or I would give you their names.
One other person I think greatly influenced pole a few years back and then kind of disappeared…Sarah Cretul. She totally changed the art. No one saw an aerial twisted grip prior to her (let alone twisted grip at all??) or some of the amazing moves she performed. Go an look at the first USPDF competition and the performances…she was in a class all her own and the next year everyone was doing her moves.
Then you have people that are creating new and exciting moves that everyone wants to do: Oona (Oona split), Marlo (I can't even describe this one but it is one arm pencil thing), Jenyne (jade drop, iron X lift, horizontal pencil), Pantera (death lay), Allegra (Allegra), Rebecca Butcher (crazy a$$ drop she did), Alethea (floor work), Remi (the Remi)…I'm sure there are others
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