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Pole Dance Heroes
Lately I’ve been hearing about these “new” pole stars that are coming out of the woodwork. This got me thinking about all the underground talent that we might be missing out on. I’d like to compile a list of /dancers that have inspired or influenced you and your style. I think this is a great way for beginners and seasoned dancers alike to find new inspiration. What I’d like to know (and I’m sure so would many others) is: Who are some of your pole/dance heroes? Why are you drawn to his/her style?
Pole inspiration has taken many forms for me. I was inspired by a breakdancer the other day and a ballerina the day after that! Famous/not famous, poler/non-poler. I want to know! -
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One of my favorite choreographers, for example, is Anne Murray. I LOVE her “Drop it Low” vid!!!
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Awesome idea SashaMae! I too love finding new pole inspiration, so the more we share the better!
My biggest non-pole dance heros are:
Megan Branch – in this video her movement and the music moves me so much I get tingles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlVDZNgQ28Y&list=FL9xQt3Y3z98CQ2UI_VXGggg&index=38&feature=plpp_video
Caitlin Kinney http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNwCkJnKHsA&feature=BFa&list=PLAD72FE65C64BCEA2
Jordan Clarke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0y_Cj-4d6w&feature=BFa&list=PLAD72FE65C64BCEA2&index=42
Mollee Gray http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-dza0v5Gcc&feature=BFa&list=PLAD72FE65C64BCEA2
Beth Ann Robinson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA8KHEA0K_8&feature=BFa&list=PLAD72FE65C64BCEA2
Pole dancing heros:
Fleur – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb5cTnHKPAU&feature=BFa&list=PLAD72FE65C64BCEA2
Gypsy (Bobbis Pole Studio) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtCYxH1J1LE
Felicity Logan
Sarah Jade
Sergia Anderson, The Vertitude Pole Studio
Fontaine Bradbury
Alethea Austin
(don't know real name) luckygirl1220 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL0ReQTWvoc&feature=BFa&list=FL9xQt3Y3z98CQ2UI_VXGggg
Brynn Route
andvideo8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADs04O9T0Ks&feature=BFa&list=PLAD72FE65C64BCEA2
Milien Elayne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7-2vSjUmVI&feature=BFa&list=PLAD72FE65C64BCEA2
Lisa Davison http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNntiMGQKr8
There are more but I have to go to acro class now! Happy viewing! Can't wait to see what other great dancers we can uncover! 🙂
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Dirdy Birdy! She is so strong and sassy!
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Rhiannon Nichole would be my choice for my pole hero https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif I love how she excels at so many different styles of pole dance.
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Lucky girl is Chalese Stevens and she will be at uspdf!
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WOW Scarlett!!! Those vids are incredible!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share those. I LOVE Megan Branch! So amazing.
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No off to watch more!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Dirdy Birdy for sure I have been enthralled with her for the last few years..
I've recently become entranced with Charlee Wager. She's definitely one to watch as an up and comer 🙂
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Dirdy Birdy…me too… I'll have to check out Charlee Wager
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Skittles is awesome!! I always love watching her videos. because she looks so strong and smooth and has some tutorials on how to do things (she's the reason I can do a shouldermount flip). I also love Emotion Catcher (Julia Wahl). She's got tons of free lessons on youtube and I refer to those when I am trying new moves.
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So many great names here. Persian you reminded me of two more (Skitt & Emotion C) whose skills are so admirable and whose vids have helped me progress.
Another two I forgot are Leigh Ann Reilly. Even her vids from back in the day still keep me watching from start to finish. She has an ultra sexy style to her movement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ARTvYHiis
And Jannybugalicious. She does great floor work and I would kill for her flow. Her moves look so effortless and just blend together seamlessly. She makes everything she does look so easy
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As much as I love watching all the phenomenal talent on YT, I honestly find my inspiration here. I really enjoy watching everyone here work on tricks or flow or finding their style. I love reading video and discussion comments, and seeing everyone, regardless of their background or ability, coming together to help and support and befriend one another. That said, the Veener whose videos I’ve faved most is tracee. She has a dance background, which impresses me as a woman of little to no grace 😉 But, my favorite thing about tracee is that her dancing is raw and powerful and genuine. You can see that her movement comes directly from her soul. She is an honest dancer, and there’s nothing I respect more than an honest person.
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I loooove VEENA! I got into pole because of her, I have been following her youtube channel since before SV even existed, I used to frantically check my youtube for new videos from her sinbabylk account, her gimme more video was the first full length pole video i ever saw. Secondly would be Michelle Mynx, I think she's really not known enough and has toured the country poling on stage as a doubles act with her partner with the Dresden Dolls and Margaret Cho. I have had the lucky opportunity to be coached for competitions by both these ladies and they are even more fabulous when you get to know them as people, Veena is one of my bff's now 🙂
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Well, Veena's lines, flexibility and grace never cease to amaze and inspire me, Alethea is a panther on the pole, Chalese Stevens floorwork is sick and CryStylez is so creative and organic. But, I'm with Hotel Chick, Veena and the SV members really sparked it for me. Watching the pro's is nice and all but……there's something about watching the members here try and fail and try and succeed. Something about the perseverance in all of you and the encouragement we give to one another. Even though I'm not poling yet, I've learned more here in the past 4 months than you could ever imagine. This site was a genious idea. I knew I was in the right place when I joined. You ladies have prepared me for my pole journey more than you know. Thank Youhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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veena and aleathea austin
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I'm absolutely obsessed with Alethea Austin.
Oona blows my mind.
Chloe the Hurricane rocks my world.
And last but not least, all you lovely ladies on SV! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif -
My first pole teacher- Natasha that no longer owns her studio and moved away =(
Veena and Veeners 😉
Alethea Austin
Lou Landers
Felix Cane
Nadia Sharif
Brynn Route
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charlee wagner
oona kivela
brynn route
Veena
Veeners!
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cant forget greta pontarelli!!! there really are too many to name actually!
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My top 2 are 2 I've worked with:
Kelly Yvonne
Leigh Ann Reilly
Because both women were able to bring out something in me in different ways and do things I didn't think possible – they are true heros!
My inspirations:
Karol
Amber
Oona
S Factor
Aerial Amy
Ms. London
Veena
Veeners
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Felix Cane
Alethea Austin
Nicki Shaw
Cleo the Hurricane
Nadia Sharif
Oona
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Felix Cane is one of my heroes too, that flexibility!
I also like Jenyne Butterfly, she's so playful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waIuhfoTMv8 ,
and just love Pantera, for her strength and just because she's her crazy self…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGA1PTWcKU8&feature=related
Actually, rather than someone with a perfect technique, I like to watch dancers with some personality 🙂
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I love watching Phoenix Kazree 🙂 Beautiful dancer!!!
Marion Crampe is also amazing!!!
Definitely Becca Butcher, Hanka Venselaar and Skittles for tricks.
Marlo is a fantastic dancer no matter what the music style is and she is a powerhouse on the pole!!!
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