Ava Hennessy

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! <3 You 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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