For the Love of Pole Dancing:
I
first decided to go to Brass Vixens because I’ve always wanted to try pole
dancing and because of the other classes that they offer, especially their
aerial fitness. I have continued going to Brass Vixens because of the
ladies that teach, who make it an inspiring place to be, and because of the
ladies who attend, who you can always be yourself around.
Inside Leg Hang
It’s been a little over a
year since I joined, but I only started to take the pole classes seriously in
January of this year. It took me this long because I was hesitant to be in the
classes. I did not look like the other ladies and I felt that I would never be as skillful. It was all in my head. I have become a much stronger and more confident person because of my Brass Vixens family. It was because of this that
I decided to join the Pole Performance Troupe.
Superman!
Inverted Straddle/Helicopter
Sleeping Beauty!
I
wanted to be part of the Pole Performance Troupe because I thought it was an
awesome way to show how I've grown as a pole dancer. It’s been a while since I've done a choreographed routine and I was looking forward to it, especially
since it was a pole dance routine. Tia is an amazing dancer, choreographer, and
teacher. I didn't have any expectations for the routine but I knew that it was
going to be fun, sexy, and amazing. My fellow troupe-mates and I were all at different levels and Tia managed to make each of us feel comfortable with the routine. We were told that we
could do our own performance, so my friend, Anna, and I decided to do an additional duet. We
finished the choreography the afternoon of the performance. She’ll say
otherwise, but the choreo for that routine was mainly Anna’s and it was amazing
to be able to bring her creativity to life.
Core group of Sexies!
Just before my Pole Troupe performed to Rihanna's 'Skin'.
I
made a Facebook status about the performance and some of my friends came out to
watch me. I was a nervous wreck but I was so happy to see them sitting in the
audience. They enjoyed the show and hung around afterwards asking me to show
them some stuff. I loved that they could see with their own eyes why I enjoy
going to the studio and having them there to support me meant more than I could
express.
The girls with Tia (in the pink bottoms) after our amazing show!
That
was one of my favourite parts of the experience, having my friends see me in a
place where I am happy and confident. Another favourite part of the night was
at the end of my performances. I was a bag of nerves before and after each
performance, and I messed up a couple of times. However, right at the end of each
of them, where everyone was clapping and cheering, was my a moment I absolutely loved. If you've ever performed, you know that natural high you feel once you've finished
your set. That’s exactly how I felt at the end of the night; I was on cloud nine.
(Merissa dropping in to say, "LOOK AT ALL THE SEXY!!!")
I
have definitely changed since joining Brass Vixens. I don’t remember the last
time I've looked this good. I have never had any sort of confidence in myself
until I started going here. I can proudly say that I am a strong, confident, and
sexy woman and it is because of the ladies who work at and/or attend Brass
Vixens. They may or may not know this, but they were one of the reasons that
kept me from going back to that dark place in my head. I said above that I only
started taking the pole dancing classes seriously in January. The other reason
I started to take more classes at that time is because I had a lot more time on
my hands. I was off work in the winter because my seasonal job had ended. I
traveled for a bit when I was no longer working and I expected to have some
sort of income when I got back. That never materialized. I was told by a couple of
different places that I didn’t get the job I wanted abroad, I had trouble
finding another job here, and to top it off I had to put the pieces of my heart
back together.
Some of the BV ladies and myself with Blue from Ex-Wixes of Rock.
That darkness inside of me is a scary place to be and I knew I
was heading in that direction. I have a strong support system, both here and
abroad, yet I failed to see them because of the pain I was in. I felt useless,
unhappy, and unloved but I had just renewed my membership with the studio. So instead
of staying at home all day, I decided to take as many classes as I could so I would
at least get some fresh, albeit, cold air. I started going there several times
a week to keep my mind occupied and to attempt to get in shape. I started to
see a difference in my body after a couple of months. Seeing this physical
change pushed me to continue to go as often as I could, even when I started
working again. What kept me wanting to continue these classes was the sense of
community the ladies there have built. They all truly know how to make you
feel good about yourself and they believe in you, even when you don’t. I have a
group of women there that I know I can count on. We are all so comfortable with
each other. We can talk about anything without worrying about facing any judgment. We got
along right away and it’s been nothing but fun whenever we’re together. I'd become quite guarded around new people but my core group of sexies quickly
broke down my wall. One of my friends who came out to see the performance told
me that she could sense the empowerment among all of us and saw how it can be
seen as a safe space. That is exactly what Brass Vixens is to me; it is my safe
space, my happy place. The studio and the ladies there have a special place in
my heart.
Inverted Crucifix!
The ladies of Brass Vixens helped to save me from me and showed me how great a person
I am. Because of that, I will always defend my love of pole dancing. I have never had the strength,
physical and otherwise, that I do now and it is because I can see the positive
change in my overall being. This positive changed happened while taking classes
at the studio. I still take the other classes that are offered and I still
enjoy them but I see my progress the most in my pole classes. A lot of people
have said that it’s a great workout, others have wondered why I take these
classes, and there have been a few who downright don’t like it. I know that
there’s only so much to say when it comes to my love of this type of fitness and
that it won’t please everyone. I’m quite okay with that. I have learned to
believe in myself in a way that I never have before and I know that it shows.
Silly faces!
Dancing
with my Pole Performance Troupe ladies was an amazing night for a few reasons:
- I was surrounded by a group of ladies who had each others’ backs
- We did an amazing job performing some awesome choreography - Tia’s and our own.
- Our friends were able to see why we all love pole dancing and the studio itself
- There was a sense of happiness that could be seen and felt
I’m
happy I was able to have this experience and to share it with incredible
people!
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