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Going Coastal, a play date at The Peach.

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Only really being able to train on a Sunday (I do classes during the week but I can only really train on the things I want to work on on a Sunday) can sometimes be a bit of a pain. Usually when my family get together to celebrate birthdays etc it's on a Sunday and usually up the coast at my Aunty's place. Which means I have to decide between seeing my family and going to train, I hate having to do it. I love my family and I love spending time with them, especially my second cousins. Last year when I was training for Miss Pole I missed out on a few celebrations which left me feeling guilty (self inflicted, my family are more than supportive and totally understood and never put pressure on me to choose between training and seeing them). However this is no longer going to be a problem! Last year Daisy (who used to teach at Bobbis) opened up The Peach Pole Studio   in Erina which is a handy 10 minute drive from my Aunty's place! WOOHOO!! A couple of weekend's ago

You gotta keep 'em separated

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I've been pole dancing for just about five and a half years now and I've never really worried (or given much thought to) the photos and posts etc I put on my account. I've always been really open about the fact that I pole dance and had a "if you have a problem with it then that's your problem not mine" attitude. My profile has been public for ages, I didn't really care to be honest, and will pretty much accept a friend request from anyone who has a profile pic of them self on a pole. Recently I've been giving it a bit of thought, while I don't care about what people see there is a good chance that if any of my clients at work decided to do a facebook search for me there's a good chance they might not like what they see. Now I don't really care what they think of me, but my employer might (even though they are fully aware of my pole dancing addiction).  What to do? Well, last week I thought it might be time to separate the real me f

A few days left to watch Blood Sweat and Sequins online (for those of us in Australia)

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The documentary Blood Sweat and Sequins that followed three of Australia's best pole dancers as they prepared to compete for the title of Miss Pole Dance Australia was aired on SBS at the end of January. I've watched it twice (and have recorded it on our foxtel iq (like tivo) at home so I can watch it again and again) so far and it was fantastic. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet. But the three girls are engaging and I think they represent Pole Dancing well. You can watch the documentary for the next couple of days on the SBS website HERE Billie xxx

Pole Goal # 4 Muscle Up!

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So in my post My Pole Goals for 2013  I said that I'd already accomplished one of my pole goals for 2013. That goal was *DRUM ROLL*  THE MUSCLE UP!! When I first decided that I wanted to start working on it I thought it would take me the better part of the year to get. Obviously I was wrong. I started working on it one Sunday in Practice time and got it on my 2nd attempt! I was pretty shocked and tried it a few more times but couldn't get it again without using my foot to pull myself over. Since then I've tried to practice it as much as possible, it usually takes a few attempts at it before I can get up and I've never been able to get video evidence of it.. UNTIL NOW!! I decided to set up my camera on Friday afternoon and video it until I got it. I failed five times, gave up and turned the camera off, then went no once more and I'll get it. AND I DID!! So here it is my muscle up!! Now I just need to be able to do it consistently. Billie

Freestyle Video

So a few days ago Shimmy posted on her blog about free styling, after finally getting around to reading it today there was on thing that really stuck with me, a quote from Kelly Yvonne   " No! Never apologise for your movement! Never apologise for your dancing! "   So after reading Shimmy's post I felt a bit brave, I actually video'd myself free styling to a Rihanna song at the beginning of the year and I've just uploaded it to YouTube. On the day when I'd finished the Freestyle I could't watch it because I felt like what I had done wasn't perfect. About a week later I did end up watching it and while it wasn't as bad as I thought I still was pretty unhappy about it so decided not to put it on YouTube.  After watching it again tonight after I uploaded it, I actually don't think it's as bad as I originally thought, being the perfectionist that I am I probably should come to terms with the fact that there is always something that I'

Mr Pole Dance

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This year marks a first in the competitive pole world, the first ever MALE ONLY Pole Competition! Mr Pole Dance will be held at the Factory Theatre Marickville (Sydney) on the 31st May and is not just for the Aussie guys it's open to international dancers as well!!  So fellas, if you want to enter you need to head to www.mrpoledance.com.au and download the application form and get it in by 28th February 2013! All the competition rules etc are on the site! I can't wait to see the boys strut their stuff on stage! Tickets go on sale March 11th at Ticketek  You can also look up the Mr Pole Dance Page on Facebook to keep up to date with everything leading up to the comp!! Billie xxx

Pole Candy 2013 Semi-Pro Championship

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Entry's for the Pole Candy 2013 Semi-Pro Championship are open and can be downloaded HERE!!  

Flexibility with Luxe

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Luxe One thing I really want to work on more this year is my flexibility, over the break between terms Luxe ran two contortion workshops at Bobbis Gold and they were great, the first one we focused on splits and a bit of back bending and the second one on mainly back bending.  This term I've enrolled in her flexibility class and after the first class today I'm pretty excited to see how much I can improve my flexibility. I'm pretty flexible already, I can already do the splits on my left, right and centre, but when I do my front splits I always have my hips open instead of square. So that's my main goal at the moment, to get both my left and right splits with my hips completely square. I'm going to have to make sure that I stretch during the week when possible. I also want to improve my back and shoulder flexibility so I'll work on those as well. I also want to be able to get my leg behind my head in a leg mount on both sides as well as improve my overspi

One week to go!

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Don't forget next Thursday on SBS at 11pm (in Australia) the Documentary Blood Sweat and Sequins will be aired!! So write it in your diary, set a reminder in your phone and set your IQ's to record! From the looks of the trailer it's going to be AMAZEBALLS! Billie xxx

My Routine from the Pole Dance Academy Bond Girls Comp Last Year

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So I just realised that I totally forgot to post the video from the Pole Dance Academy Bond Girls comp last year. If I'm going to be totally honest it isn't the best performance I have ever done.  After a few minor hiccups the Venue for the night was changed to The Club at Kings Cross the Wednesday before, having danced their before I knew the routine that I'd choreographed wouldn't work on the stage (the poles are pretty short) so I got to the venue a bit early to have a play on the poles and figure out what I could and couldn't do.  I have no idea what was going on with me that night, I had a couple of moments where I had mind blanks and did something silly like walk to the wrong pole (there is a speaker right near the pole on stage left that ends up getting kicked if you do anything that involves extending your leg) and at one stage I went to do a climb and half way through I decided not to because I remembered the pole was to short to do what I was going to do

Irina Savina

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I love YouTube, every now and then you come across something amazing! I came across a video last year of a Russian Pole Dancer Irina Savina and I was left speechless. She is so strong and flexible and has the stamina of.... ummm .... something that has a lot of stamina. I was having a look at one of her videos this morning and realised that it had only been viewed about 295 times which is a shame because the she's incredible! I've attached a couple of her videos here you can check out the rest on her YouTube Channel .  Billie xxx

My Pole Goals for 2013

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So it's a new year so time to set some new goals! AND STICK TO THEM!! I didn't really have many goals last year, I didn't write them down so I could make sure I worked for them, but this year that's going to change!  First things first! I have a new pole book! It was hard to part with my old one, I love it, but it was falling apart so I decided it was time for an upgrade! Something a bit brighter so I went for a bright pink/orangeish number from Typo. I've also separated it into sections for certain performances/comps that I want to do this year. Each section has enough space for me to stick in pictures for costume ideas and write down combos and eventually the whole routine if I feel I need to! I also got one of Lou Landers Pole Goal Diary's for Christmas to help me be a bit more focused on what I want to achieve, it's fantastic, it has a section each month where you can write down your goals and two sections in the back to write more details on what you

Cleo's Hortizontal (Jade) Split Tutorial

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For ages and ages I struggled with my horizontal (jade) split, it looked more like a special K than a flat straight line.  I've been lucky enough over the last couple of years to have Cleo as one of my teachers and without these tips from her I would have never have gotten my split flat on the pole!! So if you're struggling with getting your horizontal split flat check out Cleo's tutorial on Youtube! She also has another tutorial on press hand stands as well :) Billie xxx

Stay and Play with Alethea!

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Alethea Austin has to be one of the sexiest pole dancers around, her unique style has inspired many of us to get on the floor and unleash the sexy beast that is inside us all. With her DVD's we've all been lucky to have a bit of Alethea in our homes, but NOW if you're lucky and get yourself to Nashville you can stay with Alethea and get some one on one training!!  So what do you get? and How much does it cost? Here's the information from Alethea's Facebook Page  Want to Train with me and Sleep at my House? In the next couple months I am hosting a limited amount of Travel-In guests Roll With me, Stay with me, let me train you better than a 90min workshop. Have a Bud Light and let me tuck you in at night. Packages start at $450 and Include 2 Days 2 Nights 2-3 Hrs a day POLE Private Training 1Hr Day Stretching 1Hr a Day Competition Prep, Goal Coaching Transportation Lodging Lots of Fun and Trouble in Nashville xox Alethea EMAIL INFO@ALETHEAAUSTI

Another Bobbi Freestyle

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Watching videos of Bobbi freestyle always reminds me how lucky I am to train at (IMO) one of the best pole studios in the world.  Here's Bobbis latest freestyle if you haven't seen it...... those legs of her's go for days!!! (not to mention how effortless she makes everything look). Billie xxx

Rockin Legs n' Abs with Cleo the Hurricane DVD Trailer!

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Pull on your leg warmers and your favourite leopard print hot pants and get ready for a workout!!  Over the last few months Cleo has been working her butt off to release an amazing work out DVD, Rockin Legs n' Abs and you can check out the trailer for it NOW on Youtube!! It looks incredible and I can't wait to get my hands on a copy! As some one who has been a victim  had the pleasure of being tortured  having their butt well and truly whipped by Cleo in her flex class (and in her class warm ups) I can guarantee it's going to be worth it!!  Not only that but you don't have to be a pole dancer to do the workout! it's for everyone!!  Pre Orders will be open soon so keep an eye out on Cleo's  Facebook Fan Page  for more details! (she will be shipping them worldwide) AND!!!!! Think the outfits the girls are wearing are awesome (I know I've been drooling over a few of the pieces)? Well they will also be available to purchase!! So if you hav

Encore Sydney Pole Show

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The performers for the Sydney Encore Pole Show 2013 have been announced!!! And guess who was chosen?? ME!!!! I'm super excited to be a part of this, the line up is amazing!! I honestly can't believe that I will be sharing the stage with these incredible performers!!   If you're in Sydney on the 23rd of February and want to see some amazing pole shows including a show by the current Miss Pole Dance Victoria Kristy Sellers, Miss Pole Dance NSW Amber Ray you should come along. Tickets can be purchased online from the  The Factory Theatre  or call 02 9550 3666 (Tickets are $42) You can view the full line up of performers on the  Encore Sydney Pole Show Website   Billie xxx