Pole addiction
Since yesterday was the gym’s anniversary, it also means I’ve been learning pole for a year now. I’m actually really proud of myself, that I didn’t give up although there were times I felt really shitty and also that this wasn’t one of my heat-of-the-moment addictions.
I’ve always wanted to learn dance. But I have 2 left feet. I’ve tried Street Jazz, Hip Hop, Latino… can’t coordinate at all! I either end up falling, stepping on my feet or missing steps and standing there like an idiot. The only “dance” I knew was gyrating and shaking my booty at clubs. I’m really surprised I managed to last this long (and still going on), be able to catch up (sometimes just barely) and grow a passion for pole dancing.
When I first decided to go for the class, I honestly thought it was gonna be mostly exotic dancing. Shake backside only what, how difficult can it get. I guess this is also the common misconception of pole dancing – that it is skanky and slutty, only performed in strip clubs. I was intrigued when we learnt more than just the sexy moves. There were so many other genres that can be performed on a pole! And moving on to the higher levels, trust me those moves are more acrobatic than sexy.
So after a year, what have I gained? I (hopefully) dance better, I’ve gained performance experience with showcases like the recent comp at the gym, and I’ve found a really fun way to work out! Of course, I also got an x-pole as my x’mas present last year. *grins*
Without my wonderful instructors, I don’t think I could have done any of this. So this post is dedicated to them. Especially Eunice, since most of the classes I attend are hers. Also because she’s the one who always always always includes pretty choreos in her classes, and always does different genres for her routines showing how wide ranged pole can be.
Here’s my showcase performance at the gym (a bit kan cheong so got a few boo boos).
