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Travel blog and research into the changing face of pole dancing, female empowerment and the new wave of feminism across the world. One woman, one pole at a time.

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Thank you!

Posted by melaniesayshi ⋅ 2015-09-10 ⋅ Leave a comment

A little over a year ago, I quit my job, gave up my apartment, packed my life into a hiking pack and set off on a year-long adventure to research pole dancing around the world. What a crazy, intense year it has been! Thank you everyone for all your tips, emails, comments and input within and outside … Continue reading →

Why I Stopped Pole Dancing

Posted by melaniesayshi ⋅ 2015-06-04 ⋅ Leave a comment

If you know me personally and have seen me since I got back, then you will have heard me give out a weak groan whenever someone asks if I’ve returned to the (pole) studio yet. I loved pole before I left. I was a fanatic. I was practising 4 – 6hrs a day, sometimes on top … Continue reading →

Pole Tutorial Videos

Posted by melaniesayshi ⋅ 2015-01-27 ⋅ Leave a comment

Happy New Years everyone! I’m in Antwerp now until tomorrow, and then I fly out for Jakarta for a week, followed by Bali and Perth! I’ve been in Antwerp all week teaching at HIPS in Antwerp, and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate being here, surrounded by all these beautiful, fierce women. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Pole 101

Posted by melaniesayshi ⋅ 2014-09-17 ⋅ Leave a comment

(Image from ClassPass) For those of you new to pole dancing, check this blog post out by my friend Maria. Great intro article on what to bring, expect, etc. And if you’re in NYC, check out ClassPass. Much like a gym membership, you get access to an unlimited number of classes at almost 200 studios … Continue reading →