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| - Before moving to Phoenix, I had taken pole fitness classes in Charleston, SC for almost 3 years. At that point, pole fitness had not only become a fun workout and part-time job (yay instructing!); it was my full-blown passion. The strength! The flexibility! The dancing! Learning to be confident and comfortable with my body! The amazing, supportive women I'd met! Spinning and hanging upside down by one leg! What wasn't to love about it?! Honestly, the only thing that could've made my experience any better was having an instructor of an even more advanced level to help me progress further, as I want to become the best pole athlete and artist I can possibly be. ENTER: Prowess Pole Fitness!
You see, for 2 years my little sister asked me to move to Tempe to be near her while she finishes grad school at ASU and although I didn't think I could just leave my life in Charleston behind, I realized two things:
1. Phoenix would be an adventure / new life experience and I'd be close to my sister for the first time in 7-8 years.
2. I could train under Lindsay Green!!! HELL YES, pack the car!
Within 3 days of my arrival, I was signed up for classes and attempting Phoenix (the pole trick, just to clarify. It was definitely out of the realm of possibility for me at the time, despite Lindsay's positive encouragement haha...) and hopping off spin poles because *holy moly* I'd only ever practiced on static and had no idea how not to get dizzy. Flash forward 9 months later and I'm holding Iron X's, spinning gracefully in Eagle, and back flipping off of poles from Brass Monkey!! (Don't understand what I'm saying? Come to class and learn our secret language!) And yes, I can Phooeenniixx! Basically, I'm learning the tricks of my dreams because Lindsay is such an awesome instructor and the queen of spotting. Seriously, even when trying a move that you are sure will lead to imminent death - she's got you! Plus, she will be your biggest cheerleader (as will all the other girls in class - because they're your new friends and family). Not only do I live for Level 3-4 and Choreography classes, but I also love Lyra, Flexibility, and Twerkshop. But wait! They offer more like Aerial Silks, Intro / Level 1-2, ChairOgraphy, Floorwork, etc. All of the instructors are really great and the studio is amaaazing (gah, those tall ceilings)!
While I can't promise that pole fitness will be the greatest life decision you will ever make for yourself (it was for me! :D), I think you should definitely try it out and see. More than once. Because let's face it, after my very 1st pole class I thought "I'm awkward, bruised, and not strong enough for this" - but continuing to practice is HOW you get strong, confident, and whatever else you want out of your journey. And please do so at Prowess because safety, form, technique, and community are so important. As for the bruises (umm, "pole kisses") and callouses? I've learned to embrace them as badges of honor.
I could honestly go on and on about how much I love Prowess and pole in general, but I'll stop. Check out their website (you must register for classes online, as there are limited spots) and even their Facebook page so you know when the next Cirque Saturday (a showcase of instructor and student performances) is! Are you signing up? Now? GO!
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