Uncovered- For Pole Dancers

Flexibility has become a staple in our pole journies. Often we feel pressure to start working on our splits or backbends, however, are unsure where to start or what we are really trying to achieve.  This week, Steph is joined by Eley, the founder of Flexersize to uncover... Flexibility 101! We talk:  What is flexibility? Active vs passive flexibility How you can approach your flexibility...

DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE Performing is easily one of the most difficult things that we can learn to do in our lives, and it can present itself in a multitude of ways. Performance in life is giving a sales pitch to potential customers, standing in front of a group of people and offering training and guidance in the workplace, it is public speaking, it is coaching a sporting team and so many more thing...

In this episode, we explore the concept of flow in pole dancing and why it is essential to focus on it during our pole journey. We discuss, what flow is the difference between tricks and flow, and how the emphasis on mastering tricks can sometimes overshadow the importance of finding your flow. Our guest, Vanessa is an ex-ballerina, seasoned pole dancer and instructor, she is sharing her experienc...

It all began with a BIG dream in 2004…to bring pole fitness to Melbourne, and help women empower and express themselves through pole dancing. Pole Divas was the SECOND pole studio in Australia. Since opening its doors in 2004, Pole Divas has continued to innovate, grow and become a pioneer in our industry. Today we are uncovering the woman behind Pole Divas, Kennetta. Kennetta shares her journey f...

Join Steph and Kelsey for Part 2, will Kelsey fall in love with pole dancing or will it not be for her?

Do you remember your first-ever pole class? What did you think of pole? Your concerns? Your excitement? Join host Steph as she sits down with Kelsey, a first-time pole dancer, to discuss her perspective on the pole. Kelsey shares her excitement for trying something new and pushing herself outside of her comfort zone. However, she also reveals her concerns about her coordination, the skin burn, dan...

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The Australian Pole Sports Federation is often known for its code of points and is generally on the opposite end of the sexy side of pole. Many don't really understand how it works on its place in our industry.  This week, Steph is joined by Sara-May and Deb Roach to uncover... The Australian Pole Sports Federation!  We talk:  - What the federation is and how it plays a part in our...

Is getting your front splits on your goals list for 2023? Or maybe your oversplits? Front splits seem to be the first flexibility goal for most pole dancers.  In this episode, Steph uncovers the basics of Front Splits. She talks:  Stretching, what it is, types of stretching and also the muscles you stretch for your front splits How to set yourself up for success in training for your fron...

Have you ever...  Been inside a pole studio? Wished you could make pole your LIFE?  Thought about owning a pole dancing studio?  This episode is FOR YOU!  This week Steph is joined by Jasmine Zapka, the Founder and Managing Director of The Pole Room, to uncover the real behind-the-scenes of operating a pole dancing studio (or four).  We talk: What surprised us when we firs...

Marketing in general can be a hard task to master, let alone doing it in the POLE INDUSTRY! You may often hear stories of shadow banning or content being taken down. So how does one market their studio (or business)? This week Steph is joined again, by marketing guru Georgia Mountford-Blake to uncover our essential tips for marketing for the pole industry.  We talk:  What type of content...

Did you know, you can now submit your pole questions to have answered on the podcast? 🤩 This week, in our first official Q&A episode, Steph talks:  Shoulder Mounts- Are they really safe for us Pole dancing competitions Trick Names- Why are they all different.  Want a question answered? Submit your question now . Loving uncovered? Why not share this episode with your pole bestie or t...

As pole dancers, we seem to find any bit of skin, and if we can hang from it, it's a grip point 🤣! Grip is super important for our pole journies, as it allows us to position ourselves to create shapes tricks or combos.  This week, Steph is uncovering all things GRIP POINTS. She talks about journies or tricks associated with the grip point, why they are important and where you might be introd...

Part 2 with Brian Rich uncovering the answers to your questions about instructor rights in the pole world.  Check the PACT calculator here.  Fitness Award Wage Australia Loving uncovered? Why not share this episode with your pole bestie or take a screenshot and pop it on your IG stories? We would love to know what you loved about this episode or your key takeaways. WANT 25% OFF YOUR POLE...

Continuing on our conversation about instructor pay... Steph is joined by Brian Rich to answer your questions AND uncover what the minimum wage of a pole dancing instructor actually is.  Check the PACT calculator here.  Fitness Award Wage Australia Loving uncovered? Why not share this episode with your pole bestie or take a screenshot and pop it on your IG stories? We would love to know...

Do you have a pole-specific media account or are you unsure how to "brand" yourself on social media?  This week, Steph is joined by marketing guru and pole dancer Georgia of GEMO creative, to uncover "How to brand yourself on social media".  We talk:  Why a pole dancer, may want to brand themselves on social media? What opportunities could exist?  Where you should start? ...

The ALL NEW Uncovered website is NOW LIVE 👏🏽. On our new website , you can submit questions, topics, and guests, apply to be on the show and even donate to help us continue creating GREAT pole content. Make sure you check it out .  I know some of you are been WAITING for this episode! It's finally here: The results of our recent Pole Instructor Payments and Benefits survey .  Thank you...

Mindset. Fixed. Growth. Locus of Control. These words get thrown around often and not just in relation to your pole journey, but in your everyday life also. Have you ever wondered how these play a role in your pole journey? Or how you can apply basic mindset practices to your pole journey? This week, Steph is joined by pole dancer, psychologist and researcher Jess Blower to uncover MINDSET! Partic...

Fear in pole dancing can present in many ways. Fear of starting, fear of booty shorts, fear of new tricks and even fear after an injury or fall. Falling or injuring yourself can sometimes be enough to prevent you from wanting to do that trick again. In extreme cases, it can slow your progression completely. So what can you do to overcome this? This week, Steph is joined by Uncovered’s resident cou...

It’s like something takes over you and you just want to learn the next thing and the next thing and you don’t want to stop until you know it all! Many, MANY pole dancers want to tick a trick (sometimes only on one side. This behaviour can increase our risk of injury and if that’s the case, why do so many of us do it? This week, Steph uncovers: Your Pole Journey- Why do you want to rush it? She tal...

The student experience incorporates everyone in the studio: the student, instructors and the studio owner.  This week, Steph and guest co-host Ross, Customer Experience Specialist, MBA graduate and Steph's husband, uncover the student experience.  The topic arose from a listener asking how "lenient" studio owners should be to keep students. Tune in to understand the relationships between...

Take a trip down memory lane, and find out things you never knew about Australian Pole Dance History! This week Steph uncovers the History of Australian Pole Dancing with the author of "A Brief History of Australian Pole Dance", Ally Cat. Over this two-part series, Steph and Ally chat: The first ever studios and classes Pivotal moments, such as Instagram, Sunday Bumday Performances and competition...

Take a trip down memory lane, and find out things you never knew about Australian Pole Dance History!  This week Steph uncovers the History of Australian Pole Dancing with the author of "A Brief History of Australian Pole Dance", Ally Cat.  Over this two-part series, Steph and Ally chat:  The first ever studios and classes Pivotal moments, such as Instagram, Sunday Bumday  Perf...

TRIGGER WARNING: Mental Health themes Have you ever had a terrible day and the idea of going to your pole class felt way too hard? But deep down, you knew you would feel better once you left pole? What is that?! This week, Steph, with guest Jessica, mental health academic and pole dancer, uncover how pole dancing can improve your mental health. We Uncover: Sensory Integration What kind of mental h...

It all started with an anonymous question... "Are any of your staff strippers? I feel like pole studios are getting worse at acknowledging where pole came from." This raised many more questions, but mostly, what is the relationship between pole dancing and stripping, and how do strippers feel about "pole fitness". This week Steph and Dani uncover Stripping vs Pole. Is this a thing? We talk similar...