Between 2 Poles

In this episode of "Between Two Poles," host Fawnia Mondey sits down with Jonny Manzanares , also known as "Jonny Boie," a seasoned pole artist who has been part of Pole Fitness Studio since 2015 . Jonny share’s his exciting journey of taking over Pole Expo , scheduled for May 3, 2026 , in Las Vegas. The conversation highlights the expansion of the Las Vegas Pole Camp , which h...

Join us on Between 2 Poles as we sit down with Kevin Adams , a dedicated member of the pole community since 2017. In this episode, Kevin shares his unexpected start in pole fitness from the quiet villages of Hungary to the vibrant studios of Las Vegas. We dive deep into the technical side of the craft, discussing the mechanics of the Iguana Flip and the physical grit required to master gravity-def...

In this episode, Brenda discusses her extensive background in dance, which began at the age of five . She shares that dance is "in the blood," with her mother, grandmother, and great-aunt all having been dancers. Brenda has a prolific performance history in Las Vegas , appearing in iconic shows like Jubilee , Folies Bergere , and Showgirls of Magic . She has also traveled the world, perf...

In this episode of Between 2 Poles , host Fawnia Mondey sits down with Jenny Bascos , who has been teaching at Pole Fitness Studio since 2008 . Jenny shares her journey from a philosophy major at Smith College to a professional dance career in New York City starting in 1994 . From performing at the Metropolitan Opera in Carmen to touring Japan , Jenny discusses the "rebellious" spirit th...

In our series premiere, we sit down with the legendary Fawnia Mondey, the woman who opened the world’s first-ever pole dancing studio. We take it all the way back to the beginning—from her 8-year-old obsession with 1983 Madonna and her detour from police academy applications to her first night in a Vancouver strip club with absolutely no blueprint for what she was doing. Fawnia shares the raw, unf...