6 Dancers. 6 Stories. 1 Connection. Pole(osophy) is a web series that follows the stories of diverse dancers from all different walks of life as they discuss their pole journey, what motivated them to start, and why. Pole(osophy) aims to highlight the beauty and strength of pole dance while destigmatizing the art form.alICIa
How does a stilt dancer find her way to pole dancing? Alicia’s pole journey started with a friend’s recommendation. Now with over ten year’s of experience, Alicia has transitioned from pole student to instructor. Her relationship with the pole is like a reliable dance partner that enables her to express her humanity.DEE DEE
One thing about DeeDee is she's not afraid to show off! She takes pride in her strength and it really shows. Inspired by gymnastics, DeeDee was dedicated to getting her splits before even starting pole. Now as a dancer for over 5 years, DeeDee’s confidence radiates through every trick!REGGIE
Indulgent, patient, and languid are three ways to describe Reggie’s fluid movement. An introvert at heart, Reggie never felt the performing arts was her path...until she started pole dancing. Since taking her first class almost 5 years ago, Reggie stays booked and busy dancing across New York City, while also becoming a pole inspiration for other dancers. This is her story.DEY
Flowing through the spectrum is what Dey does best. Before leaving his career in non-profit, Dey started his pole journey with the intention of becoming a stripper. Sex work is legitimate work, and Dey couldn’t be happier. Check out his story to witness how his movement embodies his masculine and feminine energy with strength, grace, and ease.CANDACE
As the creator of the series, I thought it was only fair to share my own pole journey. My interest in pole started when I start taking comedy classes in Midtown Manhattan. On my way to the theater, I always had to pass a pole studio. I always knew pole would be apart of my life in someway, but it didn’t manifest until after the pandemic of 2020. Quarantine shifted my perspective on life and going after everything I desired with full force because… why not?ANNA
Anna’s transition from professional contemporary dancer to pole all started with a bachelorette party. Born in Indonesia but raised in Sweden, Anna’s journey is one with many twists and turns. Her unique perspective on movement is led by her contemporary background and texture. Watch Anna's story to understand how her relationship with her body became the conduit to her authentic voice.