Episode 14: Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Beginner Pole Dance Experience: A Conversation with Hurricane

Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentovich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ 

In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Hurricane — an instructor whose pole journey started just like so many of ours: curious, a little unsure, and totally unprepared for how life-changing that first spin would be.From struggling in her very first class to becoming a trusted teacher and role model, Hurricane shares her evolution with honesty, laughter, and love. We talk about what it’s really like to go from student to instructor, how imposter syndrome can creep in, and the joy of watching your own students grow and succeed.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Hurricane’s first-ever pole class — and how it almost scared her away

• The turning point when she knew she wanted to teach

• What it’s like navigating imposter syndrome as a new instructor

• The power of pole community and support from fellow teachers like Nisey

• Why teaching just two days a week keeps her connected and grounded

• A sweet story about helping a student master a trick for showcase

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Whether you’re dreaming of becoming an instructor, just starting out, or somewhere in between, this conversation will remind you of how far you’ve already come — and how beautiful the journey can be.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍  ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Ready to start (or restart) your own pole journey? Our GenX Pole Dance Starter Kit has everything you need to begin from the comfort of home—no experience necessary. Sign up now at www.genxpolearts.com.

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Connect with Hurricane via IG: @hurricane_getsitin