Welcome to Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, the podcast by GenX Pole Arts! I’m Zen (Nancy Adzentoivich), here to celebrate women over 40 finding strength, confidence, and community through pole dancing.
In this heartfelt and wisdom-filled episode of Fit, Fierce, and Fearless, we sit down with pole instructor and movement artist Ray to talk about what truly makes a good teacher in the world of pole and movement.
Ray shares insights on the art of teaching to someone else’s body rather than your own, how yoga training shaped his approach, and the difference between performing and teaching. We also dive into the ever-evolving world of pole dance—from foundational tricks like Jade splits to today’s innovative moves—and why it’s so important to remain a student, no matter how long you’ve been in the game.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Teaching vs. performing: why they’re completely different skill sets
How yoga and body mechanics training can elevate pole instruction
The evolution of pole tricks and the excitement of new innovations
Staying humble and always remaining a student
Cross-disciplinary creativity in pole (ballet, gymnastics, clowning!)
The value of learning from other teachers
Why the real aging begins when you stop being open to learning
Ready to Start Your Pole Journey? There’s never been a better time to begin. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself, reconnect with your body, or explore a bold new style of movement, the GenX Pole Dance Starter Kit is your perfect launchpad. No experience? No problem. We’ve got everything you need to get started right at home—at your pace, in your way.
Take your first step today at www.genxpolearts.com—and let’s get moving, together.
We’ve got classes, an amazing online community, and even some in-person workshops coming up in Newburgh, NY and New Mexico!
If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your support helps uplift and empower more women over 40 in the pole dance community and beyond!
Connect with Ray via IG: @youreverydaybadbitch
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