Juliann
She/her Student since November 2018
What inspired you to try pole dance?
Seeing more experienced strippers do super sick pole tricks.
What are your other hobbies and interests?
My undisputed favorite hobby is napping. But I like to paint whenever I gather enough inspiration. These days I like to vibe out and listen to music or binge Netflix like a good millennial.
What is your career?
No career yet. Just a normie day job. I’m still growing up.
What has been the biggest challenge in your pole journey?
The hardest part is waiting for yourself to get stronger. There’s no way you can rush progress, otherwise you’d put yourself out of commission. Learning how to be patient and take it step by step is something I had to learn because I typically like to jump head first into trying new things. But that’s not recommended for pole.
What has been the most rewarding part of your pole journey?
All of it. Every class I never fail to experience fear, excitement, and joy. However there’s no better feeling than finally being able to land a move you’ve been working so hard towards. I think that’s why we all do it.
What is your favorite thing about positive Spin?
The name is punny. But Alyssa’s done a wonderful job of creating a small community of super uplifting people who have pole as a common interest. I love it when I come to class and see friends who have stuck around the studio for a while. We all get to see each other grow!
What is something people are surprised to learn about you?
What advice would you give to new polers?
Everyone starts somewhere, you can’t rush it, and also the more you like pain, the better you’ll be.