Peri
She/her
Student since July 2018
What inspired you to try pole dance?
I’ve always wanted to try Pole but meeting Alyssa at pride is what really made me have the courage to enroll in my first class. She was so friendly and it made me less intimidated to sign up.
What are your other hobbies and interests?
I’m a social dancer who primarily dances Lindy Hop!
What is your career?
Administrative Assistant
What has been the biggest challenge in your pole journey?
Getting over the mental block that says I can’t do something cause it’s too scary/hard/painful. I can do it but getting over that mental block has been my greatest foe.
What has been the most rewarding part of your pole journey?
Finding out just how bendy I am. I’ve always been fairly flexible but excelling in this area is now a source of pride. Getting into a splits for the first time in my life was worth all the painful months of stretching beforehand.
What is your favorite thing about positive Spin?
It’s really hard to pick a favorite thing cause the studio is wonderful. The community that it has built is something that I’m proud to be a part of and I love all the instructors that teach here. It’s truly my happy place.
What is something people are surprised to learn about you?
What advice would you give to new polers?
Just try it. If you like it then sign up for the monthly pass cause poling every day is great! If you don’t like it then you’ll have a new appreciation for the people who do this for a living or for fun.