Pole Files Interview 14: Anastasia Skukhtorova Pole Dancer

My interview today is with Russian pole dancer Anastasia Skukhtorova. She is an amazing pole dancer with a graceful, theatrical style and captures an audience beautifully.

Lets hear from Anastasia.....

How long have you been doing pole dancing?

I'm doing pole dancing since December 2008. 3 years and couple of month.

The moment you realised you love pole dancing?

I was 18 years old. was looking for a way to be more feminine, beautiful,sensual.
And somehow the word Pole came to my mind. I thought why not? It's so interesting.so different. Nobody of my friends tried this.
And I decided to go. And fell in love.

Describe your style.

A lot of people told me that is a ballet on the pole. It's very funny because I didn't do ballet before pole dancing. And I don't have any experience in sport or dancing at all.
But may be its coming inside.from the soul, from heart.

Favorite move?

Rainbow and iron-x, Mexican.

Tools of the trade, what can’t you live without when pole dancing?

Can't live without good music. It must be something that toched you. Breathtaking. 

Any hobbies or passions outside of pole dancing?

Aerial silk and hoop. It gave me a lot of power.
Switzerland chocolate and italian coffee ;))

Can't live without?

Can't live without my family. my mum and Evgeny,my brother,my best friends. They helped me a lot in everything. So happy I have these wonderful people

Growing up I wanted to be a.....

President ;)) hihihi

Favourite things of all time:

Movie: Don't know the title in english. Cause in Russia we have different names. 

TV Show: friends. 

Musician: Tracy chapman 

Book: Russian books. Some books from Palanik,King And russian authors.Memoirs 

Magazine: don't read magazines.

Food: oh... Eat everything. Love food  yammi yammi

Designer: I don't have favourite. don't care about the name of the dress.

Here is one of my personal favourites from Anastasia. 

Check out more of her videos in the below. Thanks Anastasia, it has been great finding out about you. 

http://www.youtube.com/user/AnastasiaSkukhtorova

Pole Files Interview 13: Gemma Bardsley Pole Dancer

My lucky 13th Interview is with Gemma Bardsley. Gemma is an amazing pole dancer, she has extreme strength and a never give up attitude. Gemma has instructed me over the last 2 years and taught me so much. I want to thank Gemma for all her support and for being an awesome teacher.

How long have you been doing pole dancing?

4 1/2 years

The moment you realised you love pole dancing?

My first lesson

Describe your style.

Strong lines, Drops, Pretty moves, expressive and I like things to flow.

Favorite move?

All drops - I love the WOW factor and the adrenalin and all types of Butterflies

Tools of the trade, what can’t you live without when pole dancing?

Mighty Grip and Dew point

Any hobbies or passions outside of pole dancing?

Aerial silks, Crossfit, Kick Boxing

Can't live without?

My Family and Friends, Music and all forms of dancing

Growing up I wanted to be a.....

Primary School Teacher

Favourite things of all time:

Movie: Pretty Woman

TV Show: Packed to the Rafters 

Musician: Pink

Album: Pink - Greatest hits so far

Song: Paradise City - Guns n Roses

Book: Dont have one 

Magazine: Shape

Food: Chicken 

Designer: Guess

Thanks again Gemma:)))

Pole Files Interview 12: Valérie Blain Pole Dancer

It's been a while since our last interview, today we have Valérie Blain. A beautiful pole dancer but also someone who adds an extreme amount of personality to her dancing.
I am totally in love with some of her videos. Enjoying watching they are great. 
So lets hear from Valérie!!!

Quick bio.

I am an actress and theatre teacher for 15 years . When I turned 30 I tried an exercise that would keep me motivated and I discovered the pole fitness through a television report. I immediately fell in love with the sport that was totally unknown in Montreal and I worked hard to make it known. I opened Studio 409 in spring 2008 and since then I meet and work with wonderful women.

How long have you been doing pole dancing?

6 years

The moment you realised you love pole dancing?

  

The first time I touched a pole, and I remember that  I was certain it would become very important in my life.

Describe your style.

Certainly unique! As I am an actress, I love making videos and interpret the characters, touch and make people laugh. It's like a pole theatre. In my studio, I like my students to feelimportant. We work hard but always with humor and love. 

Favourite move?

Always the one I just finally succeed!

Tools of the trade, what can’t you live without when pole dancing?

Alcohol and powder ... for the pole, not for me!

Any hobbies or passions outside of pole dancing?

I love animals, arts and spending time with my family.

Can't live without?

The love and support of my family. I still need to learn something new to feel alive...and my chiropractor!

Growing up I wanted to be a.....

An actress but I never thought doing theater around a pole! 

Favourite things of all time: Feel that I can make a difference for someone and a good coffee with a friend. 

Movie:  American beauty

TV Show: Six feet under

Musician:  I like some songs in particular, they must inspire me and touch me

Song: Billi Jean is my song!

Book: My favorite book for many years is "Pulling Your Own Strings" by Wayne W. Dyer and of course my mother's books who is an author of children's psychology.

Food: Indian and healthy food.

I love this video!!!!

Thanks Valérie for your time.

Pole Files Interview 11: Marion Crampe Pole Dancer

The Latest interview is Marion Crampe from France. She has been a amazing dancer all her life, so she picked up pole dancing so easily. She has performed at some amazing places and I have attached my favourite video of her on the beach. This is what Marion has to say.

Quick bio

Born in 1983 in Lourdes, France, Marion started her career at a young age with classic ballet & ballet jazz. Later she discovered street jazz and hip hop.

In 2009, she entered the first French Pole Dance Competition where she won the third place and sponsor choice. In the 2010, she won the first runner place. In September 2010, she was selected to perform in the showcase of POLE ART Competition in Stockolm.                    
 Since October 2010, she is the leading teacher at MILAN POLE DANCE STUDIO contributing to pole dance expansion in Italia and in the world.
Marion is now working on her acrobatic skills with hoop.
She is an active member of the French Pole Dance Team, a group of the best French pole dancers.
 She participated to the POLE DANCE SUMMER CAMP‘s second edition in St Marteen with the world top pole dancers and will teach to the first week of the POLE DANCE SUMMER CAMP's 3rd edition with Natasha Wang.

She finished in the top 5 after the I WORLD CUP in Rio de Janeiro in September 2011 and took the second runner up place in the French championship this year. She was also finalist in Pole Art in Helsinki in October 2011.

This year, she travels around the world to share her knowledge and passion. She will make a South America tour during January and February and on March in South Africa.

Next steps will be Europe, US and Canada.

"AVEC PASSION"

 
Latest achievements:

- Best Show Award at Aerial International Competition in Bern, March 2011
- First runner up at French Pole Championship 2010

- Top 5 finalists at I WORLD CUP in Rio de Janeiro, September 2011

- Finalist in Pole Art Competition in Helsinki, September 2011

- Second runner up at French Pole Championship, November 2011
   

How long have you been doing pole dancing? The moment you realized you love it?

The year 2006 was a revelation for me since I took my first pole dance class. I felt in love instantly with this art, train everyday and started teaching six months later.

Describe your style

My pole style is very similar to a dancer because I aim at moving fluidly with lightness on and of the pole with precision and beautiful lines.
 

Favourite move

“The eagle” (also called Bielman) and “Rainbow Marchenko”.

I, normally, prefer to focus on combos instead of single moves. I really think this is where we can be the most creative.

Tools of the trade, what can’t you live without when pole dancing?

I actually don’t need anything, I am a 100% natural. LOL.

Any hobbies or passion outside of pole dancing?

I love travelling and meeting people from all around the world, laugh to tear with my girls, cappuccino and my physiotherapist which I could not live without.

Can’t live without?

Capuccino, poledance, sparkles… and LOVE.

Growing up I wanted to be a …

A dancer...

Last year my mother found my “secret’s book” written when I was 7 years old. At that time, I wrote that I dreamed to be a dancer.

Favourite things of all time:

Movie: I have a preference for Biopic movies.

TV show: I don’t have a TV I prefer to read books.

Musician: All different styles of music (except for country).

Song: “Iris” of Goo Goo Dolls.

Book: Douglas Kennedy.

Food: Grilled chicken cooked by Dad.

Designer: I like new trendy designers.

Thanks for the interview Marion.

Pole Files Interview 10: Elena Koroteeva Pole Dancer

Now for the 10th Interview, we have Elena Koroteeva from Moscow, Russia. Elena is amazing flexible which gives all her moves a beautiful feel.

Her is Elena's story.

How long have you been doing pole dancing? 

I’ve been doing pole dancing for 2 years and 3 months

The moment you realised you love pole dancing?

When I saw a video of Felix Cane wearing a hat for the first time 

Describe your style.

My style depends on my mood. Actually I haven’t decided yet.

Favourite move?

Rainbow, Mexico

Tools of the trade, what can’t you live without when pole dancing?

Only liquid chalk for alpinists can help me

Any hobbies or passions outside of pole dancing?

Aerial silk. I also like doing acrobatics in my free time very much.

Can't live without?

I can’t live without stretching. I like stretching my muscles very much. That’s why I’ve reached fruitful results. Such results are very good for a person who has never done pole dancing before.

Growing up I wanted to be a.....

I wanted to be a teacher. That’s why I study at the pedagogical college

Favourite things of all time:

TV Show: Dexter, Nip/Tuck

Thank you Elena, I absolutely love your pictures.