Pole Fitness Instructor / Pole Parties / X-Pert Master Trainer
2010 Polarity Competition Drama Division Winner
2011 US Pole Dance Federation Amateur Division Champion
2011 Pole Dance Universe champion
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Michelle’s travels and workshops 2012
Here is a snippet of my upcoming travels and workshops. I hope to see YOU there…..! January 27: Rome: Vertical Dolls 9:00-10:30 p.m. ”Signature Tricks and choreography” http://www.facebook.com/events/328865907133633/ Available for private lessons January 28-29: Rome: X-Pert training at Vertical Dolls. http://www.xpertpolefitness.com January 31-February 2: Paris: Workshop at Pole & Dance TBA soon! February 4-5: Sweden: X-Pert training at Dinali [...]
My warm-up & choreography playlists
After I teach workshops, I always get emails asking about the songs I played in class, particularly during the warm-up. So, here they are, including brief annotations of the warm-up moves. Download away! Warm up: Put it in a Love Song. Alicia Keys. [big, full body, fun, sassy dance movement to elevate heart rate and [...]
Advice for competition day!
To all my ladies and fellas coming up to the big competition day, here is a little list of things I recommend to bring: * TWO bottles of your preferred grip aid. sometimes you need to give one to the pole cleaner if you want them to put it on the pole before you perform. and [...]
Thank you Pole Art! Off to the UK…
Wow. Pole Art was an amazing experience! I came in 4th (whaaat?!) in the competition and the AERA “Dance of the Dolls” finale to the show was so much fun. I loved being able to meet my pole idols from all over the world and spend quality time with my AERA family. After Pole Art [...]
Adventures of a pole dancer: Costume. Passport. Dry Hands. check!
Welcome to my first blog post on my new website! I once had a blog about my adventures in Stockholm, where I lived for about 4 months last year: http://www.stockholmblogholm.com. Just fyi. Now I am returning to Scandinavia for a new pole adventure: Pole Art. I happened to be in Stockholm at Pole Art 2010 and [...]
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http://michellestanek.com/ is up and running
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