Feb 06 2025 86 mins 1
Pole on the Call Podcast — Season 4
Elevating the Craft of Teaching Pole with Coach Michelle Stanek
In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the multi-talented pole coach and entrepreneur Michelle Stanek to learn about her pole dance journey and to chat about the topic: Elevating the Craft of Teaching Pole.
BIO:
Michelle Stanek is an internationally-recognized pole dance performer and instructor known for her signature "sexy contemporary" style that blends sensual movement with the grace, extension and control of her classical dance background. An early competitive pole dancer, Michelle won 5 out of the 6 competitions she entered including the 2012 United States Pole Dance Champion title. Her industry-changing performances are notable for their movement innovation, artistry and fluidity.
A passionate and dedicated instructor, Michelle co-created elevatED: pole dance fitness and flexibility teacher trainings, to help instructors provide informed, thoughtful experiences to their students. Michelle traveled the world offering her signature workshops, judging competitions, and performing. She is an instructor at Body & Pole in New York City.
As a lifelong teacher and now wellness coach she has created Savage Pole & Wellness - a virtual community that offers resources for optimal health - mind, body, spirit, dance, and finances. She offers courses and masterclasses for pole teachers who want to elevate their craft and book out their classes.
Prior to her full-time pole dance career, Michelle earned a B.A. and M.A. in Art History, working at AIGA, the professional association for design, Pratt Institute and the Assisi Institute. She still produces international art fairs at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC.
When not immersed in dance, fitness, and art, she loves exploring the NYC art scene, dancing, bike-riding, adventuring with her adoring and adored husband, a good rooftop pool, and snuggling her son Rocco to the max.
LINKS:
Instagram @michellestanek
YouTube @michelle5444
LinkTree https://linktr.ee/Michellestan...
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Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend!
Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall
Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at [email protected]
Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com
Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!!
Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....
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Elevating the Craft of Teaching Pole with Coach Michelle Stanek
In this episode, Cris Rivers & Mændy Mac interview the multi-talented pole coach and entrepreneur Michelle Stanek to learn about her pole dance journey and to chat about the topic: Elevating the Craft of Teaching Pole.
BIO:
Michelle Stanek is an internationally-recognized pole dance performer and instructor known for her signature "sexy contemporary" style that blends sensual movement with the grace, extension and control of her classical dance background. An early competitive pole dancer, Michelle won 5 out of the 6 competitions she entered including the 2012 United States Pole Dance Champion title. Her industry-changing performances are notable for their movement innovation, artistry and fluidity.
A passionate and dedicated instructor, Michelle co-created elevatED: pole dance fitness and flexibility teacher trainings, to help instructors provide informed, thoughtful experiences to their students. Michelle traveled the world offering her signature workshops, judging competitions, and performing. She is an instructor at Body & Pole in New York City.
As a lifelong teacher and now wellness coach she has created Savage Pole & Wellness - a virtual community that offers resources for optimal health - mind, body, spirit, dance, and finances. She offers courses and masterclasses for pole teachers who want to elevate their craft and book out their classes.
Prior to her full-time pole dance career, Michelle earned a B.A. and M.A. in Art History, working at AIGA, the professional association for design, Pratt Institute and the Assisi Institute. She still produces international art fairs at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC.
When not immersed in dance, fitness, and art, she loves exploring the NYC art scene, dancing, bike-riding, adventuring with her adoring and adored husband, a good rooftop pool, and snuggling her son Rocco to the max.
LINKS:
Instagram @michellestanek
YouTube @michelle5444
LinkTree https://linktr.ee/Michellestan...
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Let us know how you like this episode and share with a pole friend!
Free free to Follow us and Tag us on Instagram @poleonthecall
Or email us for advice, comments, questions you would like us to answer on here and more at [email protected]
Or you can visit or Website for more Episodes, Free Stuff, Courses and more at www.poleonthecall.com
Here's our Bees Knees link for amazing knee pads and much more!!
Use coupon code BEECALLED at https://www.beeskneeskneepads....
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pole-on-the-call--5317694/support.
