Name (or nickname) and Pronouns
Maxine she/her
When did you start your pole journey with Uplift?
January 2020
Why did you decide to try pole dancing at Uplift?
I found a Groupon and thought it would make for a fun Christmas gift for my sisters, but then got hooked
What do you love most about Uplift?
My pole sisters and pole mommy!
What do you love about pole dancing?
It’s my one happy place. Every class is an opportunity for me to challenge what I thought I was capable of.
Did you have a dance or fitness background before starting your pole journey with Uplift?
I had some peewee dance experience as a kid, but just prior to my pole journey, I was training in Muay Thai
What are your top 3 favorite songs to pole dance to?
Gosh this is such a cruel question to ask…but if I had to pick 3: Woman by Doja Cat, Fire for You by Cannons, and Ali Bomaye by The Game
What advice would you give to others that are thinking about trying pole dancing?
See all the polerinas in class you aspire to dance like? That’s going to be you that students will look at and say, “#goals”. Don’t give up and trust the process :)
What are some of your pole and movement goals for the year?
My pole and movement goals for this year would be to up my low pole, floor, flexibility, and movement game. By the end of the year, I hope to be able to caterpillar climb up the pole and maybe even nail Ayesha and start attempting iron x
What motivates you to keep coming back and pole dancing at Uplift?
Whether I’m having a good or bad pole day at Uplift, I can always count on my pole fam to put a smile on my face with their not-so-ladylike jokes, words of encouragement, and support
What has been the best thing you've learned since starting your pole journey?
When in doubt, dance it out. Pain is just temporary-it hurts until it doesn’t hurt. Although I’m constantly using this in pole, I remind myself of this so much more these past couple of years. Lame things in life come and go, but dancing is forever