March 2022: Student of the Month: Jada

When did you start your pole journey with classes at Pole Pressure?

I started my pole journey with Pole Pressure May 2021.

Why did you decide to try pole dancing at Pole Pressure?

I was inspired to try pole dancing from friends and family members who are in the pole dance and stripping industry—They are big inspirations of mine and they encouraged me to take a class or two to learn. I went to one class and was hooked! Pole is such a beautiful art that asks so much of your body, mind and spirit but it is so rewarding. I’ve gained an even greater respect for sex workers and I’m also very grateful pole has helped me build up my strength and confidence.

What do you love most about pole dancing at Pole Pressure?

The Pole Pressure are all SO incredible, the team works well together and every instructor has something different and offers something different. I love the variety in teaching styles and content, as it has allowed me to expand in many different realms and feel confident strength-wise, movement-wise, confidence-wise, etc.

Why do you love Pole Pressure?

Pole Pressure is such a safe space and that’s why I love it! I don’t feel uncomfortable in class when I fall or can’t get a move or as we’re warming up and I’m practicing a new trick. The studio is a home-away-from-home for me and every time I walk out, I feel different and accomplished.

What are some of your goals for this year?

My goal for this year is to get back on a good pole schedule, I fell out of it a bit due to a busy work schedule (covid babies keep popping out lol) and I want to continue to give myself grace even when I miss a class while also making a plan to do some stretching and strength training at home—I can’t lose the progress I’ve already made within a year!

If you could train with any of your pole idols, who would it be and why?

If I could train with any of my pole idols, it would be Sammy Picone! She is absolutely incredible, I actually have been following her for a few years and would watch her videos and imagine in my head myself performing the same moves, now, I’m actually able to really perform them haha.

What motivates you to train?

What motivates me to train is all the sex workers who have come before us and made pole what it is. I am privileged to enjoy pole as a hobby and meditative practice but I also acknowledge that pole and sex work asks a lot out of those who are in it.