About this episode

Dr. Rosy Boa discusses the normal regression in pole dancing and the importance of prioritizing basic needs over specific tricks.

In this episode Dr. Rosy Boa discusses regression in pole dancing—plateaus, losing tricks, and fluctuating capacity—as a normal outcome of changing life circumstances like stress, finances, injury, caregiving, and disability, including impacts from COVID. She argues pole should not be prioritized over basic needs and warns against tying self-worth to specific tricks, which can create shame and identity crises when abilities change. As a coaching approach, she recommends building the skill of “noticing”: tuning into proprioception and interoception, identifying what feels physically pleasurable, and cultivating aesthetic appreciation beyond technical perfection. She suggests practicing by watching peer-level dancers and identifying non-technical qualities (expression, musicality, lines, novelty) to develop a softer lens that can be turned inward, supporting motivation, enjoyment, and longevity in pole. Are you a pole nerd interested in trying out online pole classes with Slink Through Strength? We’d love to have you! Use the code “podcast” for 10% off the Intro Pack and try out all of our unique online pole classes…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Rosy Boa

Topics covered

• pole dancing
• regression
• self-worth
• coaching
• proprioception
• aesthetic appreciation

Keywords

• pole dancing
• regression
• self-worth
• coaching
• proprioception
• COVID
• aesthetic appreciation

Sponsors

Slink Through Strength

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Slink Through Strength

Books & works: Interoception in Autism: A Narrative Review of Behavioral and Neurobiological Data

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