#051: The art of pole dancing - Lauren Pei-Lee




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Summary: For show notes and links: neuralle.com/podcast  Lauren Pei-Lee ( @lauren_peilee ) is a semi-pro who competes nationally in the burgeoning performance art of pole dancing - a sport that combines dance and acrobatics on a vertical pole. Pole dancing is a sport that has fascinated me since I met Lauren, because at the same time I was learning about the GymnasticBodies movement and people such as Ido Portal. This form of exercise and control over my body was a lot more interesting to me, rather than just completing rudimentary weight training. When I saw people like Conor McGregor also start to use Ido Portal as part of his training camp, I was intent on broadening my exercise routine into this area. The sport has rapidly changed over the last decade, to the point where it’s now been provided observer status by the GAISF, the body in charge of classifying sports for the Olympic committee - possibly paving the way for its inclusion in years to come. The connotations of stripping still remain for the layperson, but I think there’s enough BuzzFeed VICE videos online now to show that perception is changing, there’s numerous studios providing a base for talent, and competitions that become more competitive as each year goes by. Lauren is a good friend of mine, and an incredible talent. She’ll help broaden your understanding of this new sport, and what opportunities it provides for athletes interested in the performance. In terms of topics we covered: Her earliest experience and how she began dancing Different styles of dance What pole dancing is as a sport, and how it works Training, trainers, and competition Where, what, and who she draws inspiration from Staying in shape day-to-day Training for competitions and F45 training Pole Star Idols: Pole dancers she looks up to How she got into competing and how competitions work What dancers overlook and Lauren’s strengths and weaknesses Advice for beginners on getting started Enjoy the episode!