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5 Benefits of Hoop

Aerial hoop (also known as Lyra) offers a range of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Here are five key benefits:   1. Strength Building: Aerial hoop requires a lot of upper body, core, and leg strength. As you lift yourself off the ground and...

5 Benefits of Pole Dancing

Pole dancing offers a variety of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Here are five key benefits you can expect from your pole dance workout:   Total Body Workout: Pole dancing engages almost every muscle in your body, helping to build strength, particularly...

Playlist of the Month: March 2026

🎧 Set the Mood: Dominic’s Soirée Playlist Whether you’re warming up before an aerial class, catching up with friends after practice, or simply looking for a soundtrack to elevate the moment, Dominic’s Soirée Playlist brings the perfect blend of groove, rhythm, and...

Playlist of the Month: February 2026

🎧 Get in the Groove: Alex the Pole Twink’s R&B Vibes Craving smooth grooves for your next pole practice or chill-out session? Pole instructor Alex the Pole Twink has dropped their ultimate R&B-infused mix — the “R&B Only (Office Hours DJ Lex DJ Mix)” on...

Playlist of the Month: January 2026

🎧 Tune Into Flight: Kyla Ranney’s Aerial Playlist Whether you’re warming up for a silks session, flowing through hoop combinations, or just need some feel-good beats to get your day started, Kyla’s mix blends energy, emotion, and good-vibe tracks that reflect her...

Leveling Up

Hi my die-hard Level 3 pole people! I'm here today to talk about beginning to take Level 4 pole classes. *whaaaat!?!?!?* That's right - if you've been taking Level 3 pole for a while, it may be time (and no there's no time like the present), to try a Level 4 class!...

Dalijah’s Instructor Playlist!

Ever hear a song in class during the middle of a warm-up that made you want to run over to the iPod to see the name so that you could download for you own playlist? More often than not, once class starts it's easy to forget and only to remember after class, once it’s...

U. S. Aerial on “Why Pole Dance?”

Let’s start with: Why Move? Movement opens you up, forces you to face yourself, allows you to analyze your life, puts you in touch with your soul. Movement through dance is the expression of your soul's energy. You exorcise your demons, celebrate your victories, and...

Top NYC Venues to Experience Aerial & Pole Performances

It’s always nice to see our pals (or at least incredible performers we wished were our pals) performing around the city. Whether you’re interested in performing or just want to impress any friends and family visiting during the holiday season these venues are the...

Five Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Pole Dancer or Aerialist!

Christmas is in just a few days and you’re worried that your parter, parents of friends still have no idea what to get you, just subtly send them this link and get all the gifts you’ve been pining for! 1. A care package to soothe those poor achy muscles after a long...

Let Us Help You Unwind: Offering Student Discounts

With December in full swing (where did the time go?), thousands of other NYC students are about to experience major stress. That means between now and the end of the semester there is going to be a flurry of finals, papers, and presentations. With that said, I've been...

Thinking Thankfully

Pole and aerial can be extremely frustrating. Hello - not being able to land a nemesis move, or move through serious bumps in the road like losing a competition or even injuries. Sometimes, it’s easy to get stuck in a whirlwind of discouragement, especially if you’ve...

We’ve Got Your Holiday Hookup!

Can you believe it’s already November? If you answered no, you’re not alone. Here at Body & Pole, we can’t believe it either! And now that Halloween’s behind us, you know what that means...holiday gifts! Don’t get stuck buying the usual boring and predictable present,...

Interview with a Ninja: Kenneth Kao

With Halloween having just passed, some of you may have dressed like a ninja, but we got to talk with with ACTUAL pole-ninja, Kenneth Kao. Continue below to read all the insightful information Dr. Ken, pole ninja has to share. What drew you to pole dancing? The...