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Arkansas Circus Arts would like to welcome Natalie “McFancy” Wise to our team of instructors and performers! Natalie comes to us from Brooklyn, New York where she worked as a freelance circus performer, but she is originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. You may have seen some of Natalie’s work recently as a fire stunt performer in “The Greatest Showman” starring Hugh Jackman!
Arkansas Pole Arts presents Sultry Summer Nights Pole Showcase on July 22nd in the Arkansas Pole Arts studio. Performance opportunities are open to pole students in any stage of their pole journey from intro to advanced levels. Students are invited to show off their skills for a cheering and supportive crowd of classmates and friends. With 30 audience members maximum per performance, this showcase promises an intimate and low-key environment.
It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer! If you’ve lived in Arkansas long enough, you know summers here are… something else. It gets really hot and really humid REALLY fast, but how does that affect our time in the gym? Should we just give up and let the Arkansas heat ruin our progress? Nay I say! Let’s take a look at a few ways you can keep up with your goals while avoiding being miserable.
If you’ve been taking aerial or pole classes for a bit, you’ve probably heard the term “active flexibility” before, but you may be confused as to what it means. Both passive stretching and active stretching are techniques that can improve flexibility and range of motion. The main difference between the two is the level of control exerted by the person doing the stretching.
In aerial and in pole, cross training is paramount to muscle development. This simply means not relying on pole or aerial alone for all your training. There are so many awesome options for cross training such as barre classes, cross-fit, cardio-based training, etc… but one of our favorites has to be handstands! Handstands are a fun and challenging exercise that has numerous benefits for both your physical and mental health. Whether you're an experienced aerialist or just starting out, practicing handstands can help you develop strength, balance, posture, and confidence.
Open gym is a fantastic resource for aerialists and pole dancers of all levels, because everyone has skills and drills that they can work on. But sometimes, coming into a blank gym without your weekly teacher and fellow classmates can feel…weird. Where do you even start? Let’s talk about some things we can keep in mind so your open gym experience is as fulfilling and amazing as it should be!
On top of the sounds of a booming bass and skin sliding down the pole, it’s hard to ignore the sounds of laughter and joy that resound from the pole studio when Britney Bass is in charge! Britney is one of the many beloved pole teachers at Arkansas Pole Arts, and has recently taken on a new position as the director of the pole program. For Britney, this is all a dream come true, and something she never would have considered when she first started pole.
Grab your boogie shoes and join us for our newest production: Disco Cabaret! Travel back in time with your groovy host Rhonda the Honda as she takes through a journey back in time to her beloved Disco Nightclub. Wear your funkiest outfit for our 70s Costume Contest with CASH prizes!
18+ Show
Two Nights Only - February 24th & 25th
Doors open at 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm
💛 Pre-show party and entertainment at 7:00pm
💛 70s Costume Contest with Cash Prizes each night
💛 VIP Tables for 2, 4 or 6 people available- includes swag bags and premium front of house seating!
💛 Post-Show After Party with performances!
Nutrition is a dense subject. It’s a lot of fancy words and numbers with what feels like very little practical explanation. Sometimes, I wish I just had my own personal nutritionist who told me what and what not to eat throughout the day so I didn’t have to think about it. The truth is, there is no one-true diet for aerialists and pole dancers. You can be well fueled and still be gluten free, vegan, keto based, etc… So instead of telling you what to eat, let’s talk about some simple food actions you can take to help your aerial or pole journey.
If you are looking for the perfect gift for your loved one who does aerials and/or pole, look no further! We have compiled a list of gifts that will bring them joy this season.
