PoleLaTeaz Presents….

PoleLaTeaz Proudly Presents “Fetish Ball” Teaz Cabaret. It is sure to be  jaw-dropping, spine tingling, showcase of true talent and poise. The show is set to take the stage on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 8p at the 14th Street Playhouse; Doors Open at 7p. Featured in this Cabaret will be a few of our awesome Instructors at PoleLaTeaz, the spankin new crew as well as our dedicated well seasoned ladies. We had a chance to speak to some of the performers and they gave us a sneak peak of what to expect on Saturday. Erin, Miss Teaz 2012 and New Instructor, will compare to Day and Night as the performance transforms her from an Enchanting Goddess into a Mistress of Temptation. Shameka, New Instructor, Has long and graceful legs, the audience should pay special attention to how she displays them in a smooth transitional back hook into an extended butterfly. Candace, Miss Polelateaz 2012 and New Instructor, has a performance that ponders the thought of our living world in which reality resembles fantasy…how do you decide who’s against you or who’s there to save you. Sounds like a tantalizing trick or treat that these ladies have for the audience. Did we mention there’s a costume contest for the audience, so make sure you dress appropriate and don’t be tardy for the party.

PoleLaTeaz Student Spotlight

Every once in a while we have the opportunity to hear inspirational stories of the Testament of Pole & our lives changed because of it. Meet Najwah, Level 4 Pole Enthusiast, she’ll tell you the rest.

 I’m 28. I have a family, a full time college work load, a career teaching 3-4 year olds and what some might call a responsible life. I actually like my life, but I have to say I like it a little more since I discovered and have become addicted to…Pole! Ever seen the movie, “Coming to America”? Akeem…at the Church function standing up and shouting, “I am very happy to be here!!” This is EXACTLY what I felt like doing as I sat stretching in the 3^rd week of my level 1 class at Polelateaz! Of course, to my own benefit, I resisted the urge. But I had found something that made me feel womanly, alive, free and SEXY!! Pole dancing has given me precious hours of me-time, a way to escape daily stresses, release some endorphins and meet some wonderful new ladies. I’m not alone in this glorious feeling am I?

 I know I’m not the only pole fanatic who sits at work, going over pole moves in my mind. I know I’m not alone when I say I’ve dreamt (yes, literally in my bed sleep, dreaming) of doing a pole trick, in my case the flying eagle, went to open pole the next day and did it!!!  I KNOW y’all can feel me when I say, pole dancing has, well, changed my life. Really, it has. I mean, If I didn’t have the pole, I’d still be a happy person but not AS happy as I’ve been with it. I tapped into a part of myself that I hadn’t been expressing and I didn’t even know it!! This part of me is bold, daring and sensual. And to top it all off I do it for no one but myself. I pole dance because I love it and because I’ve actually gotten pretty good at it (toot, toot!!)

As pole sisters, we’ve all suffered from bruised feet, chipped pedicures, sore biceps and  brass burned, inner thighs (damned inverts!). But we’ve also experienced triumphs like no other when we finally perfect a new spin or trick or can get that left butt-cheek to isolate, right!? I grinned from ear to ear when I did “goddess” for the first time. My point here is pole has affected us all in some kind of way. So, what is it? How has that 15+ ft, unyielding yet always supportive brass pole, made an impact in your life? I’m curious to know J

Did it make you do something outside of the studio that you never saw yourself doing but did because of your new found confidence? Or, has it made you do a double take in the mirror because those legs and abs are looking particularly luscious!? Whatever it is, acknowledge it and share, please SMILE!

Now, I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a special shout out to the Polelateaz instructors and staff but a super special shout out goes to Eva, my level teacher, who’s supportive, encouraging and fierce! And to Corrie whose classes have me smilin’, hurtin’ but running back for more! I love pole y’all. So much so, it has me asking myself where I would be without it. How about you?

Signed,

Gemini or Sensual Seduction, depending on the song

Now how’s that for a healthy habit!

Hair & Make Up Please!

With the release of our Alter Ego Photoshoots within the studio as well as on Groupon, Hair and Makeup is at the forfront of every Diva’s list of prerequisites for the shoot. As always we suggest that for optimum beauty that your makeup be very dramatic in contrast to your everyday life. We recommend making an appointment at your local Mac counter or try Beauty Designs Makeup Artistry by Ms. Suzanne Daniels for a glamous look. Hair should be absolutely flawless and fixed prior to shoot, minor touch ups allowed.

We’d like to challenge you to Dramafy your everyday look in preparation for your shoot. A few days before your scheduled Alter Ego Photoshoot test out your look. It will allow you to have a better idea of what to ask your make up artist & hairstylist to recreate. Experiment with a heavy eye and a neutral lip or a bold lip with more natural eyes. It is important that you plan for both of the characters you will be portraying in your shoot, therefore maybe your first scene you will have curls with volume and the second it will be pinned in an updo. Have fun, get creative it’s YOUR ALTER EGO!

Below we have selected some ideas on Make Up & Hair Tips that maybe you had not yet considered.

Ms. Suzanne Daniels mentioned in the article gives tips on creating a bold lip while using a lip liner & lipstick combination. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lM4DzHlZLg

Take it from this fiery blogger these long soft curls could be an asset to your shoot because of the versatility. 

Have an Awesome Photoshoot Dolls!

ALTER EGO PHOTOSHOOTS

Define your “personalities” in our upcoming Alter Ego Photoshoot! This shoot takes 2 separate sides of your style merging them into one photograph. We are currently looking for new scene ideas from our highly creative clients.

Comment on this blog post with your scene ideas to enter to win a free shoot!

Shoot Details:

• Shoot Dates August 17^th-August 19^th
• Normal Cost: $125
• 30 minute shoot
• 2 separate looks in one scene
• 11×14 print included
• PLEASE NOTE: Hair and Makeup are not included in the package price. You will need to arrive to the studio with hair and makeup 90% ready.  Please arrive a few minutes early to do any finishing touches.

Contest Eligibility Information:

• Must “like” the Just A Tease Photography Facebook page
  http://www.facebook.com/justateasephotography
  
• Must submit a “scene” idea by commenting on this blog. Please include clothing examples and what type of background you had in mind. (Examples to follow)

Pole Vixen – Dressed in professional mode in a chair looking up at yourself on the pole in the move of your choice
Good girl / Bad girl – Dressed prim and proper sitting on small boudoir couch merged with you dressed in lingerie elsewhere on the set
Naughty Professional – Business attire at a desk merged with scandalous outfit leaning against it
Naughty By Nature – Sexy Cop outfit handcuffing yourself in a rouge-ish outfit background blacked out or shot outside in the tunnel
The possibilities are endless! Get Creative!

• Winner will be drawn randomly and announced Wednesday August 8^th via the Just A Tease Photography Facebook page

PUMPS, WEDGES, STILETTOS OH MY!

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SHOPPING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC UNTIL A REALLY CUTE PAIR OF HEELS STOPPED YOU DEAD IN YOUR TRACKS? AS YOU GET CLOSER TO CHECK OUT THE SHOE IT STARTS SPEAKING TO YOU, THEN SUDDENLY YOU CAN’T LEAVE WITHOUT THEM. IT HAPPENS TO ALL OF US AS WOMEN, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! BUT WHAT IS IT IN A HEEL THAT ATTRACTS US LIKE MAGNETS? I THINK IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FEMININE APPEARANCE THAT THE HEEL CAN PRESENT. IT’S AN ILLUSION, THAT’S RIGHT I SAID IT! HEELS MAKE US STAND TALLER AND MORE POISED WHILE KEEPING THE TWINS AT FULL ATTENTION. ALSO WE LOVE THE WAY SHOES ELONGATE OUR LEGS AND GIVE THEM A TONED LOOK. THE PRICE WE PAY OF OUR FEET HURTING THE NEXT DAY IS ALMOST IRRELEVANT BECAUSE DEEP DOWN WE KNOW WE LOOKED GOOD, AND IT WAS WORTH IT. WE MUST KEEP IN MIND WHILE MAINTAINING OUR SEXINESS WEARING HEELS EVERYDAY CAN HAVE NEGATIVE LONGTERM EFFECTS ON OUR BODIES. AS A RESULT, HEELS CAN CAUSE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS, LOWER BACK PROBLEMS AND FOOT CONDITIONS LIKE CALLUSES, CORNS, AND BUNIONS. ALL THAT TO SAY LADIES NEXT TIME YOU SEE THAT REALLY CUTE STEVE MADDEN PUMP, TAKE A SECOND TO THINK IF IT’S WORTH THE EFFECTS IT MAY CAUSE!

International Pole Convention 2012

Hello Pole Goddesses!

As many of you know the 2012 International Pole Convention is nearing. It has set it’s sights on Los Angeles, California and will be at the LA Airport Mariott. The event of course infused with a huge dose of sexy will be June 22-June 24.

Throughout the weekend there will be seminars and meet and greets with other pole fanatics like yourself! Don’t miss workshops with your favorite Pole Stars such as Alethea Austin, Felix Cane, Jenyne Butterfly and many more. Also for the Divas who are ready to take it to the next level there will be instructor certification programs designed to train the safe & effective methods of Pole-olgy. For those that strictly want to watch and not pole there will be shows that will delight your fancy all weekend long.

Although packages are priced differently an All-Access Pass is about $139 and a Limited Access Pass is only $99, workshops are seperate. For the economic pole enthusiast there are free workshops, shows, and seminars; just be aware they are on a first come first serve basis!

Be on the lookout for a few of PoleLaTeaz’s very own and above all Happy Poling!

PoleLaTeaz Stars!

This past Saturday performers took PoleLaTeaz to the main stage! Students and Instructors alike were inspired by the theme of the cabaret: “Full Throttle”, and they left the audience amazed and yelling for more! When asked the best part about dancing in the Cabaret Melanie, Level 6 student, “The Crowd was just…on Fire!”  Melanie has participated in every Teaz Cabaret thus far, and she puts on a theatrical show every time. The Full Throttle was the first show that Erin, Level 5 student, has performed in and she lit up the stage with her presence. Her favorite part about the showcase was behind the scenes girl talk and bonding in the powder room before the show.

Now that Saturday’s show was a success some of the performers now turn their focus to the Miss PoleLaTeaz and Miss Teaz competition. In our first student only pole competition we will be offering two divisions to compete within, each with their own winner. Miss Teaz will be awarded to a student with 6 months or less pole experience. (No Inverts) Miss PoleLaTeaz will be awarded to a student with 6 months or more pole experience. Prizes include 6 months of membership to PoleLaTeaz (including drop ins, 4 workshops, and series classes) 20×30 photo on our Wall of Fame, photo shoot with Just A Teaz Photography with 4×6 album, and a featured spot in the next Teaz Cabaret Showcase.  Submit your video if you haven’t already by tomorrow, Friday, April 27, at 5p to competition@polelateaz.com. If you are a student, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE! Competing will bring you closer to your pole sisters as well as give you the opportunity to show your stage presence and your competition face! We hope to receive your audition video

Below are snapshots from the cast of the Teaz Cabaret: “Full Throttle”