Author Archives: polemen

International Pole Sports Federation – getting pole into the Olympics

Posted on 10 June, 2010 by polemen

I’ve just been contacted by KT Coates, someone I’ve known for a good few years now in the pole world, who’s also the founder of Vertical Dance. She’s passionate about increasing the popularity of pole for both men and women, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Dominic Lacasse

Posted on 1 June, 2010 by polemen

I’ve just been fortunate to be given a link to a great interview with Dominic Lacasse on the ‘one metal’ website.  He’s an incredible male pole performer I’ve listed on here previously, with his Chinese flag routine to a piano, … Continue reading →

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Mat Chinois, Chinese Pole performer

Posted on 31 May, 2010 by polemen

I’ve just been introduced to a comparatively old video, of a guy called Mat Chinois, a circus performer by the looks of things, with a bunch of clips from 1999-2002. As always, some very impressive tricks and strength moves:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnBZ_EgxhDQ Although … Continue reading →

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AJ Pole Dancing on Britain’s Got Talent

Posted on 8 May, 2010 by polemen

As I understand it, AJ (aka Adam Jay) of Pineapple Studios, London, is supposed to be appearing on Britain’s Got Talent this evening, in a very ‘tongue and cheek’ performance. Updated May 31st 2010:Unfortunately, as it later transpired, it seems … Continue reading →

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PoleMen is featured in Pole Dance International Magazine

Posted on 8 April, 2010 by polemen

I’ve just been pleasantly surprised to see that PoleMen.com has been featured in the most recent ‘Mens Issue’ of Pole Dance International Magazine: You can go directly to the online version of the magazine here:http://www.formatpixel.com/project/15549 (And if you go to … Continue reading →

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An interview with Dave Kahl

Posted on 2 March, 2010 by polemen

Dave was kind enough to get in contact today, to let me know of a video interview taken whilst in Tokyo, of him, discussing men in pole and the events he’s been involved with:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEIPFfLwc_k There’s not too much actual physical … Continue reading →

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Remi Martin – Act Two

Posted on 10 February, 2010 by polemen

I’ve just been pointed to another great video of a Chinese pole performer today:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI32GIh9v3U He’s one of these performers with incredible upper body strength, some great upper body flexibility, and a pretty great style too! Well worth a watch.

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Boyesque – male performance

Posted on 27 January, 2010 by polemen

Discovered this video through some friends at Bodybarre today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNQI5tZKbvc&feature=related It’s an interesting video, great location, and a very confident performer.  Although Mark hasn’t reached the same standards of tricks and skill on the pole itself as most of the … Continue reading →

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A man wins an international pole event!

Posted on 5 December, 2009 by polemen

For the first time in an international pole competition (although there was Mr Pole Fitness UK 2009 a month or so ago), they’ve finally allowed guys to compete (albeit in their own male category) Surprise upset at world pole-dancing championships … Continue reading →

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Freerunning UK championships

Posted on 19 August, 2009 by polemen

Expanding on the theme of free-running, I was recommended this link today:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JP-I-YRnhA[Unfortunately the link is no longer valid, due to a copyright claim] This seems to be part of the UK Free Running championships, with a highlight of the finalists. … Continue reading →

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